Breitling

Breitling, founded in 1884, is a Swiss luxury watch brand. It is popular among aviators and pilots who often use the Breitling chronometers under difficult and challenging conditions. The brand mainly produces two in-house calibers, Breitling calibre B01 and Breitling calibre B04 (similar to B01 but with a GMT feature).

The Breitling BR01 is the movement of the Breitling Chronomat 01, Breitling’s premiere attempt at producing an entire watch in-house. The Breitling Chronomat GMT Limited and the Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT are equipped with the Breitling B04.

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Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy, Part 13: TAG Heuer Carrera

When Jack Heuer (distinguished former CEO) took control of Heuer (now TAG Heuer) in 1962, he set out to build a legacy. Luckily for the brand, he followed through on that goal soon into his tenure, with the 1963 launch of the now-famous Heuer Carrera. Since its release, the watch has often been near the...

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Nov 8, 2015 by Caleb Anderson

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

In this Watchtime test feature our writers 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.

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Nov 4, 2015 by Jens Koch

Temptations by Escapement: TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Phantom

What’s in a name? The selection of a brand name can sometimes prove fundamental to a product’s success. I concede that in a former life I was a marketing professional and researched the brand personalities of luxury car marques for my masters degree. This may give rise to accusations that I would naturally espouse the...

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Nov 2, 2015 by Angus Davies

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy, Part 12: Breitling Navitimer

Launched in 1952 specifically for pilots as an evolution of the 1942 Chronomat, the Breitling Navitimer 806 soon became the official watch of the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), a rather well-known aeronautical association. We compare the vintage Navitimer with the modern Breitling Navitimer 01 and Navitimer AOPA pilots' watch.

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Nov 1, 2015 by Caleb Anderson

Speed Dreamin’: Testing the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887 (With Video)

Read the results of our comprehensive watch test of TAG Heuer's racing-inspired Carrera watch - the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887.

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Oct 22, 2015 by Jens Koch

Pumped-Up Pilot: Testing the Breitling Navitimer 01 (46 mm)

Breitling has enlarged its pilots’ watch from 1952, the Breitling Navitimer, to a whopping 46 mm. Is the bigger Navitimer the better one? Find out in our in-depth test, the cover feature of the July-August 2015 issue of WatchTime. When Breitling introduced the Navitimer In 1952, the first commercial jet planes were just coming into...

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Oct 5, 2015 by Jens Koch

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy, Part 8: Zenith El Primero

In this week’s edition of Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy (you can check out part 7 here), we come to a watch with possibly one of the best and most widely used luxury movements to date: the Zenith El Primero. With production of the watch beginning in 1969, after seven years of research and...

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Oct 4, 2015 by Caleb Anderson

A Tough Ladies’ Breitling: Galactic 36 Sleek T

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.

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Sep 25, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Stealth Pilots: 5 All-Black Breitling Watches

In this WatchTime article, we take a look at five all-black Breitling watches, including the Breitling Avenger Blackbird and the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel.

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Sep 24, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Insider: My Top 15 World-Time Watches

We showcase 15 World-Time Watches - from brands like Breguet, Breitling, Patek Philippe and Girard-Perregaux - to help you surf through the world's time zones instantly.

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Sep 7, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Dive Watch Wednesday: How Did Your Favorite Watch Brand Do in This Test From 1968?

In 1966, the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) set up an investigation committee for diving equipment, including dive watches, which back then were deemed not only “a vital part” of the diver’s equipment, but apparently also the most troublesome. In 1968, BSAC member Geoff Harwood concluded that “the majority of the complaints and allegations of faulty...

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Aug 12, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Fratello Friday: 3 Watches for the Blind

An article I recently discovered on the BBC website (here) caught my attention with its depiction of a wristwatch for blind people. The watch pictured in the article is the Bradley Timepiece, named after a Paralympic gold medalist, Brad Snyder, who lost his sight in Afghanistan.

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Aug 7, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

Breitling for Bentley B06 S (Updated with Prices)

Breitling has had a busy 2015, introducing — among other products — an all-new aviation-inspired collection (the Chronoliner); the vintage-styled Transocean Chronograph 1915; and the Galactic Unitime model with an all-new in-house movement. As it does most years, the brand also added to its automotive-influenced Breitling for Bentley collection. This week’s Watch to Watch, the...

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Jul 20, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime’s July-August Issue is On Sale Now!

The July-August 2015 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring our cover story on the new Breitling Navitimer 01 46 mm, our massive report on the new watches launched at Baselworld 2015, tests of new models from Jaeger-LeCoultre and Nomos, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue…

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Jul 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Hamilton Pan Europ H-30

We showcase the Hamilton Pan Europ H-30; this watch debuted recently with a modern-day movement boasting an 80-hour power reserve.

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Jul 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Cleared for Takeoff: The Breitling Emergency II Lands at U.S. Retailers This Summer

Here's what you need to know about the Breitling Emergency II, the very first wristwatch equipped with a built-in personal locator beacon (PLB).

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Jun 24, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Insider Presents Eight New Watches for Summertime Fun

What do Alpina, Blancpain, Breitling, Longines, Omega, Oris, Rolex and Tudor have in common? Of course, they’re all hoping to conquer the very limited and therefore precious space on your wrist, but they also have all released watches this year that are ideal for sun, fun, and watersport. Scroll down to see my selections for summertime watches....

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Jun 16, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Chronograph Watches: Are These The Best Chronographs?

For lovers of chronographs, read our WatchTime contributor's list of his personal choices - from brands like Breitling, Chopard, Jaeger LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and others - for the top chrono watches.

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Jun 6, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Fratello Classics: My Top 10 Chronograph Watch Movements; What Are Yours?

A while back, I wrote an article on my top 5 iconic chronograph watches. Some of you readers wondered why Zenith wasn’t in there. Quite simply, it didn’t make my personal Top 5. However, I do love the Zenith El Primero movement, and think that its reputation as a great chronograph caliber is well-earned. So,...

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Jun 6, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

The Wearables Arrive: The Scoop on All the New Smartwatches From Baselworld 2015

According to an old joke, Albert Einstein once said that he wanted to die in Switzerland, not elsewhere, “because everything happens 20 years later there.” This year, Baselworld proved Einstein wrong: the array of smartwatches on display proved the Swiss can be as up-to-date as anyone. Here’s a rundown of some of the smartwatches that...

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Jun 5, 2015 by Norma Buchanan

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