Wednesday, October 24, 2018

BREITLING – Superocean Heritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown



















BREITLINGSuperocean HÉRITAGE II Chronograph 44 Outerknown

THE BREITLING SUPEROCEAN
HÉRITAGE II CHRONOGRAPH 44
OUTERKNOWN

Breitling’s new Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown celebrates the brand’s partnership with Outerknown, a sustainable clothing company committed to improving environmental conditions for the entire planet. The watch features a first for Breitling: the strap is crafted from ECONYL® yarn, an innovative materi-al created from nylon waste, one source of which is fishing nets from oceans around the world. Like Breitling, Outerknown – which was co-founded by surfing icon Kelly Slater – works with Ocean Conservancy to raise aware-ness of the problem of marine waste and to motivate individuals to take action to clean up the oceans.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO





























Breitling’s Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown is a striking wristwatch whose black case, bold blue dial, and blue ECONYL® yarn NATO strap make a bold style statement.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO








































The color blue also creates a pow-erful, eye-catching link to the oceans and the blue plan-et, which sustainable clothing brand Outerknown and its co-founder, surfing legend Kelly Slater, are striving to support. Breitling’s CEO Georges Kern says the time is right for the partnership: “We are happy to have this chance to strengthen our collaboration with Kelly Slater, who is a member of our Surfers Squad and co-­founder of Outerknown. Also, by introducing the ECONYL® yarn strap, we are taking another important step in our com-mitment to sustainability. We are looking forward to introducing other great watches equipped with these straps in the future.”

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO
































Mark Walker, CEO of Outerknown, is pleased to be working with the Swiss watch brand. He commented: “Breitling is a perfect and natural fit for Outerknown. Like us, they work closely with Ocean Conservancy, and it’s clear that we, and they, share common values.”

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO










































Outerknown co-founder and Breitling Surfers Squad member Kelly Slater has also committed his life to fighting polluted oceans and beaches. He added: “As strange as it sounds, the beach is, in effect, my office, so I am confronted with pollution on a daily basis. I will do whatever I can to help keep the world’s beach-es and oceans clean, and I’m thrilled that with the Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown model, Breitling is helping raise awareness of the prob-lem and showing how individuals can help.


A Chronograph to Protect the Oceans

The Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown has a striking black DLC-coated stainless-steel case and a caseback engraved with the distinctive Outerknown logo. The COSC-certified chronometer features an ul-trahard scratch- and shock-resistant unidirectional ceramic bezel with a luminescent central dot at the 12 o’clock position – an ideal feature for a diver’s watch. The Super-LumiNova® coating on the dot and the hour and minute hands emits a blue light instead of the standard green, which perfectly complements the watch’s design.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO









































The Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown is powered by the Breitling Caliber 13 mechanical chrono­ graph movement. The blue dial is distinguished by its matte gray “SuperOcean” inscription, white accents, subdial, and central second hands, while the subdi-als are characterized by their white accents and black nickel-­plated indexes. The familiar B in the Breitling logo also features a black nickel-plated finish.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO



































This diver’s watch, whose style statement is comple-mented by its powerful links to sustainability, is water-­ resistant to 20 bar (200 meters/660 feet).

 A Breitling First: The ECONYL® Yarn Strap

With the Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown, Breitling is, for the first time ever, intro-ducing a watch with a strap made from recycled mate-rials. Each timepiece features a NATO strap made from ECONYL® yarn, a regenerated nylon material created from nylon waste, one source of which is fishing nets from oceans around the world. The partnership with Outerknown also inspired the pattern of the strap, which is based on a fabric produced by the cloth-ing company. The strap’s color – taffeta dark blue – ­reflects this extraordinary watch’s connection to the oceans.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO






























The Superocean Héritage II Chronograph 44 Outerknown is also presented in packaging made entirely of recycled materials.

Carrying On the Great SuperOcean Legacy

Although the original Breitling SuperOcean, launched in 1957, was created to meet the needs of professional di-vers, it quickly found favor among amateur divers and scuba enthusiasts.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO



🔺  -  Breitling – SuperOcean Chronograph Ref. 807 - Vintage - Original  1957s
------------------------

Like all Breitling watches, a multi-tude of wearers was soon drawn to the timepiece’s bold style as much as to its performance and sophisticated functionality.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO







































🔺  -  Breitling – SuperOcean Chronograph  Ref. 807 & Ref.1004 - Vintage - Original  1957s
----------------------------

In 2017, the 60th anniversary year of the original SuperOcean, Breitling reinvigorated the design of the Superocean Héritage, blending the timeless look of a classic diver’s watch with cutting-edge technology. The brand was careful to retain the character that makes this instantly recognizable watch so unique.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO



 Breitling – SuperOcean  - Vintage - Original  1957s
-------------------------

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO








































🔺  - Breitling – SuperOcean Ref.1004 - Vintage - Original  1957s
-----------------------

The Superocean Héritage II Chronograph Outerknown is part of one of watchmaking’s greatest legacies, but it is even more than that – it is a celebration of a meaningful partnership and, with its innovative ECONYL® yarn strap, a timely homage to sustainability.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO































-------------------------------------------
Technical Specifications

Model : SUPEROCEAN HÉRITAGE II Chronograph 44 Outerknown

Reference: M133132A1C1W1

MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 13
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Depth: 7.9 millimeters
Winder: automatic with unilaterally acting ball-bearing rotor
Power reserve: at least 42 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph: mechanism control, oscillatory mechanism coupling,
30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display: hour, minute, second, day of the week, date
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: DLC-coated stainless steel
Diameter: 44 millimeters
Height: 15.65 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Caseback: screwed steel
Crown:
screw-locked
Bezel: unidirectional, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
Blue
Super-LumiNova® luminescent hour/minute hands and a matte gray sweep-second hand
STRAP
Taffeta dark blue ECONYL® yarn “Outerknown” NATO strap

---------------------------------
Press Release - 2018
--------------------------------------------
 BREITLING SA
- P.O. Box 1132
- Schlachthausstrasse 2
- CH-2540 Grenchen
Telephone +41 (0) 32 654 54 54
--------------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Breitling
------------------------------------------------------
www.Breitling.com

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

SEIKO – Astron GPS Solar 5X Titanium 2018



















SEIKOASTRON GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53 Titanium Automatic - Series 2018



Caliber 5X powers our most advanced 
ever Astron GPS Solar collection

Since its first appearance in 2012, Astron has proven to be a stunning success worldwide. In its six years of existence, hundreds of thousands of watch lovers and world travellers have foundthe practical, "real life" advantages of Seiko's GPS Solar technology and the uniqueness of Astron's design to be an irresistible combination. Over the same period, the range of Seiko's GPS Solar calibers has advanced and expanded such that Astron now offers Chronograph, Dual-Time, World-Time and Big-Date versions.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO






























Today, a new chapter in the history of Astron GPS Solar technology opens with the launch of an entirely new caliber, 5X, that offers the most advanced functionality ever. The new Astron 5X series is the world's smallest and thinnest * GPS solar watch. It is just 42.9mm in diameter and 12.2mm in depth.

  *  As of August 1, 2018. Based on Seiko's research. All versions except SSH009/011, which are 43.5mm in diameter and 13.3mm in depth.

Increased functionality for the world traveler

To enhance the speed and quality of the GPS connection, every component in the GPS module has been re-engineered. The operation of the 5X caliber is also faster and more intuitive than ever. For example, only three seconds are needed to advance 14 hours from Tokyo to New York time, thanks to the system that moves hour, minute, and seconds hand independently. New functions also allow automatic adjustment to Daylight Saving Time and give the wearer the ability to switch the main dial instantly from home to local time and vice versa.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO




























Its comfort on the wrist is further enhanced by a new buckle system that the wearer can use to make the minor adjustments that are so important when temperature or other changes make the wrist expand or contract.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO




























Like all its predecessors, the new Astron 5X series adjusts at the touch of a button to your time zone* by connecting to the GPS satellite network and, as it takes all the energy it needs from light alone, it never needs a battery change and yet delivers the astonishing precision of an atomic clock, one second every 100,000 years. It even connects twice a day to the satellite network; the first connection is made after the dial sensor detects sunlight and the second is made at a time pre-determined and set by the owner. It is the perfect timepiece for the global traveller.

* If there are changes in the region / time zone, manual time zone selection may be required.


The Caliber 5X collection

The new design is striking and yet refined. With its three dimensional dial, bold hands and the sharp lines and distortion-free surfaces that only Zaratsu polishing can achieve, the design is instantly recognisable as Astron and the perfection in every detail speaks volumes for the care taken at every stage of the manufacture and for the enduring beauty of the result.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO































The new 5X caliber will be available in December in four design variations, including one limited edition of 2,000, inspired by the remarkable astronomical phenomenon of the supernova, a star that, at the end of its life, explodes and releases vast amounts of energy. In addition to these four creations, two more will be added in February 2019, each with a bezel using sapphire crystal and ceramic.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO




























In six short years, Astron has changed the way that many people perceive, measure and relate to time. Today, a new page is turned in the important story of GPS Solar technology and, as in 1969 and 2012, an Astron watch pushes back the frontier of high precision timepieces once again.

Click, to see the large size. BIG FOTO







































-------------------------------------------
Technical Specifications

Collection: ASTRON Executive Sports 5X series

Model: ASTRON GPS Solar Dual-Time 5X53

Ref. SSH007
Limited edition of 2.000 pcs
Movement 
 Caliber 5X53 
  •   GPS controlled time and time zone adjustment
  •   Dual-Time with AM/PM indication
  •   Perpetual calendar correct to the year 2100
  •   Automatic DST adjustment function
  •   High speed time zone adjustment
  •   Time transfer function
  •   Signal reception result indication
  •   World time function (39 time zones)
  •   Power save function
  Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month
   (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C)
Specifications
  Titanium case with super-hard coating (SSH001/003/007/009/011)
  Titanium case with super-hard rose gold color coating (SSH006)
  Ceramic bezel (SSH001/003/006/007)
  Sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel (SSH009/011)
  Sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
  Water resistance: 10 bar
  Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
  •   Diameter: 42.9mm, Thickness: 12.2mm (SSH001/003/006/007)
  •   Diameter: 43.5mm, Thickness: 13.3mm (SSH009/011)
  Titanium with super-hard coating bracelet (SSH001/003)
  Titanium with super-hard coating and ceramic bracelet (SSH007/009/011)
  Extra-strength silicone strap (SSH006)
  Easy adjust three-fold clasp with push button release

  Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe:  
  • 2,200 Euro (SSH001/003/006
  • 2,400 Euro (SSH007) Limited edition of 2.000 pcs
  • 2,600 Euro (SSH009/011)

---------------------------------
Press Release - 2018
---------------------------------
---------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Seiko
---------------------------------------------------
SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION
Mr­­ Noboru­­ Miyadera
2-8-10, Toranomon, Minato-ku,
Tokyo­­ 105-8467
Japan
Telephone+81 3 6739 2150
Telefax+81 3 6739 2071
seiko-pr@seiko-watch.co.jp
----------------------------------------------------------------
www.SeikoWatches.com