With earthy tones and elegant tweeds, Breitling's latest capsule collection is inspired by hiking in the Scottish Highlands.
In the 1950s, Breitling launched the SuperOcean diver's watch, designed for the fashionable person's activities at sea and on the beach. Now, the Superocean Heritage '57 Highlands Collection invites watch enthusiasts to embark on a new journey along the coastline: exploring the rocky shores and mist-shrouded peaks of the Scottish Highlands.
Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, said of the unique collection: "Each capsule tells a different story. The Superocean Culture '57 Highlands capsule will give you a special experience of walking in the Scottish Highlands. Slip on a cardigan and tweed jacket and hike to the edge of a cliff for a long day in the wind, before returning home to warm up next to a crackling fire and keep your dog low. The Highland capsule collection is designed to accompany such a journey. ”
As a capsule collection, the watch is available for a limited time. Each has a diameter of 38 mm and a dial colour that vividly depicts land and sea: beige, green, mustard yellow and blue. The new Superocean retains the vintage's signature mid-century-style triangular hour markers.
Suitable for all seasons
The Highland capsule watches all have a unique detail that reflects the Scottish flair: a tweed-inspired fabric strap made from a blend of silk and wool for a luxurious finish. The watches in this collection are fitted with a braided metal bracelet with a separate pouch containing an interchangeable fabric strap and a lug spring tool for easy strap replacement.
Each strap has fine spots, inspired by tweed, that complement the color of the dial: a blue dial with a dark brown strap, an beige dial with a classic brown strap, and a green and mustard yellow dial with a green strap. If you prefer to mix and match, you can purchase a separate blue strap.
With a stainless steel case and an 18-carat red gold bordered ceramic bezel, the watch is super hard and scratch-resistant. The luminescent dots on the bidirectional rotating bezel pay homage to the origins of the Superocean Diver's Watch.
Each watch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 10 with a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Like all Breitling watches, the precision and performance of all Highland capsule watches are certified by the COSC.
So, whether hiking on a rugged coast, perching in a country lodge or wearing it in everyday life, the Superocean Culture '57 Highlands Capsule is a collection that combines style and function with a story of its own.
About Breitling
Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. As one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry, Breitling has become one of the top 10 brands in the industry in terms of global sales. This innovative company invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigation tool watch. Today, as a casual, eclectic and sustainability-focused luxury brand, it continues to break new ground with more than 250 industrial loft-style retail outlets around the world. Breitling's collections are centered around the sky, land, and sea, all of which reflect the brand's unmistakable modern retro style. Each movement is chronometer-certified by the COSC and is of exceptional quality. The brand remains one of the few independent watchmakers that produces in-house movements. Combining classic watchmaking techniques with the brand's latest innovations, Breitling is a company with a long history and a leading time.