The Avenger Automatic 42 has dial colour options drawn from military uniform shades. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
For the past two decades, Breitling’s Avenger series has been prized by jet pilots and frequent flyers alike.
It was designed to take on the toughest cockpits, pairing performance with sophisticated modern aviation style.
The recent launch of the updated Avenger unveiled sleek aviation detailing, wear-resistant materials and the addition of the powerful Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 to its chronograph model.
The Avenger Automatic 42.
“The Avenger was created to stand up to the relentless conditions of a jet cockpit and to support pilots in demanding aerial manoeuvres. Its redesign demanded nothing less,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern in a press statement.
“This collection pairs all the performance with sophisticated modern aviation style,” he adds.
The new range features three formats – a 44mm chronograph, a 44mm automatic GMT, and a 42mm automatic.
All the watches come with a choice of military leather strap with folding pin buckle or three-row stainless-steel bracelet with micro-adjustable folding clasp. Each has a 300m water resistance, easy-grip functionality and corrosion-resistant construction.
Avenger B01 Night Mission in eye-catching yellow.
AVENGER B01 CHRONOGRAPH 44 AND NIGHT MISSION
The force behind the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 is the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 that provides 70 hours of power and comes with a five-year warranty, as well as being a COSC-certified chronometer. The chronograph comes in a variety of dials in blue, green, black or sand, drawn from military uniform shades, with a rotating 60-minute bezel in stainless steel. Its baton indexes streamline each dial, giving prominence to the red-tipped seconds hand. Note the grip pattern on the crown and bezel, and the new square pushers.
For a bolder look, the Avenger Night Mission version – with a vibrant yellow or carbon black dial – has a case and bezel constructed entirely of scratch-resistant ceramic. Its caseback, crown, pushers and buckle, meanwhile, are crafted in solid titanium, providing the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. Dial numerals provide superior legibility, particularly on the black dial, made specially out of resilient carbon fibre.
Elvin Seah, senior regional manager of Breitling South-East Asia, introducing the updated Avenger series in Kuala Lumpur.
AVENGER AUTOMATIC GMT 44
In this model, a red GMT hand provides at-a-glance reading of Zulu time along a 24-hour rotating bezel. The diameter is equal to that of the chronograph, with a more compact profile. The steel-cased Avenger Automatic GMT comes in a choice of black or naval blue dials, with a military leather strap or three-row stainless-steel bracelet. It is powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 32 providing an approximate 42-hour power reserve and backed by a two-year warranty.
AVENGER AUTOMATIC 42
Constructed in steel, the Avenger Automatic features a trimmer 42mm diameter and is available in a black, naval-blue, or camo-green dial, with the option of a matching military leather strap or three-row stainless-steel bracelet. Its engine is the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 17 automatic three-hand movement, delivering up to 38 hours of power along with a two-year warranty.
