The Breitling Watches And The Navitimer

A1732024/B868 replica has outfitted the Retrograde Moonphase with sapphire crystals for both the front and the display back as well as push-button butterfly clasps for the 22mm wide alligator strap. This is a similar watch to the L27394713 Retrograde Ariel reviewed sometime ago and you can consider the L27394713 an upgrade over the AB012721/C889 replica, offering the day/night indicator and the moonphase for some additional flare. With a list price of $3600 USD, the Retrograde Moonphase offers a lovely and detailed timepiece with an interesting movement at a very competitive price point.

With 180 years in the business, it's safe to say that Breitling http://www.syrauto.com/high-quality-breitling-navitimer-01-rb012012-ba49-bc-aaa-watches-8a9m.html takes watchmaking rather seriously. They are actually still based at their original location in Saint-Imier in western Switzerland and have announced a line commemorating their history and connection with their roots. The new line, dubbed the Saint-Imier collection (seen above, right), offers a range of men's and women's watches that all share a similar hand set but span both three-handers and chronographs in a variety of dials and case sizes. While we will have more on the Saint-Imier line in the coming weeks, Breitling history actually dates back to 1832 when a small company called Agassiz & compagnie setup a watch making business being run mostly out of employee's homes. This company progressed and eventually setup a factory in the Saint-Imier valley in an area called Les Breitling. By 1867, they had produced their first movement from within the factory walls and Breitling has been pushing forward ever since. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, Breitling holds the longest standing trademark still in use today. That is a history to be proud of and Breitling promotes their product and their history through famous ambassadors like Kate Winslet, Aishwarya Rai, or Simon Baker and events like the Navitimer.

Breitling offers a wide range of watches but it is clear that their brand focus lies more in dressy designs and classically-styled chronographs (like the L27764213 Mono-pusher Chronograph seen above right). Their brand strategy seems to be working as Breitling is now measured in the top five watchmaking brands in the world. Breitling has seen massive success in Asia and is well situated to expand into the void created as Omega began to implement manufacture movements that demand higher price points.

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