Breitling returns to its roots. In the new Heritage Collection, the prestigious Swiss brand draws inspiration from its most elegant and inspiring chronographs of the past and reimagines them for the modern and discerning individual.
Founders' Squad
Specifically, Breitling's Heritage Collection pays tribute to three outstanding figures in the brand's history, recognized as the 'Founders' Squad.'
The first member of the 'Founders' Squad' is Léon Breitling, who founded the company in 1884. Next is his son Gaston Breitling, who in 1915 created one of the first wrist chronographs with an independent button at the '2 o'clock' position. Finally, Léon's grandson Willy Breitling, who patented his own innovations in watchmaking and founded the Huit Aviation Department in 1938.
The Breitling Heritage Collection pays homage to the timeless style of these individuals and the invaluable work they have done over generations to turn watchmaking into the art it has become today.
The Latest Generation of Premier Wristwatches
The original Premier wristwatches were released by Willy Breitling in the 1940s. The Heritage Collection is the latest iteration of that same line.
Like other Breitling Premier watches, pieces from the Heritage Collection feature semi-gloss alligator leather straps, Arabic numerals, and the latest in chronometry technology.
The collection includes six different watches in three categories: Chronographs, Duographs, and Datoras. All are equipped with a COSC-certified chronometer and have water resistance up to 100 meters.
Chronograph
The Breitling Heritage Collection features two versions of the chronograph. The first is in stainless steel with a pistachio-green dial. The second is in 18-karat red gold with a silver-colored dial.
Both chronograph models are equipped with the in-house caliber Breitling B09, which is based on the in-house caliber Breitling 01.
Duograph
The Duograph model case is made of 18-karat red gold and stainless steel. You can choose a model with a blue dial or one with a black dial depending on your preferences.
The Duograph watches feature two superimposed chronograph hands. The watch owner can simultaneously measure two elapsed times - this is called the rattrapante function. The watches are equipped with the mechanical manual-wind Breitling Manufacture Caliber B15, which is based on the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B03.
Datora
The Datora model has a stainless steel case and a copper-colored dial. The watch is equipped with the in-house caliber B25 and stands out for the same precision and craftsmanship combined with vintage style, as the rest of the Heritage collection models.
To learn more, visit www.breitling.com.