When It Comes To Military-style Flying Watches, Who Has The Most Say?
As early as the age of rapid railway development, timepieces provided a more accurate reference for train operation specifications. After that, every development of the timepiece is interconnected with the changes of the times. In the late 1930s and early 1940s, World War II broke out. At such a critical juncture, countries began to develop fighter jets capable of executing orders in the air and achieving mass production. The Curtiss P-40 Fighting Eagle, developed by the well-known American aircraft manufacturer Curtiss Wright, came into being at the time. As the only single-seat fighter that entered mass production in the United States during the war, Curtiss P-40 Eagle produced a legendary aviation history.
Curtis P-40 Fighting Eagle
Posters of the Curtis P-40 Warhawk during World War II
The Curtiss P-40 Eagles are particularly important in the history of World War II. The U.S. Volunteer Flying Tigers flew the Curtiss P-40 Eagles in Myanmar and Japan in a number of aerial battles. The iconic ‘Flying Tigers’ painting, a shark motif capable of flying in the air, has also become a source of inspiration for many subsequent film and television works.
Aircraft cockpit timer
In the same period, one such watch brand was building cockpit timers for the Royal Air Force and other Air Force military aircraft. The chronometer in the aviation field needs more accurate and reliable quality. It is different from ordinary timepieces. It must ensure accuracy and ensure stable performance in harsh high-altitude environments.
Historical report on the launch of the Breitling Navitimer series of chronograph watches
Perhaps speaking of this, everyone has guessed its name, Breitling, which has deep roots in aviation timekeeping. Breitling’s aviation watchmaking history dates back as far as a century. Half a century later, in 1952, a watch that is still representative today was born-the Breitling Aviation Chronograph (Navitimer).
Details of the aviation-specific flight slider have been added to the watch design
Launched specifically for the aviation industry, this aviation chronograph Navitimer series has become the most iconic milestone in the aviation field since its birth. Breitling’s first dedicated aviation flight slider in this series, this function combines practical performance and special appearance design. No wonder once it was launched, it was favored by pilots, airlines and aircraft manufacturers. Today, Breitling still fully supports the aviation cause.
Breitling Jet Squadron with the full support of Breitling
Breitling Jet Pilot
The new Breitling Aviation watch
Today, Breitling and Curtis, two brands with strong voices in their respective fields, have come together. This year, Breitling introduced three new timepieces to aircraft manufacturer Curtiss.
Wright) and his most famous model, the Curtis P-40 Warhawk fighter. Two chronograph watches, one of which is equipped with Breitling’s own 01 movement; in addition, there is a three-hand watch more suitable for daily wear. The prices of the three watches range from 28,500 to 55,800 RMB, and you can choose according to your preference.
Breitling pays tribute to Curtis
Three new Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss Warhawk watches
The three new Breitling Pilot 8 Curtis Warhawks have attracted everyone’s attention as soon as they are launched. Because it is a tribute to the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter, the shape of the watch is also inspired by the typical painting of the iconic Flying Tigers, and the green color is used as the main watch. keynote.
Three new Breitling Aviator 8 Curtiss Warhawk watches
Breitling Pilot 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtis Warhawk Special Edition
(Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk)
43 mm stainless steel case with green military strap, Breitling Pilot 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtis Special Edition with matte military green matt dial, silver 12-hour and 30-minute counter The small seconds dial contrasts sharply.
Breitling Pilot 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtis Warhawk Special Edition Dial Details
(Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk)
The dial also features Arabic numerals and graduations, as well as practical red hands. The Arabic numerals on the hour, minute and dial are coated with Super-LumiNova®, and the brand’s signature ‘B’ is also featured at the end of the second hand.
The new watch is powered by Breitling’s own 01 movement and has an amazing power reserve of about 70 hours
Back case design
The eye-catching transparent sapphire case is printed with the Curtis logo and a P-40 fighter fighter pattern. The shark mouth shape and color design on the pattern are inherited from the pilots of the American Volunteer Corps that year, and served in the prestigious ‘Air Force The typical painting of a fighter in the Tigers.
Breitling Pilot 8 Chronograph 43 Curtis Warhawk Special Edition
(Aviator 8 Chronograph 43 Curtiss Warhawk)
With previous pilot 8
The B01 chronograph is the same. The case diameter of the Breitling Pilot 8 Chronograph 43 Curtis Warhawk Special Edition is also set to 43 mm. This case diameter is just the size that most people can manage. No need to worry too much in this regard. The difference is that the dial of this Pilot 8 Chronograph 43 Curtis Warhaw Special Edition is designed with a distinctive military green matte dial and the same color 12-hour and 30-minute cumulative timer and small seconds dial. The black nickel-plated hour and minute hands and the Arabic numerals on the dial are coated with Super-LumiNova®, which is legible even in low light conditions. In addition, it is equipped with a Breitling 13 movement, which is known for its stability and high performance, and has a power reserve of about 48 hours.
Back case design
Similarly, in order to reflect that the model is a tribute to Curtis, the bottom of the table is engraved with the Curtis logo and a P-40 fighter fighter pattern.
Breitling Pilot 8 Automatic Watch 41 Curtis Warhawk Special Edition
(Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Curtiss Warhawk)
Different from the previous two chronograph watches, this Breitling Pilot 8 automatic mechanical watch 41 Curtis Warhaw Special Edition uses a junior-handed design with a case diameter of 41 mm. Watches. This year, the bezel blew another wave of ‘greenery’. For fans who love aviation history and are keen on simple style, Breitling Pilot 8 automatic mechanical watch 41 Curtis Warhaw Special Edition with its simple and low-key dial Will certainly be their best choice. These three watches that pay tribute to the Curtis Warhawk not only pay tribute to that glorious history, but also meet the expectations of an aviation watch to a greater extent in design.
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