For over 20 years, Breitling’s Avenger has been at the forefront of airborne adventure. Built for jet pilots, it’s a watch that can take on the toughest cockpits and keep coming back for more. But you don’t need Air Force credentials to appreciate its bold design, exceptional resilience, and next-level functionality. Now, Breitling presents the newly redesigned Avenger Collection with four different models which include the new Avenger B01 Chronograph 44, the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Night Mission in black ceramic, the Avenger Automatic GMT 44, and the Avenger Automatic 42.
Powering the new Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 watches is the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 which provides approximately 70 hours of power and comes with a five-year warranty, as well as being a COSC-certified chronometer. Powering the Avenger Automatic GMT 44 and the Avenger Automatic 42, are the automatic Breitling calibres 32 —with a 42-hour power reserve— and 17 —with a power reserve of 38 hours— respectively.
All models —with the exception of the Night Mission Chronographs— come with a choice of military leather strap with a folding pin buckle or a three-row stainless steel bracelet with a micro-adjustable folding clasp and are water-resistant to a depth of 300 meters.
Breitling’s ties to flying 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.
“The Avenger was created to stand up to the relentless conditions of a jet cockpit and to support pilots in demanding aerial maneuvers. Its redesign demanded nothing less,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “This collection pairs all the performance with sophisticated modern aviation style.”
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 & Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 Night Mission
The Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 features a case in stainless steel measuring 44 mm in diameter and is available in blue, green, black, or sand-colored with black contrasting chrono registers. The watch features a uni-directional rotating 60-minute bezel in stainless steel. Baton indexes streamline the dial, giving prominence to the red-tipped chrono hand. Note the grip pattern on the crown and bezel, and the new square pushers, designed for the smoothest timekeeping operation.
For those looking for an even bolder look, the Avenger Night Mission chronograph—with a vibrant yellow or carbon black dial—features a case and bezel constructed entirely of scratch-resistant black 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 fiber.
Sticker Price $8,250 USD on a stainless steel bracelet, $8,000 USD on a military leather strap, $9,500 USD for the Black Dial Night Mission, and $9,300 USD for the Yellow Dial Night Mission. For more info on Breitling click here.
Breitling Avenger Automatic GMT 44
Prized by pilots as well as frequent flyers, 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 chrono at 44 mm in diameter, with a more compact profile. The steel-cased Avenger Automatic GMT 44 comes in a choice of black or naval-blue dials, with a military leather strap or three-row stainless-steel bracelet. It’s powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 32 which provides a 42-hour power reserve and is backed by a two-year warranty.
Sticker Price $5,500 USD on a stainless bracelet and $5,250 USD on a strap. For more info on Breitling click here.
Breitling Avenger Automatic 42
This well-balanced watch has all the robustness of its larger counterparts in a trimmer 42 mm diameter. Constructed in steel, the Avenger Automatic offers a choice of 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 with a two-year warranty.
Catch the Avenger in its just-released campaign on the wrists of Switzerland’s Patrouille Suisse aerobatics team. That’s where you’ll see the performance aviation watch in its element. A new design, ready for action-fueled adventure.
Sticker Price $4,850 USD on a stainless bracelet and $4,600 USD on a strap. For more info on Breitling click here.
