BREITLING – Endurance Pro IRONMAN® World Championship 2024 Edition

BREITLING – PROFESSIONAL Endurance Pro IRONMAN® World Championship 2024 Titanium 44mm Chronograph Edition

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 COMMEMORATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT IN THE NEW
LIMITED EDITION ENDURANCE PRO IRONMAN®

The new 500-piece limited edition IRONMAN-branded Endurance Performance Pro is Breitling’s ultralight sports watch to mark the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlons, available only at Breitling.com and select Breitling boutiques and retailers.

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What keeps you going when you are pushing yourself to your absolute limits? You have the strength and motivation, but you need the time to realize your inspirational fitness goals. With the Endurance Pro IRONMAN®, you have the toughest tool to keep you on track and take you beyond the breaking point of mere ambition.

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The IRONMAN triathlon is one of the most famous single-day endurance races on the planet and is known for being a true test of heart, body, and soul. It begins before the gun goes off, with months and maybe even years of training. Breitling, the Swiss luxury watchmaker that has built timepieces since 1884 as rugged as the individuals who wear them, has been the official luxury watch partner of the IRONMAN triathlon since 2021.

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The Endurance Pro IRONMAN marks the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France, on September 22, 2024 (women), and Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, on October 26, 2024 (men). It is the ultimate in racing for extreme athletes. The VinFast IRONMAN World Championship is the culmination of all the global IRONMAN triathlon events, which see professional and age-group athletes alike compete for a qualifying slot in the pinnacle race on the long-distance triathlon calendar.

As part of this active partnership, Breitling is introducing a limited-edition Endurance Pro IRONMAN with a case made of lightweight titanium and the race’s uniquely inspired logo featured at 6 o’clock.

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The rejuvenated IRONMAN logo reflects renewal and resilience, inspired by this year’s theme for the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship – “new life”, or “‘Ola Hou” in Hawaiian. The ama‘u plant above the M symbolizes resilience and new life and recalls the IRONMAN competitors’ fierce focus on achievement. The ferns and lavender on both the M and the dot are a fusion of Hawai‘i’s lush vegetation and the calming lavender of the fields of southern France.

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This limited edition of 500 pieces comes on a blue rubber strap for maximum performance and durability and has the IRONMAN logo on the caseback.

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“The spirit of the IRONMAN competition has much in common with the high-caliber precision and ruggedness of Breitling,” says CEO Georges Kern. “This watch was designed for the most arduous journeys and difficult physical challenges.”

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“The will and strength to compete in an IRONMAN triathlon is worth commemorating as it reminds us of what we are capable of when we test limits and set out to achieve an ambitious goal,” adds Kern.

The limited-edition Endurance Pro IRONMAN is available only at Breitling.com and select Breitling boutiques and retailers.

DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE

Made of titanium, a robust material 2.2 times lighter than stainless steel, Breitling’s ultra-lightweight Endurance Pro may have been designed with triathlon athletes in mind, but it’s a stylish and sporty chronograph perfect for mastering every day.

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The Endurance Pro’s rubber strap and 100 m of water resistance ensures that it’s capable of withstanding rugged underwater and challenging land environments. Powered by Breitling’s COSC-certified SuperQuartz™ caliber 82, the movement provides unmatched accuracy. Other features include easy readability, a timekeeping chronograph, and a solar compass to keep you on track and focused on the finish.

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Pick up the Endurance Pro IRONMAN and be inspired to train harder and trek further in your journey with optimum achievement in mind. It’s a watch that is a milestone as you make your own way through an active life like an IRONMAN.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model :   BREITLING – PROFESSIONAL Endurance Pro IRONMAN® World Championship 2024 Edition

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Reference: E823103A1M1S1 Titanium

MOVEMENT
Caliber Quartz: Breitling Caliber 82
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Depth: 5.12 millimeters
Movement: thermocompensated SuperQuartz TM
Jewel:  4 jewels  

Battery life: approximately 2 years
Chronograph: 1/10th second and 30-minute counters
Display: hour, minute, second, date
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: Titanium
Diameter: 44 millimeters
Thickness: 12.5 millimeters

Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 52.49 millimeters
Water-resistance: up to 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: flat sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback: solid, with screws
Crown: non-screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: bidirectional, compass scale 

DIAL/HANDS 

Anthracite with blue and purple inner bezel with pulsometer scale, black chronograph counters,
and IRONMAN® World Championship logo at 6 o’clock
Super-LumiNova® luminescent numerals and hour and minute hands

STRAP

Blue IRONMAN® rubber strap with a Breitlight® double tang-type buckle 

 

🔰 Limited Edition ✅ Only 250 pieces
🔴 Price:  USD  3.950 $💰

 

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Mobile: +41 79 731 90 28
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN – Fiftysix Self-winding 40mm Pink Gold

VACHERON CONSTANTIN – Fiftysix® Self-winding Pink Gold 40mm - 2024

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    At the confluence of eras and styles, the Fiftysix collection unveiled in 2018 is returning to centre-stage.
    The 40 mm pink gold case opts for a black dial and anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap in an elegant retro-contemporary combination.
    The collection’s strong identity is inspired by 1950s’ aesthetics and the iconic Reference 6073 created by Vacheron Constantin in 1956.

Retro-contemporary elegance since 2018

Part retro, part contemporary, the Fiftysix collection is rooted in Vacheron Constantin's heritage. Its inspiration is twofold: on the one hand, 1950s’ aesthetics, particularly Reference 6073 created by the Maison in 1956; on the other, the Manufacture’s Maltese cross emblem, whose outline discreetly graces several details distilled across various models in the collection. 

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The Fiftysix aesthetic is thus at the confluence of styles and eras, expressed through multiple variations in pink gold or steel and driven by a self-winding movement in a complete calendar version or with day, date and power-reserve indication.

A variation in pink gold with a black dial

The new Fiftysix self-winding opts for an original, contrasting combination of gold, black and anthracite tones. Harmoniously extended by lugs evoking a Maltese cross, its 40 mm round 18K 5N pink gold case frames a sector-type dial typical of watches produced in the 1950s. 

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For the first time in the collection, it is black toned, with double finishes, opaline in the centre and sunburst on the surrounding chapter ring, offering an elegant play on light and shade with the warm shimmer of pink gold. 

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The contrast continues with the applied 18K 5N pink gold Roman numerals, along with the hour-markers and hands coated with luminescent material ensuring enhanced legibility in the dark. 

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The dial aesthetics are further enhanced by the box-type sapphire crystal topping the bezel, in the style of post-war watches. This retro-contemporary aesthetic is matched by an anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap with ecru stitching.

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On the reverse, the Calibre 1326 self-winding movement reveals its Côtes de Genève finishing through the sapphire crystal caseback. The pink gold oscillating weight is openworked and adorned with a Maltese cross, the symbol of Vacheron Constantin's watchmaking excellence for nearly 270 years. 

A powerful 1950s-inspired identity

The personality of the Fiftysix is rooted in the 1950s, the golden age of round, elegant timepieces and more specifically in Reference 6073 presented by Vacheron Constantin in 1956. 

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The fact that this watch occupies a special place within the Maison’s heritage is because it was one of its very first timepieces to feature a self-winding movement, at a time when most were still powered by hand-wound mechanisms. In addition to its technical features ensuring precision and reliability, it also features strong character and retro elegance.  

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watches borrow their streamlined design from their predecessor, reinforced by lugs whose design is inspired by the branches of the Maltese cross. Like the vintage models, they also feature a box-type crystal that dominates the bezel, a sector-type dial and harmoniously alternating Arabic numerals and baton-style hour-markers characteristic of the 1950s.

Questions to Christian Selmoni, Style & Heritage Director, Vacheron Constantin

How did the historical context of the 1950s influence the design of Vacheron Constantin's round watches?

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The 1950s were a period of prosperity and economic growth and Vacheron Constantin was no exception to this dynamic. After World War II, watches were distinguished by their elegance. Unlike in the early 20th century such as during the Roaring Twenties when the watch industry produced just about every shape of watch, cases were round, slim and elegant. At Vacheron Constantin, timepieces were characterised by sophistication, clean lines and harmonious proportions. In addition, technological advances had led to significant improvements in terms of accuracy and reliability, as well as the widespread use of steel and gold. 

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The watches created by Vacheron Constantin during this decade also reflected the trends of the time, with light-coloured dials and refined finishes. Today, the aesthetics of these watches have not aged at all, consolidating their status as timeless icons.

The Fiftysix collection claims a direct filiation with Reference 6073 from 1956. Given that the current trend is toward smaller diameters, why choose not to adopt the same vintage proportions?

Each of our contemporary collections finds its roots and inspiration in the history of the Manufacture. Taking the example of the Patrimony collection, it too is inspired by an extremely understated model from our heritage dating back to the 1950s, yet we have chosen to interpret it in a contemporary manner while respecting its original minimalism. All our current creations are elegant and aim to achieve a certain timelessness. In the 1950s, watch sizes were slimmer and Reference 6073 was no exception with its 35 mm diameter. It is not Vacheron Constantin's mission to reproduce the past identically, to reproduce what has already been done. In this respect, the Fiftysix collection can be defined as modern with a retro touch. 

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TECHNICAL DATA

Collection: Fiftysix 

Model:   Fiftysix Self-winding 40mm Pink Gold

 

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 Reference   4600E/000R-H101 

Movement Calibre 1326  
Manufacture calibre  
Mechanical, self-winding  
26.2 mm (11¼ ’’’) diameter, 4.3 mm thick  
Approximately 48 hours of power reserve  
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)  
142 components  
25 jewels  
IndicationsHours, minutes, central seconds  
Date  
Case
18K 5N pink gold  
40 mm diameter, 9.6 mm thick  
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback  
Water-resistant tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)  
Dial
Black-toned, opaline centre, sunburst exterior  
18K 5N pink gold Arabic numerals  
18K 5N pink gold hour-markers highlighted by a blue luminescent material   
Hour/minute hands and hour-markers highlighted with blue SuperLuminova®.
Strap
Anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap with calfskin lining and ecru stitching
Buckle 18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped

Piece only available through the Vacheron Constantin Boutiques.

World Price:  on request


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