zelin0802 / November 28, 2022

The New Breitling Navitimer Astronaut and the Incredible Story Behind It

Not one, but two Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute watches have just been unveiled. First up is an actual 60s-year-old watch, on public display for the first time: the first Swiss wristwatch (wowzers) to go into space, a Navitimer specially modified by astronaut Scott Carpenter. Second, the new Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Astronaut Limited Edition – a little wordy – is a nod to Carpenter’s 24th Mercury-Atlas 7 mission worn by astronauts who orbited the Earth three times. A modern tribute to lap time wear. May 1962. Exactly 60 years ago.

As Breitling fans know, almost every year since Georges Kern took over as CEO, the Grenchen-based watchmaker has released a “heritage” edition watch , for pure fan service. Highly limited editions, this collection includes a reissue of the legendary Navitimer 806, as well as a trio of AVI 765 (a favorite of Breitling historian and consultant Fred Mandelbaum). This year, Breitling marks another important brand milestone around the 1962 Cosmonaute, the 60th anniversary of another legendary reference watch with two unique characteristics: First, it is recognized by Breitling collectors as the first Swiss watch in space. The Discount replica watches, and secondly, its unique 24-hour time display, was at the special request of Carpenter himself.

Why display 24 hours in space? On a 5-hour space mission?

That’s not to say he can track AM/PM times any more safely and conveniently. Space missions revolve around many complex elements, and redundancy is certainly one of them. Requires 24 hours to be displayed on the Navitimer so that it is redundant with the on-board clock – for obvious reasons it shows the time in what Americans call “Military Time” and what we Europeans call “Time”. If onboard timekeeping is interrupted, the watch will still display the time in a manner that allows seamless communication with mission control.

At the launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute, astronaut and Breitling Pioneer Squad member Scott Kelly candidly shared a detail. The time between the consignment of the watch and its delivery by the watchmaker under the direction of Willy Breitling was tight. Carpenter’s daughter, Kris Stoever, recalled that on March 15, the first flight was assigned, and the request to Breitling was still on NASA’s letterhead in March. Due to time constraints, the request was only submitted to Breitling shortly before the flight, sometime in May. Breitling — a company dabbled in aviation watches (Navitimer had been around for 10 years at the time) — complied quickly and excitedly and sent the watches (essentially prototypes) in haste. Scott Carpenter loves his new watch so much, as his daughter said at the launch,

That’s true even if Carpenter’s first 24-hour Navitimer Cosmonaute lived a brilliant but short life.

After returning to Earth, the watch was exposed to seawater while Carpenter floated somewhere in the ocean waiting to be recovered from his capsule. The automatic return system designed to guide him to a specific location failed on the way back, and Carpenter is now using manual controls, over 250 nautical miles (450 kilometers) – considering he was descending at 7.9 kilometers per second at some point, Not bad. For a full 49 minutes, the rescue team didn’t know where the capsule and Carpenter were. With the system not working properly, the capsule capsized on landing and the astronauts were forced to escape and make a U-turn. During this process, watches exposed to salty sea water, especially their dials and movements, were severely corroded. It has been the private collection of the Breitling family for 60 years and has just been revealed, for the first time since a journey into space – and into the ocean. Carpenter saw the damage and sent the watch back to Breitling, who sent him a brand new watch, which is still owned by the Carpenter family today.

But wait, why not the first watch to go into space? Well, this was more of a space race issue than a simple watchmaker issue: the lesser known Russian “Strela” held the distinction, but pilots and space pioneers in the western world didn’t end up wearing them universally, so We are here.

A few more words about the first Swiss watch to go into space. Breitling recalls: “On May 24, 1962, five hours after launch, the Aurora 7 capsule carrying Carpenter landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean. The recovery operation lasted three hours and prolonged exposure to seawater caused Carpenter’s Cosmonaute Damage beyond repair. Breitling promptly replaced Carpenter’s watch, but that worn, corroded piece of space history remains in the Breitling family archives – unrestored and widely known. That is, to this day.”

Interestingly, 60 years on, the Navitimer, including every piece in the recently overhauled collection (hands-on here), is still largely unsuitable for water exposure. Breitling was candid about telling us at the time that the rotating bezel made a major effort to be water resistant, but because of the way it had to interact with the inner flange ring, water resistance could only be achieved by significantly increasing the thickness – that’s not Breitling Hope this pilot watch is the way to go. So, Navitimer, including this Breitling Navitimer Astronaut 2022 Limited Edition.

So no, neither the Navitimer nor the Navitimer Cosmonaute has turned into a water-resistant chronograph – if you want one of these, get a Chronomat, Superocean Heritage, Avenger, Premier or Endurance Pro – pretty much any other Breitling. But if you want a watch with a rotating slide rule and want it to be called a Navitimer, you’re better off wearing a pilot suit instead of a wetsuit, which is fine.

Thankfully, the new model, PB02301A1B1P1 (or PB02301A1B1A1 if you want to use it on a bracelet) isn’t just another reissue of the Cosmonaute – it’s definitely a luxury take on one of the earliest known dedicated watches Way Astronaut, a watch that pays homage to its fans with a hand-wound 24-hour display movement and chronograph, stainless steel case and platinum bezel (a tribute to Mandelbaum). Of course, a far cry from refereeing in terms of material and movement. The 809 worn by John Glenn in his groundbreaking Earth orbit in 1962, but just as strong in its proper, pure astronaut vibe.

The case of the new Breitling Navi Chronograph Astronaut Limited Edition measures 41mm and is just 13mm thick – thanks to the hand-wound-only B02 movement, which does away with the automatic winding system it was based on, the B01. The impressive combination of power reserve and frequency retention of 70 hours and 4 Hz, column wheel and vertical clutch – all four cornerstones of modern chronograph movements – are also here. With lugs measuring 47.09mm, the Navitimer Cosmonaute fits beautifully not only with the original, but with the changing trends in the larger watch trend.

On the wrist, the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute made me come up with an alternative space-themed term for “tabletop diving,” a phrase, if you’re new to watches, for those of us who wear over-engineered dives Table people come to the office, but it never works out as intended. Am I a desk freak (I’m sorry) rocking a 24 hour dial and didn’t you know that Scott Carpenter asked for his space mission? I have no idea. All I know is that if I’m in the market for a Navitimer, I’d really like to try and buy one of the 362 pieces of the brand new Navitimer Cosmonaute Limited Edition. Its rarity and platinum bezel are very alluring. On the other hand, there are some dazzlingly beautiful new renditions of the “regular” and very fresh Navitimer, which costs a lot less — $1,800 — and is probably easier to read than the somewhat cramped and busy 24-hour dial. 41mm watch.

zelin0802 / November 23, 2022

Gorgeous GMT-Breitling Mechanical Chronograph Series Two Time Watches

Breitling’s Chronomat mechanical chronograph series was re-launched in 2020. The models are available in both feminine lady and sister sizes as small as 32 mm, and steel straight male sizes as large as 44 mm, but the only thing missing is the regular watch between 36 and 42 mm. size. It is typical to only care about two ends, regardless of the moment. Faced with such an important series, Breitling realized the existence of the problem, so last month it launched a 38mm diamond-encrusted model and a 40mm two-time model. Let’s talk about this 40mm two-time model. local time.

This time, Breitling chose to use the dual time function to match the 40mm size. I think it is very wise. As a loyal fan of the dual time function, I said in the previous program that the function of the mechanical watch is really usable today. In addition to the calendar, the most useful and practical function is the time of the two places. This dual-time Breitling specially provides five dial colors for it. Among the five colors, only this green dial in my hand can highlight the bright red 24-hour hand, which not only enhances the readability, but also implication. Excellent, the so-called bright red and bright green, go everywhere in the world.

Compared with the ultimate tough guy appearance of the super chronograph, this dual time Breitling fake has chosen elegance, comfort and sport. This can be immediately appreciated from its thickness of 11.77 mm. This strap is not only comfortable to wear, but the onion crown and needle bearing bracelet unique to the mechanical chronograph series are more refined with the size of 40 mm. In addition, its 200-meter waterproof performance and one-way rotating diving scale circle are also convenient for everyone to play in the water at any time when traveling around. Of course, I hope that the super version can be launched in the two places in the future. The so-called super version is to replace the vulnerable parts of the case with ceramic parts, such as the 38mm version launched with it this time.

This watch uses the Breitling Caliber 32 GMT movement, which is improved and modified from the stable ETA 2893-2 movement. It has a power reserve of 42 hours. Although I will not doubt the durability and precision of this movement nature, but I really want to complain about the dual-time function of this movement. According to the conventional logic of the dual-time function, the 24-hour pointer displays the home time, which is convenient for users to know exactly what time it is in the morning or afternoon at home. The hour hand displays the destination time, which is convenient for the user to quickly adjust the main hour hand to synchronize with the local time without stopping the watch after arriving at the destination.

But this watch is reversed, the crown is pulled out to the first gear, the 24-hour hand is turned clockwise, the calendar is adjusted counterclockwise, and the second gear is to stop the seconds and adjust the time. If you use it backwards, you will not be able to see the main hour hand intuitively when you read the time locally, and you will not be able to quickly know whether it is morning or afternoon at home. Although this feature is not so easy to use, it is better than nothing after all. Let me finally conclude that Breitling’s mechanical chronograph has outstanding appearance, excellent texture, dexterous body, practical functions and stable performance. It is an excellent commuter travel replica watches price.

zelin0802 / August 8, 2022

Watch the movie Brad Pitt wearing a platinum Breitling AVI Ref. 765 1953 Reissue of Bullet Train

This heavy, vintage-inspired platinum fake watch comes in handy in our watch-related movies this week.

In the new, ridiculous action movie Bullet Train, Brad Pitt plays a contract criminal who gets a briefcase full of $10 million by doing a simple snatch job. Yes, the case is on a bullet train.

Pete received contemporaneous instructions over the phone from his manager, and his job was to get on the bus at one stop, pick up the goods, and get off at the next stop. Given that this is a movie – like Kill Bill meets a kung fu hoax – I’m sure you can guess that there are no plans. Instead, Pete has to face a train full of criminals, all of whom unknowingly get caught up in an impossibly intertwined scene.

As a result, the only thing left to do is to fight each other mercilessly on the moving train. Pete is serious in this film and wears a precious metals retro revival of the blue-chip indie watch brand.

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Today marks the opening day of the highly anticipated action comedy, directed by Pitt’s former stuntman David Leitch (as vividly as the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood plot is). I had the opportunity to attend an early screening and I had a great time. If you’re nervous about spurting blood, this one probably isn’t for you. However, if you like a good show on a watch on screen, and can manage to avoid some very intense (and often hilarious) over-the-top violence, in order to see said watch, I suggest you check this out.

Pitt plays Ladybug (codename, not real name – it’s the kind of movie where everyone has a codename). He is a hired thief/potential assassin who finds himself in hand-to-hand combat with other teams of assassins he has encountered in other jobs in the past. I won’t spoil why they find themselves together on this train, but let’s just say they don’t necessarily get along, and Ladybug is involved in some well-choreographed scenes that perfectly balance action and humor.

Is this a great movie? No, but it’s a quintessential summer popcorn movie — and one that’s even better because Ladybugs do all those ass kicks in a special Breitling retro revival.

Released in 2021, the Breitling AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-edition is a (shockingly) modern re-edition of the 1953 vintage Breitling watch, a complete vintage-meets-modern watch. We spent a week on the wrist with the steel variant of this model last year, and our very own Cole Pennington had some interesting things to say when comparing the new watch to the OG on which it’s based. “If the ’53 models were NOS [old and new stock] and hadn’t aged a day, I would have a hard time distinguishing them,” he wrote. “Even the difference in weight between watches is difficult to discern.”

Now, Pete chose the watch to wear in the movie, but he didn’t opt ​​for any changes. He became a movie star and opted for a platinum model with a blue dial. Only Pitt can strap a platinum vintage reissue watch to his wrist, make a creepy action movie, and make it look ordinary. Speaking of straps, he even swapped its leather strap for a stronger Breitling strap.

I know what you’re all thinking, “Come on, Danny, Brad Pitt is a Breitling ambassador! It’s just product placement.” Well, you’re right, Pitt is a Breitling ambassador. In fact, more specifically, he was a member of the Breitling film squad, working alongside Adam Driver and Charlize Theron. But you know what? Who cares, because Pete can easily wear whatever old watch Breitling wants him to wear. Maybe something more modern, maybe something the brand has a strong interest in selling. But that’s not what happened here. Instead, he chose the most esoteric version of a super-specific retro remake and made it part of his role in the film. Just because he’s paid for by a brand doesn’t mean the choice can’t be thoughtful. reviews aaa quality watches

He wears this watch throughout the movie. It’s always visible, although the amount of combat makes it difficult to laser light it at some point. The best part is that the movie features a close-up watch of the hero shots, which is probably the best I’ve seen in recent memory. It’s the kind of shot you can pause, frame, and hang on the wall if you want (though I’d also find it odd to do so).

Personally, I like the selection of Ladybug watches. He plays a somewhat indifferent character. A criminal who has recently undergone some soul searching and therapy and wants to improve his mental health while continuing to operate in the criminal underworld. Who knows if some big score in his past gave him a briefcase full of cash to go out and buy this platinum Breitling, or if it should represent an antique watch that may have been passed down to him. In either case, it looks very good. I mean, what can’t Brad Pitt accomplish?

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Halfway through the film, Ladybug encounters an assassin named Orange (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) on a train. The two immediately get into hand-to-hand combat as Tangerine knows Ladybug is looking for the same briefcase he was looking for. They fought through various train cars until they reached the dining car. While hitting, kicking, and throwing objects, the pair were interrupted by a train worker who needed food. Staff did not notice the fight before she entered, asking if they wanted something to eat or drink. Ladybug gleefully asks for a bottle of water, and as he does, we can see the ’53 Re-Edition on his wrist. He continued to drink said water until she left, at which point…they fought again.

Later, Ladybug makes contact with another assassin, and a big fight ensues. Notice the theme here? After the fight, I definitely won’t spoil it, the ladybug is a little anxious, hiding on the floor of the train with a paper bag in hand. We can see the Breitling fake and its leather strap very clearly on his wrist as he tries to breathe and exhale the pressure. As you might expect, this won’t be his last fight.

zelin0802 / July 1, 2022

Breitling Unveils New Super Ocean Automatic Watch

As a brand, Breitling is arguably best known for its chronographs. However, the renowned Swiss manufacturer also has a long history in producing dive watches, dating back to 1957. The latest addition to the Superocean, Breitling’s collection dedicated to divers, draws from the highly sought-after Breitling Superocean slow-motion diving chronographs produced in the 1960s and 1970s in a variety of sizes, colours and materials aesthetic inspiration. Although the original model was specifically designed for scuba diving,

The new Breitling SuperOcean Automatic collection is available in 36mm, 42mm, 44mm and 46mm case sizes, while material options include stainless steel, two-tone (steel and 18k red gold) and available in 42mm and Breitling representations The 44mm model is highly resistant to corrosion while still being able to develop a unique and subtle sheen. As they are part of the larger Superocean collection, all new models feature rotating chronograph bezels with scratch- and fade-resistant ceramic inserts. The 36mm, 42mm and 44mm models feature a standard unidirectional rotating bezel, while the 46mm version features a bidirectional bezel including a patented locking mechanism. On all new Breitling Superocean automatics,

Available in a number of different colours depending on the watch’s case size, the dial of the new Breitling Superocean Automatic is where the retro slow-motion influence immediately manifests. Like the original model, the dial is surrounded by a high-contrast ring that contains the minute track, while the face of the dial is adorned with chunky square and rectangular hour markers. The original Slow Motion’s distinctive square minute hand also returns, with the seconds hand receiving a coloured circular tip as a subtle nod to the “dot” – a circular window that appears on the original Breitling Slow Motion dial depending on whether the chronograph is running, paused or Stop showing models in different colors. Also, as you would expect from a proper dive watch,

The biggest difference between the vintage Breitling fake slow-motion models and the new Superocean automatic is their function. The original version was a chronograph modified to feature a centrally mounted chronograph hand that measured minutes rather than seconds (hence its “slow-motion” moniker), while the latest addition to the Superocean series is a traditional three-piece. Needle Watches. Regardless of case size or metal choice, all new Breitling Superocean Automatic models are powered by the Calibre 17, a version of the brand’s reliable and ubiquitous ETA 2824-2. Like most movements featuring this famous ETA design, the Breitling Calibre 17 runs at 28,800vph and offers users a fairly standard 38-hour power reserve. With this in mind, while the Breitling Cal. 17 is used to drive the many different models in the brand’s current production range, the version fitted to the new Superocean Automatic watch is the dateless variant, as all new models offer a symmetrical time-only display.

In terms of dial colors and strap options, the new Breitling SuperOcean Automatic is available in a variety of different colors, with a choice of rubber straps or three-link metal bracelets. Both the strap and bracelet options feature a folding clasp with 15mm of fine adjustment, allowing it to slip over the sleeves of hazmat suits and wetsuits. With this in mind, not all options are available for every different case size and material option. For example, dial colors include black, blue, green, turquoise, brown, silver, white and orange. However, you’ll only find an orange dial on the smallest 36mm model, and on the limited edition of the 42mm Superocean Automatic, made in collaboration with professional surfer Kelly Slater, it features A green rubber strap pays homage to the watch that my late father used to wear when he was growing up and learning to surf. Likewise, the bronze model is only available with a rubber strap, while the two-tone model is only produced in 42mm, with the option of a black dial and bezel.

While much of Breitling’s heritage is associated with pilots’ watches and the world of aviation, its Superocean diver’s Online fake watch collection has been around since 1957 and offers a variety of unique designs that Breitling has increasingly sought inspiration in recent years. The new Breitling Superocean Automatic takes the unique aesthetic of the original slow-motion diving chronograph and reimagines it in a practical and versatile form, with enough colors, materials and case sizes to suit everyone’s personal taste and preferences.

zelin0802 / June 9, 2022

Breitling CHRONOMAT B01 42: Everything you need to know

When you’re browsing luxury watch collections online and looking to buy a new timepiece, you’ve probably come across the Breitling Chronomat B01 42. Several luxury jewelry stores in Toronto carry it.

The Chronomat B01 42 is one of the best-selling Breitling watches since the 1980s, when it was born after the quartz crisis. Many watch lovers attribute this model to the mainstream popularity of mechanical chronographs. The Chronomat B01 42 also contributed to Breitling’s long-term success and the industry.

Updated for 2020, this beautiful timepiece retains the functionality and quality it has always been known for. If you want to buy this watch online, read on to find out more:

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Breitling’s Chronomat timepieces have been around since the 1940s, when the company patented a circular slide rule to the Swiss government. Combining the words “chronograph” and “mathematics”, Breitling came up with the term “Chronomat”, emphasizing the watch’s focus on the fields of engineering and mathematics.

The first Chronomat watch was produced in 1941 and sold very well, which inspired the Navitimer, which also had a slide rule bezel. The Breitling Chronomat was also one of the timepieces that launched the first automatic chronographs in the 1960s in collaboration with Heuer, Dubois Depraz and Buren.

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The heavyweight Navitimer Chronomat was released in 1984 and quickly became the best-selling model. By 1987, it had become so popular that it had its own collection.

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The Breitling Chronomat we know now is the B01 42, which comes with a reinforced 42mm stainless steel case. It still has the distinctive features of the original Chronomat from the 80s, especially the onion-shaped crown, the Rouleaux bracelet and the rider tag on the bezel.

Watch experts agree that the latest design has a sense of sophistication not found in earlier timepieces. For example, the rider tags on the Chronomat B02 42 are flatter, wider and have minimal polarization, but they function similarly to the original design, such as being able to reverse the “45” and “15” tags. best replica watch site

zelin0802 / June 8, 2022

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute

In the 1960s, Breitling’s aviation chronograph was known as the king of pilot luxury fake watches. At the same time, however, the world is moving beyond air travel and into space exploration. This has prompted another kind of competition among watch brands, trying to see who can get their brands into the arms of astronauts on arduous space missions.

We all know about Omega’s Speedmaster and the legacy it left behind when the first watch went to the moon, but there’s actually another watch that actually made it to space first, and that’s the famous Swiss brand Breitling. watch. Breitling’s extensive experience with pilot watches helped them stand out when picking a brand for space missions. On May 24, 1962, during the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission, Breitling earned the title of “the first Swiss space watch” as astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times wearing a Navitimer Cosmonaute model.

Carpenter was so familiar with the Breitling pilot model during the flight that he personally asked to buy the Navitimer Cosmonaute. The Navitimer Cosmonaute is a variant of the Aviator timepiece with a 24-hour dial that distinguishes between day and night in space.

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the famous Mercury-Atlas 7 mission, and to commemorate this special occasion, Breitling has released not only Carpenter’s original Navitimer Cosmonaute, but also a special modern version of the timepiece. The Breitling 2022 Navitimer Cosmonaute is limited to 362 pieces. The three represent the number of times they orbited the Earth, while 62 represent the year 1962 when the mission took place.

The Navitimer Cosmonaute has all the iconic details that make the Navitimer what it is today. From a circular slide rule for mathematical calculations, to the “wings” logo of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, to a panda dial design with three sub-dials in contrasting colors. The main ingredient that sets the Cosmonaute apart from other Navitimers is the 24-hour clock. The Breitling Manufacture Caliber B02 is a brand new movement designed to carry a 24-hour time.

This latest version of Cosmonaute is as faithful to the original as possible. Appearance and design, the new Cosmonaute replicates the original with an all-black dial and strap options with a black alligator leather strap and seven-row stainless steel bracelet. The main difference is the use of materials, now the 41mm case has a platinum bezel. This timepiece features a beige super luminous material that adds even more color to the monochromatic dial in addition to the red on the bezel inscription. Breitling fake

As mentioned earlier, the movement inside is a Breitling-made Calibre B02 movement. This is a mechanical hand (manual) winding movement that operates at 28,800 VpH (4hz). This COSC-certified movement also offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. The difference between the original 1962 Cosmonaute and this 2022 version is the caseback. There is now an open sapphire crystal case back, showing a glimpse of the B02 movement. The movement decoration features a special bridge engraving to commemorate the 60th anniversary. Engravings such as “Carpenter”, “Aurora 7”, “3 Circles the Earth” and “Mercury 7”.

This latest version of the Cosmonaute pays homage to the original timepiece from 1962 while giving it a very modern update. The Cosmonaute is a true testament to the Breitling aviation watch that carries a piece of watch history that not many can boast about. Carpenter’s Cosmonaute was named “the first Swiss watch to go into space,” and the model that was released to the public shortly after maintained the same design and specifications, allowing collectors to be a part of the groundbreaking history.

Delighted with this latest creation, Breitling CEO Georges Kern said as he celebrated the 60th anniversary of the space mission: “When we launched the redesigned Navitimer earlier this year, everyone’s mouth was on it. The question always asks, ‘What about Cosmonaute?’ Today, I’m delighted to finally announce two Cosmonaute revealings: the first public view of a watch worn by Scott Carpenter in space, and a limited-edition 60th anniversary wristwatch that pays homage to his history-making pioneer. surface.”