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Friday 19 March, 2010 - 10:10 am
Breitling's Chrono-Matic QP & 1461
1969, Breitling's First Self Winding Chronograph Movement Lunching and, also, the first flight of tw
To celebrate de 40th anniversary of the launch of the first self-winding chronograph movement, Breitling is introducing two limited editions of its Chrono-Matic model, featuring a look inspired by the 1969 original and equipped with precious leap-year or perpetual calendars.
1969 was a great year for aviation, since it witnessed the first flight of the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet and that of the supersonic Concorde, two legendary aircraft that made an indelible imprint on aeronautical history. But 1969 was also a landmark year in watchmaking, thanks to Breitling’s pioneering launch of the very first self-winding chronograph movement –an invention that led to the development of a whole range of aptly named Chrono-Matic chronographs. Today’s 49 mm diameter Chrono-Matic is a tribute to this forerunner of ultra-large watches. The circular slide rule confirms its family likeness with the Navitimer line, while the distinctive modernism of its seventies inspiration is expressed through a case design based on taut, angular lines highlighted by a rubber-molded bezel.
In order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this movement and this legendary model, Breitling has created two limited series featuring refined horological complications. The first is a steel edition of 2.000 combining a chronograph with a calendar mechanism requiring adjustment only once every leap-year and thus endowed with a “memory” of 1.461 days –hence its name, “Chrono-Matic 1461”. The date, day and month are displayed on subdials by means of straight hands that accenture the instrument panel look, while the optional woven steel Aero Classic bracelet lends and additional retro touch. The avant-garde case of the second watch crafted exclusively in red gold and issued in a worldwide limited edition of 125, houses a chronograph along with an ultra-sophisticated perpetual calendar system embodying a daring blend of modern and traditional elements. The mechanism of this “Chrono-Matic QP” is a miniaturized marvel composed of almost 500 parts. It is programmed to indicate the date, the day, the week, the month, the season and the moon phases while taking account of leap-year variations. Like all Breitling models, both of these limited editions are quipped with chronometer-certified movements.
BREITLING Chrono-Matic QP
Limited Editions
Movement: Breitling Caliber 29, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, self-winding, high frequency (28.800 vibrations per hour), 38 jewels. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30- minute and 12-hour totalizers. Perpetual calendar indicating the date, day, week, month, season and moon phases.
Case: Red gold, limited edition of 125. Resistance to 3 bars. Rotating bezel with circular slide rule. Cambered sapphire crystal, glare proofed on both sides.
Diameter: 49 mm.
Dials: Black or Panamerican bronze.
Straps: Barenia leather, crocodile leather or Ocean Racer.
BREITLING Chrono-Matic 1461
Limited Editions
Movement: Breitling Caliber 19, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, selfwinding, high frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 38jewels. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Leap-year calendar indicating the date, day and month.
Case: Steel, limited edition of 2,000. Resistance to 3 bars. Rotating bezel with circular slide rule. Cambered sapphire crustal, glareproofed on both sides.
Diameter: 49 mm.
Dials: Black, Mercury Silver or Panamerican bronze.
Straps: Barenia Leather, Crocodile Leather or Ocean Racer/Aero Classic.
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Thursday 18 March, 2010 - 01:00 pm
Watches in Movies
Order of Chaos and Breitling Watches
This time, Breitling is the wristwatch company chosen by US Ten/Four Pictures to accompany the luxurious image desired for their unique main characters of Order of Chaos.
John Pulliti is the new all American apple pie. Almost rich, almost thirty, he never lies or cheats. Rick Carlson is not. A smooth talking, coercive “no man”, Rick turns John’s life upside-down when he not only moves into his building, but also starts working at his competitive law firm. 
As Rick and others become more and more of a threat in John’s eyes, John becomes paranoid and obsessed with uncovering the truth about those who are intent on ruining his life. Driven by his delusions, John starts to become what he hates, and learns that in a world of no absolutes, right and wrong is just a matter of perspective.
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Tuesday 9 February, 2010 - 09:50 am
Breitling News - AVENGER SEAWOLF CHRONO BLACKSTEEL
LIMITED EDITION - BLACK IS THE COLOR OF THE ABYSS
A special version of the Avenger Seawolf Chrono – the only chronograph that is watertight and fully operational at a depth of 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) – the new Blacksteel limited edition is distinguished by its unconventional look matching its exceptional performances.
BREITLING AVENGER SEAWOLF CHRONO BLACKSTEEL
Black is the keynote here, variously interpreted in the steel case subjected to an ultra-resistant carbon-based treatment; the unidirectional rotating bezel; the large screw-locked crown and non-slip pushpieces; and on the dial base creating a striking backdrop for the white luminescent hands, hour markers and red-rimmed counters. Its original, technical and powerful appearance makes the Avenger Seawolf Chrono Blacksteel limited edition an unmistakable standout model among diver's watches. But its greatest feat is hidden inside its case, thanks to its magnetic pushpiece system. This exclusive Breitling patented device serves to activate the controls through the metal of the case, without any direct mechanical contact. This means that whereas most chronographs cannot be used when diving, the Avenger Seawolf Chrono is the only instrument of this type to be watertight and fully operational at a record depth of 1,000 meters (3,300 ft). To accompany professionals to great depths in complete security, this extreme chronograph has been equipped with a decompression valve and a glareproofed sapphire crystal guaranteeing optimal readability in all circumstances. Its SuperQuartz™ caliber – also exclusive to Breitling – ensures a level of accuracy ten times superior to that of standard quartz movements, enabling it to measure times to within 1/10th of a second complete with split-time indications. The Avenger Seawolf Chrono Blacksteel, issued in a 2,000-piece worldwide limited edition, is available on a – naturally black – Diver Pro rubber strap or on a perforated Ocean Racer strap. In a nod to Breitling's special ties with aviation, its inner bezel ring is adorned with a windrose serving to memorize a course – both underwater or in the air.
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Monday 1 February, 2010 - 12:30 pm
Virtual Breitling Chronomat B01
Breitling is now available for iPhone and iPod.
The new Breitling Chronomat B01 is now available as an application for the iPhone and iPod touch, It offers descriptions, technical data, video and 360º images of the match. It is also equipped with a configurator to customize the model. If you desire the real thing, the point of sale locations/tracking system will track down the nearest Breitling dealer.
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Friday 11 December, 2009 - 10:28 pm
Morgan Freeman and Breitling: Thick as Thieves 2009
Breitling Emergency featured in the movie
Morgan Porterfield Freeman, Jr. was born in June 1, 1937. He is an American actor, film director and also a narrator. He is noted for his reserved behaviour and authoritative speaking voice.
Freeman received Academy Award nominations for his performances in Street Smart, Driving Miss Daisy, and The Shawshank Redemption before winning in 2005 for Million Dollar Baby. He has also won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Freeman appeared in many other box office hits, including Unforgiven, Glory, Seven, Deep Impact, The Sum of All Fears, Bruce Almighty, Batman Begins, The Bucket List, Evan Almighty, Wanted, and The Dark Knight.
Thick as Thieves
In New York, the experienced art thief Keith Ripley invites the bold thief from Miami Gabriel Martin to team up with him. He plans to steal two valuable mysterious antiques Faberge eggs, located in a well protected Russian jewellery Romanov. Each egg is worth twenty million dollars on the black market, and Ripley needs his cut to free himself from his debt to a powerful mobster, known as Nicky. The reluctant Gabriel agrees to participate, after having a one night stand with Ripley"s goddaughter Alexandra Karolin. Meanwhile, the persistent Lieutenant Weber, who has unsuccessfully tried to put Ripley in jail for twenty years, figures out how to anticipate the movements of the criminal in order to catch him.
Breitling, the wristwatch manufacturer of the world"s finest men"s timepieces, was formed in 1884 by Leon Breitling, who set up the company at the tender age of 24 in Switzerland. Together with The First World War, when aviation combat machine took off, Breitling turned its attention to the aviation field, to being able to time keep it. Then, as the Second World War came, they introduced the famous "Chronomat" watch which was the first in the world to be fitted with a circular slide rule to aid with navigation. The peak of Breitling"s success came in 1962, when astronaut Scott Carpenter wore one of their watches in space – this watch became known as the "Cosmonaute" and is a very highly sought after timepiece today.
Breitling wristwatches remain the first choice of most of today"s commercial and professional aviators and new models such as the Breitling Emergency which sends out a radio distress signal if the wearer becomes lost, continue to keep the brand at the forefront of technology as well as style.
Friday 2 October, 2009 - 03:50 pm
Breitling for Bentley
Bentley GT and Bentle GT Racing
GT, Grand Tourer. These two initials stand for the exceptional breed of sports cars of which Bentley continues to build the finest and most powerful models, such as the Continental GT. The Bentley GT chronograph was fired by the same spirit of performance and exclusivity, starting with the size, which is more compact than the other models in the collection. The dials of the Bentley GT are adorned with chromed counter rings and the distinctive Bentley “diamond quilt” motif applied to the upholstery of its sportiest models. On the engine side, the Bentley GT is equipped with a high-performance movement, chronometer-certified Breitling Calibre 13B with day/date calendar. In terms of instrumentation, it is equipped like all Breitling for Bentley chronographs with a variable tachometer. Used in conjunction with the chronograph, this exclusive system makes it possible to measure average speed, whatever the time elapsed, the distance covered or the speed reached.
Giving a nod in the direction of motor sports, Breitling reinterprets its Bentley GT chronograph in an even more sophisticated version called “Bentley GT Racing”. While the case retains the more compact size that distinguishes it from the other models in the Breitling for Bentley collection, it features distinctive finishing alternating surfaces that are fine-brushed on top and polished on the side. This subtle contrast is picked up on the Speed bracelet. A medallion on the caseback displays the silhouette of the Bentley Continental GT, the most powerful of all cars produced by the prestigious British manufacturer. As on the GT version, the dial is adorned with the “diamond-quilt” motif characteristic of the upholstery on the sportiest Bentley models.
Technical data :
Movement: Breitling Calibre 13B, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, selfwinding, high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 25 jewels. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Day and date calendar. Case: steel. Water-resistant to 100 metres. Screw-locked crown. Rotating pinion bezel with variable tachometer (circular slide rule). Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides. Diameter: 44.80 mm. Dials: Royal Ebony, Storm Grey, Silver Storm, Burnt Oak. Strap/bracelet: Barenia leather, crocodile leather, rubber/Speed.
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Friday 25 September, 2009 - 09:10 am
NEW Breitling Cosmonaute
Limited Edition
(NEW Breitling Cosmonaute Limited Edition)
1962. The space race was well under way. Already a supplier to civilian and military aviation, Breitling naturally took a keen interest in this new human adventure. Based on the Navitimer chronograph, the brand’s technicians developed the Cosmonaute, a space-going version of this instrument indicating the daily 24 hours in a single sweep of the dial. Given the extremely relative nature of day and night in space, this configuration prevents possible confusion between midday and midnight. On May 24th 1962, the astronaut Scott Carpenter tested this instrument under real-life conditions during his orbital flight aboard the Aurora 7 capsule.
For its 125th anniversary, Breitling has chosen to issue a limited series of the model that became the first wrist chronograph to experience space travel. Only 1,000 of these Cosmonaute watches will be produced, all equipped for the occasion with an original version of the intriguing 24-hour dial. Further accentuating its distinctive character and in tribute to a modern design icon from the 1960s, the Cosmonaute Limited Edition is fitted exclusively with the rigid perforated Air Racer bracelet.
[Source: Breitling Press Release]
Friday 3 July, 2009 - 11:40 am
BREITLING NEWS -
SUPEROCEAN HÉRITAGE CHRONOGRAPH EDITION LIMITÉE
1957. Having establishing its mastery of the skies, Breitling set off to conquer the seas by launching the Superocean, a professional diver’s watch that also gained a following among the first scuba diving enthusiasts. Some 50 years later, under the “Héritage” banner, this same design still holds a special place among Breitling’s “instruments for professionals”. In celebrating its 125th anniversary, Breitling has chosen to issue a limited series of this great classic. Like the original model, this Superocean Héritage Chronographe carries the historical Breitling signature topped by the stylized letter B in 18-carat gold, and also features the same luminescent triangular hour hand that already enabled unequivocal read-off even in the darkness prevailing at great depths. Another characteristic detail lies in the dial with its two counters arranged horizontally at 9 and 3 o’clock, available in Volcano black, Stratus silver and Gun blue versions and produced in limited series of 1,000 in each of these shades.
The equally exclusive choice of wristbands comprises the Ocean Classic in woven steel reflecting the original bracelet and lending the watch its unique appearance; and the Ocean Racer rubber strap with its resolutely sporting style. The distinctive design of the Superocean Héritage Chronographe is matched by its technical performances. Its imposing steel case measuring 46 mm in diameter and water-resistant to 200 meters (660 feet) houses Breitling Caliber 23, a sturdy high-precision movement officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, as indeed are all Breitling movements.
[Source: Breitling Press Release]
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Wednesday 1 July, 2009 - 12:40 pm
Breitling for Bentley – Bentley Perpetual
Tradition and technology
As Bentley blends tradition and technology in each of its models, the Bentley Perpeutal Chonograph was manufactured following the same principles. Its mechanism features 500 pieces. This Chronograph with Perpetual Calendar indicates day, date, week, month, season, moon phases and it is also prepared to count the variations according to leap years. This watch, its mechanism, its machine, its engine and the way it works and the accurate is results is certificated by Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).
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Wednesday 1 July, 2009 - 12:30 pm
Breitling for Bentley - Bentley Mark VI
The first Bentley ever produced
The legendary Bentley Mark VI was the first Bentley ever produced in these workshops, in 1946. Sixty years later, Breitling has revitalized the legend by launching the Mark VI special series conceived as the result of blending tradition and performance, both characteristics of Breitling for Bentley collection. The Bentley Mark VI was created for individuals who are passionate about fine mechanical engineering. It is equipped with an exclusive Breitling for Bentley movement, self-winding Calibre 26B with a 60-minute totalizer in the centre. This stylish instrument keeps the distinguishing extreme concern for reliability and precision, counting with the COSC chronometer certification.
Model: Mark VI
Production Years: 2006-Current
Movement: Breitling 26B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Bezel: Fixed
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 16.3mm
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Crocodile Strap
Lug Width: 22mm
Watchwinder Direction: Both
Reference Numbers: p26362, k26362, h26362
Complications:
Chronograph
Wednesday 1 July, 2009 - 12:10 pm
Breitling for Bentley - The Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon
Extremely rare watch
The Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon is an extremely rare watch that comes from the magnificent blend between two traditions of excellence: Breitling and Bentley. Each Mulliner Tourbillon chronograph is customised according to which the wishes of its future owner are, as the owner is free to choose the case material (platinum, yellow gold, rose gold or white gold), the dial colour or the shade of the crocodile leather strap. According to it unique wooden ring on its caseback, it is available in range of six veneers. This mechanical features the Breitling Calibre 18B, a Tourbillon Chronograph movement exclusive to Breitling for Bentley. Also, it is equipped with the “30-second chronograph” mechanism with 15-minute totalizer and pointer-type date display.
Model: Mulliner Tourbillon
Production Years: 2005-Current
Movement: Breitling 18B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 50m
Bezel: Bidirectional
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 48.7mm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Crocodile Strap
Lug Width: 24mm
Watchwinder Direction: N/A
Reference Numbers: h18841, k18841, j18841
Complications:
4-Year Calendar, Chronograph, Moon Phase, Tourbillon
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Wednesday 1 July, 2009 - 09:20 am
Breitling For Bentley - The Flying B
Dedicated to the “winged B” mascot
The Bentley Flying B model was dedicated to the “winged B” to the mascot of the most prestigious British cars as an original and luxurious creation. It’s audacious rectangular case reflects the elegance of a coupé or a convertible through opulence, sophistication according to its design and of course the original display mode with jumping hours at 12 o’clock. The dial is a masterpiece of artistic quality and craftsmanship as it is distinguished by a riches of particularities such as the motif inspired by Bentley instrumentation, hour-markers sculpted from mother-of-pearl, or the subtle touch of colour in the central zone echoed in the jumping-hour window. The Breitling Bentley Flying B features, as al Breitling for Bentley models, the Breitling Calibre 28B mechanical self-winding movement, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC. The caseback is decorated with the legendary Bentley “Flying B”.
Movement
Breitling Calibre 28B with jumping-hour mechanism, chronometer-certified by the COSC, mechanical selfwinding, high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 27 jewels.
Case
steel, red or white gold. Water-resistant to 100 metres. Screw-locked crown. Curved sapphire crystal, glareproofed both sides. Dimensions: 38.5 x 57.3 mm.
Dials
Mother-of-pearl, Royal Ebony, Neptune, Amber, Desert Dune, Bronze.
Strap
Barenia leather, crocodile leather, rubber/Speed B.
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Tuesday 30 June, 2009 - 01:10 pm
Breitling For Bentley - Bentley GT
A very special tribute to Gran Turismo Automobiles
The GT initials pay tribute to Gran Turismo automobiles, those which most emblematic models still belong to Bentley’s engineers. So as the most powerful ones, like the Continental GT model, with its 560 horses. The GT Bentley Chronograph was created in the same technique and exclusiveness spirit as all of Bentleys Chronographs were created. For its decoration, Breitling chose metallic colours, but in Bentleys tonalities. The Bentley Gt is equipped with a very exclusive and powerful engine: The Breitling 13B Calibre, with Chronometer, day and date calendar certificate. Its tachymeter is a variable one. This is another exclusive feature by Breitling as its triggered through an external rotation of its bezel guarantying a precise lecture of the average speeds.
Model: GT
Production Years: 2004-Current
Movement: Breitling 13B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Bezel: Bidirectional
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 44.8mm
Thickness: 15.6mm
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Speed
Lug Width: 22mm
Watchwinder Direction: Clockwise
Reference Numbers: a13362
Complications:
Chronograph
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Tuesday 30 June, 2009 - 01:00 pm
Breitling for Bentley - Bentley GT Racing
Through the Bentley GT Racing, Breitling presented a Chronograph version that approached motor racing in a very unique way. It case still preserves it compact lines on its case featuring a combination of fine-brushed and polished finishes on the case and bracelet. The Bentley GT Racing also features a decoration on the caseback with an outline shape of the Bentley Continental GT. The Bentley GT Racing watch embodies all the refinery of elegance and sportsmanship characteristic of Bentley’s design.
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Tuesday 30 June, 2009 - 11:45 am
Breitling: Bentley 6.75 Model
Sophisticated mechanisms based on reliability and precision.
Bentley worked hard on its most powerful engine: the 6.75 litres one with which Arnage limousines are equipped. As a way of paying tribute to its unique knowledge, Breitling designed the Bentley 6.75 Chronograph, a watch that blends tradition and high precise technology. Its particularity lies on the date different indicators: one for the tens and another one for the units. This sophisticated timepiece was certificated by COSC as it certified its chronometer.
Technical Information:
Model: 6.75
Production Years: 2005-Current
Movement: Breitling 44B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Bezel: Bidirectional
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 48.7mm
Thickness: 15.6mm
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Speed
Lug Width: 24mm
Watchwinder Direction: Both
Reference Numbers: a44362, k44362, j44362
Complications: Chronograph, Big Date
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Monday 29 June, 2009 - 10:50 am
Breitling for Bentley: Bentley Motors T
Sportive design
Starting with the concept established with the creating and design f the Bentley Motors Chronograph, Breitling created a watch that gifted with a sportive design: the Bentley motors T.
This special series evocates to the games played in Bentley’s dashboards while it case evocates its exclusiveness with the three most emblematic Bentley’s (the Speed 6, the Continental R-Type and the Continental GT) engraved on its case.
Like the other Bentley Motors, the <> version features a 25B Calibre with 20 seconds chronograph and a variable tachymeter that makes possible measuring mid speeds or the speed reached.
Model: Motors T
Production Years: 2005-Current
Movement: Breitling 25B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Bezel: Bidirectional
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 48.7mm
Thickness: 15.2mm
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Speed Lug
Width: 24mm
Watchwinder Direction: Both
Reference Numbers: a25363, h25363, k25363, d25363
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Thursday 11 June, 2009 - 12:20 pm
Breitling News
NEW Raven Edition
Breitling has launched a very special collection: the redesign of the Airwold and the Skyracer Chronographs, two instruments easy to identify as they feature a rubber-molded push pieces and bezel.
The “Raven” timepieces, its coded name, feature a resolutely high-tech black and steel look. Both models, the electronic and the mechanical one, boast peerless functionality. The Airwolf features an exclusive SuperQuartz™ movement giving to this ultra-accurate instrument the full range of functions required by professional pilots: 1/100th of a second chronograph, alarm, countdown, 2nd timezone, UTC. It also has an NVG-compatible display backlighting system that enables night-time read-off, while a turbine-shaped construction on the caseback serves as a resonance chamber for the alarm and other audible indications.
On the other hand, the Skyracer was designed to be the most efficient self-winding chronograph in its category. Breitling has equipped the Skyracer with a Caliber 27, an exclusive mechanism that enables dual visualization of measured times. The 60-minute counter, with a central hand, guarantees peerless readability of any measurement under one hour. For longer durations, a single two-hand counter shows both, the hours and also the minutes. The rack-and-pinion mounted slide rule underscores the aviation-oriented vocation of both the Airwolf Raven and Skyracer Raven models.
[Source: Breitling press release]
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Wednesday 10 June, 2009 - 12:00 pm
Chronograph Bentley Motors T
Sportive design
Starting with the wisdom acquired with the Bentley Motors chronograph produced before, it then created a sportive design: Bentley Motors T. Its case features the figure of the three most emblematic Bentley automobiles, the Speed 6, the Continental R-Type and the Continental GT, engraved. The Bentley Motors T features a 25B Calibre and also the variable tachymeter allowing the owner accurate speed measurements.
The Chronograph Bentley Motors T is available in stainless steel and also in a limited edition of 500 timepieces produced in pink gold.
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Wednesday 10 June, 2009 - 11:00 am
Breitling Bentley Motors Mens Watch
(Bentley Motors - BENT 1)
As a consequence of the fusion between Breitling and Bentley Motors, Breitling started dedicating watches to the automobile world while Bentley became the perfect and natural partner of the watchmaking company.
Their passion and combination of prestige and excellence according to their performance, was amalgamated by their union symbol: a winged B signature.
The Bentley Motors Chronograph was inspired in the aesthetic elements, in the aesthetic pillars, of the British partner. Its mechanism is a unique one among the others around the world; it features a central hand that is capable of reaching the whole sphere rotation in thirty seconds instead of sixty, comparing to the habitual ones. This particular configuration gives to this unique timepiece a really precise lecture of the second fraction.
It’s case has a 48.7 mm diameter making of this watch the biggest case chronograph from Breitling models.
The Bentley Motors Chronograph is also equipped with a variable tachymeter that allows the measurement of a media speed more than accurate.
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Wednesday 29 April, 2009 - 10:20 am
BREITLING NEWS - BREITLING THE BOOK
The comprehensive new reference work on Breitling
A specialist in chronographs and technical watches, Breitling has also shared the finest hours in the conquest of the skies. For the very first time, a magnificent new publication tells the detailed story of this grand adventure so inseparably entwined with that of modern times. Based on new historical research and enlivened by more than 450 images, including numerous original documents, Breitling The Book is destined to become a must-have reference work for brand lovers, as well as for devotees of watchmaking, chronographs and aviation.
Breitling The Book describes 125 years of passion for chronographs, reminding readers of the crucial role Breitling has played in the technical development of this type of watches – from the first pocket watches created by Léon Breitling from 1884 right the way through to today’s “instruments for professionals”, and along the way the invention of the first independent pushpiece in 1915, the separation of the “stop/start” and “reset” functions in 1923, the invention of the second independent pushpiece in 1934 and the first selfwinding chronograph in 1969.
The account also highlights the close links between the brand and the aeronautical world ever since the era of the great aviation pioneers. A combination of words and pictures provide a chance to discover the famous onboard chronographs that gained Breitling a special place in airplane cockpits from the 1930s onwards and enabled it to accompany the boom in airline transport by becoming “official supplier to world aviation”. Not to mention the numerous wrist instruments intended for aviators, including the famous 1952 Navitimer that quickly became a cult model for pilots the world over.
Published at a time when Breitling has taken a decisive new step by launching its own mechanical chronograph movement, this book also outlines the chief characteristics of the new Caliber B01 which represents the culmination of a longstanding quest for excellence, performance and independence.
Past, present and future thus unite in a shared momentum fueled by “the chronograph spirit, the Breitling spirit”.
Written in a lively tone, extremely well documented and presented in an original and pared-down graphic design style, Breitling The Book is available in five languages: French, English, German, Spanish or Italian. It can be ordered via the [http://www.breitling-the-book.com/] www.breitling-the-book.com website, as well as from authorized Breitling retailers.
Breitling The Book by Hervé Genoud
336 pages, bound, 24 x 30 cm
450 black/white and color illustrations
Available in French, English, German, Spanish and Italian.
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Wednesday 1 April, 2009 - 11:30 am
BREITLING NEWS - CHRONOMAT B01
The ultimate chronograph
A powerful, unique and quintessential design, masterfully reinterpreted. A selfwinding chronograph movement entirely developed and crafted in the brand workshops. A stunning presence on the wrist distinguished by a blend of strength and elegance. Breitling has created a highly exclusive version of its leading Chronomat model, which is asserting itself more forcefully than ever as the benchmark in the field of mechanical chronographs. Equipped with the very first 100% in-house chronograph movement, the Chronomat B01 majestically heralds Breitling’s grand entrance into the selective circle of genuine watch movement manufacturers. Designed to guarantee maximum precision, reliability and functionality, it represents the culmination of the long-running quest for performance characteristic of Breitling "instruments for professionals". Crafted with extreme concern for details, this flagship luxury model is bound to delight devotees of fine timepieces born to accomplish great feats. Chronomat B01: the mechanical chronograph has a new name.
