Learn more about Breitling Watches

Leon Breitling founded the Breitling watch company in 1884. He had one simple goal to create the finest quality technical watches. Now, over one hundred years after it's founding, Breitling has become recognized as on of the premier watch manufacturers in Switzerland. Breitling is perhaps best known for it's pilot watches and chronographs. Breitling timepieces often feature interesting dials and durable cases.

In fact, no other brand is more suited for today's active lifestyle than Breitling. Check out the complete selection of Breitling timepieces at an Authorized Breitling Dealer.

The Limited Edition Breitling Blackbird

For Breitling, the name Blackbird traditionally refers to a limited series designed on the basis of the chronomat, the brands flagship model. The Breitling Blackbird is a self-winding chronograph distinguished by the strength of it's design and by it's undeniable originality. Understated and powerful, it comes in two result contrasting versions- one with a mainly matt finish and the other with an all polished steel finish. The same goes for the Blackbird special pilot bracelet with it's exclusive faceted profile. Recently a third version was introduced at this years Basel World fair in Switzerland. Breitling now presents to you the "Blacksteel" limited edition Blackbird wristwatch featuring a ultra durable carbon based treatment. The color of the Breitling Blackbird dial greatly contributes to it's first-class readability that is further reinforced by the large hands and oversize luminescent hour markers. The pursuit of functionality goes well beyond simply reading off the time. The calendar at 12 o'clock is composed of two separate indicators, one for tens and the other for units, driven by the Breitling caliber 44, COSC i chronometer.These features give the Breitling Blackbird "Blacksteel" a character all it's own.The limited edition Breitling Blackbird "Blacksteel" comes on a Diver Pro 2 strap with a black steel tang type buckle.

Leon breitling founded Breitling in 1884. His goal was simple, to manufacture the highest quality technical watches. Today, over one hundred years after it was founded, Breitling is known as one of the finest luxury watch brands in the world. Breitling is best known for it, pilot watches and chronographs which feature rugged cases and complicated dials . Breitling watches fit the active lifestyle of today.

Technical data:

Caliber: Breitling 44 self-winding mechanical movement

Power reserve: minimum 42 hours

Chronograph: 1/4 second, 30 minutes, 12 hours

Vibration: 28,800 v.p.h.

Jewels: 38 jewels

Calendar: Dial Aperture

Case: steel or blackend steel on the limited edition

Water resistance: 300m (1000 ft)

Bezel: Bidirectional ratcheted

Crown: Screw locked, two gaskets

Back: screwed in

Crystal: cambered sapphire, glare proof both sides

Diameter: 43.70 mm

Thickness: 17.20 mm

weight: 121.30 gr.

Interhorn width: 22/20 mm

The Breitling Bentley Supersports

Crafted in steel and issued in a worldwide in a limited edition of 1,000, the Bently Supersports special series carries a bezel adorned with an elegant raised and knurled motif evoking the characteristic design of Bentley controls.

Beneath this ultra-sporty, powerful bodywork beats an exclusive Breitling Bentley motor chronometer-certified by the COSC: a self-winding chronograph movement with central 60 minute counter. The latter is an original system enabling extremely clear reading of the minutes being timed, exactly like conventional time read off thanks to the dedicated red arrow- tipped hand. It is complemented by a 12 hour counter at 9 o'clock and a central scale with hundredth of an hour or a hundredth of a minute graduations. In addition to it's traditional fixed tachometer scale, the dashboard-style dial features a variable tachometer with circular slide rule. This world exclusive Breitling made device- contrary to the usual tachometers that cannot extend beyond 60 seconds periods- serves to measure average speed whatever the time elapsed, the distance covered or the speed reached. The Breitling Bentley Supersports is fitted with a rubber strap or a speed bracelet ensuring a perfect hold on the wrist. A super chronograph!

If you would like to know more about this fine timepiece, please give us a call toll free at 866-240-7366 or drop us a line at: info@haroldfreemanjewelers.com

Harold Freeman Jewelers is an Authorized Dealer for Breitling watches.

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Crafted in steel and issued in a worldwide limited edition of 1,000, the Bentley Supersports special series carries a bezel adorned with an elegant raised and knurled motif evoking the characteristic design of Bentley controls. Beneath this ultra-sporty, powerful bodywork beats an exclusive Breitling for Bentley motor chronometer-certified by the COSC: a selfwinding chronograph movement with central 60-minute counter. The latter is an original system enabling extremely clear reading of the minutes being timed, exactly like conventional time read-off thanks to the dedicated red arrow-tipped hand. It is complemented by a 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock and a central scale with hundredth of an hour or hundredth of a minute graduations. In addition to its traditional fixed tachometric scale, the dashboard-style dial features a «variable tachometer» with circular slide rule. This world-exclusive Breitling-made device – contrary to the usual tachometers that cannot extend beyond 60-second periods – serves to measure average speed whatever the time elapsed, the distance covered or the speed reached. The Bentley Supersports is fitted with a rubber strap or a Speed bracelet ensuring a perfect hold on the wrist. A superchronograph for a supercar.

Baselworld 2010: The New Rolex Explorer

Baselworld 2010: One of the more popular watches introduced this spring at Baselworld was the new Rolex Explorer. The classic timepiece now comes in larger 39mm case size. The matte black dial features applied gold Arabic numerals and stick hour markers are illuminated with Chromolite. The new Explorer is powered by a COSC certified caliber 3132 self-winding mechanical movement. The timepiece comes with the new Osysterlock clasp and easy link comfort extension link. With all the different watches introduced each year at Basel a simple fact remains, the Rolex Explorer is a classic timepiece removed from fashion or trend.

Basel 2010: The Rolex Submariner Reborn

Baselworld 2010: Rolex has completed it's planned upgrade of the iconic Submariner sports watch. Over the past two years, the Rolex Submariner has been reborn with a new "Cerachrome" ceramic bezel, a new dial featuring larger luminescent indices and hands, and a larger 40mm reconfigured case with wider lugs. The watch also features a glidelock clasp for easy adjustment of the bracelet. The new Submariner is water resistant to 300 meters. These subtle improvements only add to what has been considered the ultimate sports watch. The new stainless steel model Submariner will now be offered in a optional green bezel and dial to go along with the classic black and black Submariner (see photo).

Howard Hughes and his Patek Philippe Watch

Christies Auction house is offering a rare Patek Philippe chronograph owned by the mysterious Howard Hughes. An influential aviator, entrepreneur and movie producer, Howard Hughes inherited 75% of his father's estate at 18 years of age. Left a million-dollar estate and control of the Sharp-Hughs Tool Company, Howard and his new wife soon left their home in Texas and moved to Hollywood. Hughes spent much of the next 20 with interests in the film industry. His 1928 film Two Arabian Knights won the 1928 Oscar for Best Comedy Direction and other hits included Scarface (1932) and The Outlaws (1943). Howard Hughes took control of RKO Motion Pictures in 1948.

While known for his interest in Hollywood and the film industry, Hughes is best known as an aviation pioneer and for his love of flying. He was not a stellar student but skilled in mathematics and had a passion for mechanics and design. These skills propelled Hughes to the forefront of the aviation industry. He set several air records including a 1938 world record round the globe flight in 91 hours, beating the previous record by four hours.

The watch which will be offered through Christies auction house
is a rare and attractive 18K yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, signed Patek Philippe and manufactured in 1949.

Basel World 2010: Breitling Presents the New-Wave Superocean

Breitling launched the Superocean back in 1957, equipped with a ultra readable dial, an armored glass and mono-hull case water tight to a depth of 200 meters- a remarkable feat at the time. Breitling is now giving fresh impetus to this legendary collection by launching a new Breitling Superocean with an entirely revamped design. This is an exciting new watch. The new-wave Superocean comes in a contemporary 42mm case size and is water resistant to 1500 meters. The watch is available on either a rubber strap or steel bracelet. Stop by our shop and try one on.

Harold Freeman Jewelers is an Authorized Dealer of Beitling watches.