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Breitling “Chronomat” 1. Modell: Frecce Tricolori, 1984
In 1942 Breitling for the first time presented the model Chronomat, a chronograph with a slide rule and manual winding, which was officially introduced at the U.S. Army Air Force. By the way, the name combines “chronograph” with “mathematics” — not “automatic”! —, in allusion to the calculations possible with this wristwatch.
The Chronomat of 1984, which, with its striking appearance, grew very popular among the buyers, has only the name in common with the original model (which shows much more similaries with the slide-rule chronograph Navitimer). It has become the most successful model of the brand. At first glance, its case volume, its bezel armed with riders and the onion shape pushers and crown catch the attention. The robust self-winding calibre Valjoux 7750 is used as movement. …
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Automatic
- Rolex Datejust
Long-term classics from the Rolex Oyster series still in sound quality and with high prestige - Rolex Submariner - Rolex Sea-Dweller
The legendary dive watch and one of the best known and most popular watches altogether - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
A sensation in the 1970's, today the elegant prestige sports watch - Patek Philippe Calatrava
Classic of simple, elegant luxury - Rainer Brand Panama
Understatement watch for the connoisseur with a style that is still a rewarding insiders' tip
Manual Winding
- Cartier Santos (first model)
This watch is a founder of the wristwatch as men's accessoire - Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Timeless classic of the Art déco and still the most importan model of the manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre
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- Longines Lindbergh (Urmodell)
Authentic pioneer spirit revived - IWC Fliegeruhr Mark XI (first model)
The best known pilot's watch, perfectly readable and highly resilient - IWC Portuguese (first model)
First model in the history of oversized watches - Nomos Tangente
An icon of the factually-modern Bauhaus style, now knighted by a manufacture movement
Automatic Chronographs
- Breitling Navitimer
The classic with slide rule scale, remaining equally popular
Manual Winding Chronographs
- TAG Heuer Carrera - TAG Heuer Monaco (first models; today automatic)
Re-launched classical sports watches - Omega Speedmaster Professional
The “Moon Watch”, chosen by NASA after thorough testing and the only actual watch on the moon