THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler

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In 1884 watchmaker leon Breitling opened his workshop in Switzerland’s Jura mountains, and he specialized from his first days in creating chro-
nographs and precision counters for customers working in sports, sciences and industry. Since 1979, the pilot, watchmaker and microelectronic
specialist Ernest Schneider, has owned and operated the company and throughout its history Breitling watches have earned the business of
professional pilots around the world, including national air forces, commercial pilots, astronauts and famous fliers like John Travolta.
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The introduction of the chronomat B01 watch has ushered Breitling into the esteemed circle of brands who manufacture their own movement.
The caliber B01 movement is a 100% in-house, self-winding chronograph with an over 70-hour power reserve and an instant date-change cal-
endar. The first model to house the new mechanism combines sleek design with exceptional function. Water-resistant to 500m, the 43.5mm case
is designed to withstand extreme use and sports a unidirectional bezel with engraved numerals, and oversized hands and hour-markers with
luminescent accents to enhance readability. The new elongated case is offered in four versions: steel, two-tone, steel and gold, and 18K white or
rose gold. To further customize this groundbreaking timepiece, there are 16 different dial variations, a choice of hour-marker or roman numeral
indicators, and either a metal bracelet, or rubber or leather strap (from $6,500).
corporate contact: marketing director lisa roman, (203) 762-1180 ext. 347; lisa.roman@breitlingusa.com; www.breitling.com