Breitling
BREAKING NEWS: Breitling Available on MR PORTER from 4th June
Heralding the venture is the appearance of an exclusive Navitimer 8, for which MR PORTER will be the global launch partner. Limited to 1000 pieces, the special Navitimer 8 will be available only via MR PORTER for one-month before going on general release to other retailers and Breitling boutiques, starting Monday 4 June.
This limited-edition version of the Navitimer Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 is housed in a stainless steel case with a silver dial and three anthracite sub-dials, with date at 4:40. A certified COSC chronometer, the watch is fitted with a brown leather strap with white stitching. Reflecting the heritage of the legendary Breitling watches of the 1930s and 1940s, the watch is powered by Breitling’s Manufacture Calibre 01.
“Breitling has a long and distinguished history as a watchmaker and so there are lots of stories to tell to the MR PORTER customers, which is important to us – the brand itself has a very masculine and sporty appeal which works well for us, too. It is a smart move on their part to recognise their heritage through strong vintage references in the new styles because this is what customers want at the moment. We are pleased to be able to offer a ‘panda dial’ version of their new Navitimer Aviator 8 as global exclusive, too.”
Mr Georges Kern, the new CEO of Breitling, adds, “Breitling and MR PORTER share common values of quality, exclusivity and an affinity for exceptional products, which makes us proud to partner with MR PORTER, ‘the’ leading online retail destination for men’s style. It is an important step towards Breitling’s omni-channel strategy and perfectly fits our digital vision to offer a unique brand experience to a broader audience around the globe.”