January 23, 2025: Today, Breitling introduced the Avenger 801 Chronograph 44 Royal Canadian Air Force Limited Edition watch, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force [RCAF]. Exclusively produced in the limited quantity of 50 pieces, the watch is only available in Canada at Breitling Boutiques, authorized Retailers and on Breitling.com.
Featuring a white dial with contrasting black subdials and a stainless steel case measuring 44 millimeters on a stainless steel bracelet, this limited edition Avenger honors the RCAF with a unique Royal Blue subdial at 9 o'clock that showcases the RCAF roundel.
This Limited Edition Avenger features an open sapphire caseback, exposing the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01that comes with a five-year warranty and has an impressive power reserve of more than 70 hours. The casebackfeaturesthe RCAF Centennial Logo to mark this special anniversary and is also engraved with "ONE OF 50" noting the limited quantity.
The RCAF 2024 anniversary is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to honor, celebrate, and inspire Canadians to take ownership of their Air Force. April 1, 2024, marks 100 years of service for the RCAF as an independent military element. The Centennial is a unique opportunity to celebrate this milestone with all Canadians. In 2024, the Canadian nation's Air Force will be showcased in a past, present and future context, highlighting contributions to national safety and security, international peace and global stability.
The Centennial Logo honors the historical roots of the RCAF by emphasizing the current roundel as the central focus. It also features two protruding lines through the roundel that symbolize the flight path to the stars and the long-standing traditional Air Force motto, "Sic ltur Ad Astra" or "Such is the Pathway to the Stars." The Centennial honors the RCAF's distinct heritage, recognizes its tremendous people today, and generates excitement for its bright future.
Breitling's ties to the world of aviation 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.
For over 20 years, Breitling's Avenger has been at the forefront of airborne adventure. Builtforfighter pilots, it's a watch that can take on the toughest cockpits and keep coming back for more.
Whether you can pull off a barrel roll or not, you'll appreciate everything about the Avenger's 300 m water resistance, easy-grip functionality, and corrosion-resistant construction. The Avenger also features baton indexes that streamline the dial and emphasize the red-tipped chronograph hand while the grip pattern on the crown and bezel and the square pushers allows for the smoothest timekeeping operation.
Breitling
Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. The innovative company defined the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Today, it's still breaking new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 250 industrial loft-inspired retail locations around the world. Breitling's collections center around air, land, and sea pursuits, all captured in the brand's unmistakable modern-retro style. The exceptional quality of every watch movement is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, and the brand remains one of only a handful of independent watchmakers to produce its own manufacture calibers. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest innovations, Breitling is both a company with history and one that's ahead of its time.
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