Boutique Edition of 750 Pieces
With its two superimposed central chronograph hands, one of which can be stopped to measure an intermediate (split) time before catching up (rattraper in French) with the other, the split-second chronograph is considered one of the most challenging watchmaking mechanisms to create. Accordingly, this "grand complication" is generally produced in small series and requires watchmakers to perform a lengthy process of adjustment and rating (correcting the clearance of the split-second wheel and pinion, adapting the tension of the springs, adjusting the degree of penetration of the clamps, etc.).
Technical Specifications:
The case, in stainless steel, measures 45mm x 15.7mm. It has a domed AR-coated sapphire crystal and it is water resistant to 30 meters. Bidirectional bezel with circular slide rule.
Movement is the Swiss automatic Breitling in-house caliber B03 with 47 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserv of 70 hours. This newly developed caliber split-second mechanism features just 28 parts. It is COSC- certified as a chronometer. Functions are: hours, minutes, seconds, and date. Chronograph: split-second chronograph, ratchet wheel control, vertical coupling, 30-minute and 12-hour counters.
The dial is Stratos gray with SuperLuminova hour markers, hour and minute hands. The Breitling logo is divided between two of the hands. The B is on the red chronograph hand, while the anchor sits on the split-second hand. As a result, the two elements of the logo are separated when the split-second hand is stopped and reform when the hands realign.
It comes on a black alligator leather strap with a steel folding or pin buckle.
