To mark the first ever zero gravity flights for civilians in the UAE, Breitling, the exclusive partner of the project, has announced a limited edition watch – the Chronograph S3. The luxury Swiss watch maker and chronograph specialist will equip passengers on the zero gravity (weightless) flights, which are being organised by Swiss Space Systems (S3) for 2015, with an exclusive chronograph specially designed for this unique experience.
Breitling made history during its maiden weightless flight on the wrist of Scott Carpenter in 1962 with its Navitimer Cosmonaute, becoming the first space-travelling wrist chronograph. Now, as a tribute to the brand’s history, Breitling will equip all premium and VIP room passengers with an exclusive S3 ZeroG chronograph, which they will be able to keep as a memento.
This timepiece is equipped with a light and sturdy black titanium case and a SuperQuartz movement, which is ten times more accurate than standard quartz. It is distinguished by its S3 logo appearing on the dial and the rubber strap, as well as by its caseback engraving depicting a parabolic flight. It will serve as a boarding card for passengers and will not be commercialized outside this flight program.
The affordable zero gravity flights will take place in more than 15 locations across the world and registration for this once-in-a-lifetime experience is now open via www.zerog.s-3.ch. Participants from the UAE will board an Airbus for around two hours, with each flight including 15 “parabolas” or free floats lasting between 20 and 25 seconds, providing a chance to experience total weightlessness by floating as if in space.
Mohammed A. Seddiqi, Senior Vice President of sales and retail at Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons said: “Breitling is a pioneer of aviation adventure and this is one of the things that make this brand so popular with our customers. People in the UAE are adventurous and love to have the opportunity to be the first to do something so exclusive. The zero gravity flights and receiving the S3 ZeroG chronograph is something very special and a very exciting first. We invite all fans of Breitling and aviation to sign up now on www.zerog.s-3.ch.”
Aed Adwan, Breitling Sales Manager for the Middle East, said: ”Breitling has shared all of our finest aviation moments over the past 130 years with fellow enthusiasts and by aligning ourselves with this incredible project, we are continuing this tradition. We have come a long way since Breitling made its first weightless flight voyage in 1962 and are delighted to be working with S3 to offer the first ever civilian weightless flights in the UAE.”
