In 2024, Breitling will celebrate its 140th anniversary. As a legendary brand in the watchmaking industry, Breitling has always been known for its professional timing and excellent craftsmanship. Since its founding in 1884, Breitling has continuously innovated in the field of chronographs and launched a variety of classic series, such as mechanical chronograph series, aviation chronograph series and super ocean series. However, among these trump card series, the Puya series, which was born in 1943, is often ignored. With its elegant design and formal style, the Puya series has become a shining pearl in the Breitling family.
The history and revival of the Puya series
The name of the Preya series comes from the French word “first”. Since its launch in the 1940s, it has been mainly made of gold or stainless steel watches with a size of 36 to 38 mm. The design uses classic elements such as symmetrical small dials at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock, and streamlined rectangular buttons. Although it was silent for a time in the 1970s, Breitling re-launched the Preya series in 2018, bringing its elegance and retro style back to the horizons of watch friends.
Breitling’s 140th Anniversary Blockbuster: Puruya B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
On the occasion of the brand’s 140th anniversary, Breitling has launched three extremely important perpetual calendar chronograph watches, among which the Preya B19 perpetual calendar chronograph watch (model: RB19401A1B1P1) is particularly eye-catching. This watch not only continues the elegant design of the Preya series, but also incorporates two complex functions: perpetual calendar and chronograph, demonstrating Breitling’s outstanding strength in watchmaking technology.
The perfect combination of design and craftsmanship
The Preya B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph has a diameter of 42 mm. Compared with the early antique Preya watches, the diameter has increased. However, considering the complex functions installed inside, the 42 mm diameter still maintains elegance and formal style. The 18K red gold case, bezel and crown complement the black dial. The smooth fixed bezel, streamlined rectangular buttons, three-dimensional Arabic numerals and other design elements all highlight the iconic features of the Puruya series.
Complex functions and precise performance
The watch is equipped with a new B19 self-winding perpetual calendar chronograph movement, which is based on Breitling’s famous B01 self-produced automatic chronograph movement and adds a perpetual calendar module. This movement has a vibration frequency of 28,800 times per hour, a number of 374 parts, and a power reserve of up to 96 hours, with excellent performance. In addition, the watch is also equipped with a card-free fine-tuning weight balance wheel, which replaces the traditional speed needle and further improves accuracy and stability.
Moon phase display and polished details
The Pura B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is unique in its moon phase display and uses Mr. Breitling’s smiling face design, which is lively and interesting. The polishing of the movement is also exquisite. The automatic rotor is made of 22K red gold and is engraved with the pattern of the original Breitling Montpellet watch factory in the 1930s and 1940s, showing the brand’s ultimate pursuit of details.
Summarize
The Breitling Preya B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch not only continues the elegance and retro style of the Preya series, but also incorporates the two complex functions of perpetual calendar and chronograph, demonstrating Breitling’s outstanding strength in watchmaking technology. Whether it is design, craftsmanship or performance, this watch can be called a blockbuster piece for Breitling’s 140th anniversary and is worthy of every watch lover’s careful appreciation.
