Jewellery & Watch News
As one of the industry’s leading luxury watch manufacturers, it is to no surprise that so many celebrities - actors, sports stars, rappers, astronauts, chefs and politicians alike – choose to wear Breitling.
Breitling are known for being the best of the best for a reason. Their luxury watches for men and women have secured a place as some of the most technically proficient and aesthetically beautiful timepieces in the world. They are one of only a few Swiss watch brands in the world to equip all their models with chronometer certified movements and they have a long and impressive history associated with the worlds of aviation, motorsport and diving that goes back to 1884. Their prowess is only further solidified when we see Breitling watches showcased on the wrists of some of the globe’s biggest celebrities. With so many A-list stars to choose from, we can’t possibly get through them all, but here are some of our favourite celebrities wearing Breitling.
Gordan Ramsey and the Breitling Aeromarine Chrono Avenger
As seen on his wrist during many episodes of his Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmare’s series, the Breitling Aeromarine Chrono Avenger has become a worthy companion for chef Gordan Ramsey. Not only that, but it’s brightly coloured yellow dial and wonderfully contrasting black chronograph sub dials have captured the attention of watch aficionados around the world who have admired the timepiece onscreen.
Tom Cruise and the Breitling Chronomat
The Breitling Chronomat, alongside the Navitimer, is arguably one of the Swiss brand’s most iconic designs so it is no surprise that Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is known to have one in his collection. Boasting a bold red GMT hand, smooth black dial, unidirectional rotating bezel and 500 metre water resistant stainless steel case, we’re not sure there’s a better fitting Breitling watch for the action-movie actor.
Bear Grylls and the Breitling Emergency
As a one of the world’s most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure, Bear Grylls can do no wrong with the legendary Breitling Emergency. Although it’s a design rarely seen in today’s Breitling watch collections, it still remains a pivotal piece of technology in the brand’s history. It is most notably characterised by its dual frequency distress beacon which is perfect for those like Bear Grylls who find themselves travelling in remote, risky places.
Charlize Theron and the Breitling Navitimer 35
As one of Breitling’s female ambassadors, Charlize Theron is often seen sporting one of their stunning Navitimer Ladies watches. The design epitomises everything we love about Breitling’s women’s watches. It not only ensures absolute elegance with a white mother of pearl dial, diamond dot indices and 18 carat rose gold detailing but it embodies the power and performance of the Breitling brand with a COSC certified movement at its core.
Brad Pitt and the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph Norton
Another Breitling brand ambassador, Brad Pitt is known for having a number of Breitling watches in his collection including a Chronomat, Navitimer and this Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph Norton. Designed in celebration of Breitling’s partnership with British motorcycle manufacturer Norton, the timepiece delivers a stunning black dial with rose gold accents, a stainless steel case, matching steel bracelet and transparent case back detailed with an inscription of a Norton motorcycle.
John Travolta and the Breitling Navitimer
If there’s one celebrity out there with more passion for aviation than Breitling, it’s John Travolta. Certified to fly several planes including the Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet and with his own private 1.4 mile airstrip at his house, Travolta is renowned for his love of piloting. The only watch he trusts to keep him safe in the air is the Breitling Navitimer with its iconic beaded bezel, chronograph complication and internal circular slide rule scale.
David Beckham and the Breitling Transocean Unitime
The Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime was, and still is, considered one of the brand’s best travel watches. It brings to life the vintage aesthetic of a 1950s chronograph but with a resolutely modern automatic winding movement delivering 24 time zones displayed on the dial. Football star David Beckham became the face of the campaign on the watch’s release and has been seen wearing the piece on many red carpet occasions since.
