This holiday season, Breitling introduces two 36 mm icons in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. The Navitimer and Superocean Heritage pair the classic two-tone combination with crisp white accents for a fresh, sophisticated look. Distinctive by design and with just the right touch of festive sparkle, both make thoughtful gifts for the season and watches to enjoy long after.
Breitling has embraced red gold in recent years, with yellow gold being used more sparingly. The new two-tone Superocean Heritage Automatic 36 and Navitimer Automatic 36 introduce the traditional hue of 18k yellow gold, paired with stainless steel, for a fresh expression of two familiar icons. The cool shades of steel, white, and mother of pearl against the yellow gold create a winter palette with a warmer edge.
“Yellow gold is a metal that carries unmatched cultural value,” says Breitling CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué. “Using gold’s natural color makes a bold statement. These two-tone watches strike the right balance to give the classic style an elegant, fresh, and sophisticated touch. The subtle use of yellow gold against the white elements on the dial and bezel creates a distinctive contrast, giving both designs an elegant character.”
Breitling Navitimer Automatic 36
The Navitimer Automatic 36 gets a new look with a two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow-gold case and bracelet. The mother-of-pearl dial adds a one-of-a-kind natural element, while the diamond indexes give it a refined edge. The time-only display offers a clean look with an understated feel but notable presence. The watch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 17, an automatic COSC-certified chronometer with approximately 38 hours of power reserve.
It can be paired with either a seven-row two-tone bracelet or a brown alligator leather strap with a folding clasp. Both options combine the iconic Navitimer aesthetic with the brightness of yellow gold.
Breitling Superocean Heritage Automatic 36
The Superocean Heritage Automatic 36 takes a similarly fresh approach to two-tone design. A crisp white dial and white ceramic bezel insert set the stage for a solid 18k yellow-gold bezel, with matching gold hands, indexes, and bezel markers. The contrast gives the watch a luminous, polished look that makes a perfect gift to be worn and enjoyed well beyond the holiday season.
It comes on either a white rubber strap or a stainless steel mesh bracelet, each giving the Superocean Heritage a look that feels at home on a winter getaway or any special occasion. Beating inside is the Breitling Caliber 10, an automatic time-and-date movement with COSC-certified precision and roughly 42 hours of power reserve.
Together, the two watches offer a vivid expression of the festive season, making them distinctive gifts. Bright whites and yellow gold capture the holiday sparkle, while keeping the watches versatile, wearable, and distinctly Breitling.
BREITLING
Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. The innovative company invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Today, it continues to break new ground as a casual, approachable, and sustainable luxury brand, with around 280 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. Today, Breitling is on a mission to do better by creating beautiful products and experiences with better materials, better manufacturing, better packaging, and end-to-end traceability. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest and most sustainable innovations, Breitling is both a company with history and one that is ahead of its time.
FACTS ABOUT THE WATCH
NAVITIMER AUTOMATIC 36
Reference: D173271A1A1P1 and D173271A1A1D1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.60 millimeters
Depth: 4.60 millimeters
Winder: self-winding, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 38 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 36 millimeters
Thickness: 11.42 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 41.77 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 3 bar (30 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Case back: closed
Crown: non-screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: 18k yellow gold (made with traceable gold from Swiss Better Gold Association-accredited mines), bidirectional, slide rule
DIAL/HANDS
Mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indexes
Super-LumiNova® luminescent hour and minute hands
STRAP
Two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow-gold 7 row bracelet or brown alligator leather strap
Folding clasp
FACTS ABOUT THE WATCH
SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE AUTOMATIC 36
Reference: D10390A71A1S1 and D10390A71A1A1
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 10
Diameter: 25.60 millimeters
Depth: 3.60 millimeters
Winder: self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 42 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, date
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 36 millimeters
Thickness: 10.42 millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 42.84 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 20 bar (200 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Case back: steel, screwed in
Crown: screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: 18k yellow-gold bezel unidirectional, ratcheted
DIAL/HANDS
White dial with gold hands and indexes
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes and hands
STRAP
White rubber strap or a stainless steel mesh bracelet
Butterfly clasp
