As the Six Nations Championship unfolds with rugby fans riveted by the action, Breitling has aligned itself with the sport's pulsating energy through the release of the Six Nations Chronomat limited editions. This 2025 collection commemorates Breitling's partnership with the championship, now in its fourth year, by featuring distinct models for each of the participating nations: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, and France.

The Six Nations Chronomat collection offers two variants for each nation—a 40mm Automatic GMT for men and a 32mm quartz version for women, highlighting Breitling's dedication to the diversity within rugby's fanbase. These timepieces are not only aesthetically appealing but also crafted to embody the robust essence of rugby.

As avid fans of the sport, our editorial team is eagerly anticipating the start of the games this weekend. We're all excited to see how the Six Nations unfolds and how see if we can spot a Breitling among the crowd or on the technical staff.

Each of the men’s Chronomat GMT watches is encased in 40mm of stainless steel with an 11.77mm thickness, ensuring durability and a substantial wrist presence. The design includes a 47.4mm lug-to-lug measurement and a 20mm lug width, complemented by a 200-meter water resistance capability.

The iconic Rouleaux bracelet with a butterfly clasp enhances the design, ensuring the watch remains securely in place, mirroring the unyielding nature of rugby itself.

The series captures the essence of the participating nations by incorporating their national sporting colours into the dial designs. This theme extends to the GMT hands, offering a unique touch for each model and aiding in differentiation among the blue-toned watches representing France, Italy, and Scotland.

The watch faces are adorned with a date window at 6 o'clock, and each piece's back features an engraved union crest along with the "Six Nations Rugby" emblem - see the Scottish caseback.

Powering the men's Chronomat GMT is Breitling’s ETA-based Caliber 32, a chronometer-certified movement with a 42-hour power reserve.

Reflecting exclusivity, only 250 pieces of each men’s model and 75 of each women’s model are available, making these watches highly coveted among rugby fans and watch collectors alike. The men’s models are priced at $5,900 marking it a bit steeper as an entry model for GMT likes.

Breitling's Six Nations Chronomat Limited Editions honor the spirit of rugby and highlight the brand's efforts to this largely followed sports in old continent. These watches embody the energy of the Six Nations Championship through detailed design and aesthetics, playing with colours, emblems and the fans love for the sport. We are particularly fond of the Italian model, which features an exceptionally appealing blue dial.

Despite a less than anticipated success with a series of chronographs in 2023, we believe the new GMT versions introduced in this collection could fare better, historically GMTs have larger appeal.

For those considering acquiring one of the Breitling Six Nations Chronomat Limited Editions, exploring secondary markets like Chrono24 or eBay could prove advantageous. These platforms often feature these watches through grey market sales, where substantial discounts are available. Additionally, after a season's conclusion, these timepieces frequently appear at more reasonable prices, making them an attractive option for collectors seeking value alongside exclusivity.

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