Breitling Middle East has introduced the Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission Seddiqi Limited Edition in honour of Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary. The leading watch and jewellery retailer is a key retail partner of Breitling. It is based on the Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission – a current catalogue model – created for fighter pilots. The Avenger collection goes back over 20 years.
“We’re delighted to release the new Seddiqi 75th anniversary limited edition from one of most iconic collections, the Avenger. This exceptional timepiece embodies strength, resilience, and a bold spirit, which reflects our enduring relationship with our esteemed retail partner Ahmed Seddiqi.” – Aed Adwan, Managing Director of Breitling Middle East.
Key Features
Functions
Hours, minute, and seconds with a stop seconds function. Date at 3 o’clock.
Dial
Image: Notice the different shade of the “7” and “5” – a reference to Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary. The subtle red details on the dial and the tip of the seconds hand contrast well with the dial. Seen here on the sand-coloured military leather strap.
Carbon black dial. Hands and applied Arabic numeral hour-markers are coated with Super-LumiNova.
Case
Image: The bezel is unidirectional and ratcheted. The circular indicator denoting “60” on the bezel is coated with Super-LumiNova. Notice the brand’s logo embossed on the titanium crown. Seen here on the black-coloured military leather strap.
Case and bezel are made from scratch-resistant ceramic. Diameter: 42 mm. Thickness: 12.25 mm. Lug-to-lug distance: 51.21 mm. Lug width: 22 mm.
Dial side features a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Solid caseback is made from titanium and screwed to the main case. Screw-locked crown at 3 o’clock features 2 gaskets. Water resistant up to 30 bar or approximately 300 metres.
Watch comes with a black or sand-coloured military leather strap with a folding clasp.
Movement
Image: Notice the satin-finish of the caseback, and the custom engraving of Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary logo. Breitling calibre 17 which beats behind this caseback is a dependable movement, easily serviceable by component watchmakers worldwide.
Powered by Breitling calibre 17, a mechanical automatic movement that drives the hours, minutes, seconds with stop seconds function, and date. It is COSC-certified and based on an ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1.
Diameter: 25.60 mm. Thickness: 4.60 mm. Jewels 25. Frequency: 28,800 vph or 4 Hz. Power reserve: Approximately 38 hours. Bi-directional automatic winding rotor with ball bearing.
“It’s been an incredible experience designing this limited edition with Breitling, a brand that has been a long-standing partner of Ahmed Seddiqi. As we commemorate our 75th anniversary, this collaboration symbolises our commitment towards engaging with the community over our shared passion for horology and creating exceptional timepieces to highlight special milestones.” – Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi, CEO of Ahmed Seddiqi.
Our Thoughts
Image: Aviation / Military / Special Ops vibes. Breitling has a rich heritage in aviation watches. For collectors with an affinity for pilot’s watches – the Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission Seddiqi Limited Edition is a compelling choice.
The Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission Seddiqi Limited Edition highlights the importance of Ahmed Seddiqi as a key retailer in the region – among the most dynamic in the world. A striking watch, it should find 75 collectors with ease.
Other brands that have celebrated Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary which we have covered include the Ressence Type 9 S75 and Louis Erard La Petite Seconde x 75th Anniversary Seddiqi. Last year, Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux – both owned by the Sowind Group – unveiled a watch (please click here and here) to celebrate their relationship with the famed retailer.
Please click here, here, here, and here to read our earlier coverage on Ahmed Seddiqi.
Additional Details
Name: Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission Seddiqi Limited Edition
Reference: S173281A1B1X1
Price: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) 27,950
Limited edition of 75 pieces.
Warranty: 2 years.
Available at Breitling Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue and The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
Please visit the brand’s website to learn more about the Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission.
