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Bvlgari & MB&F Reimagine the Iconic Serpenti

Collaborations in watchmaking often bring together the creativity of a brand and its chosen partner, whether they be artists, athletes, or designers. However, it’s far rarer to see two well-known watchmaking powerhouses join forces. The partnership between Bvlgari and MB&F is a fascinating case, as both brands serve as creative forces in the industry with anything they put their hands on. 

Their latest collaboration, the Bvlgari x MB&F Serpenti, follows their 2021 partnership, which resulted in the MB&F x Bvlgari LM FlyingT Allegra launched at Dubai Watch Week. This time, the two brands reinterpret Bvlgari’s iconic Serpenti through the mechanical artistry of MB&F’s horological machines, merging biomorphic design with high-complication watchmaking in a way that only they can.

Introducing Breitling Expands Avenger Collection with New Military-Inspired Editions

Ceramic cases and carbon dials, the new models combine durability with bold design

Last year, Breitling introduced its newly redesigned Avenger Collection, inspired by military uniforms, available in three formats: a 44 mm chronograph, a 44 mm automatic GMT, and a 42 mm automatic. The colors of these watches were also drawn from military uniform palettes. 

Now, a year after this redesign, the company has unveiled a brand-new edition featuring new materials and colors, once again taking inspiration from military aesthetics. This time, Breitling has opted for high-tech materials, using ceramic cases and carbon dials, whereas previous editions were crafted in stainless steel. The latest additions to the collection include four new models—three chronographs and one time-and-date-only version.

 

Breitling Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 46 Night Mission

First up is the Breitling Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 46 Night Mission, the largest in the new lineup. This bold timepiece features a 46 mm case crafted from scratch-resistant ceramic. The open caseback, crown, pushers, and buckle are made of solid titanium, offering the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. The case also ensures an impressive water resistance of 300 meters.

Moving to the dial, it is constructed from a carbon composite material with a unique random texture. The dial showcases a tri compax chronograph layout with a small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The large Arabic numeral hour markers are highly legible, enhanced by luminescence and the expansive size of the display, made possible by the sizable case.

Visible through the transparent caseback is the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC-certified chronometer that offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz).

The watch is paired with a green military-style strap, enhancing its rugged, quasi-military aesthetic. It’s priced at USD 9,950, which is approximately AED 36,550.

 

Technical specifications: Breitling Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 46 Night Mission

  • Reference: SB0148101B1X1
  • Case: Black ceramic case, crown pushers and case back made of titanium, ceramic unidirectional bezel 
  • Diameter: 46 mm
  • Height: 15.32 mm
  • Water resistance: 300 m 
  • Dial: Black carbon fiber with black subdials, small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 and 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock
  • Movement: Breitling caliber 01, automatic, COSC-certified, 47 jewels, 314 parts, column-wheel, vertical clutch
  • Power reserve: 70 hours
  • Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  • Functions: Chronograph, Hours, minutes, seconds, date
  • Bracelet/Strap: Green military leather with a titanium folding buckle
  • Price: USD 9,950 / 36,550 AED

 

Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Night Mission

The slightly smaller 42 mm case shares the same design and materials as the larger 46 mm edition. The Avenger Night Mission models are available with either a black carbon dial or a turquoise dial with black subdials. For a bolder aesthetic. The sand model creates a striking contrast with numerals in the same color as the dial.

Both the sand and turquoise Avenger models are powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B01, featuring an open caseback and offering a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

As for pricing, the turquoise model is priced at USD 9,550 (approximately AED 35,000), while the sand edition is priced at USD 9,750 (approximately AED 35,800).

 

Technical specifications: Breitling Super Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Night Mission

  • Reference: SB0146101B1X1 (sand), SB0146101L1X1 (turquoise)
  • Case: Black ceramic case, crown pushers and case back made of titanium, ceramic unidirectional bezel 
  • Diameter: 42 mm
  • Height: 15.15 mm
  • Water resistance: 300 m 
  • Dial: Carbon fibre with black subdials or turquoise with black subdials, small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 and 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock
  • Movement: Breitling caliber 01, automatic, COSC-certified, 47 jewels, 314 parts, column-wheel, vertical clutch
  • Power reserve: 70 hours
  • Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  • Functions: Chronograph, Hours, minutes, seconds, date
  • Bracelet/Strap: Sand or turquoise military leather with titanium folding buckle
  • Price: Turquoise priced at USD 9,550 / AED 35,000
    Sand edition is priced at USD 9,750 / AED 35,800

 

Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission

Lastly, we have the Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission, the only non-chronograph model in this new collection. It features a 42 mm case made from the same combination of ceramic and titanium but is thinner than the chronograph editions, with a height of 12.25 mm due to the different movement used.

The dial, once again, is made from carbon fiber. Interestingly, the Arabic numerals are coated in white lume, and without chronograph subdials, the white date window is positioned at 3 o'clock.

Powering this model is the Breitling Calibre 17, another COSC-certified movement, though it has a power reserve of only 38 hours.

This version is paired with an anthracite military leather strap and a titanium folding pin buckle. It is priced at USD 6,300, which is approximately AED 23,300.

 

Technical specifications: Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission

  • Reference: S17328101B1X1  
  • Case: Black ceramic case, crown pushers and case back made of titanium, ceramic unidirectional bezel 
  • Diameter: 42 mm
  • Height: 12.25 mm
  • Water resistance: 300 m 
  • Dial: Carbon fiber, white date window at 3 o'clock, 
  • Movement: Breitling caliber 17, automatic, COSC-certified, 26 jewels
  • Power reserve: 38 hours
  • Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  • Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
  • Bracelet/Strap: Anthracite leather with titanium folding buckle
  • Price: 6,300 USD / 23,300 AED

 

For more information, visit the official website of Breitling. 


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