Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for BreitlingIf youve seen Brad Pitt on-screen (and Im not sure I know anyone who hasnt), you have a pretty good idea of what Brad Pitt is like in real life. At least that was my experience when I had a rare opportunity to interview the megastar actor in Los Angeles. Pitt also happens to be a known wristwat [...]

Georges Kern is no longer warming up. The Breitling CEO is running at full speed now, carrying unfettered momentum behind each of his brands many personal projects - many of which, like last weeks Summit launch concept, are now proven hits and no longer in their infancy. One such project has been the cultivation of a friendship and brand col [...]

Of late, Breitling has been on a real run with partnership pieces. The last six months alone have seen pieces released in alliance with Ironman, Swissair, Ocean Conservancy, Bentley, and Norton. The latest collaborative model [...]

Swiss watch company Breitling recently held one of its still-new Breitling Summit event concepts here in Los Angeles. One of the new references launched was this duo of GMT watches, the Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 45 (reference A32395101C1A1 or A32395101C1X1 / A32395101C1X2) and the related Avenger Automatic GMT 45 Night Mission [...]

The Breitling Summit held in Los Angeles proved a busy landing strip for a whole squadron of Breitling Avenger releases. Fourteen new references took flight, along with the previously discussed Breitling Aviator 8 Mosquito Chronograph. These new models continue the restructuring of Breitlings offering under the [...]

At the Breitling Summit here in Los Angeles, the brand just announced a handful of new releases, with this new Aviator 8 Mosquito being one of the more clamored-over pieces. Youll recall the olive green Curtiss Warhawk version of this chronograph, while the Mosquito goes black in an ADLC (amorphous diamond-like carbon) case with red and orang [...]

Photo by Adrian Bretscher/Getty Images for BreitlingGeorges Kern has been the CEO of Breitling watches since it was still recently acquired by a private equity firm. He landed at the prestigious Swiss sport watchmaker after an engaging career running IWC at Richemont. At Breitling, the watch industry has been able to experience a more unle [...]

Some of the most fun new Breitling watches at Baselworld 2019 (and there were enough to choose from, for sure) were part of the airline-appreciation capsule collection watches that came in three versions. Each is a retro-chic iteration of the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 watch that, itself, makes for a comfortable daily w [...]

There are some collaborations that just?feel right. And while the image of a lycra-clad triathlete might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Breitling, Id wager that the word Ironman wouldnt sound too discordant to most ears. Last week saw the release of the Breitling Superocean Ironman Limited-Edition watch, and it is a han [...]

The Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 is versatile, remarkably well finished to the point that it punches above its weight, and a welcome addition to an underserved category of dressy chronographs. I spent quite a bit of time with the blue dial variant and it was as natural a fit when I was wearing a Fred Perry polo and a pair [...]

Its interesting to think about how the Breitling I like is, in high probability, different from the Breitling you like. Although the highly complex brand and its 10 collections are, at last, divided into three easy-to-understand chapters - air, land, sea - the modern Breitling still has as many faces, vibes, and messages than few o [...]

One of the ways watch brands are making a contribution to humankind is through collaborations with worthy environmental causes. Environmental issues such as pollution and climate change are some of the most pressing problems that we face today. To do its part fo [...]

Its hard to find a watch enthusiast who wasnt taken with this Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition watch, a limited edition that is as faithful to the original as can be. The now-iconic Breitling Navitimer was introduced back in 1952, with the Ref. 806 coming shortly thereafter in 1959. Aesthetically identical, th [...]

Breitling is going through a bit of a reinvention period for 2018. With a change of leadership under the new CEO Georges Kern, the brand has looked to its past and introduced models based on their vintage catalog to bring Breitling back to its roots, without losing any of the iconic style that Breitling has become known for. For Baselworld 2018, Breitlin [...]

Breitling has been on a bit of a tear lately. It was not all that long ago that the Navitimer 8 collection was introduced, and now were starting to get word of what Baselworld has in store for the brand. As you might expect, some very classic, very Breitling?designs are going to be hitting the display stands. One of those is the?Breitling?Navitimer 1 Au [...]

Last year Breitling took a fresh look at their Superocean Heritage lineup upgrading the bezel with a ceramic insert, eliminating the metal ring around the minutes circle, and refreshing the handset design. This year,?however, for Baselworld 2018 Breitling introduced the Breitling?Superocean Heritage II B01 Chronograph 44, this tim [...]

Days before Baselworld 2018, Breitling holds no punches with a slew of new surprise releases, giving enthusiasts some much needed breathing room after the release of the Navitimer 8 Collection with the Navitimer 1 Collection this morning. The 43mm and 46mm models were still a bit larger and more contemporary than I think a lot of enthusiasts might have ex [...]

Back in January,?Breitling released the first new collection with Georges Kern at the helm. The Navitimer 8 Collection?was shall we say,?controversial (an understatement if you ask me). Many enthusiasts were in awe of the first Breitling theyve ever liked but were met with the cumulative groan of long established fans saying, Wheres the slide rule bezel? [...]

Right before getting into the thick of Baselworld 2018, Breitling has revealed the latest version of a longtime pilots favorite, the Breitling?Chronomat B01 Chronograph 44. At first glance, we can see that the changes here are subtle but contribute to a newer and more subdued look for this big 44mm watch. Most notably, Breitling has opted for [...]

Although Breitling may appear to be a relatively simple brand, with its dedication to the exceedingly niche segment of big pilot watches, those of us who like it do so for a surprisingly wide variety of reasons. There have been some groundbreaking changes at Breitling in 2017 which we duly reported as they were happening: [...]