For those who prefer a watch with a black face the Breitling Blackbird offers an extensive choice of cases and straps with the common feature being the black, full function chronograph dial.
Breitling watches are made in Switzerland, with solely Swiss components. Designed primarily for aviation, Breitling also has strong ties with luxury car-makers Bentley, producing an exclusive range of watches featuring the Bentley name and sponsoring Team Bentley for the Le Mans 24 hour race.
Breitling Blackbird Limited Edition
The Breitling Blackbird has evolved from the manufacturer’s highly popular, flagship Chronomat Series. The Blackbird is a self-winding chronograph with a dial that is easy to read in all situations, featuring large phosphorescent hour markers, over-sized hands and a big, two-digit date reader. The choice of case materials include blackened, polished or satin steel and even an 18 carat white gold case on selected Limited Edition models. Straps may be diver pro rubber, calf leather for a more traditional look or the faceted metal bracelet that is exclusive to the Blackbird range. All Blackbird have a multi-directional, rotating bezel and are water resistant to 300 metres depth.
A key piece in Breitling’s Blackbird range is the Breitling Blackbird Limited Edition. The trophy black dial is encased in blackened steel, including the rotating bezel. The dark case serves only to enhance the visibility of the clear face with its Super Luminova hour markers and hands. The crystal is constructed from cambered sapphire, glare-proofed both inside and out. The Diver Pro black rubber strap continues the seamless, dark appearance of the watch and is secured with a black steel tang buckle.
With Breitling watches seen on the wrists of adventurers, astronauts and racing drivers there can be no doubt that the timepieces are high performers. With the Breitling Blackbird the style can be tailored to the wearer’s individual taste, based around the functional and truly striking black dial.