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Breitling Baselworld 2019 Watch Releases

One of our all-time favourite brands to see at Baselworld every year is Breitling. They never fail to impress us with their show-stopping stand, mouth-watering dinner and exclusive Baselworld party that we are always incredibly fortunate to be invited to. Nevertheless, even without all the glitz and the glamour that comes with the week long event, Breitling still amaze us with their new watch releases. Baselworld 2019 was no exception and we are so excited to finally unveil all the new Breitling Baselworld 2019 watch releases on Horologii.

Breitling B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley Centenary Limited Edition Watches (RB01181A1Q1X1, AB01181A1Q1X1, AB01181A1Q1A1)

In a renewed partnership with Bentley cars, Breitling have released a new range of Bentley Centenary Limited Edition watches. In the collection there is one stainless steel variation (available on a brown leather strap or stainless steel bracelet) and one 18 carat rose gold model on a brown leather strap.

Each of the Breitling B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley Centenary watches are limited editions to 1,000 pieces (steel) or 200 pieces (rose gold) and boast a brown burl elm dial inspired by the luxurious heritage wood found in historic Bentley models including the 1920 “Blower” Bentley. The in-house Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 movement powers each Premier Centenary Limited Edition and is displayed beautifully through a unique transparent caseback decorated with a Bentley logo and the limited edition number.

Specifications:

  • Case Size: 42mm
  • Case Material: Stainless steel or 18 carat rose gold
  • Movement: Breitling 01 Manufacture automatic
  • Functions: Hour, minute, sub seconds, chronograph central seconds, 30 minute counter, date
  • Power Reserve: 70 hours
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal
  • Limited Edition: 1,000 pieces (Steel), 200 pieces (Rose Gold)
  • RRP: £8,150 (Steel and Leather), £8,450.00 (Steel and Bracelet), £22,500 (Rose Gold)

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton Edition Watch (AB0118A21B1X2, AB0118A21B1A1)

Another partnership brings together Breitling and epic British motorcycle manufacturer, Norton. Together the manufacturers have created a stunning Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton Edition watch to reflect the innovative and adventurous streak in both brands. The timepiece is full of Norton inspired tropes including the Norton logo decorating a plate on the left side of the case and on the transparent case back.

The vintage brown that comes through on the dial and leather strap beautifully brings to life the dynamic aesthetic of Norton motorcycles while the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 movement proves that Breitling are just as impressive when it comes to designing their own engines. Norton have also designed and released a breathtaking Norton Commando 961 Café Racer MKII Breitling Limited Edition motorbike to go alongside the watch.

Specifications:

  • Case Size: 42mm
  • Case Material: Stainless steel
  • Movement: Breitling 01 Manufacture automatic
  • Functions: Hour, minute, sub seconds, chronograph central seconds, 30 minute counter, date
  • Power Reserve: 70 hours
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal
  • Limited Edition: No
  • RRP: £6,530 (Leather), £7,000 (Bracelet)

Breitling Navitimer 1 Chronograph 41 Watch (U13324211G1X1, U13324211G1P2)

A new addition to the brand’s famous Navitimer collection, the Breitling Navitimer 1 Chronograph 41 watch brings a stunning combination of steel, silver and rose gold for a truly stunning and sophisticated look. The stainless steel case is given a polished finish and fitted with an 18 carat rose gold bidirectional rotating bezel. The mercury silver dial and steel case make the accents of rose gold stand out effortlessly while the brown alligator or golden calfskin strap accentuate the warm tones of the bezel.

To power the Breitling Navitimer 1 Chronograph 41 watch, the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 13 automatic movement is kept hidden behind a closed steel case back. The calibre equips the timepiece with hour, minute and sub seconds, central chronograph seconds, 30 minute counter, 12 hour counter, date window and a power reserve of 48 hours. The Breitling Navitimer 1 Chronograph 41 watch is finished off with sapphire crystal glass and non-screw locked crown to help in its 30 metre water resistance.

Specifications:

  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Case Material: Stainless steel
  • Movement: Breitling 13 automatic
  • Functions: Hour, minute, sub seconds, chronograph central seconds, 30 minute counter, 12 hour counter, date
  • Power Reserve: 48 hours
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal
  • Limited Edition: No
  • RRP: £5,900 (Calfskin), £6,400 (Alligator)

Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Airline Edition Swissair/TWA/ PAN AM Watches (AB01211B1B1A1, AB01219A1G1X2, AB01211B1B1X2, AB01219A1G1A1, AB01212B1C1X1, AB01212B1C1X2, AB01212B1C1A2, AB01219A1G1X1, AB01212B1C1A1, AB01211B1B1X1)

The brand-new Breitling Navitimer Airline Edition watch collection celebrates the Golden Age of commercial aviation and Breitling’s rich legacy in the industry. There are three key models within the range, each celebrating a different emblematic and glamourous airline: Swissair, TWA (Trans World Airlines) and Pan Am (American World Airways).

Every Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Airline Edition watch boasts a cool 1970’s style in bright colours of red and blue, red and white or red and black which for obvious reasons go completely unmissed on the wrist. Dependant on the variation, the logo of its celebrated airline is beautifully decorated on the transparent sapphire crystal case where you can also witness the COSC certified Breitling 01 Manufacture automatic movement hard at work. The Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Airline Editions are available on a variety of different straps including vintage leather and stainless steel bracelets.

Specifications

  • Case Size: 43mm
  • Case Material: Stainless steel
  • Movement: Breitling 01 Manufacture automatic
  • Functions: Hour, minute, sub seconds, chronograph central seconds, 30 minute counter, 12 hour counter, date
  • Power Reserve: 70 hours
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal
  • Limited Edition: No
  • RRP: Varies from £6,530 to £7,180 depending on strap choice

Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Watches (A133161A1L1X2, A133161A1L1A1, AB01192A1L1A1, AB01192A1L1X1, AB01192A1L1X2, M173152A1L1X1, A133161A1L1X1)

Proving that aviation is still a crucial part of their DNA, Breitling have released an exceptional new collection to commemorate the maker of the iconic P-40 Warhawk aeroplane. The Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk watches pay tribute to Curtiss Warhawk, a renowned American aircraft manufacturer who became the largest supplier of aircrafts in the United States during World War II by supplying planes in large numbers to the U.S Armed Forces. Their most famous plane was the bold-looking P-40 Warhawk, the very plane that has inspired this Breitling Aviator 8 watch.

There are three key variations within the Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk collection: a three-hand model, B01 Manufacture chronograph and Breitling 13 chronograph. Each model beautifully celebrates the aircraft it honours with accents of red found on the bezel markers and tips of the seconds hands to reflect the paint used on the nose of the P-40 Warhawk plane. The military green dial also tributes the main colour of the aircraft while also providing the perfect backdrop to bold Arabic numerals and propeller shaped hour and minute hands coated in Superluminova.

You can read more about the Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk watches in another blog here.

Specifications

  • Case Size: 41mm or 43mm
  • Case Material: Stainless steel or Black PVD steel
  • Movement: Breitling 17 (three-hand), Breitling 01 Manufacture or Breitling 13
  • Functions: Varies dependant on model
  • Power Reserve: 38, 48 or 70 hours
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal
  • Limited Edition: No
  • RRP: Varies from £3,260 to £6,270 depending on model

Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition Watch (AB0910371B1X1)

The gorgeous Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition watch has been unvieled to celebrate an early 1959 model from the iconic Breitling Navitimer collection that was released exactly 60 years ago. The design of the re-edition is almost exact to the original with an all-black dial, beaded bezel and hand-wound movement. The dial is also adorned with a Breitling inscription in capital letters and an unsigned winged logo. Only serious watch fanatics will remember that the Breitling unsigned winged logo was used for the European market only, while the watches sold in the US had an AOPA-signed logo.

Just how the original model boasted a manual winding movement, the new Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition is equipped with a hand-wound calibre, the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B09 mechanical movement to be exact. The B09 is based on the brand’s in-house Caliber 01 and remains COSC certified. There will be a limited number of 1959 pieces of the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition watch available to order.

You can read more about the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition watch on another Horologii blog here.

  • Case Size:9mm
  • Case Material: Stainless steel
  • Movement: Breitling Manufacture Calibre B09 hand winding
  • Functions: Hour, minute, sub seconds, central chronograph seconds, 30 minute counter, 12 hour counter
  • Power Reserve: 70 hours
  • Glass: Sapphire crystal
  • Limited Edition: 1959 pieces
  • RRP: £6,520