One of Breitling's top models in 2011 is the special series of the Chronomat 01, dedicated to one particular from the company's ambassadors - Herbert Nitsch, also known since the "Flying Fish". Australian born Nitsch may be the only freediver who managed to reach the amazing depth of 700 feet. The Chronomat 44 "Flying Fish" is supposed to match this kind of a feat. Therefore, Breitling equipped this 1/4th of a second chronograph with an in-house Caliber B01. Being a view that commemorates the diving record, the Swiss watch-maker also insured that it can withstand drinking water pressure to amazing 500 meters (1,650 feet).
The world's biggest freediver, Herbert Nitsch, has so far managed to achieve no less than 31 official diving world records. Possibly the most impressive feat by Nitsch is from June 2007 when he descended to mindboggling 214 m and beat the previous record that he had set the year before. Nitsch also works being a pilot for Tyrolean Airways (hence the nickname "Flying fish") and thus, he was a perfect candidate to become the Breitling's ambassador, considering the company's aviation background.
The Breitling Caliber 01 is a selfwinding, mechanical chronograph movement with 28,800 vibrations per hour. The automatic movement has 47 jewels and features a energy reserve of a minimum of 70 several hours. The movement is fitted into a round and brushed stainless steel scenario with an exclusive satin polish. As the title of this chronograph suggests, the diameter in the circumstance is 44 millimeters. It also possesses cambered sapphire glass that is glareproofed on both sides. Breitling also included a ratcheted unidirectional bezel.
The charming dial from the Breitling Chronomat 44"Flying Fish" View is in black onyx color. The dial also consists of luminous fingers and hour markers, a tachymeter scale on its outer edge, as well as three chrono sub dials. Besides, there is certainly a date aperture between the four along with the five o'clock positions, along with a red sweeping second hand using a neat counterweight. The inscriptions on the black analog dial confirm that this watch is Swiss made and available to be submerged to incredible 500 meters. Its capability to withstand pressure is no surprise, considering that it really is dedicated for the world's greatest freediver.
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