When Manchester City’s goal machine Erling Haaland isn’t breaking Premier League records, he’s apparently crafting timepieces that are literally astronomical.
The Norwegian striker has teamed up with Breitling to launch the Erling Haaland Signature Chronomat Collection, featuring meteorite dials that make each watch as unique as the footballer’s clinical finishing ability.
This isn’t your typical celebrity endorsement slapped onto existing inventory. Breitling and Haaland have created something genuinely special: timepieces featuring dials cut from an iron meteorite discovered in Sweden, showcasing the mesmerizing Widmanstätten pattern formed during millions of years of cosmic cooling.
The natural crystalline structure ensures no two watches are identical—much like Haaland’s goal celebrations, each one is a work of art.
The collection offers two distinct models for different tastes and budgets. The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 combines stainless steel construction with a platinum bezel, while the premium Chronomat B01 42 features luxurious 18k red gold case construction with contrasting black chronograph subdials.
Both models showcase Haaland’s personal touches: his initials grace the central seconds hand, while his signature goal celebration pose is engraved on the caseback—a permanent reminder of those iconic moments that have defined his meteoric rise.
Precision Engineering
The technical specifications match Haaland’s on-field precision. The GMT 40 houses Breitling’s reliable Caliber 32 with dual time zone functionality—perfect for a footballer whose career spans multiple countries and time zones. The movement delivers 42 hours of power reserve with COSC chronometer certification, ensuring accuracy whether timing training sessions or tracking match statistics.
The flagship B01 42 elevates the collection with Breitling’s prestigious in-house Manufacture Caliber 01. This sophisticated chronograph movement features column wheel and vertical clutch construction across 320 meticulously assembled components.
The impressive 70-hour power reserve means the watch keeps running through weekend matches and recovery periods, while the sapphire crystal caseback reveals the mechanical ballet within.
Both movements operate at 28,800 vibrations per hour, delivering the split-second precision that defines both elite horology and world-class football. The 200-meter water resistance ensures these aren’t delicate dress pieces but robust tool watches capable of handling intense training regimens.
Astronomical Luxury
Breitling has structured the release to mirror football’s hierarchy of access. The stainless steel GMT 40 is limited to 500 pieces, starting at $10,000 on rubber strap or $10,350 on bracelet—making it relatively accessible for serious collectors. The red gold B01 42 commands premium pricing at $26,600 on rubber or $47,100 on bracelet, limited to just 250 pieces for true connoisseurs.
Beyond these public releases lies the ultimate prize: a 5-piece ultra-exclusive edition reserved for Haaland’s inner circle. Each watch arrives in a wooden presentation box with a personally signed thank-you note from the striker—the kind of intimate touch that transforms luxury goods into treasured keepsakes.
The meteorite dial concept perfectly captures Haaland’s trajectory: a rare phenomenon that traveled vast distances through space before creating something spectacular upon arrival. These watches don’t just tell time; they tell the story of a young Norwegian’s journey to football stardom, crystallized in cosmic materials that predate human civilization.
