The Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 skilfully continues tradition

With the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43, you are buying a pilot's watch that is closely based on the first watches for pilots from Breitling and sets its own mark.

Historical dimensions

At first glance, the watches from the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 model family differ from their predecessors. Breitling has omitted an essential feature of this watch, the characteristic slide rule bezel. Another difference is marked by the brand logo on the dial of the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43. It only consists of the typical curved “B”. The side wings that the company used to complement the logo of the previous variants are missing.

Nevertheless, the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 sees itself as a homage to the era of pilot watches from the Breitling workshop. The number “8” in the name of the chronograph stands for the desired power reserve of eight days for reliable on-board instruments. The Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 is also visually similar to previous models.

Watch caliber with the highest precision

The Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 is powered by Breitling's own caliber 01. It is assembled exclusively in the workshops of the watch manufacturer Breitling and can therefore be called a manufacture caliber. The COSC certification confirms the absolute reliability and accuracy of the movement. Furthermore, the automatic watch is equipped with a chronograph ratchet wheel with a vertical clutch. The power reserve is over 70 hours. The caliber can be seen through the transparent case back made of hardened and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

The Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 is available with a 43 millimeter case made of cool stainless steel, with dials in deep black or strong blue. Striking design elements on the distinctive dials are the smaller dials. The display includes a 30-minute and a 12-hour counter and an additional date window. The Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 can be worn with either a steel bracelet or a leather watch strap.