New Breitling Avenger Lineup: Built For High-Flying Performance
Every famous watchmaker has its specialty, and Breitling has been a leader in aviation timekeeping since the 1930s. That was when third-generation founder Willy Breitling formed the HUIT Aviation Department, an elite unit dedicated to creating precision aircraft instruments and pilots’ chronographs. Initially focused on the then-emerging field of military aviation, HUIT would go on to develop precision cockpit tools for commercial airline pilots and civilian aviators alike, including iconic timepieces like the Navitimer, the AVI Co-Pilot, the Aerospace, and the Emergency. Among the most recent additions to Breitling’s squad of Swiss-made aviation timepieces is the Avenger, a watch built to withstand the rigours of life in the cockpit and provide standout style on land. Twenty years after its initial launch, the Avenger is back with a sleek military-inspired look, an advanced Swiss movement, and a selection of stylish colourful dial-and-strap combinations that are perfect for 2023.
“The Avenger was created to stand up to the relentless conditions of a jet cockpit and to support pilots in demanding aerial maneuvers. Its redesign demanded nothing less,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “This collection pairs all the performance with sophisticated modern aviation style.”
The new range comes in three distinct versions: a 44 mm chronograph, a 44 mm automatic GMT, and a 42 mm automatic. In addition to their refined automatic movements, each of the new Avengers is also rated for an impressive 300 m of water resistance and delivered with a choice of a military leather strap colour-matched to its dial or a three-row stainless steel bracelet with a micro-adjustable folding clasp.
Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 44
Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 44
Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 44
Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 44
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Developed for globe-crossing pilots and adopted by modern frequent flyers, GMT watches are some of the most stylish and functional designs out there. This one features a red GMT hand that makes it easy to read a second time zone using the 24-hour rotating bezel. Equipped with a sturdy steel case, the Avenger Automatic GMT comes with a black or navy blue dial, with a choice of a colour-matched military leather strap or a three-row stainless steel bracelet. It’s powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 32, a movement with a 42-hour reserve backed by a two-year warranty. ($6,150)
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44
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Powering this sporty pilot’s watch is the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, an advanced COSC-certified chronograph movement with an impressive 70 hours of power and a five-year-warranty. As well as being a COSC-certified chronometer, it’s also the only piece in the new Avenger collection equipped with a sapphire-crystal caseback, making it easy to admire the movement’s precisely machined inner workings. The Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 measures 44mm across the case and is a substantial 15mm thick, with a diverse choice of dials including blue, green, black, or sand-coloured, and a red-tipped chrono hand. It’s also available in a Night Mission version, which swaps the steel case for one made from matt black ceramic and a choice of black-on-black or blaze yellow dials. ($18,650)
Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
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While pilot’s watches have traditionally been oversized to make them more visible at a glance, this steel version of the Avenger Automatic comes in a case that’s perfectly sized for everyday wear. Available in a choice of black, navy, or olive green, with the option of a matching military leather strap or a three-row stainless-steel bracelet, it’s powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 17 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a two-year warranty.
