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News, reviews and tests of Breitling watches including the Breitling Superocean, Breitling Transocean, Breitling Avenger and more.

Watch Insider: My Top 10 Watches from Baselworld 2013

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The Baselworld 2013 watch fair has come to and end, and now, having seen and covered dozens of new watches on my blog, Watch-Insider.com, my colleagues at WatchTime have asked me to name my favorite new timepieces from this year's show. Click here to see my top 10 watches from the most well-established brands. … [Read more...]

Facetime May 18

Pat Brennan and daughter Colleen Brennan of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin show off their watches bought on a trip to the Cayman Islands. Pat wears a Breitling Aerospace and his daughter wears a Tissot PRC 200.

Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Pat Brennan, Vladimir Vakser, and Raef Wyatt for the great pictures! As always, if you would like to be featured in our weekly Facetime section, as well as on Pinterest and our other social networks, please submit a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) to photo@watchtime.com. We'll also select the most popular weekly photos every two months and present … [Read more...]

Sand Dude: Testing the Breitling Superocean

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The modern Breitling Superocean is built to withstand the rigors of sea, surf and sand. See how it fares in WatchTime’s test, conducted by writer Alexander Krupp and photographer Nik Schölzel, and originally presented in this feature from our December 2010 issue. … [Read more...]

Baselworld: Breitling Emergency II

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At Baselworld 2013, Breitling unveiled the new Emergency II, which, like previous Emergency models, contains an emergency transmitter. Alexander Linz got a hands-on look at the Emergency II and has posted several images on his blog at watch-insider.com. For a closer look at the Breitling Emergency II click here, and to read about the technical specs of the watch, click here. … [Read more...]

Baselworld Begins: New Booths and Product Previews

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The Baselworld watch fair, essentially the Super Bowl for watch aficionados and the media that cover the industry, officially kicks off tomorrow. However, members of the worldwide press, including WatchTime, were invited a day early to attend brand press conferences, preview new products, and get a glimpse of the new, larger Baselworld exhibition hall, along with 1,000 newly redesigned brand … [Read more...]

Comparison Test: TAG Heuer Monaco vs. Breitling Chrono-Matic

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In this watch test feature from our December 2008 issue, writer Jens Koch and photographer Nik Schölzel pit modern versions of two iconic 1970s chronographs — the TAG Heuer Monaco and the Breitling Chono-Matic — against each other in a challenge of retro sports watches. … [Read more...]

Breitling Limited Edition Watch for Autism Awareness Month

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After partnering with pro golfer Ernie Els, Breitling has collaborated with the Hall of Fame golfer to produce the Els for Autism Breitling Limited Edition Chronograph in honor of Autism Awareness Month this April. 20 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the watch will be donated to the Els for Autism Foundation, whose mission is to assist young individuals and families on the autism … [Read more...]

Breilting Opens Second Florida Boutique

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Breitling has opened its second boutique in Florida at The Mall at Millenia in Orlando. The new boutique is the fourth the brand has opened in the United States in the past two years, and the second in Florida, including the first flagship boutique in midtown Manhattan, the Las Vegas store, and the location at Aventura Mall near Miami. And while Breitling has been growing in the U.S., it has also … [Read more...]

Watch Insider Previews More Baselworld Novelties

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At watch-insider.com, Alexander Linz takes a look at more watches from the upcoming Baselworld fair. Among the watches previewed are the TAG Heuer Carrera Heritage Calibre 1887 Chronograph and the Breitling Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon. Click HERE for the full preview. … [Read more...]

‘Melo Gold: WatchTime’s Interview with NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony

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New York Knicks all-star forward Carmelo Anthony is a scoring machine on the court and an avid watch collector off of it. WatchTime profiled 'Melo back in the winter of 2007, on the eve of his return to his old team, the Denver Nuggets. Click here to read the full article, with original photos from our shoot. … [Read more...]

Breitling Partners with Golfer Ernie Els

Breitling USA President Thierry Prissert, Liezl and Ernie Els at
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After adding David Beckham as the representative for the Transocean Chronograph Unitime, Breitling has announced another partnership with a professional athlete, golfer Ernie Els starting in 2013. As part of the partnership, Els will participate in various events on behalf of Breitling, where he will interact directly with Breitling enthusiasts. In addition to special events and appearances, … [Read more...]

Breitling Launches New 38-mm Transocean Chronograph

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Inspired by the "spirit of classic air travel" and timepieces of the 1950s and '60s, Breitling has added a new ladies' watch to it's Transocean line, the Transocean 38. Named after the watch’s 38 mm-diameter case, the Transocean 38 is significantly more petite than the standard Transocean, which has a 43-mm diameter. The Transocean 38 comes in steel (w/ steel mesh bracelet) or 18K rose gold … [Read more...]

Flying Through Turbulence: A History of Breitling

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The February issue of WatchTime, on sale now, features as its cover story a test of the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime, a world-time watch with in-house Caliber B09. In this story, previously unpublished in English, we explore Breitling's history, its ties to the aviation industry, and how it achieved the goal of producing its own movements. … [Read more...]

Breitling Launches Las Vegas Boutique with Holiday Celebration

Captain Mark Kelly, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Mordecai Yerushalmi, Breitling USA Retail Director Sophie Morice

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace hosted celebrities and VIPs earlier this month as Breitling celebrated the holidays at its newly opened boutique in Las Vegas. "Today is officially ‘Breitling Boutique Las Vegas’ day," proclaimed Las Vegas mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, who participated in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with astronaut Captain Mark Kelly, husband of Rep. Gabrielle … [Read more...]

Breitling for Bentley Supersports Chronograph

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Earlier this year, we showed you two new models from Breitling's Breitling for Bentley collection, developed in cooperation with the British luxury automaker. Also new to the family this year is the Bentley Supersports Chronograph, a limited-edition timepiece made in tribute to the Continental Supersports, the fastest and most powerful Bentley car ever manufactured, and holder of the world ice … [Read more...]

Video: David Beckham & Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime

Breitling has announced David Beckham as the representative for its Transocean Chronograph Unitime worldtimer watch, establishing a long-term partnership between the Swiss brand and the famous athlete. About his involvement with the brand, Beckham says “I’ve always been a long-time admirer of Breitling. As a company, they create not only the highest-performance watches but also timeless … [Read more...]

Facetime December 15

Parrish and Kay Tiemchaiyapum welcome the newest member of their family, Alexander, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL, along with his big brothers Jett (5) and Jack (3).  Parrish is wearing his Rolex GMT Master II and Kay is wearing her Patek Philippe Twenty-4.

Welcome to another Facetime! Thanks to the Tiemchaiyapum family, Dr. Cliffton Bong, Joe Durham, and Dr. Manuel Santiago-Cummings for the great pictures! As always, if you want to be featured in our weekly Facetime section, as well as on Pinterest and our other social networks, please submit a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) to photo@watchtime.com. We'll also select the most popular weekly photos every … [Read more...]

Seven Questions for Breitling VP Jean-Paul Girardin

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In our November-December issue, on sale now, Rüdiger Bucher, editor-in-chief of WatchTime's German sister magazine, Chronos, speaks to Breitling Vice President Jean-Paul Girardin about a wide variety of topics, including the development of its in-house B01 chronograph caliber. Click here for excerpts from the interview. … [Read more...]

Breitling Designs Limited Edition Timepiece with Govberg Jewelers

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In an exclusive partnership with Govberg Jewelers, Breitling has unveiled the Chronomat 44 Limited Edition, limited to only 50 numbered pieces. Govberg Jewelers is the oldest Breitling retailer in North America, having sold the brand's timepieces since 1987. Govberg Jewelers has stated that this special edition watch was designed specifically for the "cult following" of Breitling collectors. … [Read more...]

Facetime November 17

Serge Ouanounou and son Caleb, from Atlanta, GA, wear their Rolex watches. Serge is wearing a Rolex Daytona and Caleb is wearing a Rolex 50th Anniversary GMT-II with green dial.

Welcome to another Facetime! This week our selected readers are Serge Ouanounou and son Caleb, Robert and Christian Doucet, newlyweds Alison Marli and Steve McNamee, and Michael Beck. Thanks to everyone for the great pictures! As always, if you want to be featured in our weekly Facetime section, as well as on Pinterest and our other social networks, please submit a hi-res pic (at least 1mb) to … [Read more...]