Aptly and appropriately timed for launch as the Year of the Snake approaches on the Chinese New Year calendar, the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Cobra lies ready to strike, in a limited run of 200 pieces only.
This new distinctive timepiece features a bold 44mm case size, featuring a grip pattern on the crown and bezel and square chronograph pushers, that ensure the watch can be easily operated by pilots wearing gloves.
Its highly legible Arabic numerals recall the stenciled numbers used on the decks of aircraft carriers. This limited edition features an anthracite military leather strap with pin buckle and has a water resistance of 300m, making the watch capable of meeting any environmental demand. These design considerations are direct reflections of the Avenger's military-aviation DNA.
The dial is yellow, in Breitling’s signature colour, while the subdials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock are black, enhanced by a black rehaut. Instead of the usual 20, 40 and 60 numerals, the second subdial at 9 o'clock features an outlined cobra in bright red, with its head standing upright and its neck expanding to show the strength and fearlessness. The strap, hands, and subdials are accented in bright red.
A bright red snake seems to slither over the open caseback, coiling itself within the mechanisms of the movement. The watch is equipped with Breitling's Manufacture Caliber 01, which was the brand's first in-house movement released in 2009.
Having a power reserve of approximately 70 hours and a five-year warranty, it is the industry-standard chronograph caliber in terms of precision, reliability and functionality.
As with all of Breitling’s movements, it is a COSC-certified chronometer. The inscriptions “ONE OF 200” and “LIMITED EDITION” are engraved on the edge of the caseback.
The Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Cobra Limited Edition is now available in stores.
