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Frederique Constant's Latest Addition to the Highlife Chronograph Collection

The Highlife collection, Frederique Constant’s most celebrated lines, debuted in 1999 as an affordable luxury sports watch. Relaunched in 2020, the collection gained fresh momentum, and by 2022, the brand introduced the Highlife Chronograph to its portfolio.

This year, Frederique Constant commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Highlife collection with a stunning addition to the 41mm Chronograph Automatic lineup. The latest release is a limited edition of 1,888 pieces, featuring a stainless steel case, an off white opaline dial, and striking green subdials. This model joins its predecessors versions with blue and black subdials housed in steel cases, and a more recent iteration with a blue dial and a gold-plated case.

Introducing Breitling reveals the new Super Chronomat 44 and Chronomat Automatic 36 Limited Editions

Continuing its celebration of 140 years with new Chronomat Caribbean Editions

 

This year, Breitling celebrates its 140th anniversary with a series of stunning editions. The celebration began with the introduction of its first perpetual calendar movement, the Caliber B19, showcased in three limited-edition timepieces: the Premier, Navitimer, and Chronomat. Following this, Breitling released a special edition for the Middle East, the Chronomat GMT 40 featuring Eastern Arabic numerals. 

Now, Breitling turns its attention to the Caribbean islands with two special editions of the Chronomat. These timepieces feature blue dials inspired by the Caribbean Sea, continuing the brand's tradition of region-specific limited editions.

Breitling's first Caribbean Edition was introduced in 2010, establishing the sea-inspired pastel blue dial that has become a hallmark of these limited-edition models.

Super Chronomat B01 44 Caribbean Edition

The case diameter is a stately 44mm, 2mm larger than the standard Chronomat, and it's even thinner with a 14.4mm thickness. The unidirectional bezel features a ratcheting design made of black ceramic. On the caseback, there's a printed map of the Caribbean islands. The case offers water resistance up to 200 meters.

The dial features a blue hue with black chronograph counters in a tri-compax layout: small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6, and 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. The applied hour indices and central hands are coated with white Super-LumiNova.

The watch is powered by Breitling’s manufacture Caliber 01, an automatic movement that operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a 70-hour power reserve. It features a black rubber Rouleaux strap with a stainless steel folding clasp.

As a limited edition of 150 pieces, it will be sold exclusively in the Caribbean area, priced at $9,950, which is equivalent to AED 35,000.

 

Technical specifications: Breitling Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Caribbean Edition

  • Case: stainless steel case, crown and pushers made of Black ceramic, ceramic unidirectional bezel, caseback features a printed map of the Caribbean
  • Diameter: 44 mm
  • Height: 14.4 mm
  • Water resistance: 200 m 
  • Dial: blue with black subdials, small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 and 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock
  • Movement: Breitling caliber 01, automatic, COSC-certified, 47 jewels, 314 parts, column-wheel, vertical clutch
  • Power reserve: 70 hours
  • Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  • Functions: Chronograph, Hours, minutes, seconds, date
  • Bracelet/Strap: Black rubber Rouleaux strap with a stainless steel folding clasp
  • Availability: Limited edition to 150 pieces
  • Price: priced at USD 9,550 / AED 35,000

Chronomat Automatic 36 Caribbean Edition

The Chronomat Automatic 36 Caribbean Edition features an elegant and slim 36mm polished stainless steel case. The stainless steel case back is engraved with a map of the Caribbean.

The dial showcases a blue hue with a white date window at 6 o'clock, complemented by silver applied indices and hands coated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility.

Powered by the Breitling Caliber 10, the same movement featured in the special collaboration with Victoria Beckham, this watch boasts a power reserve of approximately 42 hours, thanks to its bidirectional rotor. and its COSC-certified, ensuring distinguished precision and performance.

The timepiece is fitted with a stainless steel Rouleaux bracelet. Limited to 100 pieces, it is priced at $5,400 USD, equivalent to 20,000 AED.

 

Technical specifications: Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 

  1. Case: stainless steel, cambered sapphire, glare proof on both sides, unidirectional ratcheting stainless steel bezel, caseback features a printed map of the Caribbean
  2. Diameter: 36 mm  
  3. Height: 10.01 mm  
  4. Water resistance: 100 m
  5. Dial: Caribbean blue, Super-LumiNova coating indexes and hands, date window at 6 o'clock
  6. Movement: automatic Breitling Caliber 10, COSC-certified chronograph, 37 jewels
  7. Power reserve: 42 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz) 
  9. Functions: hour, minute, second, date
  10. Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel Rouleaux bracelet
  11. Availability: Limited edition to 100 piece
  12. Price: 5,400 USD, equivalent to 20,000 AED



 

For more information, visit the official website of Breitling. 


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