Mitch Mason Watches – MAELSTROM MBW Edition

 

Mitch Mason Watches x MICROBRAND Watches – MAELSTROM MBW Super Compressor Dive Watches Edition 2021

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MICROBRAND WATCHES GROUP PARTNERS WITH MITCH MASON TO CREATE A WATCH FOR ITS BELOVED MEMBERS

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The Microbrand Watches group was launched in 2014, with the intention to create a friendly environment where everybody is welcome to share their passion for watches made by small companies. 

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In order to give everyone a chance to be known and help budding companies reach potential customers, brand owners are free to showcase their collections. This year, the Microbrand Watches group and Mitch Mason Watches partner together to create a watch that commemorates this notion, the Maelstrom MBW Edition.

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Here are a few words from Adam Sofineti, founder and co-administrator of the Microbrand Watches group.

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“I had the privilege to review a prototype of the Chronicle, a watch that left a deep impression on me. If there would be an award for microbrands, Mitch Mason should have been nominated in the category of newcomers. When Ben approached me with the idea of collaborating on a limited run of his next model, I was thrilled by the idea of working together with such a talented person.

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I’m very happy with how the MBW Maelstrom turned out and I’m really curious to see which colour will get most of the votes from our community.”

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On the Maelstrom MBW Edition, the primary crown and 9 o’clock numeral on the dial incorporate the Microbrand Watches group logo. This logo cleverly deconstructs Microbrand Watches into a watch case with a symbol of the micro prefix (µ) of the metric system, from the Greek alphabet. 

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The internal rotating bezel is different and has a second time-zone function, which makes it extremely versatile for modern use. Microbrand Watches group and Mitch Mason have also worked very closely in designing the case-back for this watch, to ensure something very special.

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The Maelstrom MBW Edition’s colorway will be selected by the Microbrand Watches group community (3 choose 1). This engagement is important as this is a watch that celebrates the support of every member, and everyone should have a part to play in its creation. 

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The selection will be done via a Facebook poll in the group, which will last till 14th October 2021. Pre-orders will commence from 15th October 2021 onwards. Voting can be done here.

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MORE ABOUT THE MAELSTROM

The Mitch Mason Maelstrom is designed and built to be a valiant and versatile companion. It is a contemporary interpretation of vintage Super Compressor dive watches.  

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It sports an automatic movement, a 300m water resistance with dual screw-down crowns, and a double-domed sapphire crystal boasting 10 layers of anti-reflective coating.

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The Maelstrom’s design is inspired by the style of Super Compressor dive watches, with a touch of modern technology to accomplish superior water resistance. Developed by Ervin Piquerez S.A. in the 1950s, Super Compressor dive watches had unique case structures that could adapt to increasing water pressures.  

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A compression spring mechanism in the case-back allowed the watch to be compressed as pressure increased. As a result, a tighter seal was created and the possibility of water entering the case was drastically reduced. Super Compressor dive watches also had internal rotating bezels with two crowns on the right-hand side of the case, which have been tastefully incorporated into the Maelstrom.

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The MAELSTROM provides an exemplary wrist presence with its 40mm case diameter. Downward angled lugs keep the watch at a compact 47mm lug-to-lug length, a pleasure on any wrist. A beautifully bevelled internal rotating bezel, mixed with clever engineering, allows for the MAELSTROM to be slim, at only 12mm in height. This is exceptional for an automatic dive watch which boasts 300 metres of water resistance.

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Mitch Mason's signature hour hand knot-pattern is retained in the Maelstrom. The hands are custom designed to be bold and gallant, facilitating quick time-reading even in challenging situations.

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The Mitch Mason Maelstrom is built to withstand crushing and unforgiving pressures. The solid 316L stainless steel case can survive up to 300 metres of water resistance effortlessly. This is ensured with dual screw-down crowns and a screw-down case-back. The dial and internal bezel are shielded from damage by a scratch-resistant double-domed sapphire crystal glass.

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Powered by the Miyota 9015 automatic movement, beating at 28,800bph (4Hz), the Maelstrom offers 42 hours of power reserve. Hacking and hand winding functions enables one to synchronize the time with extreme precision. 

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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: COLLABORATIONS

 
Watch Name:  MBW Edition Dual Crown Dive Watch

CASE
Material: 316L stainless steel
Diameter: 40 mm
Lug to lug: 47 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Lug width: 20 mm
Water resistance: 300 m/30 bar
Crowns: Dual screw-down crowns, both signed
Caseback: Screw-down with 3D stamped artwork
CRYSTAL
Double domed sapphire with Super-AR coating on underside
MOVEMENT
Calibre: Miyota 9015 (24 jewels)
Complications
Time and date
Mechanism: Automatic and hand-winding
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28,800 bph (4Hz)
DIAL & HANDS
Dial
Sunburst brushing with
sandwiched numerals at 3,9,12
Internal rotating bezel: Radial brushing, fully lumed
Hands: Unique Mitch Mason handset
Lume (dial, hands, internal bezel): Swiss Super-LumiNova®
Lume (date wheel): Swiss Super-LumiNova®
BRACELET
Material: Solid 316L stainless steel
Buckle material: Milled, solid 316L stainless steel
Buckle type: Flip-lock with dual pushers
End links: Solid
Links: Screw-in
Spring bars: Double sided quick-release
Finishing: Brushed with chamfered and polished edges
Width: 20mm
Taper: 20/16mm

The Maelstrom MBW Edition will be numbered and limited to 100 pieces. It is available exclusively for members of the Microbrand Watches Facebook group.
Launching this October 2021

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Check you local time here   For more information, view the page announcements over at Microbrand Watches Facebook group.

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Price:
Nov to Dec 2021 - USD 549
2022 onwards - USD 599

Limited Edition of 100 pieces

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BREITLING – NAVITIMER for AOPA 70th Anniversary

 

BREITLING – NAVITIMER for AOPA 70th Anniversary

 A LEGENDARY TIMEPIECE BORN FROM A PARTNERSHIP

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2022 WILL MARK 70 YEARS SINCE BREITLING CREATED THE NAVITIMER FOR AOPA

In 1952, Willy Breitling developed a wrist-worn instrument that would allow pilots to perform all necessary flight calculations. Two years later, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) selected his design as its official timepiece. Their partnership led to the creation of one of the most recognizable watches of all time – the Navitimer – whose original iteration proudly bore the AOPA logo at 12 o’clock. Today they jointly announced a new scholarship for young pilots, the first of several upcoming collaborations to mark the watch’s 70th anniversary. 

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“Back then neither Breitling nor the AOPA could have imagined the significance of this partnership and its mark on the world,” said Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “But it has resulted in a watch that is so much bigger than a watch. It’s an icon.”

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Today the organizations announced the Breitling Aviation Scholarship, which will cover the costs for a young person in the US to complete a full pilot’s training course. The deadline to apply is February 11, 2022.

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The relationship between Breitling and the AOPA started nearly 70 years ago, when Willy Breitling developed a new chronograph concept for the association’s members. At the time, the AOPA was (and remains) the largest pilots’ club in the world, counting nearly every US aviator among its ranks.

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His design was an innovative wrist-worn instrument that would enable pilots to perform such forward-thinking flight calculations as average speed, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and rate of climb. 

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This early answer to the onboard computer was achieved by incorporating Breitling’s patented circular slide rule onto the watch’s rotating bezel. The name “Navitimer” was cleverly derived from a combination of navigation and timer. When it launched to AOPA members in 1954, the watch was an instant success. 

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This very first Navitimer, “completely designed and engineered to AOPA specifications,” did not include Breitling’s name or logo anywhere on the dial. Instead, it was the AOPA logo that featured prominently at 12 o’clock.   

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Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Navitimer would continue to be the watch of choice for military and civilian pilots. Astronaut Scott Carpenter would even wear a specially modified Navitimer in space in 1962. 

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And it wasn’t just aviators drawn to the Navitimer’s uncompromising style and functionality. When the watch, featuring an unsigned version of the AOPA logo, hit the open market in 1955, it found fans among celebrities of the day, including Miles Davis, Serge Gainsbourg and Formula 1 champions Jim Clark and Graham Hill. 

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Today, some of the watch’s most sought-after collectors’ pieces are the vintage iterations and limited-edition tributes that showcase the association’s logo. The onetime “official watch of the AOPA” has become a cultural phenomenon, and those origins will continue to have a strong influence on the future of the Navitimer. 

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“We have quite a shared history with Breitling, going back to our original partnership on the original Navitimer in the 1950s,” said Mark Baker, president of AOPA. “I’m thrilled to keep this important and strong relationship going, setting the stage for more exciting projects together. We greatly appreciate Breitling’s commitment to AOPA and general aviation.”

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Breitling and the pilots’ association have remained close allies throughout the decades, partnering at aviation events and on programs to help aspiring pilots enter the field. The Breitling Aviation Scholarship is the first of several planned collaborations to mark the watch’s 70th anniversary in 2022.

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With that date fast approaching, stay tuned for major news on how these two historic organizations will come together once again to celebrate their shared legacy in the iconic pilots’ watch.

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ABOUT AOPA
Since 1939, AOPA has protected the freedom to fly by creating an environment that gives people
of all ages the opportunity to enjoy aviation and all it has to offer. AOPA is the world's largest
community of pilots, aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts with representatives based in
Frederick, Md., Washington, D.C., and seven regions across the United States. The association
provides member services including advocacy at the federal, state and local levels, legal
services, flight training, and safety programs, and award-winning media. AOPA specializes in
making aviation more accessible to everyone. To learn more, visit www.aopa.org.

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ERIC BLINDERMAN
Senior Director of Communications
AOPA
421 Aviation Way
Frederick, MD 21701
United States of America

Telephone: +1 301.695.2196
Mobile: +1 203.727.5005
Check our website at www.aopa.org

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ROMY HEBDEN
Head of Public Relations

BREITLING SA
Schlachthausstrasse 2
2540 Grenchen
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 654 54 54
Mobile: +41 79 731 90 28
E-mail: romy.hebden@breitling.com
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