Introducing Breitling Unveils Three New Chronomat Releases

Breitling was founded in the Swiss town of Saint-Imier and has long held its place as a pioneer in horological innovation. The brand championed navigational tool watches for aviation and diving, and over the decades, it has earned a reputation for precision, with all of its movements COSC-certified. Today, it remains one of the few independent Swiss watchmakers still producing its own manufacture calibers.

Originally launched in 1983 as a mechanical chronograph for Italy’s elite Frecce Tricolori aerial squadron, the Chronomat brought together robust engineering and signature design elements such as the four-rider-tab rotating bezel and distinctive rouleaux bracelet. The brand now announces its collaboration with Norwegian football star Erling Haaland, alongside new releases from its famous Chronomat line featuring dials made from Muonionalusta meteorite, a cosmic material over 4.5 billion years old.

The first of the two limited editions is the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland, housed in a stainless-steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter and 11.77 mm in thickness. It features a platinum bezel and a cambered sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. The solid screw-down caseback is engraved with Haaland’s signature goal celebration, along with the phrases “ONE OF 500” and “ERLING HAALAND 9.” Thanks to its screw-locked crown and two gaskets, the watch offers water resistance up to 200 meters.

The dial is carved from Muonionalusta meteorite, a material forged in the heart of a dying star and discovered in the icy landscapes of northern Sweden. Its Widmanstätten patterns are naturally occurring and impossible to replicate, making every dial inherently unique. This stellar surface is complemented by silver Super-LumiNova hands and indices, a red-gold GMT hand, and Haaland’s initials on the central seconds hand.

Powering the watch is the Breitling Caliber 32, a COSC-certified automatic movement beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with a power reserve of 42 hours. It is available either on a black rubber strap inspired by the rouleaux design or on the classic stainless-steel rouleaux bracelet. Limited to 500 pieces, and the price is £8,400 / AED 42,190 with the bracelet, and £8,150 / AED 42,190 with the rubber strap.

The second watch is the Chronomat B01 42 Erling Haaland, presented in a luxurious 18k red-gold case. Measuring 42 mm in diameter and 15.1 mm thick, it boasts the same 200-meter water resistance. This time, the caseback is in sapphire crystal, offering a view of the movement inside.

The meteorite dial is paired with contrasting black subdials and lit by red-gold Super-LumiNova hands and indices. As with the GMT version, Haaland’s initials adorn the central seconds hand. This edition is available on a black rubber strap with a red-gold folding clasp or a matching 18k red-gold rouleaux bracelet with a butterfly clasp. Limited to just 250 pieces, the price is £39,700 / AED 193,725 with the bracelet, and £21,900 / AED 109,780 with the rubber strap.

The final watch is a private edition created exclusively for Haaland and his inner circle. Crafted in 18k red gold and limited to just five pieces, it features the same meteorite dial and manufacture movement, but includes bespoke engravings, Haaland’s name and jersey number appear on the case side. The sapphire crystal caseback is decorated with an image of Haaland in his iconic Lotus goal celebration pose. Each piece from the collection is presented in a wooden box and includes a signed thank-you note from Haaland himself. As expected, the price is upon request.

For more information, visit Breitling’s official website.