GoS Watches releases another new model and is presented in a “Svep” woodwork presentation case hand crafted by Sture Nyberg, a Scandinvian woodcraft artisan. The Stockholm features mother of pearl dial with a cool Damascus Chapter ring, hands and crown. The watch also features a Hand Wound Alpina 592R movement. The piece will be produced in a limited production of 5 pieces.

Specs:

Case: 42mmx10mm
Lug width: 22mm
Glass: Flat sapphire glass
Movement: Swiss manual movement Alpina 592R
Dial: Mother of pearl for 4pcs 1/4-4/4, One piece 1/1 has a dial in blue Lapis Lazuli with small gold pyrites
Hands: Spear shape in hand forged Damascus steel
Index ring, rehaut: Fileworked and polished in hand forged Damascus steel
Crown: 8mm in finegrained Damascus stainless steel
Case finishing: All highgloss polished with Gustafsson & Sjögren logo on case side.
Strap: Handcrafted in Louisiana Alligator.
Presentation box: Individually crafted box in svepask technique.

“Stockholm – a new GoS model

The partnership between the bladesmith Johan Gustafsson and watchmaker Patrik Sjögren aims to provide truly unique watches with inspiration from the cold north of Scandinavia. GoS proudly presents the new model Stockholm, which has been designed in corporation with the owners of the exclusive watch store Fredmans Ur, the GoS retailer in Stockholm. The production of Stockholm is limited to five watches of which four pieces with a mother of pearl dial and a single piece with a dial in blue Lapis Lazuli. The dials in natural materials highlight the rich details within the handforged Damascus steel. Johan Gustafsson has achieved a very fine grained steel, which pattern is made visible through careful and time consuming hand finishing techniques.

The movement in the Stockholm model is the hand wound Alpina 592R from the 1950s, a NOS movement that has been thoroughly serviced and adjusted before the assembly in the GoS workshop. The Alpina movement beautifully display the characteristics and overall quality of watch movements from that era and has been kept in the original finishing. The deep beveling and the bridge shapes perfectly match the designs and shapes of the Damascus steel parts.

The Stockholm watch is the first model to be delivered in the new GoS presentation box. The boxes are individually crafted by Sture Nyberg, a local woodcraft artisan who is well known for his work which he regularly exhibit. The box is crafted in an ancient technique called “svep” in Swedish and is so specific to the Baltic region that it does not have an English name. The material is thin birch wood that is moisturized and bent over a round template. Birch root is then used to lock the shape with a seam.”

Breitling launched a new Automatic Chronospace, based on the old standby Caliber 23 movement. The Chronospace has such an awesome case and dial design that I think its great they are now making it available to Automatic Watch enthusiasts! When I first saw the Chronospace Automatic I thought it was going to be a B01 movement, but its not. This will make it more affordable for many buyers. Combine that with a solid 46mm case size, which is popular with the big watch crowd that collects Breitling and I think we have a winner here!

Movement: Breitling Caliber 23, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, selfwinding, high frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 25 jewels. ¼th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Calendar.
Case: steel. Water-resistant to 200 m (660 ft/20 bars).Screw-locked crown. Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides. Bidirectional rotating pinion bezel (slide rule). Screwed in caseback.
Diameter: 46 mm.
Dials: Volcano Black, Mariner Blue, Tungsten Gray, Stratus Silver.
Straps/Bracelet: leather, rubber Diver Pro (with raised central ridge), Ocean Racer rubber (perforated)/Aero Classic
in woven steel.

“HIGH PERFORMANCES AND STANDOUT LOOKS

With its ultra-original star-shaped bezel and its resolutely technical appearance, the new Chronospace Automatic is distinguished by an exceptional design, combined with all the qualities of an authentic Breitling pilot’s instrument.

From the Navitimer to the Chronomat, along with the Superocean and the Aerospace, Breitling instruments for professionals are distinguished not only by their performances, but also by their unique and powerful looks. They radiate strong character and are recognizable at a glance. The new Chronospace Automatic pilot’s chronograph is no exception, combining form and function with inimitable style. Thanks to its unusual star-shaped design that makes it easy to use even when wearing gloves, the bidirectional rotating bezel ensures simple and easy handling of the circular slide rule serving to perform all calculations relating to airborne navigation – a valuable asset in terms of ergonomics and functionality.

The sophisticated rack and pinion system driving the slide rule guarantees water resistance to 200 meters (600 ft), an exceptional achievement for this type of instrument. The large 12 o’clock numeral, square hour-markers and oversized hands, all accentuated by a luminescent coating, lend the dial a vigorous and dynamic aesthetic that ensures maximum readability and visibility, even in poor lighting conditions. The extreme precision of the time display and of short-time measurements is ensured by the Breitling Caliber 23 selfwinding chronograph movement, chronometer-certified by the COSC like all the brand’s movements. The new Chronospace Automatic is available with a choice of four dial colors – Volcano Black, Mariner Blue, Tungsten Gray and Stratus Silver – enhanced by black totalizers. The understated, powerful lines of the sturdy steel case are combined, according to taste and to usage, with various types of strap or bracelet, including sporty versions in rubber and a daring bracelet in satinbrushed woven steel. A perfect way of combining high performances with standout looks.”

LONGINES – Longines Twenty-Four Hours

In the 1950’s, Longines supplied watches to Switzerland’s national airline, Swissair. The company is now re-issuing its aviator watch, the Longines Twenty-Four Hours, with its distinctive 24-hour dial. This feature met the needs of navigators who, at the time, had to determine the position of the aircraft and set up a flight plan. Both historical and functional, it has preserved the original’s strong aesthetic character.

Movement
Automatic, L704.2 calibre, 16 ½ lignes, 24 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, 48-hour power reserve

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date and 24-hour scale

Case
Round, stainless steel, 47.50 mm
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Engraved and numbered back cover protecting a sapphire crystal
Date window to 30 m

Dial
Matt black
Hour and minute hands and 24 Arabic numerals coated in Superluminova
Watch date at 3 o’clock

Strap
Black alligator with buckle

Following the trend of Limited Editions, Breitling has continued with the Montbrillant 01 Limited, featuring the Display back that will only be available on the Limited edition.

Movement: Breitling Caliber 01, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, selfwinding, high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 47 jewels. Over 70-hour power reserve. 1/4th second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Calendar.
Case:
Steel or 18K red gold.
Waterresistant to 3 bars.
Bidirectional rotating bezel (slide rule).
Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides.
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Dial: Mercury Silver.
Straps/bracelets: Barenia leather, crocodile leather/ Air Racer or Navitimer (steel only).

“Montbrillant 01 Limited

Breitling is writing a new chapter in the history of the Montbrillant chronograph by equipping it for the first time with Caliber 01, a high-performance movement entirely developed and produced in the company workshops. A limited series completely dedicated to style and accomplishment.

Endowed with a look inspired by the 1940s and 50s and featuring a circular slide rule for pilots, the Montbrillant chronograph was named after the building on Montbrillant Street, in the heights of La Chaux-de-Fonds, which housed the Breitling workshops from 1892 to 1979. It was in these premises that the brand developed the inventions and improvements that were to change the face of the wrist chronograph, including the first independent pushpiece (1915), the second independent pushpiece (1934) and the first selfwinding chronograph (1969). This was also where Breitling produced its first onboard chronographs that contributed to its status as “official supplier to world aviation” during the boom of air transport on propeller-powered and subsequently jet aircraft.

Today, the Montbrillant is associating its name with another milestone in the history of the brand with the winged B by hosting Breitling’s Caliber 01, the most reliable and efficient of all selfwinding chronograph movements, produced using a revolutionary assembly process. The Montbrillant 01 Limited is issued in twin editions of 2,000 in steel and 200 in red gold, with the individual number engraved at 9 o’clock on the case middle. The Mercury Silver dial features elegant hands, the traditional central hundredth of a second counter, and an 18K gold version of the stylized B that served as the brand symbol until the mid-20th century. A transparent sapphire crystal caseback provides generous views of Breitling’s Caliber 01, chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), with its column wheel and its original structure. A collector’s piece for all those with a love of history in movement.”

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Breitling was the first watch that really caught my attention, and really resonated with me. I remember as a teenager I would go on Vacations and look at all the beautiful Breitling watches on display at various high-end department stores in Asia, the US and Europe. I would also be drawn to the Navitimers. I remember thinking to myself that one day I would own a Navitimer… and now I not only own a couple, but have owned almost a dozen of them from buying and selling.

My current favourite Navitimer is my Navitimer Montbrillant Datora:

Some of the different Breitling models I have owned over the years, many in multiples include: Super Avenger, Chrono Avenger, SuperOcean, SuperOcean Steelfish, Chronomat, Chronomat Evolution, Wings Automatic, Colt Automatic, B-1, B-2, Skyracer, Aerospace, Aerospace Avantage, Bentley Motors, Bentley Motors T, Navitimer, Old Navitimer, Navitimer Montbrillant Datora, Navitimer Montbrillant Legende, and several others I can’t remember!

However, in the end, since Breitling is the brand that I have had the most emotional investment in, my ultimate commemoration of the watch brand to myself was to have a matching pair of Breitling SuperOcean Heritage watches engraved to commemorate my marriage to my wife. I blogged about the matching SuperOceans it last year right before our wedding.

Here’s another peek:

In the end, Breitling was the right choice. We had looked at Rolex and felt that they might be appropriate due to their timeless design, but Rolex just didn’t resonate with us as something that was special to us. They make a great watch, and I love mine, but Breitling has had more impact on my life than any other brand, making it the obvious choice.

Thank you Breitling for enriching my life and allowing me to have something special that I can share with my wife!