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The Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph Mosquito AB01194A1B1X2 is encased in 43mm of stainless steel surrounding a black dial on a brown leather strap. Features of this Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph Mosquito include hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph. This Breitling watch also measures 14.1mm in thickness and 50.3mm from lug-to-lug.
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THE STORY
The Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Mosquito honors the De Havilland Mosquito, a British aircraft whose lightweight wooden construction made it one of the fastest planes in the skies during World War II. Mostly made of wood, the De Havilland Mosquito was a British aircraft that served in a variety of roles. Built between 1940 and 1950, the so-called “Wooden Wonder” was one of the fastest planes in the world – in fact, thanks to the wooden construction, it flew 20 mph faster than the famous Spitfire, which was equipped with the same engine. The Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Mosquito is powered by the in-house Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 movement and features a brushed DLC-coated stainless-steel bezel with white numerals and a black dial with contrasting silver chronograph counters. The eye-catching red and orange accents recall the military roundels and markings featured on the fuselage of the De Havilland Mosquito and add to the watch’s allure. The De Havilland Mosquito played a key role in the history of aviation and Breitling is proud to commemorate a true legend of flight with the Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Mosquito.
TECHNICAL DATA
MOVEMENT
Caliber | Breitling 01 (Manufacture) |
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Movement | self-winding mechanical |
Power reserve | approx. 70 hrs |
Chronograph | 1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours |
Vibration | 28,800 v.p.h |
Jewel | 47 jewels |
Calendar | Dial aperture |
Water resistance | 100 m (330 ft) |
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Bezel | Bidirectional |
Crown | Screw-locked, two gaskets |
Crystal | Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides |
Diameter | 43.00 mm |
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Thickness | 13.97 mm |
Weight (without strap) | 110.00 g. |
Lug | 23/20 mm |
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