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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 The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 with a Beautiful Purple Dial

A limited-edition timepiece in collaboration with Singapore-based Cortina Watch

The Navitimer collection has remained one of the most iconic pilot watches since its debut in 1952, renowned for its aviation-inspired design. Over the decades, the Navitimer has evolved, offering a variety of dial options, case materials, and sizes. Now, Breitling presents a bold new addition to this legendary line with the Cortina Watch Online Exclusive Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43, a striking timepiece created in partnership with the Singapore-based watch retailer Cortina Watch.

The watch retains the hallmark features of the collection, including its bidirectional bezel with a functional slide rule for navigational calculations. Its stainless-steel case, measuring 43 mm in diameter and 13.95 mm in thickness, ensures durability, while the glareproof sapphire crystal guarantees excellent readability. The watch’s transparent caseback showcases the intricate movement and bears the engraving “One of 50,” highlighting its exclusivity as a limited edition of just 50 pieces.

The timepiece stands out with its captivating purple satiné translucide dial, a striking departure from the brand's traditional aesthetics. This translucent finish creates a mesmerizing play of light, with tonal shifts ranging from dark to light purple, giving the watch a stunning and unique presence. The classic tri-compax layout is enhanced by silvered subdials, while red gold accents on the brand's emblem, indices, and hands add a touch of elegance.

Powering the watch is Breitling’s Manufacture Calibre 01, an automatic movement operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and offering an impressive 70-hour power reserve. The movement features a column-wheel mechanism and vertical clutch, ensuring smooth and precise chronograph functionality.

The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 comes with a stainless-steel bracelet and an additional Brown Drakkar calfskin leather strap. Priced at SGD 13,980, approximately AED 37,550, this exclusive timepiece is available only online at Cortina’s official website.

For more information, you can visit Breitling’s official website

Technical specifications: Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43
  1. Case: stainless steel case, bidirectional bezel with a slide rule, glareproof sapphire crystal, transparent caseback 
  2. Diameter: 43 mm
  3. Thickness: 13.95 mm 
  4. Water resistance: 30 m
  5. Dial: purple satiné translucide, tri-compax layout, silver subdials, red gold (accents on emblem, indices, and hands)
  6. Movement: Calibre 01, automatic, Manufacture, column-wheel mechanism, vertical clutch
  7. Power reserve: 70 hours 
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, date 
  10. Bracelet / Strap: stainless-steel bracelet, Brown Drakkar calfskin leather strap
  11. Availability: Limited to 50 pieces 
  12. Price: SGD 13,980 / AED 37,550

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