September 18, 2011
Breitling has introduced a completely redesigned line of quartz powered Colt timepieces. The Breitling Colt II collection comes in either a 44 mm (men's) or 33 mm (women's) stainless steel case, and is available in 3-hand or chronograph versions. The redesigned steel bezel is brushed on the top with a polished finish on the side. Aside from the crown, pushers and bezel flank, the case is all brushed steel.
September 12, 2011
The Breitling Chrono-Matic 49 Blacksteel Limited Edition was introduced earlier this year at Baselworld 2011.
The 49 mm stainless steel case has a fully polished PVD coating. The pushers and crown are also coated in fully polished black PVD. The red vulcanized rubber bezel provides a nice contrast to the all black case and dial.
June 24, 2011
Fellow photographer and Breitling watch fan, Savage Integrity, recently posted these beautiful photographs he took on his Tumblr site. The vintage Breilting chronograph paired with a Bentley Continental GT, is a excellent combination.
May 23, 2011
I. Breitling Montbrillant Navitimer
The Breitling Montbrillant Navitimer Caliber 01 is a vintage inspired timepiece that looks like a chronograph from the 1940s or 1950s. The case is downsized 40 mm case, for a more vintage feel. It has the old Breilting "B" logo on the dial. Breitling has fitted this special timepiece with their in-house column-wheel chronograph movement, the Caliber 01.
Retail from $8,540, Breitling
May 14, 2011
Tomorrow, in Geneva, Antiquorum will be auctioning off six pre-owned Breitling timepieces. Of the Breitling lots, the circa 1950 Breiltling Split Chrono Ref. 783 (shown above), lot 52, is the most rare. And accordingly it has the highest estimate of among Breilitng pieces at $11,000-$18,000. I'm not sure exactly how hard this particular model this particular reference is to find, but I have found one other Ref. 783, which sold for $13,570 May 2009 at Christie's. Both versions are similar, however, the one that previously sold at Christie's has painted hands and markers, whereas the one coming up for sale tomorrow has solid pink gold hands and markers. The pink gold hands and hour markers are preferable to me, especially now that they've aged so nicely.
May 1, 2011
The Navitimer Montbrillant 01 Limited Edition Edition is a retro style timepiece that was inspired by Breitling designs from the 1940s and 1950s. In keeping with the style of the time period, Breitling chose to use a smaller diameter case (40 mm), a retro dial and case design, and the "B" Breitling logo on the dial (the brand's official logo in the first half of 20th century).
April 12, 2011
Aviation enthusiasts and Breitling devotees now have the chance to take flight with Breitling. The brand, who has shared the finest hours in aviation history, wants to share its passion for flight by launching a Facebook contest like no other. Submit a photo that best captures the spirit of aviation for a chance to win your pilot's license or the ride of a lifetime with the Breitling Jet Team. Prepare for take off.
Submissions will be voted on by Breitling Facebook fans and by a panel of extraordinary judges including actor and pilot John Travolta, professional air-to-air photographer Katsuhiko Tokunaga, and aviation pioneer Yves "Jetman" Rossy.
More details at www.facebook.com/Breitling
April 3, 2011
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Breitling introduced a new in-house caliber at Baselworld 2011, the Caliber 04, their second manufacture movement. The Caliber 04 has a column-wheel chronograph, calendar and GMT function. It runs at 28,800 vph, has 47 jewels, and a 70-hour power reserve. COSC has certified the movement. The case is 47 mm and features a cambered (curved) sapphire crystal. The bezel is unidirectional rotating. Water-resistance is 500 meters.
The Chronomat GMT combines two of the most useful complications in watchmaking, a second timezone function and a chronograph. According to Breitling, the 24-hour second time zone can track two timezone without losing any precision in counting the minutes. The chronograph is a smooth actuated column-wheel that was derived from the Caliber 01, which was introduced in 2009.
The Chronomat GMT comes in your choice of 6 dial variations:
Onyx Black, Metallica Blue, Blackeye Blue, Blackeye Gray, Sierra Silver, Metallica Brown. The Chronomat GMT Caliber 04 is available in either strap or bracelet:Barenia leather, crocodile leather, rubber Ocean Racer (perforated), rubber Diver Pro (with raised central ridge) Pilot.
Retail $9,470
Source: Breitling
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