Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44

Quick specs Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Price: starting at € 7.600 | CHF 7’600 | $ 8,000 | £ 6,350
Size: 44 mm
Reference:
AB0147101A1A1 (sand-colored dial, steel bracelet) | AB0147101A1X1 (sand-colored dial and strap)
AB0147101B1A1 (black dial, steel bracelet) | AB0147101B1X1 (black dial and strap)
AB0147101C1A1 (blue dial, steel bracelet) | AB0147101C1X1 (blue dial and strap) 
AB0147101L1A1 (green dial, steel bracelet) | AB0147101L1X1 (green dial and strap)

The Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 is part of a new set of Avenger watches. A design inspired by military aviation which resulted into a serious pilot watch. Breitling originally launched the Avenger series in 2001, and after more than two decades, these are re-editioned models with a variety of choices.  

This B01 Chronograph is available in eight different reference numbers featuring a sand-colored, black, blue or green dial. All secured with either a steel bracelet or a leather strap that color-matches the dial. It has a round stainless steel case measuring 44 millimeters, with a thickness of 15.2 millimeters. The unidirectional bezel, screwed-locked crown and case back are also stainless steel, the latter with sapphire to admire the movement.

The Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 has a power reserve of 70 hours

The chronograph features three sub counters. A 30-minutes counter at 3 o’clock, the 12-hours totalizers at 6 o’clock and a quarter of a second counter at 9 o’clock. It is also furnished with hands and hour markers filled with super-luminova and a chrono hand with a red tip.

Breitling’s caliber 01 powers the this Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44, a COSC certified movement. It beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph and delivers a power reserve of 70 hours. Also available within the Avengers series: the Breitling Avenger Automatic 42, the more basic model. And the slightly bigger Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 44 with second time zone.