Virtual Breitling Chronomat B01

(Virtual Breitling Breitling Chronomat B01)

The new Breitling Chronomat B01 is now available as an application for the iPhone and iPod touch, It offers descriptions, technical data, video and 360º images of the match. It is also equipped with a configurator to customize the model. If you desire the real thing, the point of sale locations/tracking system will track down the nearest Breitling dealer.

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Morgan Freeman and Breitling: Thick as Thieves 2009

Morgan Porterfield Freeman, Jr. was born in June 1, 1937. He is an American actor, film director and also a narrator. He is noted for his reserved behaviour and authoritative speaking voice.
Freeman received Academy Award nominations for his performances in Street Smart, Driving Miss Daisy, and The Shawshank Redemption before winning in 2005 for Million Dollar Baby. He has also won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Freeman appeared in many other box office hits, including Unforgiven, Glory, Seven, Deep Impact, The Sum of All Fears, Bruce Almighty, Batman Begins, The Bucket List, Evan Almighty, Wanted, and The Dark Knight.

Thick as Thieves

In New York, the experienced art thief Keith Ripley invites the bold thief from Miami Gabriel Martin to team up with him. He plans to steal two valuable mysterious antiques Faberge eggs, located in a well protected Russian jewellery Romanov. Each egg is worth twenty million dollars on the black market, and Ripley needs his cut to free himself from his debt to a powerful mobster, known as Nicky. The reluctant Gabriel agrees to participate, after having a one night stand with Ripley's goddaughter Alexandra Karolin. Meanwhile, the persistent Lieutenant Weber, who has unsuccessfully tried to put Ripley in jail for twenty years, figures out how to anticipate the movements of the criminal in order to catch him.

Breitling, the wristwatch manufacturer of the world's finest men's timepieces, was formed in 1884 by Leon Breitling, who set up the company at the tender age of 24 in Switzerland. Together with The First World War, when aviation combat machine took off, Breitling turned its attention to the aviation field, to being able to time keep it. Then, as the Second World War came, they introduced the famous "Chronomat" watch which was the first in the world to be fitted with a circular slide rule to aid with navigation. The peak of Breitling's success came in 1962, when astronaut Scott Carpenter wore one of their watches in space - this watch became known as the "Cosmonaute" and is a very highly sought after timepiece today.
Breitling wristwatches remain the first choice of most of today's commercial and professional aviators and new models such as the Breitling Emergency which sends out a radio distress signal if the wearer becomes lost, continue to keep the brand at the forefront of technology as well as style.

The First World War: Longines and Breitling watches

The First World War, also known as the First World War, the Great War, the World War (prior to the outbreak of the Second World War) and the War to End All Wars, was a global military conflict which involved most of the world's great powers, assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies of World War I centred around the Triple Entente and the Central Powers, centred around the Triple Alliance. More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilized in one of the largest wars in history. More than 15 million people were killed, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in history.


By the war's end, four major imperial powers—the German, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires—had been militarily and politically defeated, with the last two ceasing to exist. The revolutionized Soviet Union emerged from the Russian Empire, while the map of central Europe was completely redrawn into numerous smaller states. The League of Nations was formed in the hope of preventing another such conflict. The European nationalism spawned by the war, the repercussions of Germany's defeat, and of the Treaty of Versailles would eventually lead to the beginning of World War II in 1939.


There were many wristwatch companies that grew significantly prior to the First World War such as Breitling or Longines, as many others.

Breitling, the wristwatch manufacturer of the world's finest men's timepieces, was formed in 1884 by Leon Breitling, who set up the company at the tender age of 24 in Switzerland. Together with The First World War, when aviation combat machine took off, Breitling turned its attention to the aviation field, to being able to time keep it. Then, as the Second World War came, they introduced the famous "Chronomat" watch which was the first in the world to be fitted with a circular slide rule to aid with navigation. The peak of Breitling's success came in 1962, when astronaut Scott Carpenter wore one of their watches in space - this watch became known as the "Cosmonaute" and is a very highly sought after timepiece today.
Breitling wristwatches remain the first choice of most of today's commercial and professional aviators and new models such as the Breitling Emergency which sends out a radio distress signal if the wearer becomes lost, continue to keep the brand at the forefront of technology as well as style.

On the other hand, Longines’ World War Two Pilot’s Wristwatch, with a Wheem’s aircraft navigational calculation bezel, gets to be a quite rare Longines Aircraft Navigation watch. Pioneered and developed by Longines during the 1930’s, with consultation from Charles Lindbergh, the famous American aviator who was the first pilot to cross the Atlantic solo and non stop. It was discontinued for a more convenient and easier-to-read version, which is a lot more common.



Longines’ World War Two Pilot’s Wristwatch was worn by one of the pilots responsible for transporting military aircraft across the North Atlantic to Great Britain during the early years of World War II.  Transporting aircraft on this route was a dangerous responsibility because of the extreme weather conditions and the very difficult navigation problems. Dead-accurate time was of the utmost importance to make pinpoint landings.

NEW Breitling Cosmonaute Limited Edition

(NEW Breitling Cosmonaute Limited Edition)

1962. The space race was well under way. Already a supplier to civilian and military aviation, Breitling naturally took a keen interest in this new human adventure. Based on the Navitimer chronograph, the brand’s technicians developed the Cosmonaute, a space-going version of this instrument indicating the daily 24 hours in a single sweep of the dial. Given the extremely relative nature of day and night in space, this configuration prevents possible confusion between midday and midnight. On May 24th 1962, the astronaut Scott Carpenter tested this instrument under real-life conditions during his orbital flight aboard the Aurora 7 capsule.



For its 125th anniversary, Breitling has chosen to issue a limited series of the model that became the first wrist chronograph to experience space travel. Only 1,000 of these Cosmonaute watches will be produced, all equipped for the occasion with an original version of the intriguing 24-hour dial. Further accentuating its distinctive character and in tribute to a modern design icon from the 1960s, the Cosmonaute Limited Edition is fitted exclusively with the rigid perforated Air Racer bracelet.
















[Source: Breitling Press Release]

BREITLING NEWS - SUPEROCEAN HÉRITAGE CHRONOGRAPH EDITION LIMITÉE

1957. Having establishing its mastery of the skies, Breitling set off to conquer the seas by launching the Superocean, a professional diver’s watch that also gained a following among the first scuba diving enthusiasts. Some 50 years later, under the “Héritage” banner, this same design still holds a special place among Breitling’s “instruments for professionals”. In celebrating its 125th anniversary, Breitling has chosen to issue a limited series of this great classic. Like the original model, this Superocean Héritage Chronographe carries the historical Breitling signature topped by the stylized letter B in 18-carat gold, and also features the same luminescent triangular hour hand that already enabled unequivocal read-off even in the darkness prevailing at great depths. Another characteristic detail lies in the dial with its two counters arranged horizontally at 9 and 3 o’clock, available in Volcano black, Stratus silver and Gun blue versions and produced in limited series of 1,000 in each of these shades.


The equally exclusive choice of wristbands comprises the Ocean Classic in woven steel reflecting the original bracelet and lending the watch its unique appearance; and the Ocean Racer rubber strap with its resolutely sporting style. The distinctive design of the Superocean Héritage Chronographe is matched by its technical performances. Its imposing steel case measuring 46 mm in diameter and water-resistant to 200 meters (660 feet) houses Breitling Caliber 23, a sturdy high-precision movement officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, as indeed are all Breitling movements.











[Source: Breitling Press Release]

Breitling For Bentley - The Flying B

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The Bentley Flying B model was dedicated to the “winged B” to the mascot of the most prestigious British cars as an original and luxurious creation. It’s audacious rectangular case reflects the elegance of a coupé or a convertible through opulence, sophistication according to its design and of course the original display mode with jumping hours at 12 o’clock. The dial is a masterpiece of artistic quality and craftsmanship as it is distinguished by a riches of particularities such as the motif inspired by Bentley instrumentation, hour-markers sculpted from mother-of-pearl, or the subtle touch of colour in the central zone echoed in the jumping-hour window. The Breitling Bentley Flying B features, as al Breitling for Bentley models, the Breitling Calibre 28B mechanical self-winding movement, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC. The caseback is decorated with the legendary Bentley “Flying B”.


Movement
Breitling Calibre 28B with jumping-hour mechanism, chronometer-certified by the COSC, mechanical selfwinding, high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 27 jewels.
Case
steel, red or white gold. Water-resistant to 100 metres. Screw-locked crown. Curved sapphire crystal, glareproofed both sides. Dimensions: 38.5 x 57.3 mm.
Dials
Mother-of-pearl, Royal Ebony, Neptune, Amber, Desert Dune, Bronze.
Strap
Barenia leather, crocodile leather, rubber/Speed B.












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Breitling for Bentley - Bentley Mark VI

The legendary Bentley Mark VI was the first Bentley ever produced in these workshops, in 1946. Sixty years later, Breitling has revitalized the legend by launching the Mark VI special series conceived as the result of blending tradition and performance, both characteristics of Breitling for Bentley collection. The Bentley Mark VI was created for individuals who are passionate about fine mechanical engineering. It is equipped with an exclusive Breitling for Bentley movement, self-winding Calibre 26B with a 60-minute totalizer in the centre. This stylish instrument keeps the distinguishing extreme concern for reliability and precision, counting with the COSC chronometer certification.

Model: Mark VI

Production Years: 2006-Current

Movement: Breitling 26B

Power Reserve: 42 Hours

Water Resistance: 100m

Bezel: Fixed

Crown: Screw-Locked

Crystal: Sapphire

Diameter: 42mm

Thickness: 16.3mm

Weight: N/A

Bracelet: Crocodile Strap

Lug Width: 22mm

Watchwinder Direction: Both

Reference Numbers: p26362, k26362, h26362

Complications:
Chronograph

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Breitling for Bentley - The Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon

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The Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon is an extremely rare watch that comes from the magnificent blend between two traditions of excellence: Breitling and Bentley. Each Mulliner Tourbillon chronograph is customised according to which the wishes of its future owner are, as the owner is free to choose the case material (platinum, yellow gold, rose gold or white gold), the dial colour or the shade of the crocodile leather strap. According to it unique wooden ring on its caseback, it is available in range of six veneers. This mechanical features the Breitling Calibre 18B, a Tourbillon Chronograph movement exclusive to Breitling for Bentley. Also, it is equipped with the “30-second chronograph” mechanism with 15-minute totalizer and pointer-type date display.

Model: Mulliner Tourbillon
Production Years: 2005-Current
Movement: Breitling 18B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 50m
Bezel: Bidirectional
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 48.7mm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Crocodile Strap
Lug Width: 24mm
Watchwinder Direction: N/A
Reference Numbers: h18841, k18841, j18841


Complications:
4-Year Calendar, Chronograph, Moon Phase, Tourbillon












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Breitling for Bentley – Bentley Perpetual

As Bentley blends tradition and technology in each of its models, the Bentley Perpeutal Chonograph was manufactured following the same principles. Its mechanism features 500 pieces. This Chronograph with Perpetual Calendar indicates day, date, week, month, season, moon phases and it is also prepared to count the variations according to leap years. This watch, its mechanism, its machine, its engine and the way it works and the accurate is results is certificated by Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

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Breitling for Bentley - Bentley GT Racing

Through the Bentley GT Racing, Breitling presented a Chronograph version that approached motor racing in a very unique way. It case still preserves it compact lines on its case featuring a combination of fine-brushed and polished finishes on the case and bracelet. The Bentley GT Racing also features a decoration on the caseback with an outline shape of the Bentley Continental GT. The Bentley GT Racing watch embodies all the refinery of elegance and sportsmanship characteristic of Bentley’s design.







Model: GT Racing
Production Years: 2007-Current
Movement: Breitling 13B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Bezel: Bidirectional
Crown: Screwdown
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 44.8mm
Thickness: 15.6mm
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Speed
Lug Width: 22mm
Watchwinder Direction: Both
Reference Numbers: a133363



Complications:
Chronograph












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Breitling For Bentley - Bentley GT

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The GT initials pay tribute to Gran Turismo automobiles, those which most emblematic models still belong to Bentley’s engineers. So as the most powerful ones, like the Continental GT model, with its 560 horses. The GT Bentley Chronograph was created in the same technique and exclusiveness spirit as all of Bentleys Chronographs were created. For its decoration, Breitling chose metallic colours, but in Bentleys tonalities. The Bentley Gt is equipped with a very exclusive and powerful engine: The Breitling 13B Calibre, with Chronometer, day and date calendar certificate. Its tachymeter is a variable one. This is another exclusive feature by Breitling as its triggered through an external rotation of its bezel guarantying a precise lecture of the average speeds.

Model: GT

Production Years: 2004-Current

Movement: Breitling 13B

Power Reserve: 42 Hours

Water Resistance: 100m

Bezel: Bidirectional

Crown: Screw-Locked

Crystal: Sapphire

Diameter: 44.8mm

Thickness: 15.6mm

Weight: N/A

Bracelet: Speed

Lug Width: 22mm

Watchwinder Direction: Clockwise

Reference Numbers: a13362

Complications:
Chronograph

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Breitling for Bentley - Bentley 6.75

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(Breitling for Bentley - Bentley 6.75)

While Bentley continued working on its most powerful engine , the 6.75 litres one with which Arnage limousines are equipped. As a way of paying tribute to its unique knowledge, Breitling designed the Bentley 6.75 Chronograph, a watch that blends tradition and high precise technology. Its particularity lies on the date different indicators: one for the tens and another one for the units. This sophisticated timepiece was certificated by COSC as it certified its chronometer.


Model: 6.75
Production Years: 2005-Current
Movement: Breitling 44B
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Water Resistance: 100m
Bezel: Bidirectional
Crown: Screw-Locked
Crystal: Sapphire
Diameter: 48.7mm
Thickness: 15.6mm
Weight: N/A
Bracelet: Speed
Lug Width: 24mm
Watchwinder Direction: Both
Reference Numbers: a44362, k44362, j44362

Complications:
Chronograph, Big Date












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Breitling for Bentley: Bentley Motors T

Starting with the concept established with the creating and design f the Bentley Motors Chronograph, Breitling created a watch that gifted with a sportive design: the Bentley motors T.
This special series evocates to the games played in Bentley’s dashboards while it case evocates its exclusiveness with the three most emblematic Bentley’s (the Speed 6, the Continental R-Type and the Continental GT) engraved on its case.
Like the other Bentley Motors, the <> version features a 25B Calibre with 20 seconds chronograph and a variable tachymeter that makes possible measuring mid speeds or the speed reached.

Model: Motors T

Production Years: 2005-Current

Movement: Breitling 25B

Power Reserve: 42 Hours

Water Resistance: 100m

Bezel: Bidirectional

Crown: Screw-Locked

Crystal: Sapphire

Diameter: 48.7mm

Thickness: 15.2mm

Weight: N/A

Bracelet: Speed Lug

Width: 24mm

Watchwinder Direction: Both

Reference Numbers: a25363, h25363, k25363, d25363

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Breitling news: NEW Raven Edition

Breitling has launched a very special collection: the redesign of the Airwold and the Skyracer Chronographs, two instruments easy to identify as they feature a rubber-molded push pieces and bezel.


The “Raven” timepieces, its coded name, feature a resolutely high-tech black and steel look. Both models, the electronic and the mechanical one, boast peerless functionality. The Airwolf features an exclusive SuperQuartz™ movement giving to this ultra-accurate instrument the full range of functions required by professional pilots: 1/100th of a second chronograph, alarm, countdown, 2nd timezone, UTC. It also has an NVG-compatible display backlighting system that enables night-time read-off, while a turbine-shaped construction on the caseback serves as a resonance chamber for the alarm and other audible indications.


On the other hand, the Skyracer was designed to be the most efficient self-winding chronograph in its category. Breitling has equipped the Skyracer with a Caliber 27, an exclusive mechanism that enables dual visualization of measured times. The 60-minute counter, with a central hand, guarantees peerless readability of any measurement under one hour. For longer durations, a single two-hand counter shows both, the hours and also the minutes. The rack-and-pinion mounted slide rule underscores the aviation-oriented vocation of both the Airwolf Raven and Skyracer Raven models.












[Source: Breitling press release]

Chronograph Bentley Motors T

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Starting with the wisdom acquired with the Bentley Motors chronograph produced before, it then created a sportive design: Bentley Motors T. Its case features the figure of the three most emblematic Bentley automobiles, the Speed 6, the Continental R-Type and the Continental GT, engraved. The Bentley Motors T features a 25B Calibre and also the variable tachymeter allowing the owner accurate speed measurements.

The Chronograph Bentley Motors T is available in stainless steel and also in a limited edition of 500 timepieces produced in pink gold.












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Breitling Bentley Motors Mens Watch

(Bentley Motors - BENT 1)

As a consequence of the fusion between Breitling and Bentley Motors, Breitling started dedicating watches to the automobile world while Bentley became the perfect and natural partner of the watchmaking company.

Their passion and combination of prestige and excellence according to their performance, was amalgamated by their union symbol: a winged B signature.

The Bentley Motors Chronograph was inspired in the aesthetic elements, in the aesthetic pillars, of the British partner. Its mechanism is a unique one among the others around the world; it features a central hand that is capable of reaching the whole sphere rotation in thirty seconds instead of sixty, comparing to the habitual ones. This particular configuration gives to this unique timepiece a really precise lecture of the second fraction.

It’s case has a 48.7 mm diameter making of this watch the biggest case chronograph from Breitling models.

The Bentley Motors Chronograph is also equipped with a variable tachymeter that allows the measurement of a media speed more than accurate.

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Breitling Emergency: The Watch that would have saved the Lost Oceanic Flight 815 passengers.

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(Breitling Emergency - White 18K gold)

If only Jack and the lost crew had had the possibility of keeping in touch or connecting to radars when the plane crashed onto that particular island, if only one of the passengers of the Oceanic Flight 815 had had the Breitling Emergency watch that features emergency frequency, the story would have been much different and the whole crew would have probably survived.

Lost is an American serial drama television series that follows the lives of the survivors that could make it from the plane crash on a mysterious tropical island, after a commercial passenger jet flying between Sydney, Australia and Los Angeles, United States crashes somewhere in the South Pacific.

According to the Breitling Emergency, the wristwatch was designed for pilots and aircrews featuring a built-in microtransmitter broadcasting on the 121.5 Mhz aircraft emergency frequency. If something not regular during a flight occurred, the Emergency will send a signal through which the aircraft could be found. This Emergency’s transmitter is activated by unscrewing a protective cap and pulling the antenna out fully starting the broadcast for the next 48 hours.

(Breitling Emergency - Yellow 18K gold)

This Breitling Emergency watch is available nor with a titanium case (with black dial and a titanium bracelet), 18K yellow gold case (with black dial and a 18K gold Professional bracelet) or in 18K white gold case (with black dial and an 18K white gold Professional bracelet).

The Breitling Emergency features a Breitling 76 Caliber. According to its movement, it is a SuperQuartzTM, thermocompensated quartz electronic, analog and 12/24hr LCD digital display; EOL indicator. It is a Chronograph watch that features: 1/100th second, max 23hrs59min, 59.99 sec. It also features a calendar, a digital one, with day and date programmed for 4 years. Water resistant to 3 bars, incl. With transmitter in operation. Bidirectional bezel with compass scale.

(Breitling Emergency - Titanium)

Lost characters weren't chosen for being Breitling's ambassador but, Evangeline Lilly (Kate), was chosen by Baume & Mercier for representing the watch compa

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Baume & Mercier & Me, the slogan adopted by the Swiss watch brand Baume & Mercier, is embodied this year by two new personalities: Evangeline Lilly & David Duchovny

Evangeline Lilly, the Canadian actress playing Kate’s role on the ABC television series Lost, is associated with the fourth edition of the BAume & Mercier & Me campaign as ambassador of the Geneve – based brand as a charity project supporter. All royalties for the celebrity are donated to charities, selected in cooperation with Evangeline Lilly, including cancer research, child education, helping underprivileged woman and the struggle against poverty.

(Michael Nieto, Baume & Mercier's CEO and Evangeline Lilly)

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Pictures from: Baume & Mercier and Breitling

BREITLING NEWS - BREITLING THE BOOK

The comprehensive new reference work on Breitling

A specialist in chronographs and technical watches, Breitling has also shared the finest hours in the conquest of the skies. For the very first time, a magnificent new publication tells the detailed story of this grand adventure so inseparably entwined with that of modern times. Based on new historical research and enlivened by more than 450 images, including numerous original documents, Breitling The Book is destined to become a must-have reference work for brand lovers, as well as for devotees of watchmaking, chronographs and aviation.



Breitling The Book describes 125 years of passion for chronographs, reminding readers of the crucial role Breitling has played in the technical development of this type of watches – from the first pocket watches created by Léon Breitling from 1884 right the way through to today’s “instruments for professionals”, and along the way the invention of the first independent pushpiece in 1915, the separation of the “stop/start” and “reset” functions in 1923, the invention of the second independent pushpiece in 1934 and the first selfwinding chronograph in 1969.



The account also highlights the close links between the brand and the aeronautical world ever since the era of the great aviation pioneers. A combination of words and pictures provide a chance to discover the famous onboard chronographs that gained Breitling a special place in airplane cockpits from the 1930s onwards and enabled it to accompany the boom in airline transport by becoming “official supplier to world aviation”. Not to mention the numerous wrist instruments intended for aviators, including the famous 1952 Navitimer that quickly became a cult model for pilots the world over.



Published at a time when Breitling has taken a decisive new step by launching its own mechanical chronograph movement, this book also outlines the chief characteristics of the new Caliber B01 which represents the culmination of a longstanding quest for excellence, performance and independence.



Past, present and future thus unite in a shared momentum fueled by “the chronograph spirit, the Breitling spirit”.



Written in a lively tone, extremely well documented and presented in an original and pared-down graphic design style, Breitling The Book is available in five languages: French, English, German, Spanish or Italian. It can be ordered via the [http://www.breitling-the-book.com/] www.breitling-the-book.com website, as well as from authorized Breitling retailers.





Breitling The Book by Hervé Genoud

336 pages, bound, 24 x 30 cm

450 black/white and color illustrations



Available in French, English, German, Spanish and Italian.




[http://www.breitling-the-book.com/] Order online










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The Most Searched Watches - TOP Brands

According to the World Watch Report an annual market study prepared by IC-Agency that focuses on the top 5 luxury watch companies, the twelve most luxury brands are (in alphabetical order): Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Ebel, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Tag Heuer.

In relation to this market study, the two most searched models are the Omega’s Seamaster and the Rolex’s Datejust.

(Omega Seamaster)

The Omega Seamaster wristwatch is water proof to 120 meters, it is used for all types of sports activities. The Seamaster line combines advanced technology with exclusive precious materials like: tantalum, titanium or pink gold - available with mechanical or quartz movements.

(Rolex Datejust)

Rolex’s Datejust, on the other hand, was introduced in 1942 with two additions: a sweep seconds hand and a date disc visible though and aperture in the dial at 3. The first Datejust was a seminal one, a model and a design that would last for the next 50 years. This model is still the most beautiful of the Datejusts.


As for eBay, between the most searched watches, we can find the Mint Vacheron Constantin, the Moser IWC Chronograph Repeater Antique, the Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Alarm, The Vintage Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller, the Vintage TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph or the Omega Big Blue Diver.

(Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Alarm)

(Vintage Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller)

Even though search volume for counterfeits products is a constant, for the first time I the last five years, since 2008 it started decreasing. "Demand for counterfeit products evolves as markets mature on the Internet. As Internet penetration rises, so does the share of searches relating to pre-purchasing activities for authentic roducts," explains Flavio Quaranta, Associate Partner at IC-Agency.












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BREITLING NEWS - CHRONOMAT B01

The ultimate chronograph












A powerful, unique and quintessential design, masterfully reinterpreted. A selfwinding chronograph movement entirely developed and crafted in the brand workshops. A stunning presence on the wrist distinguished by a blend of strength and elegance. Breitling has created a highly exclusive version of its leading Chronomat model, which is asserting itself more forcefully than ever as the benchmark in the field of mechanical chronographs. Equipped with the very first 100% in-house chronograph movement, the Chronomat B01 majestically heralds Breitling’s grand entrance into the selective circle of genuine watch movement manufacturers. Designed to guarantee maximum precision, reliability and functionality, it represents the culmination of the long-running quest for performance characteristic of Breitling "instruments for professionals". Crafted with extreme concern for details, this flagship luxury model is bound to delight devotees of fine timepieces born to accomplish great feats. Chronomat B01: the mechanical chronograph has a new name.