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NEW MODEL: Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition NEW MODEL: Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition

NEW MODEL: Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition

Felix Scholz

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One of the most interesting Breitling collections of recent years is the Transocean. It’s a family that consistently references Breitlings rich aviation legacy, but unlike most Breitlings, the Transocean celebrates civilian flight, rather than military. The result is a watch that is still masculine, but less Arnie and more Bogart.

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The Transocean Chronograph Edition (we’re calling it the TOC for short) continues this inspiration from the past. The TOC is inspired by a 1958 chronograph – we suspect either a Top Time or a Premier model. Whatever the source inspiration the result is a very fine looking timepiece. The TOC is a two-register chronograph with a sweet two tone cream dial, with applied gold indices and a date at 6. This dial is well complemented by the steel case with pump style chronograph pushers, and we think it looks great on a Milanese bracelet, though it’s also offered on leather. The subtle vintage touches continue the more subdued direction of their Basel collection.

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Breitling have added a nice touch on the rear of the watch – Breitlings manufacture Caliber 01 movement is hidden behind an officer style caseback, the sapphire display caseback has a protective steel cover. It’s a nice touch, especially if you’re the sort of person to engrave a personal message on the inside of the caseback.

The Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition is a limited edition of 2000 pieces and will appeal to those looking for something with a little less machismo than many of Breitling’s recent pieces.

The Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition has an RRP of $11830 AU