As expected from Breitling, this handsome wristwatch is also excel in quality, inside out. It is made with 100% Swiss component, built with a high quality materials, and handled by experts with a strict quality control. Its solid, sturdy 43 mm round case is made of premium grade stainless steel; the face, as well as the caseback display are covered with a scratch resistant sapphires that are glare proofed; while its Black bracelet that is secured with a traditional pin and buckle clasp is made of genuine calfskin leather.
Just like the other Transocean Chronograph watches, this Breitling AB015212/G724-LS is fitted with the calibre B01, the brand’s very own movement that is entirely developed and produced in their Switzerland based workshops. The B01 is known for its accuracy, and it is a highly reliably movement. Specifically, this Swiss made automatic self winding calibre contains 47 jewels, beats at 28,800 vph, and provides more than 70 hours of power reserve under full wind. And speaking of its functional offerings, it offers a precise three hands, along with legible date display at 4:30, small seconds at 9, and sophisticated chronograph functions with 30 minute counter at 3, and 12 hour counter at 6.
Despite of its complication, the face of this automatic watch is simple and easy to read, thanks to its dial’s smart design. The dial comes in a bright Silvery White background, the three sub-dials are Black, and all the printed markers come with a nice contrast against their background so that they are easy to notice. Ensuring a better visibility, its silver tone hour and minute hands, as well as the dots markers over the matching stick hour markers are coated with SuperLuminova so that they remain visible in every light conditions.
Going for the pricing, the original manufacturer suggested retail price of this steel on leather Breitling AB015212/G724LS watch is around $7,600.00. And, just saying, in addition to this model, the Transocean Chronograph is also available with steel mesh, and vary of Black dial models.
Watch Specification
| Brand: | Breitling |
| Collection: | Transocean |
| Series: | Chronograph |
| Model number: | AB015212/G724-LS Reference: AB015212. Model: G724. Style: LS. |
| 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: | White sub-dials in Black background. 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 with sapphire display. engraved. |
| Crown: | Non screw-locked stainless steel. fluted, logoed. Two gasket. |
| Bracelet: | Genuine Leather Black, decorated with tonal stitching. ± 20 ~ 22 mm wide. mens standard. |
| Clasp: | Deployment buckle 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, snorkeling, and skin diving. |
| Additional info: | - |
The Breitling
43mm Transocean Chronograph Automatic review in this page is written by Rief at Monday, July 08, 2013. The post is tagged as $5000 up to $10000, 100m, 43mm, analog, automatic, breitling, chronograph, date, men, mid end, on leather, round, sporty, stainless steel, swiss automatic, three hands, watch.
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