Coming on the heels of the success of Singapore Airlines (SIA)-themed way of life merchandise reminiscent of The Upcycling Project‘s fashion and homeware items made from retired parts of SIA aircraft, as well as the Batik Flora reed diffuser and eau de toilette spray perfume, SIA introduces something new that is sure to excite aviation enthusiasts: three limited edition pilot’s watches made in collaboration with esteemed Swiss watch model Breitling because it marks the seventieth anniversary of its iconic Navitimer timepiece.
The remaining product design of the limited-edition watches was a collaborative effort by Breitling along with priceless enter from SIA pilots alongside the KrisShop crew.
Both the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 Singapore Airlines Limited Edition and the Navitimer Automatic 38 Singapore Airlines Limited Edition function Breitling’s legendary pilot’s watch in SIA’s distinct shade of blue, however the place the previous has an open-caseback view, the latter has an attention grabbing batik print caseback design that pays homage to the airline’s wealthy heritage.
The Navitimer – quick for navigation and timer – is beloved by pilots who use it to plan their flights utilizing the round slide rule positioned on the watch’s rotating bezel, and by collectors who like its subtle mechanism. Here’s what it’s good to know concerning the thrilling collaboration between Breitling and SIA – two icons within the aviation business.
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 Singapore Airlines Limited Edition
While all Navitimer watches have a round slide rule, baton indexes, a trio of chronograph counters and a notched bezel for straightforward grip, the three limited-edition SIA watches function a flattened aspect rule and a domed sapphire crystal that creates the phantasm of a extra compact profile.
What distinguishes the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 from the Navitimer Automatic 38, aside from its 41mm diameter, is a slimmer silhouette on the oscillating weight that enhances the open-caseback view of the watch’s mechanism – the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, which is licensed by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). This motion is backed by a five-year guarantee, supplies roughly 70 hours of energy reserve and permits the wearer to alter the date – now seen by a discreet window within the subdial at 6 o’clock – at any time.
The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 is available in a particular shade of blue that’s consultant of each Breitling and SIA. It is additional enhanced with rose gold indexes and arms that add a contact of magnificence and luxurious. The quintessential mark of aviation distinction, the Singapore Airlines brand is etched on the crown and on the caseback with “One of 100″.
Navitimer Automatic 38 Singapore Airlines Limited Edition
The Navitimer Automatic 38 Singapore Airlines Limited Edition has lots of the similar options because the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41, however distinctive to this timepiece is its eye-catching batik print caseback that pays homage to the Singapore Airline’s wealthy heritage. While the Navitimer Automatic 38 omits the subdials, it retains a date window on the six o’clock place for a cleaner look. The watch’s Breitling 17 motion presents a 38-hour energy reserve, with a two-year guarantee. Like the B01 Chronograph, it is available in a particular shade of blue consultant of each manufacturers, and is additional enhanced by rose gold indices and arms for a contact of magnificence.
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Singapore Airlines Pilots Limited Edition
Breitling’s remaining providing within the assortment is the Breitling x SIA Pilot’s Edition Navitimer that shall be out there completely to pilots of the Singapore Airlines Group. It options the identical motion, color scheme and etched crown brand because the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41, in addition to a flattened aspect rule and a domed sapphire crystal that creates the phantasm of a extra compact profile. It distinguishes itself with a bigger 43mm case, which lends the watch a powerful wrist presence, and in addition will increase the legibility of the dial, making it indispensable to skilled pilots. The watch’s open-caseback can also be engraved with its distinctive quantity and perspective indicator – an instrument all skilled pilots shall be acquainted with.
The Navitimer Singapore Airlines Limited Edition will retail completely on KrisShop, underneath the Batik Label idea retailer, which spotlights one-of-a-kind collaborations that includes Singapore Airlines’ Batik Motif.