About the Breitling Chronomat
The Chronomat has been one of Breitling's most iconic sport-watch families since its modern relaunch in 1984, designed in collaboration with the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team and built to satisfy professional pilots who needed a reliable onboard chronograph. Its defining visual signatures—the four rider tabs on the rotating bezel, the broad bracelet, and the bold dial architecture—have remained consistent across generations while movements and materials have evolved significantly. The Super Chronomat B01 44 represents the pinnacle of the current generation, powered by the in-house Caliber B01, a COSC-certified column-wheel chronograph movement manufactured entirely by Breitling. The Chronomat 38 mm broadens the collection's appeal with a refined, slightly more versatile case size while retaining the same sport-tool DNA.
What to Look For
When shopping the Chronomat collection, pay close attention to case material and dial color combinations, as references such as UB0136251L1U1 in steel and red gold with a green dial, PB0136251C1S1 in steel and platinum with an ice blue dial, and EB0136251M1E1 in titanium with a grey dial each carry distinct market premiums and aesthetic personalities. The choice between the 38 mm and 44 mm case is equally important, as the Super Chronomat B01 44 prioritizes in-house movement prestige and wrist presence while the Chronomat 38 delivers a more understated silhouette. Condition, box-and-papers status, and whether a piece is new-old-stock or pre-owned are the primary drivers of price differences across otherwise identical references.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Chronomat 38 and the Super Chronomat B01 44?
The Chronomat 38 is a 38 mm stainless steel sport chronograph designed for a more compact, versatile fit on the wrist, while the Super Chronomat B01 44 is a larger 44 mm model powered by Breitling's in-house Manufacture Caliber B01 COSC-certified chronograph movement. The Super Chronomat B01 44 also offers a broader range of material combinations, including titanium and steel-and-red-gold variants, alongside more dial color choices such as green, ice blue, grey, and black.
Are the Breitling Chronomat watches at Bizak and Co. brand new or pre-owned?
Bizak and Co. carries both brand-new and pre-owned Chronomat references within this collection, with several Super Chronomat B01 44 and Chronomat 38 mm pieces explicitly listed as brand new. All watches, regardless of condition, are authenticated and inspected before shipping so buyers can purchase with confidence.
Which Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 references are available and how do they differ?
The Super Chronomat B01 44 references in this collection span titanium with a grey dial, stainless steel and red gold with green, black, or ice blue dials, and configurations offered on both bracelet and rubber strap. Reference numbers such as UB0136251L1U1, PB0136251C1S1, and EB0136251M1E1 correspond to specific material and dial combinations, making the reference number the most reliable way to identify the exact configuration you want.
Buy, trade, or sell. Contact Bizak & Co. for pricing and availability on any reference in this collection.
