Classic AVI Super AVI B04 Chronograph GMT 46 Tribute to Vought F4U Corsair

Classic AVI Super AVI B04 Chronograph GMT 46 Tribute to Vought F4U CorsairFrom 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

From brave first takeoffs to the birth of commercial air travel, Breitling’s history is inseparable from that of flight. In the 1930s, Breitling’s 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 pilot’s watch provided the technical backdrop for today’s Super AVI, a collection inspired by the rugged spirit of famed early aircraft.
The Super AVI Tribute to Vought F4U Corsair honors one of those legends. As a WWII naval aircraft, the Corsair had to make tricky takeoffs and landings from carriers and remote landing strips. Speed and lift were of the essence, and the plane came through with flying colors, becoming the first single-engine fighter to crack the 400 mph (640 km/h) mark, while also providing an exceptional rate of climb. Its “bent-wing” design, oversized propeller and signature blue livery make it an emblem of aviation history.
As a true pilot’s watch designed to withstand the rigors of a vintage cockpit, the Super AVI Tribute to Vought F4U Corsair features large, highly legible Arabic numerals on the dial and bezel. Its sturdy case measures 46mm and the oversized crown sits at 3 o’clock. Knurled bezels provide optimal grip and top-stitched calfskin straps give a nod to the seams found on classic flight gear. Pilots and other travelers will appreciate the ability to track a second time zone using the 24-hour marking on the inner bezel and the red-tipped GMT hand. The engine of the Super AVI is the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber B04 movement, which provides approximately 70-hours of power reserve.

Movement
Caliber: Breitling B04 (Manufacture)
Movement: Self-winding mechanical, 2nd timezone (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: Stainless steel
Caseback: Screwed in (sapphire crystal)
Water Resistance: 10 bars (100 m/330 ft)
Bezel: Bidirectional ratcheted
Crown: Screw-locked, two gaskets
Crystal: Sapphire

Dimensions
Diameter: 46 mm
Thickness: 15.9 mm
Lug Width (in-between lugs): 24 mm

Strap
Strap Material: Stainless steel
Strap Colour: Metal bracelet
Strap Type: Straight
Lug: 24/20 mm

Reference
AB04451A1C1A1