For Breitling fans in Manila and beyond, Chronomat Story tells the full story of the Breitling Chronomat for the first time. Written by investigative journalist Gerard Tubb and published by Watchprint.com in its Story Books series, it is available at ₱5,000.
Born for the Frecce Tricolori
The Chronomat was created in the 1980s for Italy's Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team. It sparked Breitling's revival and helped redefine modern mechanical watchmaking at a time when the mechanical watch was still finding its place again.
Original research
Gerard Tubb draws on original research, newly uncovered archives and first-hand accounts to bring to life the people, ideas and risks behind this period of reinvention. The book is richly illustrated and meticulously documented.
Specifications
- Author: Gerard Tubb
- Publisher: Watchprint.com Editions, Story Books series
- Hardcover, 22 × 22 cm
- 288 pages, colour and black-and-white illustrations
- English edition, ISBN 978-2-940506-66-8
- Price: ₱5,000
Frequently asked questions
Are there other titles in the series?
Yes. In our bookstore you will also find A Moon Watch Story and Navitimer Story from the same series.
Do I need to own a Chronomat to enjoy it?
Not at all. It will appeal to anyone interested in chronographs and recent watch history.
How should I store it?
Manila's heat and humidity are hard on paper: keep the book in an air-conditioned room, upright on a shelf and away from windows, and avoid leaving it sealed in plastic.
Available at MisterChrono Philippines
Chronomat Story is available at ₱5,000. We deliver nationwide across the Philippines. To reserve your copy, contact our boutique team at Shangri-La The Fort, Metro Manila, who can also help you choose a strap for your watch. Browse all our titles in the watch bookstore.
