Clarkson Jewelers | September 23, 2009
1962. The space race was well under way. Already a supplier to civilian and military aviation, Breitling naturally took a keen interest in this new human adventure. Based on the Navitimer chronograph, the brand’s technicians developed the Cosmonaute, a space-going version of this instrument indicating the daily 24 hours in a single sweep of the [...]
Clarkson Jewelers | July 6, 2009
In 1957, having establishing its mastery of the skies, Breitling set off to conquer the seas by launching the Superocean, a professional diver’s watch that also gained a following among the first scuba diving enthusiasts. Some 50 years later, under the “Héritage” banner, this same design still holds a special place [...]
Clarkson Jewelers | June 15, 2009
Breitling has designed a special series of its Airwolf and Skyracer chronographs, two instruments identifiable by their rubber-molded pushpieces and bezel.
Evocatively code-named ‘Raven’, the resulting timepieces feature a resolutely high-tech black and steel look. Both models, one electronic and the other mechanical, boast peerless functionality. The Airwolf makes the most of the performance of its [...]
Clarkson Jewelers | May 15, 2009
Breitling timepieces are world renowned for many reasons. The company offers chronometer-certified movements on all models. Breitling cases are distinguished by their “technical complexity, high-end aesthetic appeal, and the quality of their finish.” They are designed to stand up to intensive use. Breitling dials are “designed for optimal read-off at a glance, like an instrument [...]