Philadelphia, PA (November 9, 2012) Through an exclusive partnership with Breitling, Govberg Jewelers introduced the Chronomat 44 Special Edition timepiece this week in a series of 50 numbered pieces. Designed for the 'cult' community of Breitling enthusiasts, this robust timepiece is crafted in brushed stainless steel, and features a sapphire crystal exhibition case back to display Breitling's Manufacture Caliber 01 movement beating within.
Already regarded as a chronograph specialist, Breitling introduced its Caliber 01 in 2009, inducting them into the exclusive circle of manufacturers who design and produce their own chronograph movements. This Chronomat 44 Limited Edition's sapphire case back affords wearers the ability to admire this high-performance movement, which powers hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph functions. It features a 44mm case and a Pilot bracelet in brushed stainless steel, an understated yet handsome alternative to the characteristic high-polish finish found throughout ninety-percent of Breitling's collection. The dial is constructed in black and charcoal, and the central second hand and chronograph subdial hands are accented in Breitling's signature yellow. This timepiece was built to ensure extreme sturdiness, and is water resistant to a depth of 500 meters, making it a true "Instrument for Professionals."
Govberg Jewelers has proudly been an authorized dealer of Breitling timepieces since 1987, positioning the 90-year old Philadelphia jeweler as the oldest Breitling dealer in North America. Danny Govberg, third generation President & CEO of Govberg Jewelers, remarked, "Over the past twenty-five years, we have watched Breitling transition from its 'infancy' to a horological superpower with a true cult following. We are honored to celebrate the Breitling collector community with such an exceptional timepiece."
Each of the Chronomat 44 Limited Edition timepieces features its number in the series of 50 along the left-hand side of the case.
BREITLING CHRONOMAT 44 LIMITED EDITION • SPECIFICATIONS
• Case Size & Material: 44mm case in brushed stainless steel with unidirectional rotating ratcheted bezel and exhibition sapphire case back
• Movement: Self-winding mechanical movement; Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01
• Power Reserve: Over 70 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
• Water Resistant: 500 meters {1,650 feet}
• Strap / Bracelet: Brushed stainless steel Pilot bracelet