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. The Classic 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, night-fighter, transport and photographic reconnaissance aircraft. As a true pilots watch designed to withstand the rigors of a vintage cockpit, the Classic AVI Mosquito 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.

Introducing the Mens Clasic AVI Chronograph 42 Mosquito Watch from Breitling. This watch was inspired by the 1930s aircraft called Mosquito. At a time where aluminium and steel shortages were common this plane was made out of a lot of wood which gave its name the Wooden Wonder. This watch is designed to be used as a pilot watch with large Arabic numerals to be seen and easy to read at any time. Powered by the automatic movement. Presented on a brown leather strap with push button deployment clasp. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass. 42mm case width. 100 metre water resistance.