Breitling just launched a 27-minute film on their history and their watches. A very cool movie that you can watch for free on Youtube. Entertaining and informative.

Breitling, the pilot’s watch

Breitling and aviation enjoy passionate and enduring ties. A quest for innovation dedicated to fine accomplishments. A desire to constantly push existing boundaries. A taste for risk and adventure.

From aviation pioneers to Jetman’s feats, from the Navitimer chronograph to the Breitling Jet Team, and from onboard chronographs to the Reno air races – the world’s fastest motor sport –, Breitling has shared all the finest hours in the conquest of the skies.

In 130 years, the firm with the winged B has established itself as the undisputed specialist of pilot’s watches thanks to its accurate, sturdy, high-performance instruments developed for the most demanding professionals.

Enjoy a fresh look at this magnificent adventure in a breathtaking new film!

Its that time of the year again! We’re already in the third round, but we need your support now more than ever! Its been knocked down to 16 watches, and every vote counts! Put in your vote for what you think is the Greatest Breitling Ever for 2013! Last years winner was the Navitimer 01, and its running strong again this year. If you’re not a member, just sign up to cast your vote!

The Latest Breitling Relationships Forged This Year

Breitling has really endured and thrived as one of the current times’ world renowned, luxury Swiss watch brands. And this year, the Swiss brand has been really busy partnering with many industries from poker tournaments, to French car racing, and of course, in aviation.
Here are some headlines that showcase the Breitling brand at its finest:

Poker Event Highlights
Having class and a high standard that are looked up to by other watch brands, it’s not rare to see Breitling watches being part of poker tournaments and events. Poker has recently increased in popularity thanks to an online gaming boom during the mid-2000s. That mentioned, discussions of poker competitions and Breitling watches have also increased. Although there has been no recent news on partnerships between the Swiss watch manufacturer and current poker competitions, online forums and some news sites are full of speculation about a potential partnership. In our forums, discussions have already come up regarding the Chronomat, SA, and Navi being worn by three poker finalists in the recently held Commerce Casino World Poker Tournament. There was also an online conversation about a very popular Finnish poker player who currently lives in the French Riviera’s Monte Carlo. “The Finn” poker professional has been seen wearing a Breitling Super Avenger timepiece. It should be noted that he has been acknowledged as a prominent poker player in the most prestigious card game tournament, the World Series of Poker (WSOP). That said, it wouldn’t be far fetched to see more poker professionals wearing Breitling classics in the ongoing WSOP 2013 or even the upcoming Partypoker World Poker Tour in Cyprus, France, and the US. Besides, there has already been a WSOP professional who has won a Breitling watch, although it was from a different tournament as blog site MyItThings.com recalls.

Breitling for Bentley

Now this news should already be expected. The Swiss watch company has already been known to be the sponsor/partner of Team Bentley during their 2001 to 2003 season of the 24 Hour Le Mans competition. On that note, it is high time that they celebrate their 10th year anniversary with a commemorative series. “The Breitling for Bentley 10 Years Watch features a design inspired by Bentley vehicles, sporting a radiator grille, an openworked dial, a wheel rim-looking sculpted rotor, a sapphire caseback, knurled motif bezels, and special calibres. The watch boasts a self-winding chronograph movement system that has a 70-hour power reserve, vertical coupling watch, and column wheel”. The commemorative series released three versions namely the Bentley B05 Unitime, the Bentley B04 GMT, and the Bentley B06. You can even look out for these new timepiece models during the poker events mentioned above to see how good they look in person.

With Aviation, Breitling Will Always Be There

More than poker tournaments and French car racing, it is in the aviation industry that the Breitling timepieces have been moulded to become classics. In celebration of 60 years of service, Patrouille de France once again partners with Breitling. To honour the long years of service by the precision aerobatic demonstration team of the French Air Force, the Swiss watchmaker comes up with the Breitling Chronomat 44 Patrouille de France which will only have 600 pieces released. Bellesmontres.com has the full details of this celebration.

Breitling launches a new dial for their ultra-functional Transocean Unitime watch, dubbed the Unitime Pilot. The Pilot is basically a clean-dial version of the Unitime that does away with the globe and contrasting subdials. Additionally, the steel versions feature a satin finished case as opposed to a polished case. Gold models are still polished. There is also a limited edition of 1000 pieces in Stealthy Blacksteel with Blacksteel bracelet – very cool. Specs are otherwise identical to the regular Transocean Unitime.

Basic specs again for Unitime: 46mm Diameter Case, 15.4mm Thickness, 100m Water Resistance, Breitling 05 In-House Calibre, 70hr Power Reserve. Check out the stealthy Blacksteel on Blacksteel Ocean Classic bracelet:

From Breitling: A true aviator’s chronograph

The Transocean Unitime Pilot combines an innovative Manufacture Breitling caliber featuring an ultra-practical worldtime system, with a technical look echoing Breitling’s grand tradition of watches for aviators.

From the first Breitling onboard chronographs in the 1930s to the legendary 1952 Navitimer, along with countless models dedicated to skyborne heroes, the black dials with white indications have always been a token of recognition as the best instruments for pilots. The Transocean Unitime Pilot highlights this understated, readable and functional design by teaming a satin-brushed steel case with a steel mesh bracelet. Thanks to its entirely crown-adjustable worldtime system (one smooth move corrects all indications, including the date, either forwards or backwards), this high-performance automatic chronograph proves the ideal partner for all those who – whether in the cockpit or the passenger compartment – constantly juggle with timezones around the world. Manufacture Breitling Caliber B05 with its patented mechanism is chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), the ultimate benchmark in terms of precision and reliability. The Transocean Unitime Pilot is also available with a blue dial, a polished red gold case, as well as in a 1,000-piece limited series with a black steel case and bracelet. Each to his own flight plan.

I’m sure you guys will be interested to see the results of the BreitlingSource Greatest Breitling ever competition. The winner was The Breitling Navitimer 01! Not entirely a surprise, since its Breitling’s most iconic Chronograph, combined with their first In-House Chronograph 01 movement.

See the link below for the runner ups and a complete summary of the competition. Don’t forgot to join us next year!

Results: http://breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=43020