To mark 40th anniversary of the first automatic chronograph movement’s release, the famous horological company Breitling is proud to unveil two limited editions of its Chrono-Matic watch. Encouraged by the 1969 original in terms of its exterior, the new models incorporate sophisticated horological complications, offering the functions of leap-year or perpetual calendars.

A remarkable year for the aviation, 1969 saw the first flight of the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet and that of the supersonic Concorde: two legendary achievements the aeronautical history is notable for. Just as well, 1969 happened to be a significant year for the watch-making industry: the watch-making house Breitling introduced its first automatic chronograph movement.

The launch of the latter resulted in creating of the entire spectrum of Chrono-Matic chronographs. The newest Chrono-Matic models, measuring 49 mm in diameter, pay homage to the predecessor of oversized timepieces.

Issued as a limited series of 2,000 pieces, the first chronograph model is sculptured in steel and equipped with a calendar mechanism. As its name suggests, the Chrono-Matic 1461 watch offers a “memory” of 1.461 days, meaning that the aforementioned mechanism needs to be adjusted once every leap-year.

The straight hands, presented on the counters, emphasize the watch panel look and serve to indicate the date, day and month. The optional woven steel Aero Classic bracelet definitely adds a retro feel to the model.

The second Breitling watch – the Chrono-Matic QP – is available with an avant-garde case, rendered solely in red gold and launched in a limited edition of 125 units. It incorporates a chronograph function, along with an extremely-advanced perpetual calendar system, which represents a clever combination of up-to-date and conventional elements.

Diminutive, yet impressive, the mechanism of the Breitling Chrono-Matic QP watch is a true miracle, which comprises almost 500 individual parts. It is engineered to display the date, day, week, month, season, as well as the moon phases with consideration for leap-year variations.

To commemorate the life of the legendary Hawker Hunter jet, top Swiss pilot’s watchmaker Oris, introduces the latest model in its aviation collection.

The awesome Hunter took the world by storm when it first flew in the UK in 1951.Seven years later it came to Switzerland and became a linchpin of the Swiss Air Force. Although the Hunter has since been retired in Switzerland it continues to fly thanks to the Swiss Hunter Team of the ‘Fliegermuseum Altenrhein’, a unique group of former Swiss Air Force pilots who were inspired to fly by the Hunter.

 The Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition reflects both the strength of the jet and the quality of its design.

The 46mm anthracite PVD coated case projects an elegant silhouette with its gentle curves, bevelled top ring and oversized screw down crown. The dial is presented in the unmistakable Oris style of a cockpit flight instrument. The tiny Hunter jet on the pointer calendar hand is another nod to the inspiration for this limited edition pilot’s watch.

Oris movement 644 is the quality engine at the heart of this mighty craft, and it is clearly visible through the glass case back. Marked with the logo of the Swiss Hunter Team the case back also shows Oris’ support for the men who continue to keep the magnificent Hunter flying.

The Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition is presented in a magnificent box set, which includes an original Hunter ejection seat safety splint key ring. Marked with the same limited edition number as the watch it accompanies from 0001/1958 to 1958/1958 (the year the Hunter first came to Switzerland) it helps to make the set an essential collector’s item for all aviation enthusiasts.

Oris Swiss Hunter Team Limited Edition

Case Diameter: 46.00 mm

Ref: 644 7635 42 84 LS

Automatic mechanical movement with pointer calendar function. Centralised hour and minute displays.Small second at 9 o’clock.

Multi-piece stainless steel case anthracite PVD coated. Screwed see through glass case back. Sapphire glass domed on both sides with inner anti-reflective coating.

Limited edition number engraved on the case side at 9 o’clock.

Two-piece black dial with printed Superluminova numerals and indices. Nickel hands with luminous inlay.

Grey PVD coated screw down crown.

Dark brown shrunk leather strap with grey PVD coated buckle Water resistant to 10 bar/100 metres.

Set includes limited edition Hunter ejection seat key ring.