zelin0802 / March 7, 2024

The real “Avengers” must be all-powerful in the sea, land and air Breitling made a big move last year. Since the beginning of 2023, it has been busy replacing its iconic series, TOP TIME replica watches, with a “new engine”. This upgrade has naturally been recognized by many watch friends. In November of the end of the year, the brand once again updated the Avenger series of watches, which also included a complete replacement of the timing style with the B01 movement. It can be said that both the appearance design and the internal performance have been greatly improved. Let’s give a detailed introduction to the new Avengers timed night mission version.

For Breitling, brand development is inseparable from its origins in aviation. In the 1930s, Willy Breitling, the third generation heir to the brand, founded the Huit aviation department specifically to create precision airborne timing instruments and pilot chronographs. Since then, Navitimer aviation chronograph watches, AVI Co-Pilot watches, Chronomat mechanical chronographs and other representative aviation watches have been released one after another. replica u boat chimera watch

But when it comes to the Avengers series watches, we actually have to compare them with the Navitimer aviation chronograph prototypes that came out in the 1950s, including the Chronomat mechanical chronograph in the 1980s. The Avengers was born much later. It was only released in 2001, and its history is not that long. , is also a young product in the Breitling series of watches. But also because large watches were popular in the early millennium, and the Avenger was specially built for fighter pilots. With its stable and excellent performance, it can adapt to the harsh environment of the cockpit. The positioning of the watch includes, to a certain extent, It also borrows part of the design from mechanical timing, which makes it very popular among watch lovers.

I have always believed that although the Avengers is positioned in the sky matrix of the brand, it is just like a mechanical timepiece. It is an all-round watch for sea, land and air. Needless to say, the air and sky attributes of the watch are natural, while the ocean attributes are Refers to the 300-meter waterproof performance of professional diving watches possessed by the watch. On land, as a chronograph, although it does not have a speedometer circle scale specially designed for land racing like a mechanical chronograph, the tough military tactical style of the watch and the excellent movement quality also make it more attractive. It’s outstanding enough.

The first adjustment Breitling fake made for the new Avenger series chronograph was to reduce the size to 44 mm. Although it is still too large, the good thing about 44 mm is that it can compromise and basically retain the watch. The original tough style is also more comfortable to wear compared to the 45mm and 48mm models of the original Avengers.

Breitling currently offers a variety of options for new works, such as stainless steel cases covering 44mm chronographs, 44mm GMT automatic mechanical watches and 42mm automatic mechanical watches. The yellow dial and carbon fiber dial chronograph styles in the picture are the night mission special edition with a 44mm ceramic case.

The original Breitling Avengers night mission used black-plated fine steel on the case to make an all-black case. Although the blackening in the shape is tough enough, it also has a strong military style. But judging from the high-end feel and overall texture displayed by the actual ceramic watch case, it is indeed unmatched by black-plated stainless steel. Moreover, the ceramic watch is scratch-resistant, so there is no need to worry about scratches caused by daily use. It can be seen that Breitling has also put a lot of effort into the modification of ceramic watches. A large number of brushing modifications have been made on the front and sides of the case, and the deep brushing effect is very sharp.

At the same time, the changes in the overall design of the new Avengers are mainly focused on the refinement and adjustment of details, such as replacing the timing button with a tougher rectangular design, replacing the original round timing button. This modification also directly makes The watch has a more rough tactical style visual effect. The bottom, crown, timing buttons and buckle of the watch are also made of titanium, forming an innovative material combination with the ceramic case.

The ceramic bezel also retains the “horse-stud” design. This design is inherited from the mechanical chronograph watch. The design of four obvious raised scale blocks is to protect the watch mirror. If the watch is dropped to the ground, Or if it collides with a hard object, the first contact may be the raised scale instead of the watch crystal. The ceramic bezel is also decorated with a sandblasting effect, and the saddle nails are finely brushed like the case.

The dials of the new B01 version of Avengers all use horizontal three-eye sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, which is also significantly different from the old vertical three-eye sub-dials of 6, 9, and 12 in the previous 13 and 24 movements. Differentiation.

The new Avengers also has several new options in terms of disk options, such as new green surfaces, desert color disks, and carbon fiber disks. I personally prefer the desert color version of the steel model. The color of the dial makes Breitling play like the desert coating of tactical equipment and firearms. The yellow dial has always been Breitling’s classic color dial choice. This dial color, similar to warning yellow, is very eye-catching and highly recognizable at any time. When the yellow dial is paired with an all-black ceramic case, It also creates a sharper contrast effect, making the watch more dazzling.

The watch pointer scales, including the luminous pearl design on the bezel, are coated with luminous coating, allowing the watch to be read clearly even in dim environments such as aircraft cabins or underwater. The picture above is a real shot of the luminous effect of the watch.

Turn the watch over and you can directly appreciate the operation of the B01 movement through the sapphire case back. B01’s performance is certified by the Swiss Observatory COSC with an error of -4/+6 seconds. The classic combination of column wheel and vertical clutch also makes the watch’s timing function better in terms of button feel and stability. More excellent. The watch can also provide a 70-hour power reserve when fully wound. I think the B01 movement can indeed be described as all-round and has no shortcomings. It is inevitable that the watch is only thicker. However, in fact, the new version of the B01 movement Avenger is better than the old model. It is 1.26 mm thinner, and the overall thickness is 15.2 mm. Although it is still thicker, for a sports watch, I think it can be a little thinner.

Breitling provides two strap options for this new work, one is a black tactical-style leather strap, and the other is a Breitling yellow leather strap that matches the color of the dial, allowing the wearer to choose according to their personal preferences and wearing needs. Make your selection.

This is the end of introducing this new B01 ceramic version of Avengers to you. With its all-round performance on land, sea and air, I think it is definitely worthy of the name “Avenger”. Also combined with the official price of the watch is 66,200 yuan. Compared with watches of the same level, we can hardly find similar products. , this upgraded combination of ceramic shell and self-produced timing movement has a price-performance ratio that is enough to make it stand out from the crowd. In addition, after the 44mm is changed to a smaller size, at least the watch friends who originally didn’t want to try it after looking at 45mm or 48mm are no longer afraid, but have the idea of ​​trying it. These factors are all making people There is no way to ignore the excellence of the new B01 caliber Avenger. replica automatic watches

However, it is a pity that the polished surface of Avengers B01 is still a large-area brushed and sandblasted version, and it does not use modifications like mechanical timing. I have talked to you before, if the movement finish of TOP TIME is kept at the same level as the mechanical timing, watch lovers will be more satisfied, and the new B01 Avenger is no exception.
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zelin0802 / December 7, 2023

Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Car Chronograph Tourbillon Watch

New Product Release: Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Car Chronograph Tourbillon Watch

Since its launch in mid-2021, Breitling’s Top Time classic car series has changed Top Time’s positioning in the brand hierarchy, from an entry-level, youth-oriented chronograph series to a more refined, high-end series that reflects lifestyle. The revised line features frequent brand collaborations, refined finishes and visual homages to some of the most beloved American cars of all time. Top Time’s move upmarket shows no signs of slowing down in 2023, with Breitling’s latest range taking the brand to new heights by introducing a tourbillon to the range for the first time. While its wild new complications may take over, the new Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Car Chronograph Tourbillon Collection (including the Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang, Breitling Top Time B21 Shelby Cobra and Breitling Top Time B21 Chevrolet Kerr Vette) brings the top-level Time series to create a new realm of luxury through unique materials, refined appearance and a more low-key branding than its predecessor.

Interestingly, the case sizes of the new Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Car Chronograph Tourbillon series are not the same. The Top Time B21 Shelby Cobra and Top Time B21 Chevrolet Corvette both come in glossy black ceramic cases that are 44mm wide, while the Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang’s warm bronze case is slightly smaller at 43mm wide. That being said, apart from the materials, there are very few differences graphically between the two case designs. Both case styles feature a wider, more majestic version of the familiar Top Time mid-century sports case silhouette seen in photos, with slightly tapered connecting lugs, narrow smooth bezels and richly brushed bezels. shell side. As one would expect, Breitling has equipped all three watches with a sapphire display caseback, allowing for unobstructed viewing of the movement inside. While these may be more luxurious variants of the basic Top Time platform, Breitling has maintained the sporty edge of the range, with all three models offering 100 meters of water resistance.

Like its standard chronograph siblings, the Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Car Chronograph Tourbillon Collection features dials inspired by their namesake, the beloved car. However, these models take a more subtle approach, using softer colors and no obvious car branding in the images. All three watches share the same dial layout, with a black outer tachymeter ring, the collection’s signature “squirrel” 60-minute chronograph subdial at 6 o’clock, and a tourbillon escapement to match its elegance rounded square cutout. There is a narrow skeleton bridge at 12 o’clock. From here on, each model adopts a layout in a different stylistic direction. With its surrounding bronze case and matching dial hardware, the Breitling Top Time B21 Ford Mustang’s vertically brushed Highland Green dial provides a deep, classic luxury color within the image, setting the tourbillon apart from the rest of the dial through matching and complementary tones. Partially coordinated. In contrast, the Breitling Top Time B21 Shelby Cobra adopts a more serious, understated style in the initial photos, with a desaturated navy blue brushed dial and blacked-out tourbillon bridge. However, the most eye-catching watch of the three is undoubtedly the Breitling Top Time B21 Chevrolet Corvette. Rather than featuring car paint-inspired dial tones like its counterparts, this model shifts the focus to the car’s dashboard. The dial surface is made from a single piece of walnut wood, with a rich graphic blend of highlights, shadows and textures. Wooden dials are indeed a rarity in the modern luxury cheap watch world, but the effect in the photos is vibrant, nuanced and truly eye-catching.

All three watches in the Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Car Chronograph Tourbillon collection are powered by the Caliber B21 automatic tourbillon chronograph movement. Breitling collaborated with movement specialist La Joux-Perret to develop the B21, debuting the Breitling Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon in 2022. The end result is an impressively stable performance with a 55-hour power reserve at 28,800 bph, and COSC-certified chronometer accuracy. Visually, the Caliber B21 watch is crisp and modern, although not graphically striking. Vertical brushing and chamfering of the upper three-quarter plate accentuate the broad corrugations on the main plate, while the engraved skeletonized rotor is dominated by a matching combination of vertical brushing and chamfering. As one would expect, though, the tourbillon is the visual centerpiece here, given its use of contrasting metal and the narrow, curved lower tourbillon bridge. Breitling equips all three models with a faux-perforated pull-style leather folding strap, available in midnight blue or cognac brown.

While the modern Top Time nameplate may have strayed far from its entry-level roots, the new Breitling Top Time B21 Classic Car Chronograph Tourbillon Collection proves that the range may well be able to thrive at the higher end of the market. replica watch stores
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zelin0802 / November 2, 2023

Avengers Assemble: Breitling Redesigns Its Sportiest Aero Series

Stylish yet authentic details, durable next-generation materials, and features like the brand’s powerful in-house caliber 01 redefine the flight of the new Breitling Avenger unveiled earlier today.

In a press release today on the newly designed Avenger series, Breitling CEO Georges Kern said: “The Avenger series was born to withstand the harsh conditions of a jet cockpit and support pilots in their operations. Highly demanding air mobility. It requires no less redesign.”

Offering three core styles – 44mm Chronograph, 44mm Automatic GMT Chronograph and 42mm Automatic Chronograph – Cohen continued in his statement about the new Avenger collection, “This collection combines all the performance with refined modernity. A perfect combination of aviation style.” Honestly, we find it hard to disagree, especially when you consider that the additional strap and detailing options open up a vast new world of Avengers for adventurous fans.

Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 and Night Mission
In addition to the inherent advantages of the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 that powers these models, which include COSC certification and a 70-hour power reserve, the Avenger B01 Chronograph’s choice of dial colors highlights its versatility: first, there’s the classic black dial; Equipped with black quarter-second, 30-minute and 12-hour counters. Next, there are Munsell Blue and Foam Green versions, both with black counters. Finally, there is a sandy beige model with white hour markers and black counters.

All models are crafted from stainless steel with white and red detailing and are available on a color-matched military leather strap or a sturdy three-link stainless steel bracelet. Additionally, these chronographs are water-resistant up to 30 bar, have sporty dials coated with Super-LumiNova, and also feature a unidirectional bezel and display case back.

Not to be outdone, the combination of the four watches’ sister watch, the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Night Mission, is as technical as it is bold, with a durable yet lightweight 44mm black ceramic case and rotating bezel . Available in dark or bold yellow dials with matching straps, these timepieces have Arabic hour markers and an additional luminous coating that takes the legibility of these timepieces up a notch.

Avenger Automatic GMT 44
The GMT-equipped model in the new Avengers collection, the Avenger Automatic GMT 44, is based on the rock-solid Breitling Caliber 32 movement with a 42-hour power reserve and features an easily set red second time zone. Hands passing through the stout main crown include Zulu (or GMT) time, which is preferred by pilots.

The Avenger Automatic GMT 44 also features a 44mm stainless steel case with a bolder, more legible bezel and a choice of dials, including traditional black or soft cobalt, as well as military leather in black or blue. Strap or thick stainless steel bracelet options.

Avenger Automatic 42
Powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 17 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a sporty unidirectional stainless steel bezel, this new Avenger Automatic 42 Three-Hand Watch appeals to those looking for a rugged, adventure-ready small watch. of people expressed some love. Similar to their Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 sibling.

In fact, the Avenger Automatic 42 model is definitely a smaller, less graphically detailed version of the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 (sans the chronograph pushers and subdials, of course); however, these entry-level steel Avenger models are available in black, navy or camouflage green dial is available, and there is also the option of a color-matched military leather strap or steel bracelet, which makes a great visual and horological statement. A punch that will get attention. swiss movement replica watches

zelin0802 / July 31, 2023

Breitling Launches Two New Professional Endurance Watches IRONMAN® Limited Editions

Following the release of the special edition of the professional endurance watch IRONMAN® in 2021, Breitling has launched two new limited edition ultralight sports Best replica watches with the IRONMAN logo to celebrate the 2023 World Ironman Championships and the IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon World Championships.

Recognized as one of the toughest and most valuable sporting events in the world, triathlons start long before the starting gun is fired. Since 2021, Breitling has joined hands with IRONMAN to become its official luxury watch partner, in recognition of incredible personal achievements and months or even years of hard training for it.

The two new 44mm limited edition Breitling IRONMAN watches adopt the unique color scheme of their respective events, with a rubber strap printed with the IRONMAN logo, and embellished with the event logo at 6 o’clock on the dial.

Professional Endurance Watch IRONMAN® 70.3 World Championship Special Edition (Model: X823105C1M1S1) with turquoise trim and ultra-light Breitlight® case, limited to 250 pieces to celebrate August 26-27, 2023 in Lahe, Finland Tournament held by Teddy. Breitlight® is six times lighter than steel, thermally stable (wetter to the touch than metal), scratch-resistant, non-magnetic and hypoallergenic.

Professional Endurance Watch IRONMAN® World Championship Special Edition (Model: E823103A1M1S1) decorated in blue, with a high-performance titanium case, limited to 250 pieces to celebrate the men’s race on September 10, 2023 in Nice, France, and Women’s competition on October 14, 2023 at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

The ultra-light professional endurance IRONMAN® watch was developed for elite triathletes, but performs just as well as a stylish sports chronograph for everyday wear.

The professional endurance replica watches on sale is equipped with a rubber strap and has a water resistance of 100 meters, which can perform well in both underwater and land environments. Both watches are equipped with Breitling Caliber 82 movement. This super quartz movement has been certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), and the travel time is particularly accurate. Simple and easy to read, combined with practical timing and sun compass, provide powerful motivation for athletes to cross the finish line.

Breitling Endurance Professional IRONMAN® 70.3 World Championship Special Edition with slate gray dial, turquoise inner bezel with pulsometer scale, black subdials, IRONMAN logo (at 6 o’clock), Super-LumiNova hands and numerals , with a turquoise IRONMAN rubber strap and Breitlight® double pin buckle.

The Breitling Professional Endurance Watch IRONMAN® World Championship Special Edition is equipped with a rock gray dial, with a blue inner bezel marked with a pulsometer scale, a black sub-dial, the IRONMAN logo (at 6 o’clock), Super-LumiNova fluorescent hands and numbers, matching Blue IRONMAN rubber strap and Breitlight® double pin buckle.

zelin0802 / June 27, 2023

Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 45 and GMT 45 Night Mission hands-on

Swiss watch company Breitling recently hosted a new Breitling Summit concept event in Los Angeles. Among the new models introduced are these two GMT watches: the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 45 (Ref. A32395101C1A1 or A32395101C1X1 / A32395101C1X2) and the related Avenger Automatic GMT 45 Night Mission (Ref. V32395101B1X1 / V32395101B1X2).

First, a little bit about the brand’s campaign. I have said many times recently that the brand has been one of the best performing luxury watch companies over the past 18 months due to the rejuvenation of Georges Kern and his ability to execute on his ideas. If anything, Cohen’s short stint at Breitling (about two years) proved that if a company’s treasury arm allows the CEO to spend and invest for the future, no matter the current state of global investor confidence, you The power of what can be done. The good news for Breitling is that even today, their hard work has paid off.

Weeks before the release of his first film (in French), George Cohen sat at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills with guests from all over the Americas to see him, his friends and his new work. I personally have never seen Mr. Cohen so relaxed and seems so hopeful for the future.

One of the reasons for Mr Cohen’s positive attitude is that Breitling’s business is growing – and in important regions such as the US and China. The United States has always been a strong market for Breitling. (It is often said to be the third-largest Swiss luxury watchmaker in the United States, behind Rolex and Omega.) Cohen was a globalist who understood that while tastes and preferences differed everywhere, Breitling needed to be a global watchmaker. brand. every meaning of the word. From a product standpoint, Cohen has also been lucky, not only because of his ability to simplify the brand’s notoriously chaotic model collections, but also because he has an archive of designs and styles that are particularly stylish today.

Well-made, good-looking watches aren’t enough, and Cohen’s understanding of Hollywood appeal mirrors his understanding of marketing. This, combined with his two decades of experience in the watch industry, makes him one of the very few CEOs of a leading watch brand who has the courage to try new things amidst a global recession, low morale, and extravagant luxury. Explorers (who continue to exist in droves) are chasing different pleasures than the previous generation.

For example, the next person to wear an Avenger Automatic GMT 45 might become a drone racing champion. In fact, Breitling is incorporating the movement of drone flight into its aviation heritage. The logic is sound, and on top of that, drone racing is also attracting a new generation of computer and video gamers looking for sports and heroes to relate to them.

From a horological standpoint, these new GMT watches are a smart move by Breitling, unlike anything I can think of in the current collection. What other time and GMT Breitling watch (without the chrono complication) can you think of? I know they’ve made GMT watches before, but I don’t think Breitling has actually made a modern GMT watch (and I’m not counting world time because that’s a completely different style of watch).

As GMT watches, these are good-looking timepieces, and the red GMT hands on both the blue-dial steel version and the military-style Night Mission are very easy to read and not easily confused with the hour or minute hands. On the other hand, the 24-hour scale is a bit small and requires good observation skills. This does mean that the unidirectional rotating bezel can still be used for the 60-minute chronograph – a rarity for a GMT watch in this line, to be honest. Plus, there’s the case size to contend with, making the Avenger Automatic GMT 45 too big for many people’s wrists. It is entirely possible that Breitling will introduce more versions with smaller cases in the future.

George Cohen also mentioned that part of his new strategy will be to release fewer watches at a time. Only 14 SKUs were launched at the Breitling Summit. In the past, the brand has produced such plentiful versions of each model that it has paralyzed consumers with choice. They do this because different tastes around the world will prompt them to produce slightly different styles. Today, brands are much more aware of what sells and what doesn’t, while being careful not to flood consumers or the news market with too much information at once. That’s my explanation of why Breitling seems to be teasing a new Avenger GMT watch concept, with two models in it, and it feels like there are plenty of other models that could be hiding behind the scenes. I personally love that these brands want people to focus on just a few styles and color treatments at a time.

In 2019, Breitling retired the Colt series and merged it into the Avenger series. These watches always looked too similar, and the new Avenger series actually has a completely new construction, but still has the iconic look and feel of modern Breitling. The case is 45mm wide and thanks to the generous lugs, they have real heft. They feel thin at just 12.3mm considering the width, and the case is water-resistant to 30 meters, with an AR-coated sapphire crystal on the dial.

Inside the watch, Breitling cheap uses a movement of Swiss origin (base ETA 2893, I believe), which they call a Caliber 32. It runs at 4 Hz, has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours, and features a date function in addition to the time and a 24-hour GMT hand for a second time zone display. Each Breitling movement is certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC-Chronometer).

The Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 45 is made of stainless steel with a combination of polished and brushed cases. When it first launched, it only had a blue dial and index hour markers, and the case was available with a matching blue fabric (leather-lined) strap or a beautiful three-link steel bracelet (my choice). The black and khaki-tan theme of the Avenger Automatic GMT 45 Night Mission makes everything more interesting.

The GMT 45 Night Mission is a handsome little devil with a black DLC-coated titanium case paired with a “sand-coloured” leather strap. The dial features a combination of indexes and stenciled hour markers that consistently create a good looking look. I imagine one could criticize Breitling for being too cautious about design innovation at this stage of the brand’s operations – and you might be right. That said, Breitling today does an excellent job of condensing Breitling’s core aesthetics into very stylish styles (even if they aren’t too original within the brand). In a few years, I think we’ll see more innovations in design from Mr. Kern. Currently, I think he is still trying to distill the core essence of Breitling in the various brand pillars (Aviation 8, Navitimer, Premier, SuperOcean, etc…).

Breitling now has two interesting contenders for the GMT model, but the competition in this space is fierce. I think these two Avenger automatic GMT 45 watches are popular, but it will take some time for people to really appreciate them. At that point, Breitling may further flesh out the collection and try out how Breitling can create a GMT fashion watches that only they can achieve.

zelin0802 / June 15, 2023

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Breitling copy Watches: The Revival and the Influence of George Kern

Breitling needs no introduction. Just by hearing the name, I’m sure you’ve probably already gotten an impression of their watches, such is their reputation and how solid their design image is.

Breitling is a manufacturer with a particularly loyal fan base, having produced some of the most well-known watches such as the Navitimer and Emergency. Still, they have the ability to capture a wider range of needs given their unique design language and pricing.

However, being one of the most recognizable watchmakers doesn’t mean Breitling isn’t facing challenges, most recently before 2017. The brand has been struggling with internal and external headwinds. Internally, there is no route, and externally, they face more intense competition, market trends and consumer demands.

Fortunately, under the management of Georges Kern and the capital injection of CVC Capital in 2017, this came full circle. Perfect Fake Watches

In 2022, according to Morgan Stanley, Breitling has entered the top 10 Swiss watchmakers by total sales revenue. Here’s how my solution works. Good to know I’m not one to be drawn to their more modern versions!

historical past
Before we consider the current Breitling, we have to look to its past to appreciate just how rich its history is. This always helps to set the context because watches are emotional commodities and much of what drives a watch or model’s will comes from what they symbolize. Breitling began in 1884 when Leon Breitling opened his first atelier in Switzerland. His and the models’ main focus is the chronograph, which is where they’ve found success. They have been used extensively and managed to create improvements that are still relevant today.

In 1893, Breitling created a movement with an 8-day power reserve, and a pulsometer that doctors used to know their heart rate.

Thereafter, in 1915, Breitling moved the chronograph start/stop pusher from the crown to the 2 o’clock position, and in 1934 the reset pusher to the 4 o’clock position. This helps stop any unintentional pushing, increasing accuracy and ease of use. Breitling designed the blueprint for almost all future two-pusher chronographs.

From here, Breitling in the 1930s and 1940s worked to build the brand identity we know today. Founded in 1932, Willy Breitling probably realized the importance of aviation and focused on producing cockpit equipment. After this, innovation continued and in 1940 they developed and introduced the logarithmic coordinate rule Best replica watch site, which allowed mathematical operations to be calculated.

During this time, we started seeing ranges we already knew, some of which are still in the current range, such as the 1943 Premier.

With the formation of the Model ID, the development of the model outside the Navy was noticed in the fifties. Most notably, 1952 saw the introduction of the Navitimer – a hybrid of a navigator and a chronograph – which was purchased for civilian pilots as a device that allowed them to perform all the calculations necessary for flight. Initially, it was purchased only for members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), but it was so profitable that it was introduced to the public.

Breitling added other features, such as a Co-Pilot chronograph, but 1957 took another big step with the introduction of the SuperOcean.

Perhaps events, competitors, and the need for different dive watches at the time contributed to the brand’s determination to turn its attention to the ocean. Like the vast majority of Swiss manufacturers, Breitling has struggled through the quartz disaster. Possession changed and under the leadership of Ernest Schneider, Breitling began to adopt quartz watches because it provided pilots with the necessary precision. This spawned the “Professional Equipment” tagline.

Meanwhile, Breitling continued to supply mechanical watches and launched the Chronomat on the occasion of Breitling’s centenary. A big mechanical watch, diametrically opposed to market trends, yet highly regarded.

Still, while Breitling has found success in new territories, there is no doubt that their popularity comes from aviation-focused chronographs. Swiss replica watches review

The Breitling Challenge
Breitling has a long history and has had some great successes on this watch planet. It overcame the quartz crisis under the new leadership of Ernest Schneider, the Swiss soldier and former head of Sicira (a small watch company), and played a pivotal role in the renaissance of mechanical timepieces.

Still, Breitling faces some difficulties, rather than a clear-cut problem. Before 2017, various internal and external factors went hand in hand to negatively impact Breitling. This has resulted in a mild demise when it comes to each collector’s curiosities and total sales.

Those who revisit the Breitling website on these occasions or have been following the model will know that Breitling’s product line is very complicated. Not complicated in terms of action, but from a consumer perspective. There are so many fashions to choose from. Chrono24 lists 604 specials on the market from 2007-2016! There are at least 11 different sets of these.

Giving choice to consumers is usually optimistic, but that’s gone, with a plethora of watch face options (colors and configurations), issues and sizes to choose from. In one of the best occasions, it’s hard to keep the story and emotion behind a watch, especially for lesser-known fashion. Doing this for more than 600 references is almost unthinkable.

And there are different points, especially the model route. On the one hand, you’ll have party staples like Navitimer, SuperOcean, and Emergency, but on the other, you’ll have For Bentley and Transocean fashions.

Then in these series, the design is different. This isn’t a knock on any model, more of a focus on design consistency and language that has been mixed up and out of focus (I don’t know what’s going on under the hood, but that’s my superficial impression).

Take Transocean vary as an example. Under this 2007-2016 nomenclature, you’ll find vintage-inspired chronographs, world time chronographs, day-date chronographs, and moon phase chronographs. It might not sound like much, but it boils down to inconsistent design.

Breitling’s complex messaging confuses potential buyers, and if you find yourself selling an emotional product, it’s not the best option.

Outside of Breitling, broader horological trends have been changing.

What matters is size. As we mentioned in our Watch Developments article, demand shifted from larger diameter timepieces to more wearable ones. If Breitling pays close attention to pilot watches, the models tend to be (very) bulky in general size. Panerai faces a similar dilemma, although they specialize in large dive watches.

Looking at the trends, it appears that the most produced watch sizes are between 41-43mm. If we compare this to what Breitling has to offer, we see that between 2007 and 2016, the best part of the watches they sold were 44mm.

Breitling’s later highest measurement grades were 43mm and 46mm. Curiously, 9% of all Breitling watches are currently 48mm, which is almost double the average share of final models with watches over 47mm in diameter.

Breitling is clearly catering to an audience that loves these big-ticket items the most. But it’s not just size preferences that have changed, but also aesthetics. Want most best Breitling watches before 2017, they are very busy. Many may simply be chronographs with three sub-dials, but the look is refined due to the size of the sub-dials, the scale of the indexes, and the use of minute markers and Arabic numerals.

On top of that, Breitling watches have been (and still are to a certain extent) very polished and thus can be considered more ostentatious – think its Bentley line. There may always be demand for this type of watch, and there is some matching under their “professional equipment” tagline and aviation theme; however, tastes change all the time. You notice a stylistic shift in classic watches.

Curiosity for classic watches is up, but so is demand for brand new watches inspired by vintage. One of the best examples of this is the launch of the Tudor Black Bay and its subsequent success.

Individually, the use of fauxtina on watches became more common, with the first words of the word appearing around 2012. These watches ushered in a new wave of simplicity. Impressed by what came before, a lot of the extreme styling was thrown out when the watch was actually used as a tool.

Before you said it, I got it: the Navitimer has always looked complicated, but this is reflected in other Breitling collections.

It’s easy to see why Breitling has faced headwinds now. The model has such a long history and presence that it wants to be hooped, and luckily, that’s what happened in 2017.

zelin0802 / May 30, 2023

Breitling Super AVI

Breitling presents the new classic AVI “Co-Pilot” in a 42 mm case Breitling showcased their modern Super AVI collection at an airstrip in Dallas in 2021, featuring real warplanes and pilots. We’re here to bring you live coverage, and while we spotted some of the design, the case itself measures 46 x 15.9mm, making it harder to swallow. To solve this problem, Breitling introduced a new Classic AVI series in the collection, which had a more wrist-friendly 42×14.7mm case, but sacrificed the GMT complication found in the Super AVI series. Additionally, there is a 41mm reference in this version. 765 1964 re-edition, faithful to the old school form inside and out.

The new Classic AVI watch follows the same design language as we’ve seen in the Super AVI, itself a reference to the early ’50s Breitling model 765, a watch that won the ‘Co-Pilot’ award for its usefulness to pilots nickname time. The design of the Super AVI watches was inspired by the iconic WWII aircraft, and the Classic AVI collection utilizes the same scheme to good effect. This includes the P-51 Mustang, Vought F4U Corsair, Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and Mosquito aircraft, each in 4 different colorways.

The latest AVI watches use the Breitling Caliber 23, which is their modified Valjoux 7753. This means that the pricing is also more attractive than the Super AVI series, and if you like bracelets, one of the watches released in this classic AVI series is the ref. The 765 1964 Re-Edition, which is sold exclusively online and in specialty stores, differs from the rest in several ways. buy watches online

The dial of the 765 1964 Re-Edition is more serene, with baton markers and pencil hands, and a single numeral 12 at the top of the dial. The seconds and hours totalizer sub-dials have also been cleaned up a bit, while the unique minutes totalizer remains at 3 o’clock. This particular watch has a 41mm case, is 14mm thick, and even touts an acrylic crystal for maximum vintage appeal. Additionally, the watch uses Breitling-made Caliber 23, a hand-wound chronograph movement with a 70-hour reserve.

The 765 1974 Re-Edition is probably the most striking modern watch to bear the AVI nameplate and respect the origin of the name in the best possible way. It’s a poignant reminder of the beauty that underpins the design language of modern Breitling. discount fake watches

zelin0802 / May 6, 2023

The same model as Harland Why do everyone like this dual-time mechanical timepiece so much?

Breitling best launched a new series of mechanical chronograph watches in 2020. The new generation of mechanical chronograph CHRONOMAT has been very popular since it was launched. I also talked about the regular version of the chronograph style with you in depth. There are two reasons why I like it. One is that the diameter of the watch has been reduced back to 42 mm, and it has returned to the regular watch. Compared with the old model, it is more refined and coordinated, but it does not lose the essence of the tough design of the old model. Another point is that Breitling provides a variety of colorful color plates to choose from, such as green plate, salmon, and ice blue, which are popular colors on the market. Make the most of it. However, because of the thickness of the chronograph model, many watch friends are a little hesitant, so today we will introduce a more suitable dual-time model with real photos.

Mechanical chronograph Chronomat, at the end of last year, launched the mechanical chronograph dual time zone automatic mechanical watch 40 and the super mechanical chronograph automatic mechanical watch 38, which further enriched the product line with rich functions and various design sizes, combined with the previous 42 mm and The 44mm chronograph model, the four-year calendar model, including the 32mm three-needle model, the current mechanical chronograph can adapt to more wearing needs and give more optional space to consumer groups.

The stainless steel case has a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of 11.77 mm, which belongs to the gold size range of modern men’s watches. The weight of the whole watch is 153 grams. In the treatment of the case of the watch, a large area of brushing is combined with polishing of the details of the edges and corners, and multiple decorations are alternated, which enhances the luxury attribute of the watch.

The onion-shaped crown on the other side adopts a screw-in design, and the overall waterproof performance reaches 200 meters. , allowing the watch to be in an underwater environment, reducing the possibility of accidentally opening the crown due to bumping and friction.

Mechanical timekeeping has always had two iconic designs. This 40mm dual-time work also inherits these classic elements. We can see its rotating bezel with four raised digital scale metal blocks. In order to protect the watch mirror, its function is that if the watch is accidentally dropped on the ground, the metal block will touch the hard object first, not the watch glass. However, I have seen watch friends express doubts before. The three-hand model and the two-time clock have no timing function. Simple timing, such as underwater diving timing function.

The green color on the dial makes Breitling make it very well. The real effect is deep, and the sun pattern and brushed treatment are rich in details, and the dial surface will change with the light. In fact, the green color of Breitling makes everyone think of the British racing green related to the former partner Bentley, but it is a pity that the cooperation between the two has ended, but this does not prevent Breitling from continuing to use green. Perfectly compatible with elegant and sporty disc colors, it enhances the overall aesthetics of the watch. Breitling also offers a variety of color dials including black, blue, anthracite gray and white to choose from.

There is a large calendar window with black letters on a white background at 6 o’clock on the dial. There is a 24-hour indicator on the outer edge of the dial. It is used with the red GMT pointer in the middle to indicate the second time zone. The two gears of the crown can be quickly adjusted, which is very convenient, but the crown The two-time adjustment logic is a little different from that of conventional GMT watches. The first gear of the crown is to turn the red 24-hour GMT pointer clockwise to quickly adjust the calendar counterclockwise, and the second gear is to stop the seconds to adjust the time. When your plane lands and needs to adjust the watch, first adjust the home time in the second time zone, and then adjust the main time zone where you are located. There will be a situation where the watch stops and needs to be re-adjusted. fashion replica watches

In terms of movement, the watch uses a Breitling 32 movement, which is improved from the ETA 2893-2 movement, which is a very stable unified core with GMT function. As for the watch sticker, he mentioned the feedback from the actual use of the movement, which is reliable. The full chain of the movement can provide 42 hours of dynamic storage.

Another iconic feature of the mechanical chronograph series is its integrated roller stainless steel bracelet, which is often referred to as a bullet chain by watch friends. The section design fits the wrist better.

Mechanical chronograph dual time zone automatic mechanical watch 40, its dual time zone function combined with gold size, the design purpose of this watch is too obvious, but it is for you to go out, and it can be worn comfortably when you go out, and because of the outstanding design Sexuality, this kind of sports watch shape compatible with some luxury attributes, makes it a watch that can be used in one watch, versatile and suitable for any occasion, and only one piece of it is enough to go out. I also saw some watch friends before, and they selected Breitling as the most wearable watch in recent years. I also agree with it after wearing it. It provides a comfortable wearing feel, so even if its GMT function adjustment logic is different, it does not affect my opinion that it is an excellent choice for commuting between two places. Shopping replica watches

zelin0802 / November 28, 2022

The New Breitling Navitimer Astronaut and the Incredible Story Behind It

Not one, but two Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute watches have just been unveiled. First up is an actual 60s-year-old watch, on public display for the first time: the first Swiss wristwatch (wowzers) to go into space, a Navitimer specially modified by astronaut Scott Carpenter. Second, the new Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Astronaut Limited Edition – a little wordy – is a nod to Carpenter’s 24th Mercury-Atlas 7 mission worn by astronauts who orbited the Earth three times. A modern tribute to lap time wear. May 1962. Exactly 60 years ago.

As Breitling fans know, almost every year since Georges Kern took over as CEO, the Grenchen-based watchmaker has released a “heritage” edition watch , for pure fan service. Highly limited editions, this collection includes a reissue of the legendary Navitimer 806, as well as a trio of AVI 765 (a favorite of Breitling historian and consultant Fred Mandelbaum). This year, Breitling marks another important brand milestone around the 1962 Cosmonaute, the 60th anniversary of another legendary reference watch with two unique characteristics: First, it is recognized by Breitling collectors as the first Swiss watch in space. The Discount replica watches, and secondly, its unique 24-hour time display, was at the special request of Carpenter himself.

Why display 24 hours in space? On a 5-hour space mission?

That’s not to say he can track AM/PM times any more safely and conveniently. Space missions revolve around many complex elements, and redundancy is certainly one of them. Requires 24 hours to be displayed on the Navitimer so that it is redundant with the on-board clock – for obvious reasons it shows the time in what Americans call “Military Time” and what we Europeans call “Time”. If onboard timekeeping is interrupted, the watch will still display the time in a manner that allows seamless communication with mission control.

At the launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute, astronaut and Breitling Pioneer Squad member Scott Kelly candidly shared a detail. The time between the consignment of the watch and its delivery by the watchmaker under the direction of Willy Breitling was tight. Carpenter’s daughter, Kris Stoever, recalled that on March 15, the first flight was assigned, and the request to Breitling was still on NASA’s letterhead in March. Due to time constraints, the request was only submitted to Breitling shortly before the flight, sometime in May. Breitling — a company dabbled in aviation watches (Navitimer had been around for 10 years at the time) — complied quickly and excitedly and sent the watches (essentially prototypes) in haste. Scott Carpenter loves his new watch so much, as his daughter said at the launch,

That’s true even if Carpenter’s first 24-hour Navitimer Cosmonaute lived a brilliant but short life.

After returning to Earth, the watch was exposed to seawater while Carpenter floated somewhere in the ocean waiting to be recovered from his capsule. The automatic return system designed to guide him to a specific location failed on the way back, and Carpenter is now using manual controls, over 250 nautical miles (450 kilometers) – considering he was descending at 7.9 kilometers per second at some point, Not bad. For a full 49 minutes, the rescue team didn’t know where the capsule and Carpenter were. With the system not working properly, the capsule capsized on landing and the astronauts were forced to escape and make a U-turn. During this process, watches exposed to salty sea water, especially their dials and movements, were severely corroded. It has been the private collection of the Breitling family for 60 years and has just been revealed, for the first time since a journey into space – and into the ocean. Carpenter saw the damage and sent the watch back to Breitling, who sent him a brand new watch, which is still owned by the Carpenter family today.

But wait, why not the first watch to go into space? Well, this was more of a space race issue than a simple watchmaker issue: the lesser known Russian “Strela” held the distinction, but pilots and space pioneers in the western world didn’t end up wearing them universally, so We are here.

A few more words about the first Swiss watch to go into space. Breitling recalls: “On May 24, 1962, five hours after launch, the Aurora 7 capsule carrying Carpenter landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean. The recovery operation lasted three hours and prolonged exposure to seawater caused Carpenter’s Cosmonaute Damage beyond repair. Breitling promptly replaced Carpenter’s watch, but that worn, corroded piece of space history remains in the Breitling family archives – unrestored and widely known. That is, to this day.”

Interestingly, 60 years on, the Navitimer, including every piece in the recently overhauled collection (hands-on here), is still largely unsuitable for water exposure. Breitling was candid about telling us at the time that the rotating bezel made a major effort to be water resistant, but because of the way it had to interact with the inner flange ring, water resistance could only be achieved by significantly increasing the thickness – that’s not Breitling Hope this pilot watch is the way to go. So, Navitimer, including this Breitling Navitimer Astronaut 2022 Limited Edition.

So no, neither the Navitimer nor the Navitimer Cosmonaute has turned into a water-resistant chronograph – if you want one of these, get a Chronomat, Superocean Heritage, Avenger, Premier or Endurance Pro – pretty much any other Breitling. But if you want a watch with a rotating slide rule and want it to be called a Navitimer, you’re better off wearing a pilot suit instead of a wetsuit, which is fine.

Thankfully, the new model, PB02301A1B1P1 (or PB02301A1B1A1 if you want to use it on a bracelet) isn’t just another reissue of the Cosmonaute – it’s definitely a luxury take on one of the earliest known dedicated watches Way Astronaut, a watch that pays homage to its fans with a hand-wound 24-hour display movement and chronograph, stainless steel case and platinum bezel (a tribute to Mandelbaum). Of course, a far cry from refereeing in terms of material and movement. The 809 worn by John Glenn in his groundbreaking Earth orbit in 1962, but just as strong in its proper, pure astronaut vibe.

The case of the new Breitling Navi Chronograph Astronaut Limited Edition measures 41mm and is just 13mm thick – thanks to the hand-wound-only B02 movement, which does away with the automatic winding system it was based on, the B01. The impressive combination of power reserve and frequency retention of 70 hours and 4 Hz, column wheel and vertical clutch – all four cornerstones of modern chronograph movements – are also here. With lugs measuring 47.09mm, the Navitimer Cosmonaute fits beautifully not only with the original, but with the changing trends in the larger watch trend.

On the wrist, the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute made me come up with an alternative space-themed term for “tabletop diving,” a phrase, if you’re new to watches, for those of us who wear over-engineered dives Table people come to the office, but it never works out as intended. Am I a desk freak (I’m sorry) rocking a 24 hour dial and didn’t you know that Scott Carpenter asked for his space mission? I have no idea. All I know is that if I’m in the market for a Navitimer, I’d really like to try and buy one of the 362 pieces of the brand new Navitimer Cosmonaute Limited Edition. Its rarity and platinum bezel are very alluring. On the other hand, there are some dazzlingly beautiful new renditions of the “regular” and very fresh Navitimer, which costs a lot less — $1,800 — and is probably easier to read than the somewhat cramped and busy 24-hour dial. 41mm watch.

zelin0802 / November 23, 2022

Gorgeous GMT-Breitling Mechanical Chronograph Series Two Time Watches

Breitling’s Chronomat mechanical chronograph series was re-launched in 2020. The models are available in both feminine lady and sister sizes as small as 32 mm, and steel straight male sizes as large as 44 mm, but the only thing missing is the regular watch between 36 and 42 mm. size. It is typical to only care about two ends, regardless of the moment. Faced with such an important series, Breitling realized the existence of the problem, so last month it launched a 38mm diamond-encrusted model and a 40mm two-time model. Let’s talk about this 40mm two-time model. local time.

This time, Breitling chose to use the dual time function to match the 40mm size. I think it is very wise. As a loyal fan of the dual time function, I said in the previous program that the function of the mechanical watch is really usable today. In addition to the calendar, the most useful and practical function is the time of the two places. This dual-time Breitling specially provides five dial colors for it. Among the five colors, only this green dial in my hand can highlight the bright red 24-hour hand, which not only enhances the readability, but also implication. Excellent, the so-called bright red and bright green, go everywhere in the world.

Compared with the ultimate tough guy appearance of the super chronograph, this dual time Breitling fake has chosen elegance, comfort and sport. This can be immediately appreciated from its thickness of 11.77 mm. This strap is not only comfortable to wear, but the onion crown and needle bearing bracelet unique to the mechanical chronograph series are more refined with the size of 40 mm. In addition, its 200-meter waterproof performance and one-way rotating diving scale circle are also convenient for everyone to play in the water at any time when traveling around. Of course, I hope that the super version can be launched in the two places in the future. The so-called super version is to replace the vulnerable parts of the case with ceramic parts, such as the 38mm version launched with it this time.

This watch uses the Breitling Caliber 32 GMT movement, which is improved and modified from the stable ETA 2893-2 movement. It has a power reserve of 42 hours. Although I will not doubt the durability and precision of this movement nature, but I really want to complain about the dual-time function of this movement. According to the conventional logic of the dual-time function, the 24-hour pointer displays the home time, which is convenient for users to know exactly what time it is in the morning or afternoon at home. The hour hand displays the destination time, which is convenient for the user to quickly adjust the main hour hand to synchronize with the local time without stopping the watch after arriving at the destination.

But this watch is reversed, the crown is pulled out to the first gear, the 24-hour hand is turned clockwise, the calendar is adjusted counterclockwise, and the second gear is to stop the seconds and adjust the time. If you use it backwards, you will not be able to see the main hour hand intuitively when you read the time locally, and you will not be able to quickly know whether it is morning or afternoon at home. Although this feature is not so easy to use, it is better than nothing after all. Let me finally conclude that Breitling’s mechanical chronograph has outstanding appearance, excellent texture, dexterous body, practical functions and stable performance. It is an excellent commuter travel replica watches price.