Replica Chronomat Watches

Our breitling chronomat replica collection features 10 models of Breitling’s best-selling sport chronograph. The Chronomat was born in 1984 as a co-development with the Italian Air Force aerobatic team Frecce Tricolori, and its signature rider tab bezel has remained the line’s defining element for four decades. This lineup includes the B01 42 for men, the Automatic 36 for ladies and the Super Chronomat 44 for those who want maximum specification. Steel, two-tone and rubber-integrated bracelet options cover every wearing context — from cockpit to formal event. Browse the full Chronomat selection below, or return to the Replica Breitling collection.

Key References

Chronomat B01 42 (AB0134) — The core men’s chronograph. 42mm steel case with the B01 in-house caliber, 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Three-register dial with running seconds, 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter. The rider tab bezel with four raised tabs at cardinal positions is bidirectional. Available in blue, copper, silver and anthracite dials.
Chronomat Automatic 36 (A10380) — Breitling’s dedicated ladies sports watch. 36mm with B10 caliber (based on ETA 2892), date at 3 o’clock and a slimmer case profile than the B01 models. The rider tab bezel is proportionally scaled, and diamond-set versions are available. The most refined Chronomat for smaller wrists — 10.2mm thickness makes it comfortable under a shirt cuff.
Super Chronomat 44 (AB0136) — The high-performance variant with ceramic rider tab bezel inserts and rouleaux-link bracelet. 44mm case, B01 caliber, 200m water resistance. The ceramic bezel tabs add scratch resistance and visual contrast. UTC function via an additional 24-hour hand. The most technically specified Chronomat reference, bridging the line toward Superocean territory.

Movement and Build

The B01 caliber powers the Chronomat 42 and Super Chronomat 44 — column-wheel chronograph with vertical clutch, 28,800 vph and 70-hour power reserve, COSC certified. The Automatic 36 uses the B10 caliber with 42-hour reserve in a thinner movement height suited to the 36mm case. All cases are 316L steel with satin-brushed tops and polished sides. The rider tab bezel is the Chronomat’s hallmark — four raised metal or ceramic tabs allow bezel rotation with gloved hands. The tabs are positioned at 15-minute intervals for quick elapsed time reference. Dials use applied Roman numeral or baton indices depending on reference, with Super-LumiNova filling on baton versions. The rouleaux-link bracelet on the B01 42 features three cylindrical links per row with butterfly clasp and micro-adjust. The Super Chronomat adds a rubber-integrated bracelet option that transitions from a steel mid-section to rubber end-links. Sapphire crystals with anti-reflective coating are standard across the range.

How to Choose Your Chronomat

The B01 42 (AB0134) is the all-purpose choice — 42mm chronograph with in-house movement, equally suited to active sport and business dress. Ladies and smaller wrists should consider the Automatic 36 (A10380) for its proportional design and slimmer profile. If you want the maximum-specification Chronomat with ceramic bezel and UTC function, the Super Chronomat 44 (AB0136) is the flagship. For a pure dive watch from Breitling, step into the Superocean range. For aviation chronograph heritage with the slide rule bezel, explore the Navitimer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rider tab bezel on the Chronomat?

The rider tab bezel is a bidirectional rotating bezel with four raised metal tabs at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. Designed in 1984 for the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori team, the tabs allow pilots wearing thick flight gloves to grip and rotate the bezel quickly. Each tab sits at a 15-minute interval, providing rapid quarter-hour elapsed time readings. On the Super Chronomat 44, the tab inserts are ceramic for added scratch resistance. The design has become Chronomat’s signature visual element, distinguishing it from the Navitimer’s beaded bezel and the Superocean’s smooth ceramic insert.

What is the difference between Chronomat 42 and Super Chronomat 44?

Both use the B01 in-house caliber with 70-hour power reserve. The Super Chronomat 44 adds 2mm diameter, ceramic rider tab inserts (versus all-metal on the 42), a UTC function via 24-hour hand, 200m water resistance (versus 100m on the 42) and an available rubber-integrated bracelet. The Super Chronomat is the more technical, sport-oriented variant. The Chronomat 42 is more versatile for daily dress-sport wear. Case thickness increases from 13.7mm to 14.5mm on the Super variant.

Is the Chronomat Automatic 36 only for women?

The Automatic 36 (A10380) is marketed as a ladies model, but 36mm is a historically standard men’s size — the Rolex Datejust was 36mm for decades. The B10 caliber, clean dial layout and 10.2mm thickness make it suitable for anyone preferring a compact, comfortable sport watch. Diamond-set bezel versions are explicitly feminine; the steel-only versions are gender-neutral. Breitling positions the 36mm as ladies and the 42mm-44mm as men’s, but wrist size and preference should guide the choice.

What bracelet styles does the Chronomat offer?

Three options depending on the reference. The rouleaux-link bracelet is the classic Chronomat design — three cylindrical links per row creating a smooth, rolling appearance with butterfly deployant clasp and micro-adjust. The Professional III is a five-link flat bracelet shared across Breitling collections. The rubber-integrated bracelet (Super Chronomat 44) transitions from a steel center section to rubber end-links, providing sport-strap flexibility with bracelet aesthetics. All use Breitling’s quick-release system on newer references for tool-free swaps.

How does the Chronomat compare to the Rolex Daytona?

Both are sport chronographs from leading Swiss brands. The Chronomat B01 42 runs 42mm with the in-house B01 (column-wheel, 70-hour reserve). The Daytona runs 40mm with the Rolex 4130 (column-wheel, 72-hour reserve). Key differences: the Chronomat features a rotating bezel with rider tabs, while the Daytona has a fixed tachymeter bezel. The Chronomat is available in a wider range of sizes (36-44mm) and includes ladies models. The Daytona has a monobloc middle case with screw-down pushers; the Chronomat uses standard pushers. Both are COSC certified.

Related Collections

Explore more Breitling lines: Superocean for dive watches, Navitimer for aviation chronographs, Avenger for military-grade models, Premier for dress watches. Browse the full Replica Breitling catalog for all 93 models.