Breitling during the 60’s were the definitive pilot’s watch brand, so as the world started to look beyond just the sky, Breitling’s expertise in pilot’s watches made for a logical pairing. This year marks the 60 th anniversary of the Cosmonaute’s journey into space on the wrist of Scott Carpenter, accompanying him on the 24 th of May 1962 as he orbited the earth a total of three times, during the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission. The Cosmonaute is yet another example of this brilliant design ethos from the brand. 765 1953 Re-edition, the Duograph and the Superocean Heritage ’57 all getting modernised whilst still being sensitive to the original. In recent years, Georges Kern’s leadership has seen the likes of the AVI Ref. This latest release, a tribute to the famous Cosmonaute, is one of those such watches. Given the incredibly rich and varied history of Breitling it has always baffled me that, whilst they have commemorated historic models in the past, none of them have really been done with a delicate touch. 46mm+ chronographs, big, shiny and frankly, gaudy watches, which sent them into the same category as some other ‘unsavoury to some’ brands. Prior to the brand being under the very successful guidance of Georges Kern, Breitling was suffering a serious identity crisis. Whilst the likes of the Rolex Daytona and the Omega Speedmaster dominate the conversation about modern and vintage chronographs alike, there is no doubt that Breitling should certainly carry equal weight. Breitling’s status as a cornerstone of the watch industry, and in particular chronographs, does not need embellishing.
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