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Reviewing Breitling Navitimer Caliber Venus 178
Don’t be misled: this watch’s name, which was trademarked in 1955, has nothing to do with the navy. The Breitling Navitimer, which debuted in 1952, was designed to help pilots coordinate time and navigation: it was equipped with calculating functions. Advertisements described this multifunctional device, which contained the hand-wound Caliber Venus 178, as a “personal…
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Breitling Galactic 36 Sleek T Lady Watch
At Baselworld 2015, Breitling introduced its decidedly masculine Galactic Unitime SleekT model; now, the brand known for its aviation-inspired sport luxury watches offers a slimmed-down (in both size and complexity) new version for the ladies, called Breitling Galactic 36 SleekT. The Breitling Galactic 36 SleekT has a slimmer case than its predecessor, in addition to…
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New Breitling Avenger Hurricane Watch Featuring New Lightweight ‘Breitlight’ Polymer
You’ve just gotta hand it to Breitling. Sometimes awesome, sometimes baffling, but never lacking confidence, it’s clear that the independent brand is comfortable sticking to its guns by delivering watches big on personality – like the new Breitling Avenger Hurricane. An unapologetic beast of a watch that comes on the heels of the release of…
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Reviewing Breitling Aerospace Evo
The new Breitling Aerospace Evo, like its predecessor, is an analog-digital watch equipped with Breitling’s Caliber 79, a “SuperQuartz” movement that is chronometer-certified by COSC and 10 times more accurate, Breitling says, than a traditonal quartz movement. All the watch’s functions can be operated simply by rotating, pressing or pulling out the crown — from…
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Previewing Breitling Avenger Bandit
The new Breitling Avenger Bandit, with its gray “stealth” look said to be inspired by naval aviation, is a new chronograph watch that would look right at home on the deck of an aircraft carrier as well as in the cockpit of a fighter jet. Its aviator-friendly case is suitably large — 45 mm in…
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Reviewing Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1915
The Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1915 marks the 100th anniversary of a major design innovation that we too often take for granted on contemporary chronographs. In the early 20th century, all chronographs were monopushers, with the controls for starting, stopping, and returning the timer to zero all placed in the crown. In 1915, Gaston Breitling, son…
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Reviewing Breitling Super Avenger II Chronograph
Our next selection represents a step up in size, and in mechanical complexity. The Super Avenger II boasts an impressive 48-mm-diameter, polished steel case designed to provide maximum strength and reliability. Water-resistant to 300 meters, the case includes substantial lateral reinforcements for improved shock protection. An extra-thick anti-glare sapphire crystal protects a display that employs…
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Reviewing Breitling Navitimer TBT 806
We’ve featured a lot of iconic timepieces on Fratello Watches, both new and old, including divers, dress watches, chronographs, and others. We obviously go into great depth on a near weekly basis on Omega’s legendary chronograph, the Speedmaster and since I’ve joined the fray, I’ve tried to touch upon most of the key chronographs. So,…
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Watch Review: The New-Look Breitling Colt
Breitling revamped its entry-level Colt collection last year with a firm nod to the original series, introduced in the 1980s. Like the Chronomat and the Navitimer, the Colt was conceived as a military watch, with an emphasis on reliability and readability. Its 24-hour scale, aviator-style dial and broad, unidirectional bezel have come to define the…
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A Watch Review : Breitling Transocean 38
Since this is the first caught my eye dial, we’ll start from there. Although there are four options (black, Mercury silver, pearls and pearl diamond), it is a black dial, really speak to me. This is strange, because I seem to prefer lighter dial, but the reason is very simple. With black dial, polished indices…
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Chronomat GMT Breitling Jet Team American Tour Limited Edition watch
Breitling has unveiled the Chronomat GMT Breitling Jet Team American Tour limited edition timepiece in recognition of the Breitling Jet Team’s first ever North American tour. The watch is a limited edition of 250 pieces, housed in a sleek black-steel case with an onyx black dial, and stand out yellow accents, which mirror the…
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Breitling Chronoliner Watch
I wouldn’t have thought it unless of course obviously When i first seen it with my own, personal eyes, but could you estimate that Breitling – the business having its own jet team (and jet guy) – is delivering a completely new pilot be careful for 2015? I realize, amazing and totally unforeseen! All jesting…