EFFORT-RESISTANT
Giving your very best, going beyond your limits… to accompany extreme sports lovers, the watch brand unveils two models cut out for endurance and feats.
In 1978, the paradisiacal island of Hawaii turned into living hell for the 15 guys who’d taken on a new challenge, the first-ever triathlon! “Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life!” stated the presentation pamphlet. The winner is consecrated iron man. With each edition, this one-of-a-kind competition would make an incredible name for itself. Today, the challenge is rolled out in a host of variations and events are organized everywhere around the globe. Ironman, now a brand, chose Breitling as its official watch partner. The firm proposes a watch, Endurance Pro Ironman, for extreme athletes, totally in line with their image, incredibly sturdy. The 44 mm-diameter case is crafted in Brightlight®, an alloy that’s 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 times lighter than steel. This scratch- and corrosion-resistant material also boasts anti-magnetic and anti-allergic properties. The case is set off with a bidirectional rotating bezel decorated with an engraved windrose. On its dial, a small seconds, a 1/10th of a second counter and a 30-minute totalizer are encircled by an hour chapter enhanced with oversized numerals to ensure perfect reading.
All this time data is driven by a Super Quartz caliber equipped with a long-life battery lasting around 4 years. It’s also worth mentioning that its chronometric accuracy meets COSC criteria.
Two versions are available. The Endurance Pro Ironman featuring a red dial and matching strap. The full-black Endurance Pro Ironman Finisher is, as its name suggests, designed for participants who’ve crossed the finishing line.
Price: EUR3,300
By Dan Diaconu