"The Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Astro Boy Limited Edition brings together two worlds that seem miles apart: the technical precision of luxury Swiss watchmaking and the retro-futuristic charm of one of manga's most iconic characters. Created by the legendary Osamu Tezuka in 1952, Astro Boy embodies optimism about technology and the future, which makes this partnership with Breitling's pilot-focused Avenger line oddly perfect."
"The dial is a vibrant yellow that immediately catches your eye, chosen specifically to echo the fiery thrust of Astro Boy's signature rocket boots. Against this sunny backdrop, three contrasting black sub-dials create visual depth and drama. But the real star of the show appears on the 9 o'clock sub-dial, where Astro Boy himself is rendered in mid-leap, complete with his spiky hair, those famous red boots, and an expression of pure determination."
"The sapphire case back reveals both a playful portrait of Astro Boy and the impressive Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC-certified movement that offers a 70-hour power reserve. It's this kind of detail that shows Breitling isn't just slapping a cartoon character on a watch and calling it a day. The technical specs hold their own: column-wheel control, vertical clutch for precise chronograph engagement, and all the performance you'd expect from an Avenger."
The Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Astro Boy Limited Edition pairs aviation-grade engineering with the retro-futuristic Astro Boy character. The vibrant yellow dial echoes Astro Boy's rocket boots and features three black sub-dials, with Astro Boy depicted on the 9 o'clock sub-dial. The sapphire case back shows a portrait of Astro Boy and the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, column-wheel control, and a vertical clutch. The watch has a 44mm stainless steel case, square pushers, screw-locked crown, 300 meters water resistance, and a black military leather strap for a rugged look.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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