Carrying the AB0136161C1A1 reference, this replica chronomat ab0136161c blue sits at 44mm with a stainless steel case and a blue dial that places it squarely in the sport-luxury segment of the Chronomat family. The rouleaux-style bracelet and rider tabs on the bezel are Chronomat signatures that have defined the collection since its 1984 introduction, and this blue-dial version maintains both features while updating the proportions for current sizing preferences.

Technical Overview

• Case diameter: 44mm
• Case material: stainless steel
• Dial: blue with three contrasting sub-dials
• Bezel: bidirectional with rider tabs
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Bracelet: stainless steel rouleaux with folding clasp
• Movement: B01 automatic chronograph
• Water resistance: 200 meters

The rider tabs serve as grip points for rotating the bezel while wearing gloves, a feature originally designed for pilots. The rouleaux bracelet uses rounded links that flex more naturally around the wrist than flat-link alternatives.

Inside the Movement

Breitling’s B01 caliber runs at 28,800 vph with a column-wheel chronograph and 70-hour power reserve. The movement appears across Premier, Navitimer, and Chronomat lines, but the Chronomat case at 44mm gives it the most wrist presence. The blue dial shifts between navy and cobalt depending on lighting, with the sub-dials at three, six, and nine maintaining a lighter tone for contrast. Place this next to the two-tone rose gold Chronomat, which shares the 44mm case and blue dial but adds rose gold to the bezel and bracelet mid-links. The broader Chronomat collection includes both full-steel and mixed-metal variants across several dial colors.

What Sets It Apart

The Chronomat occupies a middle lane between the dressy Premier and the tactical Avenger. At 44mm in full steel with a blue dial, the AB0136161C sits in the most versatile configuration: large enough to read as a serious chronograph, polished enough for business settings. The rouleaux bracelet contributes significant comfort compared to standard three-link designs, distributing weight evenly across the wrist. This replica chronomat ab0136161c blue provides a balanced entry into the collection for anyone who finds the Avenger too large and the Premier too formal.