Breitling has announced a new long-term partnership with NFL and the launch of the Mechanical Chronograph B01 Chronograph 42 NFL Limited Edition, available in 32 different models for 32 teams. Each watch comes in a team-specific colour palette that makes it the perfect matchday accessory.
With a diameter of 42 mm and a thickness of 15.1 mm, the new watch is very dynamic and modern on the wrist. The brushed and polished case is made of stainless steel, with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a guarded crown and a see-through caseback, which is water-resistant to 200 metres. The unidirectional rotating bezel features a signature indicator and is engraved with a 60-minute scale.
Each watch has a different dial design, with a team-specific colour scheme, but the functional layout is the same. At 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, there are recessed white subdials for the 30-minute chronograph, the 12-hour chronograph and date, as well as the small seconds counter. The small seconds dial is adorned with a beautiful logo to pay homage to the team. In addition, the outer edge of the disc is marked with a tachymeter scale.
The caseback is mirrored with the NFL Major League Football Shield logo and houses the Breitling-manufactured Caliber 01 automatic chronograph movement. With a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), it is equipped with a column wheel and a vertical clutch mechanism to provide a power reserve of up to 70 hours. In addition, the Caliber 01 calibre is decorated with a fine Côtes de Genève and is certified by the COSC of the Switzerland Official Chronometer Testing Institute.
The Breitling Mechanical Chronograph NFL Limited Edition comes with a steel bracelet or a black rubber strap, each limited to 104 pieces, for a total of 3,328 pieces, with a price tag of $9,200 for a stainless steel bracelet and $8,800 for a black rubber strap. (Photo/text: Xu Chaoyang, the home of watches)