Breitling Cosmonaute, 125ème anniversaire

1962. The space race is started.

Already a supplier of civil and military aviation , Breitling is very interested in this new human adventure.

Based on the legendary Navitimer chronograph , the technicians of the firm develop the Cosmonaut, a "space " version of this instrument indicating the 24-hour day on a single turn of a dial . While reading the time takes a little time to adapt , this specificity gives a charm to the Cosmonaut .

The concept of day and night is very relative in space, this configuration prevents possible confusion between midday and midnight (this is also the interest of the Rolex Explorer 2 had implemented this feature to cavers face the same problems spatiotemporal underground ) .

It is May 24, 1962 , the astronaut Scott Carpenter tested this instrument under real conditions during his orbital flight aboard the Aurora 7 capsule .

To mark its 125th anniversary , Breitling has chosen to issue a limited series of the model " was the first wrist chronograph in space travel ," said the brand in a statement . Naturally , like all Breitling watches, this model is COSC certified .

Only 1,000 copies of the Cosmonaut will be produced , all with the opportunity for a new version of the intriguing dial 24 hour display.

To better distinguish the Cosmonaute Limited Edition is fitted exclusively splendid strap Air Racer, a rigid hole bracelet, tribute to a modern design icon of the 1960s.

Finally, remember that Breitling remains one of the few Swiss watch companies to remain independent . It belongs to the Schneider family since 1979.