Introduced: 2006
Purpose / Inspiration: Inspired by air racing and military aviation, the Skyracer was developed as a purpose-built chronograph that offered precision, durability, and a clean analog layout—aimed at aviators and sport flyers who needed instant legibility and rugged utility. It sat within the Aeromarine collection, designed to bridge everyday wear with cockpit-level capability.
Designer: Brought out under Ernest Schneider’s direction as part of Breitling’s push to attract performance-focused buyers who didn’t need digital screens.
43.5mm stainless steel case, with thick lugs and a fixed tachymeter bezel
Powered by the Breitling Caliber 27 (ETA 2892-A2 base with Dubois-Dépraz chronograph module)
Features:
▪️ Chronograph with 10-minute countdown register—a nod to air race timing
▪️ 30-minute counter, small seconds, and date window
▪️ Black or white dials with bold Arabic numerals and high-contrast subdials
▪️ Water-resistant to 100m, sapphire crystal, usually on rubber strap or steel bracelet
Discontinued in the early 2010s
Not directly replaced, but stylistic and functional elements live on in models like the Endurance Pro and Chronomat Airborne
Also note: “Skyracer” name was later reused in 2017 for a limited Navitimer Skyracer model with a Breitlight® case and SuperQuartz movement—but it’s a completely different watch
Air Race Ready: 10-minute countdown made for the tarmac and the tower
Pure Analog Muscle: No screens, no batteries—just gears and purpose
Tough Enough to Take Flight: Steel case, tool functions, cockpit legibility
Under-the-Radar Favorite: Serious Breitling DNA without the usual flash