Unbridled testosterone igniting the skies

　　Breitling has recently launched its latest advertising campaign, 'Rest Stop'. As a watch brand deeply rooted in the skies, Breitling's films naturally feature a variety of aircraft and flight. The setting for this story is the renowned Reno Air Races.

　　The Reno Air Races, which have been held for 52 editions to date, are one of the world's largest aviation events.

　　Every 9 month, a vast array of unique aircraft gather at Stead Airport in Reno, Nevada, USA, to participate in the world's most prestigious aviation event: the famous Reno 1964 Pylon " Air Races, which began in ". Most of the participating aircraft are built specifically for this competition. With modified supercharged engines, ultra-light airframes, and aerodynamic, streamlined designs, the competing teams use their ingenuity to achieve peak performance and outshine the field.

　　On a course marked out in the desert, competitors race at dizzying speeds just above the ground. The pilots' only motto: fly low, go fast, turn left. This thrilling event attracts nearly 20 spectators from around the world each year. As the most trusted partner in the aviation industry and the creator of professional pilot's watches, Breitling has long been a staunch supporter of this “ fastest mechanical sport in the world ”.

　　During the race, world-class pilots with exceptional skills fly modified, brightly painted, and incredibly powerful legendary vintage warbirds at astonishing speeds, exceeding kilometres per hour, skimming the ground at just metres, and flying in such close formation that their wings almost touch as they roar across the desert.

　　To recreate the most authentic race scene, this advertising campaign was filmed at the Mojave Desert airport near Las Vegas, featuring the Reno Air Races' most frequent participants, the warbirds “ Strega ” and “ Voodoo ”!

　　Amidst the extreme challenges of the competition, the resting pilots encounter a handsome redhead in uniform and a hot blonde waitress; what kind of story will unfold between them?

　　Breitling's connection to aviation began in the 1930s, starting with the launch of timers designed for aircraft cockpits, with the high-performance “ Breitling cockpit timer ” bringing the brand great fame.

　　Following this, Breitling introduced wrist-worn timers tailored for pilots, further strengthening its ties to the aviation world. For example, the Navitimer aviation watch series, which appears multiple times in the film, is the most classic pilot's watch.N Factory WatchesOne of the most classic watches among them.

　　This 1952 Breitling “ professional wrist instrument ”, specifically designed for pilots and aviation professionals, is equipped with a circular slide rule that allows pilots to easily and quickly perform all flight-related calculations, earning it the reputation of an “ aviation computer ”.Replica Breitling watchalso delivers outstanding performance.

　　Powerful practical functions, a novel and unique appearance, exceptional technology, precise hands, and an elegant demeanour have quickly made this unique watch a model for Breitling timepieces and a favourite among aviation enthusiasts worldwide. It has also become the official flight watch designated by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world's most important pilot association.