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Senin, 27 April 2009

Breitling silver dial men's wristwatch collection

This is another collection of Breitling watches I put together. This time it's only 16 of my favourite silver dial Breitling watches. I skipped Navitimer, because I only like the one with the black dial. On the other hand, I had to skip some models which I like, but they don't come in silver dials (such as Blackbird and Emergency). I usually prefer Breitlings with black dials, but some look very good in silver, such as the Airwolf (02), Avernger Seawolf (03), the Chrono Colt (05) and Chrono Superocean (06) look especially delicate with the blue subdials. The Chronomat (14, 15, 16) looks good in all colors, while the Skyracer (12) also looks surprisingly good in silver. But check for yourself, click on photo to enlarge it. All photos from Breitling.com, check their website for all the detailed information you need about your favourite Breitling watch.

List of watches:

01 Aerospace
02 Airwolf
03 Avenger Seawolf
04 Chrono Cockpit
05 Chrono Colt
06 Chrono Superocean
07 Super Avenger
08 Colt Automatic
09 Colt GMT
10 Colt Quartz
11 Colt Superocean
12 Skyracer
13 Superocean Steelfish
14 Chronomat (no numerals)
15 Chronomat (Arab numerals)
16 Chronomat (Roman numerals)

Related post: Breitling black dial men's wristwatch collection

Kamis, 23 April 2009

Breitling Aerospace and Airwolf comparison, part II

Here's a different kind of comparison of these two incredible timepieces. I've always been impressed by the names of Breitling watches (like Navitimer, Windrider, Starliner, Cockpit, Co-pilot, Skyland, Skyracer, Aeromarine, Aerospace, Seawolf, Airwolf, Superocean). The names are the result of Breitling's close ties with the aviation and it's therefore one of the most popular watch brands among pilots. The names mostly imply some connection with air, sky, airplanes, sea and ships. So let's compare the two of my favorite Breitling watches from the Professional series - the Airwolf and the Aerospace - in the aspect of what does their name tell us about them.

Airwolf - definitely a wolf

*Meaning: air + wolf

1 : air - The Earth's atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding
the planet Earth that is retained by the Earth's gravity.
2: wolf - Any of various large predatory mammals of the genus Canis.

The name 'Airwolf' can come from the popular US series in the eighties from 1984-1987 (See photo left above). The focus of the series was an advanced military helicopter with the codename 'Airwolf' (more about that here). Since the watch's display and bidirectional bezel resemble a flight instrument, this could be a plausible explanation. On the other hand, the name is fairly new - it was introduced in 2007 as the follow-up model of the popular predecessor Breitling B1. But in the Aeromarine series, we have the model with the name Seawolf (since 2003). So, same as we have the Aeromarine and the Aerospace, we have the Seawolf and the Airwolf. Breitling loves to have these kind 'semantic couples'. In this case the name Airwolf would be a parallel to the Seawolf, whose name comes from an actual fish. I think the name suits the design of the Airwolf. It's big, almost bulky, looks more like an instrument than a wrist watch. It's clearly not an understatement: With a watch like this you catch attention. It is an eye-catcher.

Aerospace - definitely above the sky

*Meaning: aer- + space

1 : space comprising the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond
2 : a branch of physical science that deals with aerospace
3 : the industry involved in the manufacture of aerospace vehicles

The name 'Aerospace' has a much more common meaning. When I hear this name, I associate it with athmosphere, with space and with astronauts. It's a very light watch, it's dial is simple, which makes it much easier to read the time. No distractions, no second hand, the bezel is simple and undirectional. This is a Breitling's way of understatement. Also the titanium-case makes it's appearance special. It's well-known for being dense, strong and corrosion resistant - the kind of attributes that serve well in the aerospace if in fact an astronaut would wear this kind of watch out there. That would make it a kind of 'space watch'. Maybe that's what the Breitling designers imagined back in 1985 when the watch was produced and sold for the first time.

Two brilliant timepieces

It's clear that these two watches are one of the best quartz watches out there. Both have a unique design combining a top analog and digital timepiece. It's clearly up to your individual taste to find your favorite among these two. Some like big and bulky, some like smaller and lighter. I hope you'll find my information useful when informing yourself about these watches. But keep in mind, a million words cannot describe the feeling when you try the wacth on, when you see all these things in real. So your next step should be testing it yourself. And then make a decision. I wish you good luck.

[*Meaning taken from Merriam-Webster dictionary Version 2.5]

Related post: Breitling Aerospace and Airwolf comparison, part I

Sabtu, 11 April 2009

Breitling Aerospace and Airwolf comparison

I made a comparison of the two high-quality watches from the Breitling Professional series: the Breitling Professional Aerospace and the Breitling Professional Airwolf. I found out that the Airwolf is heavier, has more functions (a crown and 2 pushers), has a more significant design and it's therefore more expensive. It looks more like a tool than a wristwatch. On the other hand, the Aerospace has a more simplistic dial design, with no second hand, a crown without pushers (See this user manual for the Aerospace) and it's one of the lightest Breitling watches. The tastes are different and it's up to you to chose the right timepiece for you. I'd chose both of them if I had the chance, but I hope that one day I can afford at least one of them. The green exclamtion mark (!) means the watch is better in this category. It was a close call, but in comparison of the most important aspects the winner (or my winner) is Airwolf. But compare for yourself.

Breitling Professional Aerospace

Production years: 2007-current
Caliber: Breitling 79
Movement: SuperQuartz™
Chronograph: 1/100th second,
to 59min 59.99sec then hrs/min/sec to 48hrs max
Calendar: digital, day/date programmed 4 yrs
Display: Analog and 12/24h digital
Hands: Hr/min
Backlighting: NVG* compatible
EOL* indicator: Yes
Power reserve: (380) 3-4 Years (!)
Water resistance: 100m (!)
Bezel: Unidirectional , ratcheted
Case: Titanium (!)
Crown: Push-down (see user manual)
Pushers: none
Crystal: Sapphire, double glareproofed
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 10.4mm (!)
Weight: 38g (!)
Bracelet: Professional Titanium II (!)
Lug width: 22mm
Price: around 2600eur
Complications: Perpetual calendar, dual timezone,
chronograph, alarm, countdown timer

*NVG: night vison goggles
*EOL: end-of-life indicator

Breitling Professional Airwolf

Production years: 2007-current
Caliber: Breitling 78
Movement: SuperQuartz™,
Chronograph: 1/100th second, max. 99 days,
23hrs 59min 59.99sec, with split times (!)
Calendar: digital, perpetual (!)
Display: Analog and 12/24h digital
Hands: Hr/min/sec (!)
Backlighting: NVG compatible
EOL indicator: Yes
Power reserve: (CR2320) 2-3 Years
Water resistance: 50m
Bezel: Bidirectional, compass scale (!)
Case: Stainless steel
Crown: Push-down
Pushers: 2 (!)
Crystal: Sapphire, double glareproofed
Diameter: 43.5mm
Thickness: 16.7mm
Weight: 106.7g
Bracelet: Professional II
Lug width: 22mm
Price: around 3100eur
Complications: Perpetual calendar, chronograph,
countdown timer, dual timezone, alarm (enhanced
with the turbine caseback design) (!)

Senin, 06 April 2009

What color of Airwolf to chose?

It's almost impossible to chose the right Wolf. I know I'd like to have the professional steel bracelet, but I don't know what dial color I'd like to have. Maybe the white one is my favourite and the black one follows very closely, then the blue and then the dark gray. But that's just the photo. I wonder how it will look like in real, it must be a unique and exciting experience to try on. Once I get the chance, I'll write about it.

[On top is the old 'sunburst' dial design, below the new one with stripes. Source: Breitling.com]

Jumat, 03 April 2009

Breitling Professional Airwolf (II.)

I found some nice photos of this watch online and put together this gallery. I hope the people who snapped the photos wouldn't mind. I just love to enjoy this watch, for it is very beautiful to me. I hope you enjoy, too.

Breitling 78 caliber...

SuperQuartz movement...

LCD digital display...

Digital perpetual calendar...

Steel case...

5 bar water resistance (50m)...

43.5mm diameter, 16.7mm thickness...

Bidirectional bezel with slide rule mechanism...

Glareproofed sapphire crystal...

NVG compatible backlighting...

Alarm, countdown...

Dual timezone with independet alarm...

Turbine shaped construction...

Selasa, 31 Maret 2009

Breitling black dial men's wristwatch collection

The current Breitling collection of men's wristwatches with black dials. I am not a fan of black dials per se, some are nice in black, but some look even better in other colors. The black dials make it easier to compare all the watches, you can see the significant differences easier. Usually the differences are very small between some models, that's why you really need to look closely for details. The first step to buy such an exclusive high quality timepiece is to find a model that matches your taste and your expectations. So, I created this list for me, but it's also suitable for any other interested Breitling buyer.
I added the price in red. I found the source for the price here and here. The first one is from the current American price list, which I converted to euros. That's why it's not the most accurate - it's just meant for orientation, so you know about what sum of money is your favourite new Breitlig watch worth. Prices may vary from country to country and depending on the discount you get from your local AD. [Source of the photos is http://www.breitling.com. I'm sure they don't mind I'm borrowing from, since I promote their watches and hope they continue making one of the best timepieces in the world.]

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