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Inside Breitling’s Big Bet on the NFL

An estimated $30 million tie-up with American football gives the Swiss watchmaker access to the US’ most-watched sport as the league seeks to expand internationally and enhance its cultural cachet.
Swiss watchmaker Breitling today announced a new three-year sponsorship deal with the NFL, the world’s richest sports league.
Swiss watchmaker Breitling today announced a new three-year sponsorship deal with the NFL, the world’s richest sports league. (BoF Studio)

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Can Breitling Revitalise Watchmaking’s Troubled Middle Market?

The Swiss brand revealed a new collection fronted by Austin Butler and priced from $5,600 — considered a competitive price point for watches with in-house mechanical movements — as well as relaunching the Gallet brand with watches to be priced from $3,300. The moves defy the industry’s recent focus on top-end launches.

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Robin Swithinbank

Robin Swithinbank is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. Swithinbank is a London based journalist, editor, and speaker who specialises in luxury watches.

Mike Sykes
Mike Sykes

Mike Sykes is the Sports and Fashion Correspondent at the Business of Fashion. He is based in Washington, D.C. and is laser-focused on covering the sportswear world where it intersects with fashion, tech and more.

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