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Breitling | Navitimer Cosmonaute – New Watch 2022

EN EL LANZAMIENTO DEL NUEVO NAVITIMER COSMONAUTE, BREITLING PRESENTA EL “PRIMER RELOJ DE PULSERA SUIZO EN EL ESPACIO” ORIGINAL POR PRIMERA VEZ DESDE SU MISIÓN DE 1962

En el 60 aniversario de su viaje a bordo de la nave espacial Aurora 7, el mítico reloj con esfera de 24 horas está listo para despegar una vez más en una nueva versión que rinde homenaje a la histórica misión.

Para conmemorar la ocasión, Breitling ofreció la primera exhibición pública del Cosmonaute original desde 1962 y reveló la increíble historia del reloj.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Edición Limitada_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_RGB

En la década de 1960, el Navitimer de Breitling era el reloj de aviador indiscutible. Pero la atención del mundo estaba avanzando rápidamente más allá de los viajes aéreos y hacia la exploración espacial, y eso significaba que un tipo diferente de carrera espacial estaba en marcha silenciosamente. Esta vez, entre relojeros que compiten por ser los primeros en las muñecas de los astronautas.

La experiencia de Breitling en relojes de aviación llevó a la marca a la cabeza del grupo. El 24 de mayo de 1962, Breitling reclamó oficialmente el título de “primer reloj de pulsera suizo en el espacio” después de que el astronauta Scott Carpenter orbitara la Tierra tres veces mientras usaba el Navitimer Cosmonaute durante su misión Mercury-Atlas 7. El reloj había sido un pedido personal de Carpenter, una variación del icónico reloj de aviador que había encontrado en sus días de vuelo, pero con un dial de 24 horas para diferenciar el día de la noche en el espacio.

Hoy, en el 60 aniversario de esa misión, Breitling no solo presentó el Navitimer Cosmonaute original de Carpenter, sino que también lanzó un tributo moderno a él. Este lanzamiento especial está limitado a 362 piezas que reconocen tanto las circunnavegaciones de la Tierra de la nave espacial como el año en que la misión hizo historia, marcando un paso crucial en los vuelos espaciales tripulados.

Histórico Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute de 1962 y el nuevo Navitimer Cosmonaute Limited Edition (de izquierda a derecha)_CMYK

Georges Kern, CEO de Breitling, dice: “Cuando presentamos el Navitimer rediseñado a principios de este año, una pregunta en boca de todos era: ‘¿Qué pasa con el Cosmonaute?’ Hoy, estoy encantado de anunciar finalmente dos revelaciones de Cosmonaute: la primera exhibición pública del reloj que Scott Carpenter usó en el espacio, y un reloj de edición limitada del 60 aniversario que rinde homenaje

UN PEDAZO DE HISTORIA ESPACIAL EN UNA VISUALIZACIÓN PÚBLICA POR PRIMERA VEZ

El 24 de mayo de 1962, cinco horas después del lanzamiento, la cápsula espacial Aurora 7 con Carpenter a bordo amerizó a salvo en el Atlántico. La operación de recuperación duró tres horas, y la larga exposición al agua de mar provocó daños irreparables en el Cosmonaute de Carpenter. Breitling reemplazó de inmediato el reloj de Carpenter, pero esa pieza maltratada y corroída de la historia espacial permaneció en los archivos de la familia Breitling, sin restaurar y ampliamente desconocida. Es decir, hasta hoy.

Ahora, exactamente 60 años después de su vuelo histórico, ese gran reloj espacial se exhibió por primera vez para coleccionistas seleccionados, periodistas y entusiastas de los relojes en un evento de temática espacial en Zúrich. Fue una tarde de interacción animada, organizada conjuntamente por Georges Kern y el exastronauta de la NASA Scott Kelly, y contó con una impresionante lista de oradores invitados que incluyeron miembros de la  familia Carpenter, Gregory Breitling y el historiador y coleccionista Fred Mandelbaum. Los panelistas reflexionaron sobre la creación del Cosmonaute, la importancia de la misión de Carpenter y cómo ambos encajan en el contexto más amplio del programa espacial en ese momento.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1A1_CMYK

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_CMYK

También se exhibió un Cosmonaute que alguna vez fue propiedad del astronauta John Glenn y adquirido en una subasta en 2019 por Gregory Breitling.

EL RELOJ DE 24 HORAS, CONMEMORATIVO Y RENOVADO

El Cosmonaute es un auténtico Navitimer, lo que significa que tiene todas las características del icono de la aviación de Breitling: la regla de cálculo circular para realizar cálculos matemáticos, el
logotipo de “alas” de la Asociación de Pilotos y Propietarios de Aeronaves y el trío de subesferas de cronógrafo. Lo que separa al Cosmonaute del resto de su familia es su capacidad de decir el tiempo de 24 horas. El Calibre B02 de la Manufactura Breitling
fue diseñado específicamente para esta tarea.

A primera vista, el nuevo Cosmonaute es una reproducción fiel del original, hecho atemporal con una esfera completamente negra y una correa de piel de aligátor negra o un brazalete de acero inoxidable de siete filas. Sin embargo, en una inspección más cercana, el reloj de 41 mm de elegantes proporciones está repleto de nuevas características. Uno es su bisel de platino, un toque premium que hace que esta edición sea aún más una pieza de colección.

Otro es su fondo de caja de cristal de zafiro abierto que brinda una ventana al movimiento B02 con sus grabados especiales en el puente para marcar la ocasión: las palabras “Carpenter”, “Aurora 7” y “3 órbitas alrededor de la Tierra”, junto con el nombre de el grupo original de siete astronautas elegidos para los primeros vuelos espaciales tripulados por humanos de la NASA, Mercury 7.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: Matt Carpenter, Nick Carpenter and Kris Stoever during the Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

Mientras que otras marcas de relojes afirman ser primicias en el espacio, solo Breitling puede llamarse a sí mismo el “primer reloj de pulsera suizo en el espacio”. El único otro reloj suizo que había alcanzado la órbita anteriormente era un cronómetro de bolsillo equipado con una correa. Mientras tanto, el Cosmonaute, un reloj de pulsera usado en el espacio y diseñado de acuerdo con las especificaciones de un astronauta, se mantuvo exactamente con esas especificaciones cuando estuvo disponible para su compra en 1962. El reloj de 24 horas no solo se convirtió en un éxito entre los coleccionistas, sino que se vio con frecuencia en las muñecas de otros astronautas.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: The Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

El Cosmonaute de hoy nos lleva a los orígenes de los viajes espaciales, cuando la carrera estaba en marcha, había mucho en juego y cada misión era un triunfo del ingenio humano. Este nuevo reloj honra la estética del Cosmonaute original, con sutiles actualizaciones que funcionan casi imperceptiblemente para darle su atractivo moderno y retro. Como tributo final, el fondo de la caja está grabado con la fecha de la misión de Carpenter, “ONE OF 362”, y la frase “First Swiss Wristwatch in Space”.

Historical Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute from 1962 and the original Navitimer Cosmonaute/ first Swiss wristwatch in space worn by Scott Carpenter during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission in 1962 (left to right)_RGB

BREITLING
Fundada en 1884, Breitling es una de las principales relojeras suizas. La empresa innovadora inventó el cronógrafo moderno y fue pionera en el reloj de herramientas de navegación. Hoy en día, todavía está abriendo nuevos caminos como una marca de lujo informal, inclusiva y sostenible con más de 150 tiendas minoristas inspiradas en lofts industriales en todo el mundo. Las colecciones de Breitling se centran en actividades aéreas, terrestres y marítimas, todas capturadas en el inconfundible estilo retro moderno de la marca. La calidad excepcional de cada movimiento de reloj se confirma por su condición de cronómetro certificado por COSC, y la marca sigue siendo una de los pocos relojeros independientes que produce sus propios calibres de fabricación. Combinando la relojería clásica con las últimas innovaciones, Breitling es tanto una empresa con historia como una que está adelantada a su tiempo.

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Breitling | Navitimer Cosmonaute – New Watch 2022

AT THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW NAVITIMER COSMONAUTE, BREITLING REVEALS THE ORIGINAL “FIRST SWISS WRISTWATCH IN SPACE” FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ITS 1962 MISSION

On the 60th anniversary of its journey aboard the Aurora 7 spacecraft, the mythic watch with the 24-hour dial is set to lift off once again in a new release that pays tribute to the historic mission.
To mark the occasion, Breitling offered the first-ever public viewing of the original Cosmonaute since 1962—and revealed the watch’s incredible story.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_RGB

In the 1960s, Breitling’s Navitimer was the undisputed pilot’s watch. But the world’s attention was rapidly advancing beyond air travel and into space exploration, and that meant a different
kind of Space Race was quietly underway. This time, between watchmakers vying to be the first on astronauts’ wrists.

Breitling’s expertise in aviation watches shot the brand to the head of the pack. On May 24, 1962, Breitling officially claimed the title “first Swiss wristwatch in space” after astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times while wearing the Navitimer Cosmonaute during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission. The watch had been Carpenter’s personal request, a variation on the iconic aviator’s watch he’d encountered in his flight days, but with a 24-hour dial to tell day from night in space.

Today—on the 60th anniversary of that mission—Breitling not only unveiled Carpenter’s original Navitimer Cosmonaute, but also launched a modern tribute to it. This special release is limited to 362 pieces that recognize both the spacecraft’s circumnavigations of the Earth and the year the mission made history, marking a crucial step in manned spaceflight.

Historical Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute from 1962 and the new Navitimer Cosmonaute Limited Edition (left to right)_CMYK

Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, says, “When we introduced the redesigned Navitimer earlier this year, a question on everybody’s lips was, ‘What about the Cosmonaute?’ Today, I’m thrilled
to finally announce two Cosmonaute reveals: the first-ever public viewing of the watch Scott Carpenter wore into space, and a 60th-anniversary limited-edition timepiece that pays tribute
to its history-making forerunner.”

A PIECE OF SPACE HISTORY IN A FIRST-TIME PUBLIC VIEWING

On May 24, 1962, five hours after launch, the Aurora 7 space capsule with Carpenter aboard splashed down safely in the Atlantic. The recovery operation lasted three hours, with the long
exposure to seawater resulting in irreparable damage to Carpenter’s Cosmonaute. Breitling immediately replaced Carpenter’s watch, but that battered and corroded piece of space history
remained in the Breitling family archives—unrestored and widely unknown. That is, until today.

 

Now, exactly 60 years after its historic flight, that great space watch was exhibited for the first time to select collectors, journalists, and watch enthusiasts at a space-themed event in Zurich.
It was an afternoon of lively interaction, co-hosted by Georges Kern and former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, and featuring an impressive lineup of guest speakers that included members of the
Carpenter family, Gregory Breitling, and historian and collector Fred Mandelbaum. The panelists reflected on the Cosmonaute’s creation, the significance of Carpenter’s mission, and how both
fit into the wider context of the space program at the time.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1A1_CMYK

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_CMYK

Also exhibited was a Cosmonaute once owned by astronaut John Glenn and acquired at auction in 2019 by Gregory Breitling

THE 24-HOUR WATCH, COMMEMORATIVE AND REFRESHED

The Cosmonaute is a true Navitimer, meaning it has all the hallmarks of Breitling’s aviation icon: the circular slide rule for performing mathematical calculations, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association “wings” logo, and the trio of chronograph subdials. What separates the Cosmonaute from the rest of its family is its ability to tell 24-hour time. The Breitling Manufacture Caliber B02
was specifically designed for this task.

At first glance, the new Cosmonaute is a faithful reproduction of the original, made timeless with an all-black dial and black alligator strap or seven-row stainless-steel bracelet. On closer inspection, though, the elegantly proportioned 41 mm watch is packed with new features. One is its platinum bezel, a premium touch that makes this edition even more of a collector’s piece.

Another is its open sapphire crystal caseback that provides a window on the B02 movement with its special bridge engravings to mark the occasion: the words “Carpenter,” “Aurora 7,” and “3
orbits around the Earth,” along with the name of the original group of seven astronauts chosen for NASA’s first human-crewed spaceflights, Mercury 7.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: Matt Carpenter, Nick Carpenter and Kris Stoever during the Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

While other watch brands have claims to space firsts, only Breitling can call itself the “first Swiss wristwatch in space.” The only other Swiss timepiece to have reached orbit previously was a
pocket stopwatch equipped with a strap. The Cosmonaute, meanwhile—a wristwatch worn in space and designed according to an astronaut’s specifications—was kept precisely to those specs when it became available for purchase in 1962. Not only did the 24-hour timepiece go on to become a hit amongst collectors, it was frequently spotted on other astronauts’ wrists.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: The Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

Today’s Cosmonaute takes us back to the origins of space travel, when the race was on, stakes were high, and every mission was a triumph of human ingenuity. This new watch honors the
aesthetics of the original Cosmonaute, with subtle updates that work almost imperceptibly to give it its modern-retro appeal. As a final tribute, the caseback is engraved with the date of Carpenter’s
mission, “ONE OF 362,” and the phrase “First Swiss wristwatch in space.

Historical Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute from 1962 and the original Navitimer Cosmonaute/ first Swiss wristwatch in space worn by Scott Carpenter during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission in 1962 (left to right)_RGB

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’s still breaking
new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 150 industrialloft-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. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest innovations, Breitling is
both a company with history and one that’s ahead of its time.

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Breitling | Navitimer Cosmonaute – New Watch 2022

AT THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW NAVITIMER COSMONAUTE, BREITLING REVEALS THE ORIGINAL “FIRST SWISS WRISTWATCH IN SPACE” FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ITS 1962 MISSION

On the 60th anniversary of its journey aboard the Aurora 7 spacecraft, the mythic watch with the 24-hour dial is set to lift off once again in a new release that pays tribute to the historic mission.
To mark the occasion, Breitling offered the first-ever public viewing of the original Cosmonaute since 1962—and revealed the watch’s incredible story.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_RGB

In the 1960s, Breitling’s Navitimer was the undisputed pilot’s watch. But the world’s attention was rapidly advancing beyond air travel and into space exploration, and that meant a different
kind of Space Race was quietly underway. This time, between watchmakers vying to be the first on astronauts’ wrists.

Breitling’s expertise in aviation watches shot the brand to the head of the pack. On May 24, 1962, Breitling officially claimed the title “first Swiss wristwatch in space” after astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times while wearing the Navitimer Cosmonaute during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission. The watch had been Carpenter’s personal request, a variation on the iconic aviator’s watch he’d encountered in his flight days, but with a 24-hour dial to tell day from night in space.

Today—on the 60th anniversary of that mission—Breitling not only unveiled Carpenter’s original Navitimer Cosmonaute, but also launched a modern tribute to it. This special release is limited to 362 pieces that recognize both the spacecraft’s circumnavigations of the Earth and the year the mission made history, marking a crucial step in manned spaceflight.

Historical Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute from 1962 and the new Navitimer Cosmonaute Limited Edition (left to right)_CMYK

Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, says, “When we introduced the redesigned Navitimer earlier this year, a question on everybody’s lips was, ‘What about the Cosmonaute?’ Today, I’m thrilled
to finally announce two Cosmonaute reveals: the first-ever public viewing of the watch Scott Carpenter wore into space, and a 60th-anniversary limited-edition timepiece that pays tribute
to its history-making forerunner.”

A PIECE OF SPACE HISTORY IN A FIRST-TIME PUBLIC VIEWING

On May 24, 1962, five hours after launch, the Aurora 7 space capsule with Carpenter aboard splashed down safely in the Atlantic. The recovery operation lasted three hours, with the long
exposure to seawater resulting in irreparable damage to Carpenter’s Cosmonaute. Breitling immediately replaced Carpenter’s watch, but that battered and corroded piece of space history
remained in the Breitling family archives—unrestored and widely unknown. That is, until today.

 

Now, exactly 60 years after its historic flight, that great space watch was exhibited for the first time to select collectors, journalists, and watch enthusiasts at a space-themed event in Zurich.
It was an afternoon of lively interaction, co-hosted by Georges Kern and former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, and featuring an impressive lineup of guest speakers that included members of the
Carpenter family, Gregory Breitling, and historian and collector Fred Mandelbaum. The panelists reflected on the Cosmonaute’s creation, the significance of Carpenter’s mission, and how both
fit into the wider context of the space program at the time.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1A1_CMYK

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_CMYK

Also exhibited was a Cosmonaute once owned by astronaut John Glenn and acquired at auction in 2019 by Gregory Breitling

THE 24-HOUR WATCH, COMMEMORATIVE AND REFRESHED

The Cosmonaute is a true Navitimer, meaning it has all the hallmarks of Breitling’s aviation icon: the circular slide rule for performing mathematical calculations, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association “wings” logo, and the trio of chronograph subdials. What separates the Cosmonaute from the rest of its family is its ability to tell 24-hour time. The Breitling Manufacture Caliber B02
was specifically designed for this task.

At first glance, the new Cosmonaute is a faithful reproduction of the original, made timeless with an all-black dial and black alligator strap or seven-row stainless-steel bracelet. On closer inspection, though, the elegantly proportioned 41 mm watch is packed with new features. One is its platinum bezel, a premium touch that makes this edition even more of a collector’s piece.

Another is its open sapphire crystal caseback that provides a window on the B02 movement with its special bridge engravings to mark the occasion: the words “Carpenter,” “Aurora 7,” and “3
orbits around the Earth,” along with the name of the original group of seven astronauts chosen for NASA’s first human-crewed spaceflights, Mercury 7.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: Matt Carpenter, Nick Carpenter and Kris Stoever during the Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

While other watch brands have claims to space firsts, only Breitling can call itself the “first Swiss wristwatch in space.” The only other Swiss timepiece to have reached orbit previously was a
pocket stopwatch equipped with a strap. The Cosmonaute, meanwhile—a wristwatch worn in space and designed according to an astronaut’s specifications—was kept precisely to those specs when it became available for purchase in 1962. Not only did the 24-hour timepiece go on to become a hit amongst collectors, it was frequently spotted on other astronauts’ wrists.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: The Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

Today’s Cosmonaute takes us back to the origins of space travel, when the race was on, stakes were high, and every mission was a triumph of human ingenuity. This new watch honors the
aesthetics of the original Cosmonaute, with subtle updates that work almost imperceptibly to give it its modern-retro appeal. As a final tribute, the caseback is engraved with the date of Carpenter’s
mission, “ONE OF 362,” and the phrase “First Swiss wristwatch in space.

Historical Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute from 1962 and the original Navitimer Cosmonaute/ first Swiss wristwatch in space worn by Scott Carpenter during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission in 1962 (left to right)_RGB

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’s still breaking
new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 150 industrialloft-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. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest innovations, Breitling is
both a company with history and one that’s ahead of its time.

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Breitling | Navitimer Cosmonaute – New Watch 2022

AT THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW NAVITIMER COSMONAUTE, BREITLING REVEALS THE ORIGINAL “FIRST SWISS WRISTWATCH IN SPACE” FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ITS 1962 MISSION

On the 60th anniversary of its journey aboard the Aurora 7 spacecraft, the mythic watch with the 24-hour dial is set to lift off once again in a new release that pays tribute to the historic mission.
To mark the occasion, Breitling offered the first-ever public viewing of the original Cosmonaute since 1962—and revealed the watch’s incredible story.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_RGB

In the 1960s, Breitling’s Navitimer was the undisputed pilot’s watch. But the world’s attention was rapidly advancing beyond air travel and into space exploration, and that meant a different
kind of Space Race was quietly underway. This time, between watchmakers vying to be the first on astronauts’ wrists.

Breitling’s expertise in aviation watches shot the brand to the head of the pack. On May 24, 1962, Breitling officially claimed the title “first Swiss wristwatch in space” after astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times while wearing the Navitimer Cosmonaute during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission. The watch had been Carpenter’s personal request, a variation on the iconic aviator’s watch he’d encountered in his flight days, but with a 24-hour dial to tell day from night in space.

Today—on the 60th anniversary of that mission—Breitling not only unveiled Carpenter’s original Navitimer Cosmonaute, but also launched a modern tribute to it. This special release is limited to 362 pieces that recognize both the spacecraft’s circumnavigations of the Earth and the year the mission made history, marking a crucial step in manned spaceflight.

Historical Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute from 1962 and the new Navitimer Cosmonaute Limited Edition (left to right)_CMYK

Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, says, “When we introduced the redesigned Navitimer earlier this year, a question on everybody’s lips was, ‘What about the Cosmonaute?’ Today, I’m thrilled
to finally announce two Cosmonaute reveals: the first-ever public viewing of the watch Scott Carpenter wore into space, and a 60th-anniversary limited-edition timepiece that pays tribute
to its history-making forerunner.”

A PIECE OF SPACE HISTORY IN A FIRST-TIME PUBLIC VIEWING

On May 24, 1962, five hours after launch, the Aurora 7 space capsule with Carpenter aboard splashed down safely in the Atlantic. The recovery operation lasted three hours, with the long
exposure to seawater resulting in irreparable damage to Carpenter’s Cosmonaute. Breitling immediately replaced Carpenter’s watch, but that battered and corroded piece of space history
remained in the Breitling family archives—unrestored and widely unknown. That is, until today.

 

Now, exactly 60 years after its historic flight, that great space watch was exhibited for the first time to select collectors, journalists, and watch enthusiasts at a space-themed event in Zurich.
It was an afternoon of lively interaction, co-hosted by Georges Kern and former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, and featuring an impressive lineup of guest speakers that included members of the
Carpenter family, Gregory Breitling, and historian and collector Fred Mandelbaum. The panelists reflected on the Cosmonaute’s creation, the significance of Carpenter’s mission, and how both
fit into the wider context of the space program at the time.

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1A1_CMYK

Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Limited Edition_Ref. PB02301A1B1P1_CMYK

Also exhibited was a Cosmonaute once owned by astronaut John Glenn and acquired at auction in 2019 by Gregory Breitling

THE 24-HOUR WATCH, COMMEMORATIVE AND REFRESHED

The Cosmonaute is a true Navitimer, meaning it has all the hallmarks of Breitling’s aviation icon: the circular slide rule for performing mathematical calculations, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association “wings” logo, and the trio of chronograph subdials. What separates the Cosmonaute from the rest of its family is its ability to tell 24-hour time. The Breitling Manufacture Caliber B02
was specifically designed for this task.

At first glance, the new Cosmonaute is a faithful reproduction of the original, made timeless with an all-black dial and black alligator strap or seven-row stainless-steel bracelet. On closer inspection, though, the elegantly proportioned 41 mm watch is packed with new features. One is its platinum bezel, a premium touch that makes this edition even more of a collector’s piece.

Another is its open sapphire crystal caseback that provides a window on the B02 movement with its special bridge engravings to mark the occasion: the words “Carpenter,” “Aurora 7,” and “3
orbits around the Earth,” along with the name of the original group of seven astronauts chosen for NASA’s first human-crewed spaceflights, Mercury 7.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: Matt Carpenter, Nick Carpenter and Kris Stoever during the Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

While other watch brands have claims to space firsts, only Breitling can call itself the “first Swiss wristwatch in space.” The only other Swiss timepiece to have reached orbit previously was a
pocket stopwatch equipped with a strap. The Cosmonaute, meanwhile—a wristwatch worn in space and designed according to an astronaut’s specifications—was kept precisely to those specs when it became available for purchase in 1962. Not only did the 24-hour timepiece go on to become a hit amongst collectors, it was frequently spotted on other astronauts’ wrists.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – MAY 24: The Breitling launch of the new Navitimer Cosmonaute and the unveiling of the original “first Swiss wristwatch in space” at a space-themed event on May 24, 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Breitling)

Today’s Cosmonaute takes us back to the origins of space travel, when the race was on, stakes were high, and every mission was a triumph of human ingenuity. This new watch honors the
aesthetics of the original Cosmonaute, with subtle updates that work almost imperceptibly to give it its modern-retro appeal. As a final tribute, the caseback is engraved with the date of Carpenter’s
mission, “ONE OF 362,” and the phrase “First Swiss wristwatch in space.

Historical Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute from 1962 and the original Navitimer Cosmonaute/ first Swiss wristwatch in space worn by Scott Carpenter during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission in 1962 (left to right)_RGB

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’s still breaking
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Hermeus receives $60 million in U.S. Air Force partnership

Hermeus receives $60 million in U.S. Air Force partnership

August , 2021

Hermeus, the aerospace company developing Mach 5 aircraft, announced today the signing of a $60 million U.S. Air Force partnership for flight testing its first aircraft, Quarterhorse.

Quarterhorse will validate the company’s proprietary turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) engine, based around the GE J85 turbojet engine, and is the first in a line of autonomous high-speed aircraft. By the end of the flight test campaign, Quarterhorse will be the fastest reusable aircraft in the world and the first of its kind to fly a TBCC engine.

Hermeus’ Quarterhorse aircraft

The award was made under the AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program led by the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate (PE) as a follow-on to a Phase II SBIR contract. The collaboration also includes support from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

“Small business partnership is recognized by the U.S. Air Force as an important component to driving innovation. Reducing risk in high speed transport technologies, as we are doing with this contract, provides near-term and long-term benefits to both the U.S. Air Force and the defense industrial base.” said Lt. Col. Joshua Burger, the Vector Initiative program manager who is spearheading the effort. “We are very excited to see Hermeus translate their demonstrated successes in engine prototyping into flight systems.”

Some may argue that it is impossible to flight test a TBCC engine across the full flight envelope for less than $100 million.  However, Hermeus is taking a different approach than traditional high-speed flight test programs. Hermeus will be leveraging autonomous and reusable systems, ruthlessly focused requirements, and a hardware-rich program.  These three strategies allow the team to push the envelope, sometimes strategically to the point of failure in flight test, which accelerates learning while simultaneously improving the safety of flight test crew and the public.  Pushing more risk to flight allows Hermeus to move through the engineering lifecycle quickly, reducing programmatic costs.  When exploring beyond the speeds that airbreathing aircraft have flown before, learning must come through testing in the real world.

TBCC Engine Overview in Quarterhorse

The technology set Hermeus has chosen positions the company firmly in the dual-use space for hypersonic technology, i.e. technologies normally used for civilian purposes but which may have military applications. “While this partnership with the U.S. Air Force underscores U.S. Department of Defense interest in hypersonic aircraft, when paired with Hermeus’ partnership with NASA announced in February 2021, it is clear that there are both commercial and defense applications for what we’re building,” said Hermeus CEO and co-founder, AJ Piplica.

ABOUT HERMEUS

Hermeus is a venture-backed startup with the long-term vision of transforming the global human transportation network with Mach 5 aircraft. At Mach 5, travel is not just supersonic, it’s hypersonic. At these speeds – over 3,000 miles per hour – flight times from New York to London will be 90 minutes rather than seven hours. Mach 5 aircraft have the potential to create an additional four trillion dollars of global economic growth per year, unlocking significant resources that can be utilized to solve the world’s great problems.

Contact: info@hermeus.com

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Un reloj para el infinito y más allá – El 60ª aniversario de la NASA

El 60ª aniversario de la NASA vuelve a convertirse en objeto de deseo. Esta vez se trata de Anicorn Watches y su nueva colaboración (con la Administración Nacional de Aeronáutica y del Espacio) para crear un reloj en edición limitada. ANICORN x NASA repartirá únicamente 60 piezas en total en todo el mundo.
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Durante seis décadas, la NASA ha liderado la exploración pacífica del espacio, haciendo descubrimientos sobre nuestro planeta, nuestro sistema solar y nuestro universo. A otros niveles, la investigación de la NASA también ha hecho grandes avances en la aviación, ha ayudado a desarrollar una industria espacial comercial, a enriquecer nuestra economía, a crear empleos y a fortalecer la seguridad nacional.
El número de edición (No. 1-60) de cada pieza se marcará en el movimiento del reloj junto con una placa de metal exclusiva. El paquete completo incluye un reloj mecánico con revestimientos cerámicos Cerakote, correa textil blanca (con bordado de la NASA + coordenadas GPS del Centro Espacial Kennedy en Florida), parche bordado de la NASA y una placa de garantía de metal.

Anicorn Watches se ha asociado con la NASA (Administración Nacional de Aeronáutica y del Espacio) para crear un reloj de doble marca de edición limitada, ANICORN x NASA, edición limitada del 60º aniversario (limitado a 60 piezas en todo el mundo).

Durante seis décadas, la NASA ha liderado la exploración pacífica del espacio, haciendo descubrimientos sobre nuestro planeta, nuestro sistema solar y nuestro universo. En casa, la investigación de la NASA ha hecho grandes avances en la aviación, ha ayudado a desarrollar una industria espacial comercial, a enriquecer nuestra economía, a crear empleos y a fortalecer la seguridad nacional. Fuera de los Estados Unidos, nuestras asociaciones internacionales brillan como ejemplos de diplomacia. La exploración espacial ha reunido a personas de diversos orígenes que trabajan por el bien de toda la humanidad.

 60ª aniversario de la NASA

onramos el sacrificio que vino con ello: la trágica pérdida de vidas, incluidos los pilotos de aviación y los miembros de la tripulación de Apollo 1, Challenger y Columbia. El sacrificio también se produjo en las innumerables horas dedicadas por el personal de la NASA, en el terreno y en el espacio, que han pasado lejos de las familias para planificar y ejecutar misiones. La próxima década promete estar llena de aventuras que solo los escritores de ciencia ficción soñaron y que solo la NASA y sus socios lograrán.

El número de edición (No. 1-60) de cada reloj se marcará en el movimiento del reloj y también una placa de metal que es exclusiva de esta colaboración. El paquete completo incluye un reloj mecánico con revestimientos cerámicos Cerakote, correa textil blanca (con bordado con gusano de la NASA + coordenadas GPS del Centro Espacial Kennedy en Florida), parche bordado de la NASA y una placa de garantía de metal.

Información adicional:

Número único marcado en la caja posterior edición de 60.

  • Movimiento:  movimiento automático Miyota 9015
  • Frecuencia de vibración:  28800 por hora,  movimiento automático de 24 joyas.
  • Tiempo de ejecución:  Más de 42 horas (después de viento completo)
  • Carcasa:  acero inoxidable 316L, Ø 1.62 pulg. (42 mm), altura de 0.5 pulg. (12.5 mm), parte posterior y tornillos, revestimiento cerámico Cerakote, fondo de caja transparente
  • Vidrio: Plexiglás duro convexo + Revestimiento de zafiro + Revestimiento antirreflectante
  • Resistencia al agua:  50 metros (5ATM).
  • Correa: correas textiles blancas  (con bordado del logotipo de gusano de la NASA + coordenadas GPS del Centro Espacial Kennedy en Florida),  talla única.

El paquete completo incluye:

  • reloj mecanico
  • Correas textiles blancas
  • Parche bordado de la NASA
  • Tarjeta de garantía de metal
“Fuera de los Estados Unidos, nuestras asociaciones internacionales brillan como ejemplos de diplomacia. La exploración espacial ha reunido a personas de diversos orígenes que trabajan por el bien de toda la humanidad. Al celebrar los primeros 60 años de logros de la NASA, honramos el sacrificio que vino con ello: la trágica pérdida de vidas, incluidos pilotos de aviación y los miembros de la tripulación de Apollo 1, Challenger y Columbia”, apuntan desde la firma.
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