The Guinness Six Nations kicks off February 4, marking Breitling’s second season as the Official Timing Partner to Six Nations Rugby, the organisation known the world over for delivering rugby’s greatest championships, showcasing exhilarating men’s and women’s matches between its six competing unions: RFU (England), IRFU (Ireland), WRU (Wales), SRU (Scotland), FFR (France), and FIR (Italy).

The Swiss watchmaker also holds the title of exclusive luxury watch partner to Six Nations Rugby, which was celebrated in today’s unveiling of the Chronomat Six Nations. This dynamic new series features a unique timepiece for each national team, limited to 150 pieces per watch.

“As Breitling’s all-purpose, no-limits sports watch, the Chronomat Six Nations is the ideal match for the fast and fearless world of rugby,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern.

The stainless-steel watches have all the signature Chronomat characteristics: the raised rider tabs at the 15-minute marks, the easy-grip onion crown, the triple-register dial with integrated date at 6 o’clock and the classic rouleaux bracelet – all powered by Breitling’s exceptional Manufacture Caliber 01. Each model sets itself apart by a dial that expresses the individual union’s colors, with its logo positioned in the subdial at 9 o’clock as well as on the sapphire crystal caseback.

Providing the personality behind this collection is the new Breitling Rugby Squad, a crew of seven notable players from each of the Six Nations Rugby unions and federations, who will represent the Chronomat in their home countries.

Representing Wales, top scorer George North; from Ireland, three-time champion Conor Murray; from England, powerhouse prop Kyle Sinckler; from Italy, star fly-half Paolo Garbisi, who made his test debut in 2020; from France, Gaël Fickou, a 2022 Grand Slam winner; from Scotland, Hamish Watson, the 2021 Player of the Championship; and also from Scotland, Stuart Hogg, twice named the Championship’s top performer.

Breitling’s role as Official Timing Partner to Six Nations Rugby includes the Guinness Six Nations Championship, the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, the Autumn Nations Series, and the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches.

The high-performance action of Six Nations Rugby competitions, combined with its values of sportsmanship and inclusivity, are what drew Breitling to the partnership. The two also share a common heritage: the watch brand was founded in 1884, while the Championship can trace its roots back a year earlier, to 1883.

The Chronomat was originally designed as the official watch of the Frecce Tricolori, the famed Italian aerobatics squadron. Not only popular amongst aviators, the Chronomat’s tachymeter attracted the interest of Formula 1 teams in the 1980s and 1990s. Its reversible rider tabs, which allow for “count up” or “count down” functions, also made it ideal for diving and yachting regattas.

The Chronomat has since become Breitling’s most multifaceted sports watch, associated with athletes who push the limits of human endurance in the air, on land, and at sea.

The Chronomat Six Nations contains the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC-certified chronometer that delivers an impressive power reserve of about 70 hours and carries a five-year warranty. The 42-mm case and rouleaux bracelet are stainless steel. The hands are coated with luminescent Super-LumiNova®, and like all Chronomat models, it is water-resistant to 200 meters. Each caseback is specially engraved with the name of the union, “Six Nations”, and the “One of 150” limitation.

The Chronomat Six Nations is available in the UK and select EU countries.

The Guinness Six Nations Championship kicks off February 4, when Wales hosts Ireland. The series runs until March 19, followed by the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, beginning March 25.

Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. The innovative company defined the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Today, it’s still breaking new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 200 industrial- loft-inspired retail locations around the world. Breitling’s collections center around air, land, and sea pursuits, all captured in the brand’s unmistakable modern-retro style. The exceptional quality of every watch movement is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, and the brand remains one of only a handful of independent watchmakers to produce its own manufacture calibers. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest innovations, Breitling is both a company with history and one that’s ahead of its time.

Six Nations Rugby is the official organising body of the annual Six Nations Championships and Autumn Nations Series.

Working in partnership with its member unions and federations in England (RFU), France (FFR), Ireland (IRFU), Italy (FIR), Scotland (SRU), and Wales (WRU), Six Nations Rugby has responsibility for the promotion and operation of the renowned Six Nations Championships and Autumn International Series, as well as the negotiation and management of their centralised commercial rights.

The Six Nations Championship is the oldest international rugby tournament in the world, dating back to its original incarnation in 1883 and expanding to its current format of six teams in 2000. It consists of three highly competitive annual tournaments across men’s, women’s, and U20s rugby.

In its day-to-day operations, Six Nations Rugby is guided by the core values of courage, solidarity, inclusion, integrity, and creativity. Together with its unions and federations, Six Nations Rugby is committed to the development of rugby at all levels, as well as working with other governing and representative bodies around the world to ensure the best possible future for the game, its players, and its fans.

Reference	:	AB0134A71A1A1
Limited edition	:	150 pieces
Movement	:	Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 Self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Diameter	:	30 mm
Depth	:	7.2 mm
Power reserve	:	Approximately 70 hours
Components	:	346
Frequency	:	28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph	:	Column-wheel ¼th second 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display	:	Hour, minute, second Date window
Certification	:	COSC-certified
Case	:	Stainless-steel
Diameter	:	42 millimeters
Thickness	:	15.1 millimeters
Height	:	50.5 millimeters (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
Water resistance	:	Up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass	:	Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback	:	Screwed steel Sapphire glass with England rugby union logo “ONE OF 150” engraving
Crown	:	Screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel	:	Unidirectional ratcheted, with rider tabs, numerals, and indexes
Dial	:	White with tone-on-tone chronograph counters and England rugby union logo in the 9 o’clock subdial Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
Bracelet	:	Stainless-steel rouleaux
Buckle	:	Butterfly clasp

Reference	:	AB0134A71A1A1
Limited edition	:	150 pieces
Movement	:	Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 Self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Diameter	:	30 mm
Depth	:	7.2 mm
Power reserve	:	Approximately 70 hours
Components	:	346
Frequency	:	28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph	:	Column-wheel ¼th second 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display	:	Hour, minute, second Date window
Certification	:	COSC-certified
Case	:	Stainless-steel
Diameter	:	42 millimeters
Thickness	:	15.1 millimeters
Height	:	50.5 millimeters (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
Water resistance	:	Up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass	:	Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback	:	Screwed steel Sapphire glass with Wales rugby union logo “ONE OF 150” engraving
Crown	:	Screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel	:	Unidirectional ratcheted, with rider tabs, numerals, and indexes
Dial	:	Burgundy with black contrasting chronograph counters and Wales rugby union logo in the 9 o’clock subdial Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
Bracelet	:	Stainless-steel rouleaux
Buckle	:	Butterfly clasp

Reference	:	AB0134A51C1A1
Limited edition	:	150 pieces
Movement	:	Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 Self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Diameter	:	30 mm
Depth	:	7.2 mm
Power reserve	:	Approximately 70 hours
Components	:	346
Frequency	:	28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph	:	Column-wheel ¼th second 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display	:	Hour, minute, second Date window
Certification	:	COSC-certified
Case	:	Stainless-steel
Diameter	:	42 millimeters
Thickness	:	15.1 millimeters
Height	:	50.5 millimeters (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
Water resistance	:	Up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass	:	Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback	:	Screwed steel Sapphire glass with Scotland rugby union logo “ONE OF 150” engraving
Crown	:	Screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel	:	Unidirectional ratcheted, with rider tabs, numerals, and indexes
Dial	:	Blue with white contrasting chronograph counters and Scotland rugby union logo in the 9 o’clock subdial Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
Bracelet	:	Stainless-steel rouleaux
Buckle	:	Butterfly clasp

Reference	:	AB0134A91L1A1
Limited edition	:	150 pieces
Movement	:	Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 Self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Diameter	:	30 mm
Depth	:	7.2 mm
Power reserve	:	Approximately 70 hours
Components	:	346
Frequency	:	28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph	:	Column-wheel ¼th second 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display	:	Hour, minute, second Date window
Certification	:	COSC-certified
Case	:	Stainless-steel
Diameter	:	42 millimeters
Thickness	:	15.1 millimeters
Height	:	50.5 millimeters (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
Water resistance	:	Up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass	:	Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback	:	Screwed steel Sapphire glass with Ireland rugby union logo “ONE OF 150” engraving
Crown	:	Screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel	:	Unidirectional ratcheted, with rider tabs, numerals, and indexes
Dial	:	Green with white contrasting chronograph counters and Ireland rugby union logo in the 9 o’clock subdial Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
Bracelet	:	Stainless-steel rouleaux
Buckle	:	Butterfly clasp

Reference	:	AB0134A41C1A1
Limited edition	:	150 pieces
Movement	:	Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 Self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Diameter	:	30 mm
Depth	:	7.2 mm
Power reserve	:	Approximately 70 hours
Components	:	346
Frequency	:	28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph	:	Column-wheel ¼th second 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display	:	Hour, minute, second Date window
Certification	:	COSC-certified
Case	:	Stainless-steel
Diameter	:	42 millimeters
Thickness	:	15.1 millimeters
Height	:	50.5 millimeters (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
Water resistance	:	Up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass	:	Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback	:	Screwed steel Sapphire glass with Italy rugby union logo “ONE OF 150” engraving
Crown	:	Screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel	:	Unidirectional ratcheted, with rider tabs, numerals, and indexes
Dial	:	Blue with white contrasting chronograph counters and Italy rugby union logo in the 9 o’clock subdial Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
Bracelet	:	Stainless-steel rouleaux
Buckle	:	Butterfly clasp

Reference	:	AB0134A81C1A1
Limited edition	:	150 pieces
Movement	:	Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 Self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Diameter	:	30 mm
Depth	:	7.2 mm
Power reserve	:	Approximately 70 hours
Components	:	346
Frequency	:	28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph	:	Column-wheel ¼th second 30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display	:	Hour, minute, second Date window
Certification	:	COSC-certified
Case	:	Stainless-steel
Diameter	:	42 millimeters
Thickness	:	15.1 millimeters
Height	:	50.5 millimeters (upper lug tip to lower lug tip)
Water resistance	:	Up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass	:	Cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback	:	Screwed steel Sapphire glass with France rugby union logo “ONE OF 150” engraving
Crown	:	Screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel	:	Unidirectional ratcheted, with rider tabs, numerals, and indexes
Dial	:	Blue with white contrasting chronograph counters and France rugby union logo in the 9 o’clock subdial Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
Bracelet	:	Stainless-steel rouleaux
Buckle	:	Butterfly clasp