Forged with the mettle of Breitling’s home-country Air Force Team “Patrouille Suisse”, these timepieces are a triumph of craftsmanship for the fearless.
In a salute to the heroes of the skies, Breitling expands its legendary Avenger chronograph collection with an exclusive Swiss Air Force Team Special Edition. This launch pays homage to the Swiss Air Force Team and its 60th anniversary. As Breitling marks a milestone anniversary with its “140 Years of Firsts” campaign, this edition affirms the Avenger’s status as the first name in military aviation.
Striking in design and uncompromising in functionality, the edition features the squadron’s distinct emblem and color scheme, reflecting its unique heritage and valor.
“The Avenger B01 44 Swiss Air Force Team edition is a tribute to the unwavering spirit of aviators. It encapsulates Breitling’s commitment to precision and reliability in the most challenging aerial environments,” states Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. “While rooted in military excellence, these timepieces are crafted for anyone with an appreciation for superior mechanics and bold design.”
“Our valued partnership with Breitling dates back a long time and we are delighted to celebrate Patrouille Suisses’ 60th anniversary with a dedicated Avenger Swiss Air Force Special Edition”, adds Nils Hämmerli, commander Patrouille Suisse.
The new series is as robust as it is refined, featuring the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01—an engine boasting approximately 70 hours of power, a five-year warranty, and the distinguished COSC certification, a mark of the highest precision. A dedicated engraving for the squadron surrounds the open-caseback view of the movement. Constructed with black ceramic cases, titanium hardware, and military leather straps with contrasting topstitching, each of these robust chronographs offers a tactile experience optimized for readability and ease of use.
Breitling’s Avenger line has long been synonymous with the pinnacle of aeronautical achievement. The brand’s ties to the world of aviation date back to the 1930s, when third- generation founder Willy Breitling formed the HUIT Aviation Department, dedicated to creating precision aircraft instruments and pilots’ chronographs. Its expertise in the then-emerging field of military aviation carried through into the birth of commercial air travel and beyond, resulting in such renowned timepieces as the Navitimer, the AVI Co-Pilot, the Aerospace, the Emergency, and the Avenger. No other watch brand has a more impressive and enduring link to aviation.
With the introduction of the Patrouille Suisse Special Edition, the legacy continues, not only for those at the helm of fighter jets, but for adventure seekers of all stripes.
ABOUT PATROUILLE SUISSE
Patrouille Suisse is the official aerobatic team of the Swiss Armed Forces. With its demonstrations, flown in six supersonic fighter aircraft, Patrouille Suisse showcases the performance, precision, and operational readiness of the Swiss Armed Forces.
