On May 24, 1962 astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times while wearing the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute watch, making it the first Swiss wristwatch in space. The timepiece had been Carpenter’s personal request, a variation on the iconic Breitling Navitimer pilots’ watch, but with a 24-hour dial to tell day from night in space. … Read more
Ever wanted to add your own flair to an aviation watch? It’s over 10 years since the first Bremont Martin-Baker (MB) watch was released; a design born of the challenge to create a unique piece for pilots that had ejected using Martin-Baker ejection seats. It has become something of an icon in … Read more
On September 8, Bell & Ross, the French watch company headed by the French and Swiss designer Bruno Belamich and businessman Carlos A. Rosillo, brought together Aeroclub de Colombia, Colombian Air Force (FAC), the Colombian Army, the National Police, and aeronautic enthusiasts for the first Bogota’s airshow. The watch brand celebrated its launch in Colombia … Read more