Thursday 02 June, 2011 - 09:50 AM EDT

Breitling inaugurates its first flagship store in the heart of Manhattan

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Tuesday 31 May, 2011 - 09:50 AM EDT

BREITLING FOR BENTLEY: BENTLEY BARNATO AND BERNATO RACING

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Monday 23 May, 2011 - 13:50 PM EDT

THE BREITLING SUPER CONSTELLATION TAKES OFF AGAIN

After a temporary grounding period for maintenance work, the famous Breitling Super Constellation – one of the world’s three remaining flightworthy «Super Connies» – is preparing to take to the air once more. In a ceremony held on April 30th in Germany, Breitling renewed its financial support for the preservation of this legendary aircraft. The brand also announced the launch of a limited edition Navitimer chronograph that will delight devotees of the Super Constellation, while serving to raise funds to secure its future.

For aviation fans, the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation remains one of the finest symbols of the conquest of the skies. Equipped with four ultra-powerful «turbo-compound» engines, this magnificent propeller-driven long-haul plane dominated civil aviation in the 1950s and established itself as the «King of the Atlantic». It is also famed for its incomparable silhouette featuring a dolphin-like curved fuselage and triple-tail design.

The Breitling Super Constellation «Star of Switzerland» is one of the last three «Super Connies» in flightworthy condition on the planet, and the only one based in Europe – as well as the only one equipped for passenger flights. Built in 1955, it was restored in the 1990s by a group of passionate devotees and made its grand comeback to the Old Continent in 2004. Since then, it has regularly taken part in various air shows, and each of its appearances is enthusiastically greeted by spectators.

Over the past few months, the Breitling Super Constellation has undergone various maintenance operations, particularly for corrosion issues. These hundreds of hours of work have also served to give it a new paint job featuring an elegant blue line accentuating its aerodynamic profile. The «Star of Switzerland» is now ready to take off again.

The plane was officially presented on April 30th in Lahr, in the Black Forest region of Germany, before representatives of the press and guests of the brand, and in the company of quadruple Olympic ski-jumping champion and «godfather» of the Breitling Super Constellation, Simon Ammann. During the ceremony, the latter presented the «Super Constellation Flyers Association» with a check for 200,000 Swiss Francs on behalf of Breitling in support of the endeavours to safeguard this historical aircraft.

The brand has also decided to launch a limited edition of its legendary Navitimer aviation chronograph, the sale of which will fund another 200,000 Swiss Franc check for the association. Issued in a run of 1,049 – in tribute to the Lockheed L-1049 – this exceptional instrument bears the inscription «Breitling Super Constellation» on its dial, as well as a golden B shaped like the 1950s logo, an initial also echoed on the plane’s three rear stabilizers. The caseback is engraved with the technical specifications of the «Super Connie» as well as its silhouette appearing in a medallion.

By supporting the safeguarding of the Super Constellation, Breitling confirms its determination to preserve the heritage of aviation – the magnificent adventure with which its own history is so closely entwined.





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Breitling Navitimer 1952 Special Edition

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Breitling Navitimer Heritage, Caliber Breitling 35

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Wednesday 30 March, 2011 - 09:00 AM EDT

Breitling Chronospace «BREITLING JET TEAM»

Another Breitling Luxurious Limited Edition

Breitling offers a limited edition of its Chronospace instrument for pilot dedicated to the Breitling Jet Team, the world’s only civilian flight team performing on jets. An exceptional chronograph for an exceptional unit.

Having been treated to a whole new look in 2010, the Breitling Jet Team continues to distinguish itself by its breathtaking aerobatics shows performed at speeds of almost 700 km/h. In tribute to its stunning feats, Breitling has created a 1,000 piece limited edition of the Chronospace, the latest of its instruments for professionals. This model is distinguished by the silvery dial adorned with the new team logo and with a plane representing one of the seven L-39 Albatros jets composing it. Based on cutting-edge electronics, the Chronospace offers a full range of functions that are useful to elite pilots such as those of the Breitling Jet Team – including 1/100th of a second chronograph with split times, alarm, countdown, dual timezone display with independent alarm, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It is powered by a Breitling SuperQuartzTM movement that is ten times more accurate than an ordinary quartz caliber. The LCD screens are equipped with a backlighting system guaranteeing optimal read-off by day or night. The double caseback amplifies sound signals up to a level of 90 decibels. The circular slide rule serving to handle all calculations relating to airborne navigation is activated by rotating the star-shaped bezel – an original and extremely ergonomic design. The satin-brushed woven steel Aero Classic bracelet accentuates the original character of this sturdy, efficient and accurate wrist instrument.




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Breitling Navitimer's History

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Breitling Navitimer 1952 Special Edition

Breitling Navitimer 1952 Quantieme Perpetuel

Breitling Navitimer Heritage, Caliber Breitling 35

Breitling Navitimer Fighter

Breitling Navitimer Olympus

Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant Datora

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant 1903

Breitling Windrider Chronomat Evolution




Possible related Links and Source:

[ Breitling's Official Website ]

[ Breitling for Betley's Official Website ]

[ The Breitling Watch Blog ]

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Monday 28 March, 2011 - 09:00 AM EDT

Breitling Windrider B-Class

A feminine brand of sophistication

Caliber: Breitling 71 // Battery: CR1616 // bATTERY LIFE: 6 years. 


Strictly reserved for ladies, the B-Class provides the refinement one expects from a ladies watch, combined with the reliability required of a sports watch. The somewhat unconventional case is topped by a bezel alternating polished and satin-finish surfaces. The finesse of the dial and hands and the harmonious overall effect reflect the extreme care lavished on each detail. The natural mother-of-pearls dial is standard equipment on the B-Class, as are the blue or luxurious black dials. Each offers optimal time readout. Thanks to the skills of Breitling's jeweller-gemsetters, the B-Class is also available with a diamond-set bezel. The B-Class houses a SuperQuartz TM chronometer-certified movement driven by a lithium battery with a six year life. Water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet), it also has a three-gasket crown, cambered sapphire crystal glareproofed both sides, and a unidirectional rotating bezel.





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Breitling Navitimer's History

Breitling Navitimer's Watch

Breitling Navitimer 1952 Special Edition

Breitling Navitimer 1952 Quantieme Perpetuel

Breitling Navitimer Heritage, Caliber Breitling 35

Breitling Navitimer Fighter

Breitling Navitimer Olympus

Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant Datora

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant 1903

Breitling Windrider Chronomat Evolution

Breitling Cockpit Lady

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Breitling Crosswind

Breitling Crosswind Racing

Breitling Crosswind Special

Breitling Crosswind Special Limited

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Breitling Callisto

Breitling Callistino

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[ Breitling's Official Website ]

[ Breitling for Betley's Official Website ]

[ The Breitling Watch Blog ]

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