BREITLING – Superocean Automatic 44 IRONMAN Edition

BREITLING – Superocean Automatic 44 IRONMAN® Limited Edition

BREITLING TO PARTNER WITH IRONMAN
ON NEW LUXURY TIMEPIECE: SUPEROCEAN 

IRONMAN® EDITION

New York, NY/Tampa, FL, July 26, 2019 – It was announced today that Breitling has partnered with IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, in launching the Breitling Superocean IRONMAN® Limited Edition timepiece. As part of the partnership, Breitling becomes the Official Luxury Watch of IRONMAN® and will also be present at several events, including the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Nice, France, and the 2019 Vega® IRONMAN® World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i.

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To celebrate the partnership and offer a first look at the watch, a special event was held at the Breitling boutique in New York City last night, cohosted by Breitling USA President Thierry Prissert and Andrew Messick, President and CEO of The IRONMAN Group. Over 150 guests attended the event, among them Paula Newby-Fraser – known as the Queen of Kona, who earned the title after winning the IRONMAN® World Championship eight times – and Mike Reilly, the Voice of IRONMAN®. Also at the event were some of the elite athletes who will be participating in the ViewSPORT® IRONMAN® Lake Placid triathlon, set to take place in Lake Placid, NY, on July 28, 2019.

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The partnership with IRONMAN® is ideal for Breitling, bringing two premium brands together for the first time. Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, said, “We’re particularly excited to be working with IRONMAN®. The three members of our Triathlon Squad have all distinguished themselves in IRONMAN® events. Jan Frodeno won back-to-back IRONMAN® World Championships in 2015 and 2016, and Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack has also claimed two titles – in 2007 and 2010. It goes without saying that Daniela Ryf’s accomplishments have been spectacular: she is the reigning IRONMAN® World Champion, having won four straight titles along with her four IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championships in the last five years. The sport has enjoyed enormous popularity and the performance and endurance of its great competitors reflect Breitling’s values perfectly.”

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Daniela Ryf has continued her impressive form and recently won IRONMAN® Austria in Klagenfurt, finishing more than 26 minutes ahead of her nearest challenger. Jan Frodeno showcased his talents once more as he defied scorching temperatures and overcame a talented field to win the IRONMAN® European Championships in late June. Speaking about the partnership, Jan said:  “I am very excited to be a part of this partnership between IRONMAN® and Breitling, two iconic brands that are bringing together a sporting elegance that is second to none.”

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Andrew Messick is excited about the new partnership: “Breitling has already demonstrated its appreciation for triathlon with its impressive squad of triathletes, all of whom have had great success in our most prestigious events. We are delighted to collaborate with Breitling in the creation of a great new watch that celebrates the passion, commitment, and incredible achievements of our athletes.”

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The IRONMAN® Triathlon Series offers athletes the opportunity to push themselves further than they ever thought possible by swimming 2.4 miles (3.8 kilometers), cycling 112 miles (180 kilometers), and running 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) en route to completing one of the world’s most challenging single-day endurance races and earning the coveted title of IRONMAN.

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Since its inception in 1978, the IRONMAN® triathlon has come to represent the ultimate test of body, mind, and spirit for both professional and amateur athletes. The competition stages – swimming, cycling, and running – are activities that feature prominently in the lifestyles of Breitling’s core customer base: men and women of action, purpose, and style.

The Breitling Superocean
Automatic 44 IRONMAN® Limited Edition

The Breitling Superocean Automatic 44 IRONMAN® Limited Edition, which celebrates the partnership with IRONMAN and its events, is a member of Breitling’s popular family of Superocean divers’ watches. It has a 44-millimeter stainless-steel case and a black dial featuring the unmistakable IRONMAN® logo. It is presented on a red Diver Pro III rubber strap with a pin buckle. Its ratcheted unidirectional rotating bezel is an essential feature for divers as it can be used to track the elapsed time underwater.

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The numerals, indexes, and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova®, a luminescent material that allows optimal readability in any lighting conditions. The COSC-certified chronometer has central hour, minute, and second hands.

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This self-winding watch is powered by a Breitling Caliber 17, an automatic mechanical movement that offers a power reserve of 38 hours. It is water-resistant to an incredible 100 bar (1000 meters).

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The Superocean Automatic 44 IRONMAN® Limited Edition has a caseback engraved with the IRONMAN® logo and the legend “ONE OF 300”, reflecting its coveted limited-edition status. The watch will be available exclusively on Breitling’s own e-commerce channel, in selected Breitling boutiques, and on site at the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Nice and IRONMAN® World Championship in Kailua-Kona.

An Incredible Legacy: The Breitling Superocean

When the first Breitling Superocean models were launched in 1957, they made it clear that there was a major new player in the divers’ watch market. These timepieces were distinguished by their exceptional performance, their quality, and their pure Breitling style. In the more than 60 years since, the family has remained a favorite, and each watch in the collection has been created to stand up to the rigors of the most challenging water sports.

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While the members of the collection reflect the brand’s deep-water DNA, they are certain to appeal to all men and women with active lifestyles. With their clean, sporty design and impeccable performance, the watches in the Superocean collection – available in a wide range of case sizes – will look at home on any wrist and in any environment.

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Technical Specifications

Model : Superocean Automatic 44 IRONMAN Edition

Reference: A17371A11B1S1

MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, date window
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 44 millimeters
Height: 14.21 millimeters
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Caseback: screwed steel
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: unidirectional, ratcheted
Water resistance: up to 100 bar (1000 meters)
DIAL/HANDS
Black
Super-LumiNova® luminescent numerals, indexes, and hands
STRAP
Red Diver Pro III strap with pin buckle

EDITION 
– Limited Edition of 300 pieces


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ROMY HEBDEN
Head of Public Relations
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DAN BERGLUND
Global Director, Communications
IRONMAN
E-mail: dan.berglund@ironman.com
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AkriviA – Rexhep Rexhepi Chronometre Contemporain - Only Watch

AkriviA – Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain Platinum Edition - Only Watch 2019

Chronomètre Contemporain

Manual winding movement with hours, minutes, seconds chronometer featuring hacking seconds, automatic zero reset. 

100/h power reserve for one barrel.

For Only Watch 2019, Rexhep Rexhepi has created an exclusive piece based on the Chronomètre Contemporain, the first watch signed with his name. Inspired by the officer's watches of the 1940's with their sleek lines combined with a dedication to accuracy and readability, this watch is officially chronometer certified by the Besançon Observatory.

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The Chronomètre Contemporain has a manual winding hour, minute and seconds movement featuring hacking seconds and automatic zero reset. Its unique dial, created especially for Only Watch, has a hand hammered dial, a key part of the work in atelier AkriviA.

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The exclusive blue grey color of the multi layered grand feu enamel offers a delicate color that stands in perfect contrast with the white enamel of the numerals. Additionally, the case of this distinctive timepiece has been created by the renowned artisan Mr. Jean-Pierre Hagmann of Geneva.

The in-house movement is fully embellished with handmade, traditional finishing techniques such as anglage, black polish and Côtes de Genève. The movement also features a stop seconds and zero-reset mechanism to allow a precise time setting. As soon as the crown is pulled out to the time setting position, the mechanism implanted stops the balance and instantly returns the second hand to zero.

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The winding of this watch will be a sheer pleasure for its owner thanks to the click ratchet inspired by old the pocket watches winding mechanisms. This provides a smooth winding underlined by a discreet mechanical sound. On the functional side, I have deliberately provided a very long power reserve of 100 hours with only one barrel.

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The new caliber RR-01 embodies all the values I cherish in watchmaking: the attention to every visible and invisible detail, purity, symmetry and functional reduction to the essential. The movement of the Chronomètre Contemporain relates directly to the essence of chronometrical timekeeping instruments.

Its symmetrical architecture is one of the signature aspects of Rexhep Rexhepi's caliber designs. In November 2018, the Chronomètre Contemporain was awarded the GPHG's Prize in the Men’s Category.

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Atelier AkriviA was created by Rexhep Rexhepi in 2012 to express his own vision of Haute Horlogerie. His main ambition is to synthesize a contemporary style with traditional and artisanal watchmaking methods. Rexhep Rexhepi: "It is an honor for us to participate with the other brands in this project. I am proud to create a watch of which the proceeds will be utilized for important scientific research.

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COLLABORATION
The case for this watch is the very first manufactured by Mr. Jean Pierre Hagmann for AKRIVIA, marking the start of a new collaboration between this famed Genevan artisan and AKRIVIA Atelier.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: Classic

Model  Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain - Only Watch


Movement
Caliber RR-01 New in-house, manual winding movement with stop seconds and 0-seconds reset function, central indication of hour minutes and seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.
Winding mechanism with traditional hand-polished click lever and spring
Dimension: 30.00mm x 5.20 / 7.28
Frequency: 18,000 a/h (2.5 Hz)
Rubies: 19
Escapement: Swiss lever escapement with an in-house developed variable inertia balance wheel (10.5mm) using 4 adjustable weights. Hairspring with Breguet overcoil.
Power reserve: 100 hours,
one jeweled barrel which optimizes the efficiency by eliminating the frictions.
Decoration
The entire movement’s visible and non-visible parts have been hand finished to highest traditions of Geneva watchmaking, using classical techniques such as: “anglage” (engaging angles) black polish, perlage, Côtes de Genève, Hand graining and polishing, hand engraving with rhodium treatment.
Case
Platinum 950Pt
Diameter: 38 mm / Thickness: 9.5 mm
Made of three parts with screwed case back and alternate polished and brushed finishing
Glare proofed front sapphire; see-through case back with sapphire
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters)
Dial
Unique blue grey enamel Grand Feu
Hands: Hand hammered surfaces and numerals in white enamel
Bracelet
Calf leather Hand-made
Tang buckle either in 950Pt

Chronometer certification
On client’s request and an additional cost the watch can be Chronometer certified by the Besançon Observatory. With this option the watch is being delivered with a “Bulletin de marche de chronométrie” after a thorough testing of the complete watch during 16 days consecutive days.


Limitation: 
Exclusive – Unique Limited to Only 1-Pieces

Estimate:
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
EUR 36,000 - 54,000
USD 40,000 - 60,000

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THE ONLY WATCH COLLECTION
BEFORE THE AUCTION?

ONLY WATCH UNVEILS THE 50 UNIQUE WATCHES THAT WILL BE AUCTIONED FOR THE 8TH EDITION OF THE BIENNIAL CHARITY AUCTION TO BENEFIT RESEARCH ON DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and due to the initiative of Luc Pettavino, President of the Association Monégasque Contre les Myopathies, ONLY WATCH is proud to unveil today the names of the 52 watch brands participating in the 8th edition of the biennial charity auction benefitting research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well as the 50 lots that will be auctioned.

This exceptional and unparalleled project supports the battle against a devastating myopathy that affects 1 in 3000 male births on the planet by funding research.

It is expected, this year again, to become the most talked-about topic in the watchmaking industry.

“I am grateful to all the watchmaking groups and independent brands participating in this 2019 ONLY WATCH edition demonstrating dedication and heart through their creativity and craftmanship for this year’s auction which promises to be, once again, record-breaking”, says Luc Pettavino.

These 52 brands will offer sought-after rarities that can be accessed nowhere else. Unique pieces showcasing the best savoir-faire in the horology world in all of its diversity.

For the second time Christie’s is the auctioneer of choice on November 9 when the 50 one-of-a-kind timepieces will be auctioned at the Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues at 2 pm (UTC+1).

“Christie’s is looking forward working once more closely with the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies on their 8th edition of ONLY WATCH, under the guidance of Luc Pettavino. On behalf of Christie’s, I would like to extend my sincere Thank You to all involved in making this project a priority and to be present on 9 November in Geneva to compete for one – or more – of the 50 unique and specially made timepieces for ONLY WATCH”, commented Earl of Snowdon, Honorary Chairman Christie’s EMEA

Ahead of the auction, this unprecedented watch collection will be exhibited to the public from 25 September 2019 to 9 November 2019, in 10 different cities around the world. This world tour will be starting in Monaco, during (and on the site of) the Monaco Yacht Show.

• Monaco         25 to 28 September    at the Monaco Yacht show
• Dubai            1 to 3 October              at Christie’s in association with Seddiqi
• Paris              7 to 8 October             at Christie’s
• London         11 to 13 October          at Christie’s
• New York      16 to 17 October          at Christie’s
• Tokyo            22 to 23 October          at Christie’s
• Singapore     25 to 26 October          at Malmaison by the Hour Glass
• Hong Kong   28 to 29 October          at Christie’s
• Taipei            30 to 31 October          at Christie’s
• Geneva         7 to 9 November          at Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues

Since its creation in 2005, ONLY WATCH has raised over CHF40 million. Again, 100% of the proceeds achieved with the 8th edition of the charity auction will be directly invested in scientific and medical research on neuromuscular diseases in general and on Duchenne muscular dystrophy in particular. An achievement made possible by to the generous donation and participation of the 52 watch brands, the partners offering a variety of services and logistical support, the media offering substantial coverage and, of course, the auctioneer, Christie’s.

“With ONLY WATCH everyone creates beauty to do good, meaning in this case supporting the work of dozens of researchers around the world, financing studies, purchasing material, creating biotech companies in the chemistry and biology sector… to bring this science to the clinic and one day maybe to find a cure. We have done a lot already and are conscious that there is still much to be done and that this initiative needs, more than ever, help and support.” Luc Pettavino.
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