“The Avenger was created to stand up to the relentless conditions of a jet cockpit and to support pilots in demanding aerial maneuvers. Its redesign demanded nothing less,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern.
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Breitling releases U.S. limited edition watch
Limited to 300 pieces, the $11,900 pilot watch is available exclusively in the United States, according to officials with the Swiss watchmaker.
Early arrival
Jeffrey Mirsepasy sent in this photo of the Breitling DC-3, which arrived July 22, 2017, at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a few days before the kickoff of AirVenture 2017. The Oshkosh stop is just one of many as the Breitling DC-3 aims to break the world record as the oldest plane to circumnavigate the globe within seven […]
Breitling DC-3 world tour planned
From March to September 2017, the Breitling DC-3 will do a grand world tour in several stages, an amazing accomplishment for this legendary plane that will be celebrating its 77th birthday. Joining the crew on board the tour will be a 500-piece Navitimer limited edition. This DC-3 HB-IRJ was delivered to American Airlines in 1940 […]
Breitling introduces Navitimer Aurora Blue
Breitling has introduced the Breitling Navitimer GMT Aurora Blue. The 1,000-piece limited edition features an aviation slide rule and a dual timezone system. To adjust the main hour hand to local time, the wearer need only pull out the crown and turn it in either direction in one-hour increments – without losing any precision in terms of the minutes […]
Breitling debuts limited series: Navitimer 1884
Breitling has introduced the Navitimer 1884 in a limited series. The watch combines the 1952 aviation slide rule with a calendar featuring a pointer-type date display and twin day/month apertures for which the brand is known. The 1884 is a nod to the founding of Breitling by Léon Breitling, a devotee of chronographs and precision instruments. This model also features […]
Breitling sponsors LA to DC Honor Flight
Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling continued its support of the non-profit organization Honor Flight Southland by recently making a flight from the Los Angeles-area possible for a group of 67 veterans. The largest-ever flight from Honor Flight Southland provided local veterans the opportunity to visit the memorials dedicated to their service in Washington, D.C. In conjunction with […]
Breitling unveils watch with Personal Locator Beacon
Breitling has introduced the Emergency, a watch with a dual Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). The watch, which recently gained FCC approval for sale in the U.S., features a PLB operating at 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz, meeting Cospas-Sarsat standards. The dual frequency micro-transmitter is able to send a distress beacon to rescuers on land, ships […]
Breitling partners with pilot and professional golfer Morgan Hoffmann
Breitling, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has partnered with professional golfer and pilot Morgan Hoffmann. Hoffmann most recently placed fourth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and is ranked among the top 100 players in the official world golf ranking. He grew up in a family of aviators and was inspired by golf legend and […]