From brave first takeoffs to the birth of commercial air travel, BreitlingÕs history is inseparable from that of flight. In the 1930s, BreitlingÕs_Huit Aviation department made its name inventing precision cockpit clocks. Two decades later, it introduced yet another novel flight instrument, this time in wearable form: the Ref. 765 AVI. That pioneering pilotÕs watch provided the technical backdrop for todayÕs Classic AVI, a collection inspired by the rugged spirit of famed early aircraft. The_Classic AVI_P-51 Mustang_honors one of those legends. When the aircraft was built in a mere 120 days, even its developer North American Aviation, didnÕt anticipate what a powerhouse it had on its hands. The P-51Õs low-drag wings and engine-cooling systemÑconsidered experimental when the single-seat fighter first took off in 1940Ñgave it unprecedented speed and range. The addition of a Merlin engine, expanded the planeÕs performance to high altitudes, making it the best all-purpose fighter of its time. As a true pilotÕs watch designed to withstand the rigors of a vintage cockpit, the Classic AVI_P-51 Mustang features large, highly legible Arabic numerals on the dial and bezel. The knurled bezel on the 42mm case provides optimal grip, even in a pilotÕs gloved hands. Top-stitched calfskin straps give a nod to the seams found on_classic flight gear, while the stainless-steel bracelet provides an elegant alternative. Pilots and other travelers will appreciate its legibility, wearability, and understated style. The engine of the Classic AVI is the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 23 movement, which provides approximately 48-hours of power reserve.