What is the best book about Breitling?
Check out “Breitling — The History of a Great Brand of Watches 1884 to Present” by Benno Richter. The 2nd Edition was published in 2000 by Schiffer. It retails for $49.95 in the US and the ISBN number is 0-7643-1006-2. The book contains the history of Breitling and its models, a list of reference numbers and a price guide. It has many pictures of vintage and newer Breitlings, as well as some very cool vintage advertisements. What is the “Breitling Orbiter 3”? The “Breitling Orbiter 3” was the first balloon to make a complete flight around the world. Breitling funded this mission and was extensively involved in all aspects of completing it. The Orbiter 3 was piloted by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, both wearing Breitling Emegency watches throughout their flight. Check out www.orbiterballoon.com for more information (including a book and a CD-ROM). Piccard and Jones wrote a book entitled “Around the World in 20 Days” about their adventure. The book was published in 1999 by John Wile
