The aviation world demands reliable and efficient instruments for every element of air travel, so when it came to time keeping, for them Breitling was the answer; many pilots took an interest in Breitling's pocket chronographs, and later its wrist chronographs as the brand grew to be recognised as the pinnacle of engineering it is today. Breitling’s worldwide fame was built on its reputation for precision and sturdiness; each watch was crafted with outstanding quality and reliable performance, ensuring these time instruments were indispensable to any successful pilot.
Throughout Breitling’s illustrious past it has been widely recognised for producing reliable and accurate movements. A high-performance calibre, endowed with state-of-the-art architecture was introduced in 2009, this development opened Breitling up to a new world of watch making and Breitling is now renowned for possessing its own signature chronograph movement. Breitling has perfected its technique to produce innovative mechanical movements and their constant quest for perfection has lead them to a triumphant conclusion: the Breitling Transocean. This innovative model is a proud ambassador for the distinguished reputation which Breitling upholds.
The first Breitling Transocean was released in 1958; an ultra-accurate, shock resistant, anti-magnetic and watertight watch, it accompanied the recent boom in intercontinental air travel and quickly came to be recognised as a brilliant milestone for the brand. Breitling has launched this new collection to pay homage to a fantastic moment in the history of Breitling watches whilst also celebrating the advances that have been made in both aeronautical engineering and skilled watch-making.
With its modern design and its refined aesthetic, the Transocean is a perfect blend of elegance and understatement embodying the grand art of simplicity. Equipped with reliable and accurate mechanical movements, including the high-performance Caliber 01 entirely developed and produced by Breitling, this top-class watch is asserting itself as a paragon of fine craftsmanship and technical excellence, produced with extreme care for detail and finishing.