Independent Swiss watchmaker and ‘official supplier to the world of aviation’ Breitling, open this week a 1500 square foot Breitling store in the upper Rose Gallery at Bluewater.  The store’s grand opening is set to take place on 6^th November from 6pm to 8pm when Breitling will welcome The British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team alongside Breitling Air Race champion Nigel Lamb to take part in the celebrations.

The store’s daring décor echoes Breitling’s aeronautical ties and boasts exceptional levels of innovation, quality and function with high-spec design features including a supersized multimedia screen. The store is to be managed by Aurum Holdings the UK’s largest luxury retailer of brands including Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb.

The exceptional location offers Breitling’s full range of timepieces, including its iconic Navitimer, Chronomat and Professional models, as well as the exclusive Breitling for Bentley collection. Open seven days a week, with servicing facilities for new and existing owners also available.

Breitling has a long and rich aviation heritage and an enduring association with the Royal Air Force since the 1930’s when Breitling on-board flight Chronographs were installed in RAF World War II aircraft. For over 20 years the Red Arrows have worn Breitling wristwatches as instruments for precision and timing, for their world renowned aerobatic displays.

From 5^th until 8^th November visitors to Bluewater will also have the opportunity to take flight as pilots in the Breitling Jet Simulator which will be located in Bluewater’s Moon Court.