In its modern form, Breitling has designed the Chronomat to be the ultimate all-rounder with refined style and many different configurations. Although the Chronomat is one of the cornerstones of the Breitling catalog, the watch has taken on many different looks over the years as it has gone from being a scientist’s tool watch to a pilot’s fake watch to one of Breitling’s most famous models.
Traditionally, the Breitling Chronomat’s case materials have been stainless steel and yellow gold, as well as two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold. However, Breitling has updated the materials before, such as the GMT mentioned above, using a brushed black stainless steel case for a modern and tactical feel. When it comes to the bezel, the metal usually matches the case, unless it is two-tone, in which case the bezel is always outfitted in gold.
As for the design of the bezel, there have been changes over the years. When Breitling first began producing the replica watch, the brand actually patented its rotating bezel, which featured an internal circular slide rule scale under the crystal. At the time, the rotating bezel included an external telemeter scale for measuring distance in time.
Today, modern Chronomat bracelets have an integrated look (although they are removable), offering a seamless design from case to strap. These metal straps are available in stainless steel, two-tone and solid gold to match the cases of their watches, and the current generation of straps are the collection’s signature “Rouleaux” straps, which are defined by beautifully rounded links.
Several other models have leather straps, a traditional Chronomat strap until the 1970s when the brand began producing quartz replica rolex watches with integrated straps to keep up with the trends of the time. Starting with the rebirth of the Chronomat in the 1980s, we continue to see Breitling offer metal straps for the Chronomat, such as the Rouleaux and Pilot link straps.
