From brave first takeoffs to the birth of commercial air travel, Breitlings history is inseparable from that of flight. In the 1930s, BreitlingsHuit Aviation department made its name inventing precision cockpit clocks. Two decades later, it introduced yet another novel flight instrument, this time in wearable form: the Ref. 765 AVI. That pioneering pilots watch provided the technical backdrop for todays Classic AVI, a collection inspired by the rugged spirit of famed early aircraft. TheClassic AVIP-51 Mustanghonors one of those legends. When the aircraft was built in a mere 120 days, even its developer North American Aviation, didnt anticipate what a powerhouse it had on its hands. The P-51s low-drag wings and engine-cooling systemconsidered experimental when the single-seat fighter first took off in 1940gave it unprecedented speed and range. The addition of a Merlin engine, expanded the planes performance to high altitudes, making it the best all-purpose fighter of its time. As a true pilots watch designed to withstand the rigors of a vintage cockpit, the Classic AVIP-51 Mustang features large, highly legible Arabic numerals on the dial and bezel. The knurled bezel on the 42mm case provides optimal grip, even in a pilots gloved hands. Top-stitched calfskin straps give a nod to the seams found onclassic flight gear, while the stainless-steel bracelet provides an elegant alternative. Pilots and other travelers will appreciate its legibility, wearability, and understated style. The engine of the Classic AVI is the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 23 movement, which provides approximately 48-hours of power reserve.

Movement

Caliber:Breitling 23
Movement:Self-winding mechanical
Power reserve:Approx. 48 hrs
Chronograph:1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration:28,800 v.p.h
Calendar:Dial aperture

Case

Case material:Stainless steel
Case back:Screwed in
Water resistance:10 bars
Bezel:Bidirectional ratcheted
Crown:Screw-locked, two gaskets

Dimensions

Product Weight (Approx.):170.0 g.
Watch-head weight (Approx.):87.0 g.
Diameter:42.0 mm
Thickness:14.70 mm
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip):48.00 mm
Lug width (in-between lug):22.00 mm

Strap

Strap material:Stainless steel
Strap color:Metal bracelet
Strap type:Straight
Lug:22/18 mm

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