In the late 1950s, having established its mastery of the skies, Breitling set off to conquer the maritime depths by launching the Superocean, a professional diver’s watch that also gained a following among the first leisure diving enthusiasts. Ever since, successive generations of Superocean models have continued to excel on a technical level, boasting water resistance to depths of 500, 1500 and even 2000 meters.  A glowing tribute to the original model, the Superocean “Héritage” line reflects both its spirit and itsaesthetics, as in the new Chronographe version.

As was the case 50 years ago, its dial carries the Breitling signature topped by the stylized letter B in 18-carat gold. The model also features another distinctive detail: the hour is displayed by the same luminescent triangular tipped hand that already enabled unequivocal read-off even in the darkness at great depths. The choice of wrist bands is equally exclusive – starting with the Ocean Classic woven steel bracelet, which mirrors the initial version that gave the watch its unusual visual appeal. The even more resolutely sporting Ocean Racer rubber strap comes in three colors matching those of the dial and bezel: black, blue and bronze. The original design of the Superocean Héritage Chronographe is matched only by the quality of its performances.

Its imposing steel case, measuring 46 mm in diameter and water-resistant to 200 meters (660 feet/ 20 bars), houses Breitling Caliber 13, a sturdy high-precision movement officially chronometer-certified by the COSC – as indeed are all Breitling movements.

Movement:
Breitling Caliber 13, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, selfwinding, high frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 25 jewels. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Calendar. Case: steel. Water resistant to 200 meters (660 feet/20 bars). Screw-locked crown. Unidirectional ratcheted bezel. Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides. Strap/bracelet: Ocean Racer in rubber/Ocean Classic in woven steel.

Material : Steel
Movement : Automatic
Chronograph
Certified chronometer
Date A tribute to a pioneer, a tribute to an era. Breitling, the company that invented the first self-winding chronograph movement in 1969, is now reviving one of the most celebrated models in its history – and probably in the history of Swiss watchmaking.

The 2008 version of the legendary Chrono-Matic 49 boasts angular, taut lines that are inspired by the original’s generous size and sixties-seventies look. A classic vintage model with a contemporary air, on land, on sea and in the skies.
Movement Automatic, Breitling 14 calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, 40 jewels, 28,000 vib/h
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and slide rule
Case Steel, 49mm
Rotating ratcheted bezel with circular slide rule
Convex sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on both sides
Water-resistant to 30 m
Dial Black or bronze, decorations using resist method
Hour, minute and seconds counters at 6, 9 and 3 o’clock respectively
Date window at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap Barenia leather, crocodile or Aero Classic woven steel
Other versions Limited edition of 500 in 5N 18K red gold

Breitling Men’s Chronomat Evolution 756 Chronograph COSC Automatic Watch

Breitling Men’s Chronomat Evolution 756 Chronograph COSC Automatic Watch

When Breitling released its Chrono Avenger in titanium in 1999, the “bigger is better” mindset was just beginning to take root. At 44 millimeters, the Chrono Avenger put off a few clients initially. However, it wasn’t long before men would put it on, feel its weight (30% lighter than steel), and be won over. After eight years, Breitling has decided to retire the titanium model in favor of a 45 millimeter steel version called the Avenger Skyland.

Breitling has found that many of its loyalists are fond not only of size but of weight. Simultaneous to the release of the new watch is a limited edition black steel version that has already received rave reviews by those who beheld the prototypes while in Basel, and by those few lucky enough to have seen one in a shop window.
    One of the striking features of the watch is the white stencil numerals lying on the dial just below the oversized white hands. Time read-off is crisp and instant. Being first and foremost a maker of chronographs, Breitling has equipped the Avenger Skyland Blacksteel with Breitling’s Caliber 13, a.k.a.: the ValJoux 7750, one of the industry’s most competent workhorses. To make the subdials more discernible, Breitling chose red hands for the 30-minute,

60-second continuous sweep and 12-hour totalizers, along with the tip of the chronograph’s 60-seconds counter.  Ample amounts of Super-LumiNova guarantee good legibility at night.
    Breitling chose not to offer a bracelet for this model, but instead mounted the head on a Breitling’s Diver Pro rubber strap - the only strap devoid of Breitling’s signature white stitching (which this author thinks would look pretty sharp with the white numerals - or, better yet, a black strap with red stitch).
    Endowing the Avenger Skyland Blacksteel with 1,000 feet of water resistance ensures that a diver can comfortably take this model to any reasonable depth.
    Lastly, as with all Breitlings, a thick sapphire crystal is coated on both sides with an anti-reflective coating, making the dial very easy to read, no matter the lighting conditions.

    The Avenger Skyland Blacksteel on rubber is sure to be a hot piece since the fan base is large, and the piece is limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide.