In celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the unique Ref. 765 AVI timepiece, also referred to as the Co-Pilot, Breitling has dropped three new references impressed by the long-lasting mannequin, spanning a Traditional AVI assortment, a Tremendous AVI Mosquito Evening Fighter watch, and a restricted 1964 re-edition.
From the assortment, the brand new Traditional AVI lineup arrives in 5 variations, all in devoted coloration schemes that nod to 4 legendary plane. Spanning two variations of the P-51 Mustang, one iteration comes encased in stainless-steel with a black dial and tonal counters, whereas the opposite possibility is attired in an 18k crimson gold case with contrasting counters. The remaining three all are housed in stainless-steel circumstances, with the Tribute to Vought F4U Corsair that includes a blue dial with tonal counters, the Curtiss Warhawk with a navy inexperienced dial and white counters, and the black-dialed Mosquito possibility with contrasting white counters.
The Traditional AVI assortment arrives in a 42mm case dimension, a considerably smaller dimension compared to the unique 46mm. As for aesthetics, it stays devoted to the celebrated reference’s rugged design, accompanied by nuanced, upgraded particulars, on high of a a lot easier-to-wear-fit. The GMT complication has been omitted, as an alternative, the brand new variations are outfitted with Breitling’s personal Calibre 23 chronograph motion, which supplies as much as 48 hours of energy reserve and a 10-bar water resistance. Every mannequin comes with the choice of a pilot-inspired calfskin leather-based strap, or a five-row stainless-steel bracelet.
Drawing its reference from the all-black two-seater Evening Fighter 2, the Tremendous AVI Mosquito Evening Fighter watch pays homage to the plane’s darkish livery with an all-black design. Operating inside, the in-house B04 self-winding mechanical motion affords 70 hours of energy reserve, all housed in a sturdy 46mm ceramic case.
Final however not least, Breitling welcomes a restricted re-edition of its unique Ref. 765 AVI from 1964, which was a favourite amongst star athletes and celebrities of its time. A devoted copy of its unique, the timepiece is outfitted with the long-lasting reverse-panda dial and black bezel, all attired in a 41mm stainless-steel case. Now powered by Breitling’s in-house B09 calibre, the watch is launched in a restricted run of 164 items.
To seek out out all of the aforementioned fashions’ worth factors and availability, head over to Breitling’s official web site now.
Elsewhere in watches, TAG Heuer launches three new Monaco Skeleton Dial items for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix.
Originally posted 2023-05-29 11:03:57.