The name of the new chronograph was certainly not chosen by chance Breil. 48 “12in fact, it is more than just a number. It is the time with which Filippo Magnini, in 2005, set the Italian record in the 100 meters freestyle during the World Swimming Championships in Montreal. A performance that earned the famous swimmer there gold medal.
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Today that victory lives on in the special watch, created by the sportsman together with the brand. A four-handed work, starting from an idea by Filippo, and created in a limited edition. Only 500 copies. “I have always been a watch enthusiast and a collector. I am grateful to Breil for giving me the opportunity to participate in the actual conception and design of a watch. With the 48 ”12 project I was able to give shape to one of my greatest wishes: to create a chronograph that could represent my relationship with time and, at the same time, my personality, as well as my passion for my sport. In swimming – as in other disciplines where you measure yourself over time – every hundredth of a second can make a difference in the performance result. I wanted this watch to be unique, full of details to discover and tell, as well as obviously linked to the world of water. For me it was a great challenge »comments Filippo Magnini.
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The chrono 48 “12 is animated by the Japanese movement YM82, highly performing, which allows you to measure even the hundredths of a second, contained in a 45 mm steel case in diameter with a blue IP finish – inspired by the color of Olympic swimming pools – extreme in its sporty appearance with a glossy / satin combination. Also the clock face, animated by a motif made in fiberglass, draws water with a “wave” pattern. THE counters of the chronograph are located at 6, 9 and 12 and have a pattern sunray in concentric circles. There date a window is placed a 4 hourswhile the Breil logo and the written 48 “12. To frame the dial, the rehaut in two shades of blue that pays homage to time 48 ”12. with pin buckle.
«I am very proud to present a watch signed by a great champion like Filippo. Our designers were able to seize his ideas to create what for Breil represents an absolutely top-level watch, in terms of construction, finishes and, above all, mechanism: the beating heart of the watch is in fact a Japanese-made caliber YM82, completely new. for Breil watches. A movement of great quality that ensures excellent reliability and precision, the one necessary to snatch the hundredth of a second »he adds Marcello Binda, CEO of Binda Italia srl, the company that owns the Breil brand.
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Source: Vanity Fair
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