Divers
Breitling Avenger
Seawolf Blacksteel
Striking In Safety Yellow
Yellow & black create a strong contrast and Breitling puts this counterpoint of color into a rugged 1,000-meter-rated 45mm case. Coated
in a carbon based plating (possibly DLC), the Blacksteel integrates an
automatic helium release – or decompression valve – and a thick cambered sapphire crystal to help achieve the 1,000-meter rating. Beating
at 28,800 beats per hour, the in-house Breitling Caliber 17 automatic
movement is also a COSC-certified chronometer. Retail price is $4,950
and the Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel is available on an ocean, racer, or
diver rubber strap, or on a military or rubber military option.
Breitling
Superocean
44 Special
Monochrome Mariner
Like the Avenger pictured above the Superocean is
powered by the COSC-rated Breitling Caliber 17, this time
in a slightly smaller 44mm black steel case. A ceramic
uni-directional bezel surrounds large block markers and
wide hands that are easy to read at a glance and coated
with Superluminova. Dive as deep as you like with this
watch as its also rated to 100 atm (1,000 meters) thanks
in part to the dual gasket screw lock crown. The engraving on the back of the case says it all; a hard hat diving
helmet integrated in the Breitling wings logo leaves little
question as to why this watch was designed. Superocean
44 Special retails for $4,980 at www.breitling.com
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