Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Learn more about Breitling Watches
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Breitling Bentley Supersports
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.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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).
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
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.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Breitling Emergency
Breitling has put together an interesting video highlighting the specialized features of the Breitling Emergency wristwatch. Designed for pilots and air crews, the Breitling Emergency is an instrument watch with a built in micro transmitter broadcasting on the the 121.5 MHz aircraft emergency frequency. Following a crash or forced landing , the Emergency will send out a signal which rescuers can home in on. we hope you find the video of interest.
If you would like to know more about this unique timepiece please give us a call at 866-240-7366 drop us a line at: info@haroldfreemanjewelers.com
Harold Freeman Jewelers is an Authorized Dealer for Breitling watches.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Basel World 2010: The New Rolex Submariner
Basel World 2010: The new Rolex Submariner Ref. 116610LV in all steel is featured here with a ceramic green bezel and green dial. The case size is 40mm and is of-course water proof to 300 meters. The new sub is powered by a self-winding Caliber 3135 certified chronometer movement. The Submariner from Rolex continues to lead all others as the quintessential tool watch. We have included a great video in this blog on the Submariner. We hope you enjoy it.
2.5 Million Dollar Patek Philippe Chronograph to be Auctioned at Christies
The Patek Philippe Ref. 1527 perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases and a tonneau-shaped case was manufactured in 1943. Until recently very little was known about this equisite timepiece. Not only was it missing a model number but it was also missing any relatives from Patek Philippe's 1940s production. During recent months of in depth research and relentless study it was determined that the watch was indeed a Ref. 1527and is only one of two ever made.
Harold Freeman Jewelers is an Authorized Patek Philippe Dealer located on the west coast of Florida.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Basel World 2010: Patek Philippe 5140R Perpetual Calendar sports new dial
General Information
- Ultra-thin mechanical self-winding movement
- Caliber 240 Q
- Perpetual calendar
- Day, date, month, leap year and am/pm indicator by hands
- Moon phases
- Dial: brown sunburst, gold applied hour markers
- Strap: alligator with rectangular scales, hand-stitched, matt dark brown
- Fold-over clasp
- Interchangeable full back and sapphire crystal case back
- Water resistant to 30 m
- Rose gold
- Case diameter: 37 mm
CALIBER 240 Q
- Perpetual calendar: Day, date, month, leap year by hands
- Moon phases and am/pm indicator
- Overall diameter: 27.5 mm
- Height: 3.88 mm
- 27 jewels, 8 bridges
- Balance: Gyromax
- Vibrations per hour: 21,600
- Power reserve: 48 h max
- Number of parts: 275
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Basel World 2010- Patek Philippe 5960P
General Information
- Annual Calendar Chronograph
- Mechanical self-winding movement
- Caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H
- 60-minute and 12-hour monocounter at 6 o'clock
- Day, date and month in apertures
- Power reserve and day/night display
- Matt blue sunburst dial, applied gold hour markers
- Fold-over clasp
- Sapphire-crystal case back
- Water resistant to 30 m
- Platinum
- Case diameter: 40 mm
CALIBER CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H
- Annual Calendar Chronograph
- Chronograph with 60-minute and 12-hour monocounter
- Annual Calendar mechanism
- Day, date, month by apertures
- Annual date correction on March 1
- Power reserve and day/night display
- Overall diameter: 33 mm
- Height: 7.68 mm
- 40 jewels, 14 bridges
- Balance: Gyromax
- Vibrations per hour: 28,800
- Power reserve: 55 h max.
- Balance spring: Breguet
- Number of parts: 456
Monday, April 12, 2010
Basel World 2010- Patek Philippe converges on chronographs
Patek Philippe has made 2010 the year of the chronograph. The prestigious Swiss watch house introduced a split-seconds single push-piece chronograph in steel- Ref. 5950A (pictured above with cream colored dial), a split-seconds single push-piece chronograph with perpetual calendar in platinum- Ref. 5951P (pictured above with black dial) as well as the new manually wound chronograph Ref. 5170J in 18Kt yellow gold. Each timepiece showcasing it's own special caliber movement. This is a manifestation of technical prowess, competence in style and horological expertise, making 2010 the year of chronographs for Patek Philippe.
If you would like to know more about Patek Philippe timepieces,
please give us a call at 866-240-7366 or drop us a line at: info@haroldfreemanjewelers.com
Harold Freeman Jewelers is an Authorized Dealer for Patek Philippe and other fine brands of watches.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
So Many Watches, So Little Time
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Basel World 2010- Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Ref. 4910/10A featuring the "Perfect Blue" dial
Twenty~4® Medium
Quartz movement
Caliber E 15
Blue sunburst dial, diamond hour markers and gold applied Roman numerals
Steel bracelet
Fold-over clasp
Water resistant to 30 m
Case dimensions: 25 x 30 mm
Case set with 36 diamonds (~0.45 ct.)
Steel
CALIBER E 15
Measurements: 16.3 x 13 mm
Height: 1.8 mm
6 jewels
Number of parts: 57
Battery life: about 3 years
If you would like to know more about the Ladies Twenty~4 please give us a call at 866-240-7366 or drop us a line at : info@haroldfreemanjewelers.com
Harold Freeman Jewelers is an Authorized Dealer for Patek Philippe and other fine brands of Swiss watches.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Reference 5726A
Mechanical self-winding movement
Caliber 324 S QA LU 24 H
Annual Calendar
Day, date, month in apertures
Moon phases and am/pm indicator
Sweep seconds hand
Black dial, gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating
Strap: alligator with rectangular scales, hand-stitched, matt black
Nautilus fold-over clasp
Screw-down crown
Sapphire-crystal case back
Water resistant to 120 m
Steel
Case diameter (10-4 o'clock): 40.50 mm
CALIBER 324 S QA LU 24H
Annual Calendar mechanism
Day, date, month in apertures
Moon phases and am/pm indicator
Center sweep second hand
Annual date correction on March 1
Overall diameter: 32.6 mm
Height: 5.78 mm
34 jewels, 10 bridges
Balance: Gyromax
Vibrations per hour: 28'800
Power reserve: 45 h max.
Number of parts: 347
If you would like to know more about this timepiece please give us a call at 866-240-7366 or drop us a line at : info@haroldfreemanjewelers.com
Harold Freeman jewelers is an Authorized Dealer for Patek Philippe and other fine Swiss watches.
Basel World 2010- Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph Ref. 5980R
The Patek Philippe Nautilus chronograph reference 5980 originally introduced in 2006 is now available in an elegant rose gold version on a brown alligator strap with a fold-over clasp. Many feel this model was one of the true highlights to this years Basel World. The Patek Philippe Nautilus has established itself as an elegant sports watch. The inspiration for the design of the Nautilus comes from the universal shape of a porthole found on virtually all maritime vessels. This new reference 5980R ads to an already impressive collection.
GENERAL
Mechanical self-winding movement
Caliber CH 28-520 C
Chronograph
60-minute and 12-hour monocounter at 6 o'clock
Date in an aperture
Sweep seconds hand (chronograph hand)
Gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating
Screw-down crown
Nautilus fold-over clasp
Sapphire-crystal case back
Water resistant to 120 m
Case diameter (10-4 o'clock): 40.5 mm
Black-brown dial
Strap: alligator with rectangular scales, hand-stitched, matt dark brown
Rose gold
CALIBER CH 28-520 C
Chronograph with 60-minute and 12-hour monocounter
Date
Overall diameter: 30 mm, height
35 jewels, 13 bridges
Balance: Gyromax
Vibrations per hour: 28'800
Power reserve: 55 h max.
Balance spring: Breguet
Number of parts: 327
If you would like to know more about this fine timepiece please give us a call at 866-240-7366 or drop us a line at : info@haroldfreemanjewelers.com
Harold Freeman Jewelers is an Authorized Dealer for Patek Philippe and other fine brands.
Basel World 2010- Patek Philippe Chronograph Reference 5170J
Basel World 2010- Patek Philippe has introduced a stunning new chronograph
reference 5170J in 18Kt yellow gold. This new classic column-wheel chronograph movement comes in a yellow gold case with rectangular pushers reminiscent of Patek Philippe's famous 1940's and 1950's wrist chronographs. It embodies the new CH 29-535PS movement, a caliber developed and crafted to the criteria of the Patek Philippe Seal.
GENERAL
Caliber CH 29-535 PS
Chronograph
Mechanical manually wound movement
Central chronograph hand and 30-minute elapsed time counter
Seconds subdial
Silvery opaline dial, gold applied hour markers
Strap: alligator with rectangular scales, hand-stitched, matt chocolate brown
Fold-over clasp
Sapphire-crystal case back
Water resistant to 30 m
Yellow Gold
Case diameter: 39 mm
CALIBER CH 29-535 PS
Column-wheel chronograph, chronograph hand, subsidiary seconds, and 30-minute counter
Diameter: 29.60 mm
Height: 5.35 mm
33 jewels
Balance: Gyromax
Vibrations per hour: 28,800
Power reserve: 65 h max.
Balance spring: Breguet
Number of parts: 269
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal
Harold Freeman is an Authorized Dealer for Patek Philippe and other fine brands of Swiss watches. If you would like more information on this fine timepiece please give us a call at 866-240-7366 or drop us a line at: info@haroldfreemanjewelers.com
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
New dial graces the Patek Philippe Ref. 5396
General Information
- Mechanical self-winding movement
- Caliber 324 S QA LU 24 H
- Annual Calendar
- Day, date, and month indication in apertures
- Moon phases and am/pm indicators
- Center sweep second hand
- Silvery opaline dial, gold applied hour markers
- Fold-over clasp
- Sapphire crystal case back
- Water resistant to 30 m
- Rose gold
- Case diameter: 38 mm
CALIBER 324 S QA LU 24H
- Annual Calendar mechanism
- Day, date, month in apertures
- Moon phases and am/pm indicator
- Center sweep second hand
- Annual date correction on March 1
- Overall diameter: 32.6 mm
- Height: 5.78 mm
- 34 jewels, 10 bridges
- Balance: Gyromax
- Vibrations per hour: 28'800
- Power reserve: 45 h max.
- Number of parts: 347
Monday, January 25, 2010
Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 sets new world record at auction house Antiquorum
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Patek Philippe Popular Models 2009: Part Three
The Complication is the pinnacle of the watch maker's art and no other Swiss watch house has so thoroughly dominated this space than Patek Philippe. So it is only fitting that we take a look at some of the most popular Complicated Patek models of 2009. The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref. 5146R in rose gold heads up our list. This timepiece looks terrific in 18Kt rose gold. The watch features a date, day of the week and month: moon phases and power reserve indication.
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5960R in rose gold is the first ever self-winding Annual Calendar Chronograph. The watch features a anthracite dial with gold applied markers.
Last but not least, the Patek Philippe 5970P in platinum. No other watch in the Patek Philippe collection was more sought after in 2009. Just holding it in your hand will take your breath away.
Patek Philippe Popular Models 2009: Part Two
Perhaps no other collection of Patek Philippe watches was more popular in 2009 than the Patek Philippe Nautilus collection. Highly sought after, the Nautilus Ref. 5712R comes in rose gold on a strap while the Nautilus Ref. 5712/1A in all steel comes on a bracelet. Both watches were extremely popular in 2009.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A was very popular this past year. In rugged steel it has established itself as perhaps the ultimate sports watch.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5980/1A represents where two worlds collide. The ultimate sports watch meets the complication of a chronograph. This creates a truly unique timepiece. It's no wonder this model was so highly sought after.