When heritage meets high performance, something special happens. In February 2026, Breitling officially joins forces with Aston Martin and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team as their Official Watch Partner. It is a global, multi year partnership that connects handcrafted British performance cars with Swiss watchmaking precision, all on the world’s most demanding racing stage.
A shared obsession with speed
The connection between Breitling and Aston Martin runs deep. Both brands were born from a fascination with speed and engineering excellence. As early as 1907, Breitling was measuring velocity with pioneering chronographs, while Aston Martin was mastering it on hill climbs and race circuits. Over the decades, these parallel journeys shaped two icons that defined performance, style, and innovation.
Their stories even crossed paths in popular culture, from the golden age of motorsport to the silver screen, where precision instruments and elegant machines became symbols of modern masculinity and technical confidence.
Breitling returns to Formula One
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This partnership marks Breitling’s return to Formula One, placing the brand back where timing accuracy is non negotiable. Throughout the 2026 Grand Prix season, the Breitling logo will appear on the Aston Martin Aramco car and team apparel, debuting at the season opening race in Melbourne.
For both brands, Formula One represents the ultimate testing ground. Every second counts, every detail matters, and performance under pressure defines success.
The Navitimer built for the circuit
The collaboration begins with the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, a limited edition of 1,959 pieces honoring Aston Martin’s first Formula One appearance in 1959. It is a bold expression of motorsport inspired design.
A lightweight titanium case, carbon fiber dial, and racing green accents echo the materials and colors of the F1 cockpit. Inside beats the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC certified chronometer with a 70 hour power reserve, visible through an open sapphire caseback engraved with “Instruments for Drivers”.
This is not just a watch inspired by racing, it is engineered for those who live by precision.
Time and speed, reunited
As the partnership unfolds, fans can expect exclusive releases and deeper integration across motorsport and luxury performance. Breitling and Aston Martin are not simply collaborating, they are continuing a shared legacy where timekeeping and speed move forward together.
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