Breitling Aerospace F56062

Breitling Aerospace with UTC Andy Elson Breitling Orbiter 1 crew watch

Basic Info Listing code : PBR1E0 Brand : Breitling Model : Aerospace Reference number : F56062 Movement : Quartz Case material : Titanium Bracelet material : Titanium Year of production : 1997 Condition : Used (Good) Most Recent Servicing : August 17, 2025 Scope of delivery : Original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United Kingdom Price : 2,950 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Quartz Case Case material : Titanium Case diameter : 40 mm Dial : Blue Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Titanium Bracelet color : Gold/Steel A watch from the Andy Elson collection. Andy was presented with this watch as part of Breitlings sponsorship of this amazing challenge to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon which was eventually achieved at the third attempt. 1997 - Breitling sponsored the Breitling Orbiter 1 global balloon record attempt. The flight from Switzerland to the Mediterranean was piloted by Wim Verstraten and Bertrand Piccard with race director Alan Noble and Andy Elson as the project Engineering Director. Breitling, the renowned aviation watch manufacturer, sponsored and assisted in a range of pioneering balloon record attempts during the late 90’s with the mission to circumnavigate the globe. Andy Elson was involved in several of these attempts breaking duration records along the way, before it was finally achieved in 1999 by the Breitling Orbiter 3. Considering the watch was worn by an engineer it is in good condition. The watch has recently been fully serviced (complete strip down rather than just a battery) again August 2025, however I have resisted having a case or strap polish or renewing the crystal as I believe that a watch of this type should retain its patina which lets the wearer have more understanding that the watch has had a life and been used by Andy. I’m happy to provide more photos on request. Postage will always be fully insured and with a video of the watch being packed and posted.