The
well-known Navitimer, launched in 1952, quickly established itself because the cult watch amongst pilots as well as other devotees of
aviation. The brand supplied onboard chronographs for the propeller planes and subsequently the jet planes of many aircraft producers
and airlines, therefore becoming the official supplier to globe aviation. In 1958, developing upon the reputation for excellence
acquired by its instruments for experts, Breitling launched a brand new model named Transocean. Guys who've faith within the mighty
liners from the sky will trust the Transocean, This high-performance shock-resistant, antimagnetic and super-watertight model was also distinguished by its incredibly
precise chronometer-certified selfwinding motion. Endowed with an understated and refined style, it soon became an excellent achievement
and proudly accompanied the boom in transatlantic travel, in an era once the well-known Boeing 707, DC-8 and Caravelle aircraft -three
symbols of speed, comfort and safety -were bringing continents closer with each other than ever.
The new Transocean
Breitling pays tribute to this landmark model in its brand background by launching a brand new collection also inspired from the spirit
of excellent journeys and luxury long-haul aircraft. Whilst the pure lines of today's Transocean are strongly reminiscent from the
finest traditional chronographs from the 1950s and 1960s, the new model reinterprets them inside a resolutely modern style replica watches . The
sophisticated case is distinguished by its perfectly understated style, magnified by a smooth, slender bezel having a beveled profile
and streamlined lugs molding the wrist. The epitome of simplicity. The traditional round pushpieces, a nod towards the 1st
waterresistant pushpieces, lend a subtle vintage touch, whilst the big baton kind straight-line hands, highlighted by a luminescent
substance, convey a much more contemporary aura. A prime instance of clarity and readability, the dial attributes meticulously refined
particulars like applied hour-markers, counters which are finely recessed and snailed (decorated having a spiral motif), and an 18K gold
rendering from the initial B that served for numerous years because the brand emblem.
In the heart of this model lies an excellent engine also made to maintain precise and dependable time all through the longest journeys,
because the Transocean is equipped with Caliber 01, a high-performance selfwinding chronograph motion completely created and created
inside the Breitling workshop and chronometer certified like all of the brand's movements. A model of discreet luxury, fine
craftsmanship and technical perfection, the new Transocean is 100% Swiss produced, as indeed are all chronographs and wrist instruments
bearing the Breitling signature.
A restricted edition epitomizing refined luxury
As a prelude towards the launch from the series-produced models, Breitling provides collectors and fanatics of milestone watches a
unique edition of this new first-class chronograph. Issued in worldwide series of two, 000 in steel and 200 in red gold, ?new
Breitling?Transocean Chronograph Restricted is equipped having a polished case and bezel and carries the person quantity engraved on the
case middle. It's accessible with two dial variations -Mercury Silver or black -and comes fitted having a option of leather or crocodile
leather strap, or perhaps a woven steel bracelet. Contrary to future models within the series, to become endowed with solid casebacks,
this restricted edition model water-resistant to one hundred meters (330 ft) boasts a transparent back serving to reveal the 100%
Breitling-made chronograph caliber with its column wheel and its distinctive architecture. An open window on excellence.