Breitling has long been purveyor of chronographs to pilots, and the original Breitling Chronomat models of 1942 were built from the ground up to be no-nonsense instruments for use in the cockpit.
Since then, Breitling has expanded on their line of aviation watches, moving into more mechanically (and visually) complex chronographs, as well as more straightforward, legible designs such as the Avenger line.
This particular piece, a Chronograph 43, features — you guessed it — a 43mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a unidirectional, ratcheting steel dive bezel. Inside, it has a lovely satin blue dial with applied luminous indices, a matching handset, and a date at 3:00.
Powered by a COSC-certified automatic Calibre B13 movement from Breitling, it comes paired to a matching stainless steel 'slant-link' bracelet with a signed fliplock clasp.
If you’ve been on the hunt for an excellent, serious tool watch watch with some heft, you've found it. Once more, it's from one of the best brands in the game.