Breitling Transocean Chronograph Limited

"Men who have faith in the mighty liners of the sky will trust the Transocean, for behind every Breitling wristwatch lies the experience of aviation precision" – ran the slogan for this historical timepiece.

As a prelude to the launch of the series-produced models, Breitling offers collectors and enthusiasts of milestone watches a special edition of this new first-class chronograph. Issued in worldwide series of 2,000 in steel and 200 in red gold, the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Limited is equipped with a polished case and bezel and carries the individual number engraved on the case middle. It is available with two dial variations – Mercury Silver or black – and comes fitted with a choice of leather or crocodile leather strap, or a woven steel bracelet.

Contrary to future models in the series, to be endowed with solid casebacks, this limited-edition model water-resistant to 100 meters (330 ft) boasts a transparent back serving to reveal the in-house Breitling-made chronograph caliber with its column wheel and its distinctive architecture. The future regular production pieces will have a solid caseback, but this limited edition comes with a sapphire crystal to view the Breitling-made caliber 01.

Caliber: Breitling 01
Movement: Selfwinding, high frequency
Power resever: over 70 hours
Chronograph: 1/4 second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration: 28000 v.p.h
Jewels: 28
Calendar: Dial aperture
Case: Steel or 18-carat red gold
Bracelet: Barenia leather, crocodile leather Ocean Classic (steel version only)
Water resistance: 100 meters
Back: Transparent sapphire crystal
Crystal: Convex sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides
Diameter: 30 mm