Not all watches are designed to combine the best in engineering with practical strength in the field and the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Night Mission is one of the few exceptions. This watch possesses the sheer functionality of an instrument used by a professional pilot alongside with the technical excellence that a luxury chronograph is supposed to display. Sleek, imposing and strongly capable, it is the must-have tool of a modern pilot with such high military-quality materials and quality behind the dial?-- the Swiss watchmaking purity.
This is not a shrunken Avenger; this is a whole new way of thinking about proportions, balance and day-to-day functionality, realized in the most potent in-house chronograph on the market, the iconic Calibre B01.
Background: Avenger Meets the Night
Since its debut, Avenger collection has been the daring addition to Breitling practical engineering. The Avenger brand was made to cater to the needs of aviation professionals and the tactical community, which is why its lineup of watches features over-sized cases, knurled crowns, thick bezels, and simple readability through the darkness of night, the strain of pressure and the rattle of adrenaline.
Night Mission sub-series was created because of a compulsion to add that same battle-tested DNA to stealth aesthetics and the most advanced of materials. These watches prefer a matte finish, anti-reflective coating, and extra durable finish that creates no distractions under a night mission or even a stealthed condition.
This model measures at 42mm which is where the technical performance ends and wearability begins in the spectrum. And it is the stealth bomber of the Avenger fleet: less massive, less noisy, but equally potent.
Key Features: Subtle Force, Uncompromised Engineering
42mm Black DLC-Coated Titanium Case
This case is made of Grade 2 titanium which is very strong, lightweight and hypoallergenic. Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating is also used to provide it with a striking matte-black look, in addition to providing it with corrosion and daily scratch protection. Not only is this tactical in appearance, but it is also mission grade tough.COSC-Certified Breitling Calibre B01 Movement
The Calibre B01 is powering the timepiece and it can be described as the crown jewel of Breitling. It is a completely in-house developed movement with column wheel, vertical clutch and 70hour power reserve. It works well under pressure, is accurate and has been reported to have many years of reliability in the long-term- this watch is not only streamlined on the outside.Highly Legible Matte Black Dial with Stencil Arabic Numerals
The dial remains faithful to the Avenger heritage with big stencil style Arabic numerals which are generously filled with Super-LumiNova to be easy to read even in dark or cockpit environment. There are Red accents that are provided on the chronograph hands and they make them visible and also provide contrasting views on the dial as a whole is free to look at cluttered, over-designed or being too busy to bear.Unidirectional Bezel & Oversized Crown
Its ratio is also easy to operate, thanks to its ratcheted bezel that can be gripped and a screw-down and knurled crown, which is suitable to be used even in the real-world conditions, like being at altitude, or when it is cold.Military Textile Strap with Folding Clasp
Secured to the wrist by its black military textile strap the watch sits and feels comfortably in place. The leather back offers structure and a long life, while the folding clasp for secure retention whether flying or walking in the city.
Technical Specifications
Movement:
Breitling Calibre B01
Automatic, self-winding chronograph
COSC-certified (Chronomètre)
Column-wheel & vertical clutch
Power reserve: ~70 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Functions:
Hours, minutes, small seconds
Chronograph (1/4th second, 30-minute, 12-hour)
Date between 4 and 5 o'clock
Case:
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: Approx. 15.2 mm
Material: Black DLC-coated titanium
Bezel: Unidirectional ratcheted
Crown: Screw-locked, with two gaskets
Caseback: Solid titanium, engraved
Crystal:
Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Water Resistance:
300 metres (1000 ft / 30 bar)
Strap:
Black military textile with leather backing
DLC-coated titanium folding clasp
Why Choose the Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Night Mission?
Compact Without Compromise
With an average of over 44mm, most tactical watches are large, and heavy, or bulky--this 42mm model has the same muscular style as an Avenger but one that will fit on a larger percentage of wrists and will be a wearable everyday watch as well as being tough enough to be used in any combat situation.Stealth Design, Statement Character
It has a humbled pride about it too, with its matte black titanium and sparse dial. It is not the watch that has to scream in order to be heard, it is subtle and noticeable, the watch that you can only notice when you know what brings you to look for.True Chronograph Mastery
Calibre B01 is no run-of-the-mill movement, no sir, it is a standard. The mechanical elite aspects of this watch include long power reserve, smooth pusher feedback, certified accuracy. It is real chronograph that you can really count on in the life.Purpose-Built for Professionals
All the details such as knurled bezel, rubberized pushers allow touching convenient when wearing gloves, were designed with the purpose of functionality. It is a tool watch that does not fancy itself as any other, though with classiness it is capable of fitting either a casual or a smart-casual outfit.Value in Longevity & Design
It is not only lighter than steel, but also harder to wear and tear under the conditions of extremes that come along with life itself, due to the titanium construction. It is a long run mechanical and stylistical investment.
Final Thoughts
The Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Night Mission is all that is classic and modern, minimal and rich, beefy and sophisticated at the same time. It is a very rare chronograph that fits at home in a tactical rig or under the sleeve of a flight jacket.
In search of a watch that offers a look at what modern engineering and the intended design may cover, not to mention the overall manly look, then this Avenger does not simply live up to the expectation but surpasses it, all the more.
When you need a chronograph that has a furtive look but a resolute performance, this one may be just right in the proportions of size, substance and statement.
Note
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