Breitling news and archive

Breitling partners with ocean conservationists

Swiss watch brand Breitling has announced a partnership with Ocean Conservancy, a non-governmental organization dedicated to leading the global fight for a healthy ocean and clean beaches. Breitling CEO Georges Kern stated in a press release: “As global corporate citizens, we are thrilled to be able to support Ocean Conservancy’s mission of...

Business

CVC acquires Breitling

CVC Capital Partners of Britain announced that they have acquired a majority stake in luxury watch company Breitling SA. Breitling is known for their Navitimer and Breitling for Bentley collections. Theodore Schneider, majority owner of the company, will retain a 20 percent stake by means of a reinvestment. The deal will officially close in...

Fashion

Breitling unveils Exospace B55 watch

So, it appears there is minimal desire to really take on Apple in the smartwatch market. However, luxury watch companies have decided to go another route and offer "connected" watches instead. On Wednesday December 16 Breitling unveiled their new Exospace B55 at their flagship store on 57th Avenue in New York City. Breitling competitor Tag Heuer...

Apparel

Fashion items which are forever

Fashion goes through many stages. A certain trend is set by a designer, a movie star, a model or another individual, initially viewed with suspicion, then discussed in public until it finally makes it into popular culture where it is copied and modified according to individual needs. In some cases, the trends and styles remain in the public...