Aston Martin signs Breitling as official watch partner: Launches Navitimer F1 edition
Aston Martin has announced the release of a special edition Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43, as the Silverstone outfit welcomes the Swiss luxury watchmaker as a new partner.
Breitling has joined Aston Martin as an official watch partner in a multi-year agreement. To kick off the new collaboration, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team was revealed. The watch incorporates the racing green that the British team is famous for and the lime green accents seen on the car.
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The design features a lightweight titanium case and a carbon fiber dial. The open sapphire crystal caseback shows the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. “One of 1959” is engraved on the caseback, a nod to Aston Martin’s debut in the championship.
“Our quest for a World Championship requires partners who match our ambition,” said Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin.
“Today, we are proud to welcome Breitling to the team. Beyond a shared heritage, we are united by values that guide everything we do. The precision, craftsmanship and engineering excellence we seek at Aston Martin Aramco are lived and breathed by Breitling. We look forward to working together.”
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Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, added: “Aston Martin builds cars that are as much about presence as they are about performance. We share the same iconic design heritage: every line, finish and proportion has a purpose. Nothing is left to chance. »
Adrian Hallmark, CEO of Aston Martin, also commented: “Aston Martin and Breitling have crossed paths at key moments in design and culture. The partnership is a perfect showcase of excellence, mastery of design and performance, something that is integral to everything Aston Martin puts its name to.
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The Breitling logo will appear on the Aston Martin AMR26, which will be revealed on Monday February 9, as well as on the team’s kit. The watch is available for pre-order at a price of £8,900.
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