BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI
Breitling continues to celebrate its 140th anniversary in grand fashion. They’ve already released a number of watches to celebrate the historic year and the latest Breitling watches to join the 140th anniversary celebration is a trio of flagship models in 18k red gold and a brand new Caliber B19.
First off, the Navitimer, which has received a significant update with the addition of a perpetual calendar. This complication automatically adjusts for leap years and varying month lengths, a first for Breitling’s iconic pilot’s watch. The Navitimer’s 43mm × 49.07mm × 15.62mm case is now adorned with a black slide rule bezel with red accents denoting markings for the slide rule over a red gold dial and bezel itself.
Next is the Premier, which also features the perpetual calendar complication. It has an inky black dial with polished gold Arabic numerals and Super-LumiNova coated central hour and minute hands. Its 42mm × 50.03mm × 15.6mm 18k red gold case is paired with a black alligator leather strap. The Premier’s black and red gold dial along with the glossy black alligator leather strap gives it a classic and elegant aesthetic.
Finally, the Super Chronomat, which has been given a more contemporary look with a partially skeletonized dial, a perpetual calendar and moonphase indicator at the top. The 44mm × 53.5mm × 15.35mm 18k red gold case features a black ceramic bezel. The Super Chronomat’s open-worked dial reveals the mechanics of the B19 movement in action, making it a visually striking timepiece.
These exceptional 140th-anniversary Breitling watches are priced the same, at 59,000USD each.
