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Breitling Chronomat Airborne<p>Breitling’s back catalogue of seminal watch designs includes the Chronomat, which was first released in 1984. The 30th …
WatchesPiloting the Ocean: Breitling Superocean 44 Special
Pilot’s-watch specialist <b>Breitling</b> continues to extend its Superocean range of professional-grade divers’ timepieces — first introduced in 1957 and …
WatchesThe Oldest Aircraft Still Flying Around the World - Live and Let's Fly
Some things make my heart skip a beat. The beautiful laugh of my wife, thoughts of Concorde being brought back into service, and now something new — …
AviationBreitling Is Said to Poach Richemont's Watch Chief as CEO
Swiss watchmaker Breitling has hired a top manager from rival Richemont as chief executive officer, infusing the aviation-themed brand with fresh …
WatchesThen and Now: Meet the Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante
A closer look at what made the Navitimer one of the most iconic pilot’s watches of all time.<p>With the launch of its first modern in-house manufactured …
WatchesPlease Don't Make the Same Dumb, Inexplicable Style Choice Every Bachelorette Contestant Is Making
Especially if you're going on a date.<p>Let's get this out of the way: This week's installment of <i>The Bachelorette</i> was boring as hell, an agonizing two-hour exercise of waiting for Rachel to dutifully get rid of Matt, who looks like the fifth guy in the boy band who was quietly replaced after the first …
WatchesBreitling Superocean 44 Special Watch New Variations
The Breitling Superocean 44 Special made its debut just over a year ago to relatively little fanfare, which is somewhat of a shame, as it remains one …
WatchesVintage DC-3 Airplane Traveling Around the World
Breitling started the tour in Geneva in March and will end up at the Breitling Sion Airshow in September.<p>The <b>Douglas DC-3</b> is one of the most iconic of …
AirplanesBreitling Launched a Smaller Version of Its Most Aggressive Watch Because You Don’t Even Lift, Bro
At Baselworld last year, Breitling unveiled a new lightweight, scratch-resistant case material called “Breitlight,” made from a high-tech polymer …
WatchesBreitling Introduces Entry-Level Colt Skyracer in Carbon Composite
The Colt has always been one of the basic watches in the Breitling line-up, but available only in steel. Now it’s been given a makeover: the Colt …
WatchesBreitling's Superocean 44 Special is a must for any ocean explorer
If you spend a lot of time in the water, it'll be hard to be disappointed by the performance of Breiting's new Superocean 44 Special. The watch has a …
WatchesBreitling’s DC-3 Is on Track to Become the Oldest Airplane to Circle the Globe
The watch manufacturer’s 77-year-old plane is now halfway through its Around-the-World Tour.<p>Over the next two months, this beautiful Breitling-backed …
AviationSeven Notable Lots From the Watches of Knightsbridge June Auction
This weekend marks Watches of Knightsbridge’s second London auction of the year and third overall, when including their Dubai auction way back in …
WatchesThe Breitling Navitimer DC-3 Chronograph Will Go On Tour
The iconic<b> Douglas DC-3</b> is a renowned fixed-wing propeller-driven airliner that revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its impressive …
WatchesBreitling Avenger Hurricane 45 Watch Now In More Wearable Size
Breitling has elected to downsize one of their largest models, which is something we wish we could say happens more often at the brand. Originally a …
WatchesWhy Swiss watch repairs are becoming a pain
Even a Swiss-brand watch will not run forever. Nowadays, minor repairs can be very expensive or take months because many specialist watchmakers no …
WatchesBreitling Avenger Hurricane Now Available in 45-mm Case
<b>Breitling’s Avenger Hurricane</b> debuted last year in a massive 50-mm case made of the brand’s proprietary Breitlight metal. This year, in a bit of good …
WatchesWhat it’s like to fly in the 77-year-old Breitling DC-3 as it circles the globe
The Breitling DC-3 airplane is on track to make history as the oldest plane to fly around the world — and after taking a ride, I can report that it …
AviationBreitling’s Avenger Hurricane 45 watch uses dense composites to stay light
According to horological legend the first luxury watch made of steel – the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak caused great consternation when it launched in 1972. Up until then there were timekeepers – small, cheap watches like Timex and Seiko – and expensive pieces that you handed out at retirements from …
WatchesCost Of Entry: Breitling Watches
Welcome to the latest edition in our Cost of Entry series where we explore the entry point to some of the world's most well-known luxury watch …
WatchesIntroducing: The Breitling Chronoliner B04 Boutique Edition
There's a new Breitling, and I bet I already know what your first question is: what is the diameter of this new Chronoliner? At 46mm, some might find …
WatchesHands-On With The New Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante Watches
Breitling’s Navitimer is one of those models that is being regarded as an iconic watch. Like Rolex’ Daytona or Omega’s Speedmaster, the Navitimer is …
WatchesBreitling gives the Chronoliner a new face and an in-house movement
Breitling Chronoliner is getting a bit of a makeover that adds a new dial and an all-blue livery. The 46mm watch will be exclusive to Breitling …
WatchesRecommended Reading: The Detailed Story Of The Breitling SuperOcean
When thinking about Breitling, aviation immediately comes to mind – and not only because of the wings in its logo. Even before releasing the …
WatchesA Week On The Wrist: The Breitling Superocean Héritage II
The 1950s were a watershed decade for dive watches, if you'll forgive the pun. Within a few years of each other, three different companies released …
WatchesVintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Breitling Superocean Heritage II
For a brand most famous for its vintage and modern aviation watches, <b>Breitling</b> has been no stranger over the past 60 years to branching outside its …
WatchesHands-On: The Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante
Breitling is a pretty polarizing manufacture. Sure, they used to make true classics like the Top Time, but somewhere along the way they seem to have …
WatchesBig Money! CVC Capital Partners Acquires Breitling For $870 Million USD
Over the years we have plenty of outstanding and incredible timepieces from Breitling. Today the brand known for their luxury Swiss watches are back …
Venture CapitalCould Breitling Deal Signal More Consolidation in Luxury Watches?
Breitling, one of the last remaining independent Swiss watchmakers, is to be snapped up by CVC Capital Partners.<p><b>PARIS</b> — While speculation had been …
WatchesSwiss Watchmaker Breitling Just Sold For A Staggering Amount
The darling of aviation watchmaking has officially been sold. Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners have announced the 80% purchase of Breitling …
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