Breitling Transocean

The Breitling Transocean builds on the design and success of watches from the mid 20th century. Its movement is the Breitling Caliber 01 which was completely constructed in-house in Switzerland.

FEATURE

7 Modern Watches Inspired by Historical Pieces

The vintage-look trend that has been so prevalent in the watch world in recent years has showed no signs of abating. Modern re-editions of historical pieces continue to emerge from some of the most venerable watch brands. Here are just seven notable examples of “vintage-inspired” watches launched in recent years. 1. Omega Globemaster The Omega Globemaster...

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Sep 26, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

5 Milestone Breitling Watches, from 1915 to Today

Pilots rely on Breitling’s chronographs, but calendars, world timers and divers’ watches also are part of the brand’s 130-plus-year history. As we all digest and discuss the redesigned Navitimer models that Breitling announced last week, let['s look back on five important Breitling watches that helped define the brand's identity from 1915 through the modern day.

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Jul 27, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

Testing the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime, Plus a History of Breitling Watches

Unique opportunity to read this test of the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime from the pages of WatchTime magazine.

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Nov 18, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Watch Insider: My Top 15 World-Time Watches

We showcase 15 World-Time Watches - from brands like Breguet, Breitling, Patek Philippe and Girard-Perregaux - to help you surf through the world's time zones instantly.

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Sep 7, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider’s Top 10 Watches Under €10K With In-House Movements

Top 10 list reveals which watch brands offer affordable models with in-house movements. Included are brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Zenith and others.

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May 26, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Watch Insider Unveils 3 New Breitling Watches

This is what I would call a nice line extension. In this article from my blog, Watch-Insider.com, I offer a look at three newly released Breitling watches (or “Instruments for Professionals,” as Breitling would call them): the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition, Breitling Chronomat 44 Raven, and Breitling Galactic 44.

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Feb 16, 2015 by Alexander Linz

WatchTime’s Top 10 Watches to Watch… What Was Your Favorite?

Every week, we pick one watch to showcase in our “Watch to Watch” feature, which covers candidates from large, popular brands as well as smaller brands and independent watchmakers. Here we spotlight the most popular “Watches to Watch” of the past few years, based on page views. What are your personal favorite watches to watch?...

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Feb 4, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime

Breitling introduced its first Unitimer model — a self-winding world-time watch, now a sought-after collectors’ item — in the 1950s. At the 2012 Baselworld watch fair, the brand unveiled the updated version, the Transocean Chronograph Unitime, a timepiece that expresses the brand’s classical, aviation-inspired theme with technical innovations and a striking, modern design. The watch...

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Jan 26, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Escapement Watches Review: Breitling Transocean Unitime Pilot

The Manufacture Breitling Caliber B05 housed within the Breitling Transocean Unitime Pilot allows the wearer to adjust the time, turning the crown in either direction, without any detriment to the movement. We write about it on our Escapement watch blog.

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Jan 24, 2015 by Angus Davies

Press release: WatchTime E-Special: Milestone Breitling Watches

New York City (NY): Watchtime.com, the website of America’s best-selling watch magazine, WatchTime, has published a new E-Special, “Milestone Breitling Watches.” This downloadable e-special can be found here: http://watchtime-shop.com/specials/watchtime-e-special-breitling-milestone-watches.html Breitling looks back on a history of important watch innovations, beginning with its legendary pilots’ watches, which have become famous all around the world. This E-Special tells...

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Apr 25, 2014 by Carina Friedrich

WatchTime E-Special: Breitling Triple Feature

WatchTime’s latest digital exclusive, WatchTime E-Special: Breitling Triple Feature is now available on the WatchTime app! Download the app to read this iPad- and iPhone-exclusive special issue featuring a trio of Breitling watch tests from the pages of WatchTime.

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Jul 9, 2013 by WatchTime

Breitling for Bentley Celebrates 10 Years With 3 New In-House Chronographs

Ten years ago, Breitling launched its Breitling for Bentley watch collection on the heels of Bentley winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. To pay tribute to the first decade of collaboration between the Swiss watch brand and the British luxury carmaker, Breitling has launched the first three Breitling for Bentley watches equipped with...

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Jul 9, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Breitling Partners with Golfer Ernie Els

After adding David Beckham as the representative for the Transocean Chronograph Unitime, Breitling has announced another partnership with a professional athlete, golfer Ernie Els starting in 2013.

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Feb 4, 2013 by WatchTime

Breitling Launches New 38-mm Transocean Chronograph

Inspired by the “spirit of classic air travel” and timepieces of the 1950s and ’60s, Breitling has added a new ladies’ watch to it’s Transocean line, the Transocean 38.

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Jan 30, 2013 by WatchTime

WatchTime’s January-February Issue Is On Sale Now!

The January-February issue of WatchTime is in stores now, featuring a test of Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime, an inside look at Rolex’s new movement manufacture in Bienne, an in-depth profile of Piaget, an investigation of the counterfeit watch epidemic, and more. Click here for highlights from the issue…

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Jan 15, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Flying Through Turbulence: A History of Breitling

The February issue of WatchTime, on sale now, features as its cover story a test of the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime, a world-time watch with in-house Caliber B09. As a complement to the cover story, we offer this WatchTime.com exclusive story by WatchTime contributor Gisbert Brunner that traces the history of Breitling.

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Jan 15, 2013 by Gisbert Brunner

Video: David Beckham & Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime

Breitling has announced David Beckham as the representative for its Transocean Chronograph Unitime worldtimer watch, establishing a long-term partnership between the Swiss brand and the famous athlete. About his involvement with the brand, Beckham says “I’ve always been a long-time admirer of Breitling. As a company, they create not only the highest-performance watches but also...

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Dec 17, 2012 by WatchTime

Seven Questions for Breitling VP Jean-Paul Girardin

In our November-December issue, on sale now, Rüdiger Bucher, editor-in-chief of WatchTime’s German sister magazine, Chronos, speaks to Breitling Vice President Jean-Paul Girardin about a wide variety of topics, including the development of its in-house B01 chronograph caliber. Click here for excerpts from the interview.

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Nov 20, 2012 by Ruediger Bucher

David Beckham & Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph Unitime

Breitling has announced David Beckham as the representative for its Transocean Chronograph Unitime worldtimer watch, establishing a long-term partnership between the Swiss brand and the famous athlete.

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Nov 13, 2012 by WatchTime

Hanhart Heads West

In this feature from our current issue, we profile Hanhart, a Swiss-German company known mostly in Europe — and mostly for its stopwatches — and its plans to bring its wristwatches to the United States.

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Oct 24, 2012 by Gisbert Brunner

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