Speaking of the measurements, this wristwatch is a large size for gents. The case measures 43 mm in diameter and around 11.35 mm thick, meanwhile, its supple leather bracelet measures around 21 mm wide, and comes equipped with a deployment clasp for convenient fitting. Balancing its handsome look with a reliable performance, this wrist flattering Swiss watch is fitted with the highly appreciate Caliber Breitling 01 (B01) --which can be seen through the exhibition caseback, furthermore, its whole construction is 100 m water resistant for practical sake.
Digging in a bit about its engine, the calibre B01 used in this watch is a high frequency beating, 47 jewels Swiss automatic self-winding movement which provides more than 70 hours of power reserve under full wind. It is entirely developed and produced in the Breitling workshops. Its chronograph performs at up to 1/4 a second accuracy.
Anyway, the face of this Breitling AB015212/BA99-744P is attractive yet easy on the eyes. Bold in Black, the dial is shielded with quality sapphire glass that is enhanced with an anti-reflective coating to improve its clarity. Its silver tone hour and minute hands, as well as the luminous dots above the matching stick hour markers feature SuperLuminova that remain visible in any light conditions. The sub-dials, as well as the date aperture at half past four are also easy to read. In addition, at the outer rims, there are an ever useful printed markers for easy reference.
As for the price, this particular model has the same original manufacturer suggested retail price as the other steel on leather Transocean Chronograph watches, which is around $8,200. And just saying, the ref. AB015212 models are also available with non-crocs leather bracelet, in steel on steel, and in white dial variants.
Watch Specification
| Brand: | Breitling |
| Collection: | Transocean |
| Series: | Chronograph |
| Model number: | AB015212/BA99-744P Reference: AB015212. Model: BA99. Style: 744P |
| Watch style: | Gent, Sporty Elegant, Casual Dress |
| Display type: | Analog |
| Movement: | Swiss automatic Calibre Breitling 01 (B01). In-house, mechanical manufacture caliber by Breitling. Swiss made, mechanical self-chronograph automatic movement. Chronometer grade certified by C.O.S.C. |
| Functions: | Hour, Minute, Seconds, Chronograph, Date |
| Dial: | Black silver tone tone super luminova coated hour and minute hands. silver tone stick hour markers with luminous dots over. printed markers around the outer rim. small seconds at 9. 30 minute register at 3. 12-hour register at 6. date display at 4:30. |
| Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, glare-proofed on both sides. |
| Case: | Stainless steel Round, Ø 43 mm, ± 11.35 mm thick. fine polished. |
| Bezel: | Stainless steel stationary bezel. |
| Caseback: | See-through screwed-in stainless steel w/ sapphire display. engraved. |
| Crown: | Non-Screw locked stainless steel. fluted, logoed. Two gasket. |
| Bracelet: | Alligator / Crocodile Leather (744P) Black, with crocs pattern and tonal stitching. ± 20 ~ 22 mm wide. ± 7.75 inches long. |
| Clasp: | Double locking fold-over clasp |
| Notable Features: | Chronograph Calendar Luminous hands and markers Transparent exhibition caseback |
| Water resistant: | 100 m (10 ATM / 330 feet) suitable for rain, showering, swimming, and shallow snorkeling. |
| Additional info: | - |
The Breitling
43mm Transocean Chronograph Automatic review in this page is written by Rief at Sunday, July 07, 2013. The post is tagged as $5000 up to $10000, 100m, 43mm, analog, automatic, breitling, chronograph, date, elegant, men, mid end, on leather, round, sporty, stainless steel, swiss automatic, three hands, watch.
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