From brave first takeoffs to the birth of commercial air travel, Breitlings history is inseparable from that of flight. In the 1930s, Breitlings Huit 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 Super AVI, a collection inspired by the rugged spirit of famed early aircraft. TheSuper AVI Mosquitohonors one of those legends. In an era when aluminum and steel shortages were common, the engineers behind the de Havilland Mosquito made use of a still plentiful material: wood. The Wooden Wonder caused shockwaves when it outperformed its metal contemporaries to become one of the fastest planes built between 1940 and 1950. Its superior maneuverability allowed it to multitask in roles as far ranging as light bomber, transport, and photographic reconnaissance aircraft. This Super AVI Mosquito gets its inspiration from the Night Fighter 2, an all-black two-seater aircraft meant to slip stealthily through the night sky. As a true pilots watch designed to withstand the rigors of a vintage cockpit, the Super AVI Mosquito features large, highly legible Arabic numerals on the dial and bezel. The overall black ceramic case contrasts strikingly with the titanium pushers, crown, case back, and buckle. The knurled bezel provides optimal grip, even in a pilots gloved hands. The military-leather strap gives a nod to classic flight gear. Pilots and other travelers will appreciate the ability to track a second time zone using the 24-hour markingon the inner bezel and the white-tipped GMT hand. The engine of the Super AVI is the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber B04movement, which provides approximately 70-hours of power reserve.

Movement

Caliber:Breitling B04 (Manufacture)
Movement:Self-winding mechanical, 2nd time zone (24 hr)
Power reserve:Approx. 70 hrs
Chronograph: 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration:28,800 v.p.h
Jewel:47 jewels
Calendar: Dial aperture

Case

Case material:Ceramic
Case back:Screwed in (sapphire crystal)
Water resistance:10 bars
Bezel:Bidirectional ratcheted
Crown:Non-screw locked, one gasket
Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glare proofed both sides

Dimensions

Product Weight (Approx.):118.57 g.
Watch-head weight (Approx.):99.0 g.
Diameter: 46.0 mm
Thickness:15.90 mm
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip):51.50 mm
Lug width (in-between lug):24.00 mm

Strap

Strap material:Calfskin leather
Strap color:Black
Strap type:Straight
Lug:24/20 mm
Buckle material:Titanium
Buckle type:Folding clasp
Buckle size:20 mm

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