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