The Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Calendar by Roger Dubuis

This year, Roger Dubuis celebrates its 30th anniversary, and for the occasion, the company pays tribute to its co-founder’s favourite complication: the bi-retrograde display.

This function, previously featured in the Excalibur Grande Complication alongside a dozen other highly complex mechanisms, takes centre stage once again. The Maison has also introduced a less complicated, more classic edition to further honour the bi-retrograde display.

Also referred to as “the ecliptic counters” by the Maison a nod to their elliptical shape and distinctive role in indicating the months and date the design showcases a symmetrical dial layout. Enhanced by refined detailing, it pays homage to the Maison’s early creations from 1996.

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Introducing Breitling Collaborate with NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo & Presents New Chronomat Releases

Three new limited editions added to the Chronomat collection in steel or red gold

ByWaqt

07.06.2024

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One of Breitling's most famous collections is the Chronomat, a collection that was relaunched in 1984. Since then, we have seen an array of releases, including the most recent collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles, and the Chronomat B01 42 Super Bowl LVIII Edition released earlier this year. Now, the brand has collaborated with NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo to unveil 3 new timepieces featuring different complications and crafted from various materials.

The first release is the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40, a stainless steel watch with a 40 mm diameter and 11.77 mm thickness. It features a cambered sapphire crystal that protects the stunning green dial, a unidirectional bezel, and a closed caseback. The dial showcases a distinctive yellow GMT hand, Giannis Antetokounmpo's initials "GA" on the central seconds hand, and a date window at 6 o'clock.

Powered by Breitling’s Caliber 32, this automatic movement operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a 42-hour power reserve. Paired with a stainless steel Rouleaux bracelet with a butterfly clasp, this timepiece is limited to just 1,750 pieces and is priced at AED 23,750.

Technical specifications: Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40

Case: stainless steel case, cambered sapphire crystal, unidirectional bezel, closed caseback
Diameter: 40 mm
Height: 11.77 mm
Dial: green dial, yellow GMT hand, "GA" initials on the central seconds hand, date window at 6 o'clock
Movement: Caliber 32, automatic, COSC certified
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone
Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel Rouleaux bracelet, butterfly clasp
Availability: limited to 1750 pieces
Price: AED 23,750

The second release from this collaboration is the Chronomat B01 42 Giannis Antetokounmpo, a limited edition of 250 pieces crafted in 18k red gold. The case measures 42 mm in diameter and 15.10 mm in thickness, featuring a cambered sapphire crystal and a unidirectional bezel with a 60-minute scale. The case back is screwed in and fitted with a sapphire crystal.

The green dial features black chronograph counters in a tri-compax layout, with the 9 o'clock counter uniquely outlined in the shape of a basketball. The indexes and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility. The dial showcases a central seconds chronograph hand adorned with Giannis Antetokounmpo's "GA" initials, and a date window at 6 o'clock.

The watch is powered by Breitling’s manufacture Caliber 01, an automatic movement that operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a 70-hour power reserve. It comes with a new green rouleaux-inspired rubber strap, with an 18k red gold folding clasp, priced at AED 90,090. Additionally, it is available with an 18k red gold Rouleaux bracelet with a butterfly clasp, priced at AED 161,755.

Technical specifications: Chronomat B01 42 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Case: 18k red gold, cambered sapphire crystal, unidirectional bezel, sapphire crystal caseback
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 15.10 mm
Dial: green dial, black chronograph counters, tri-compax, basketball shaped counter at 9 o'clock, indexes and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova
Movement: Caliber 01, automatic, COSC certified
Power reserve: 70 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Functions: chronograph, hour, minute, small second, date
Bracelet / Strap: green rouleaux rubber strap, 18k red gold folding clasp, 18k red gold Rouleaux bracelet, butterfly clasp
Availability: limited to 250 pieces
Price: strap AED 90,090, bracelet AED 161,755

For its third and final notable release, Breitling has crafted an exclusive "One of One" red gold Chronomat B01 specifically for Antetokounmpo. This unique model features golden Eastern Arabic numerals, a white inner bezel, and white contrasting chronograph counters set against a green dial. The colors pay homage to his team and celebrate his extraordinary journey from a stateless youth in Greece to an NBA icon.