Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman 2024 70.3 World Championship Taupō

Quick specs Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman 2024 70.3 World Championship Taupō
Price: $ 3,600 | € 3.650 | £ 2,950 | CHF 3’550
Size: 44 mm
Reference: X823107C1M1S1 – limited to 300 pieces

Breitling has introduced the Endurance Pro Ironman 2024 70.3 World Championship Taupō, a limited-edition sports watch designed for endurance athletes. This timepiece marks the 2024 VinFast Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand. Its lightweight construction and advanced functionality cater to the demands of elite triathletes. The Ironman event comprises a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run, summing up to 70.3 miles.

The Endurance Pro Ironman collection was born from Breitling’s partnership with Ironman, established in 2021. The series showcases robust chronographs crafted to match the resilience of triathletes. This model celebrates the Taupō Ironman championship, where top athletes race across scenic New Zealand landscapes.

Design of the Taupō Ironman

The Endurance Pro Ironman Taupō features a 44-millimeter case made of Breitlight, which is 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 times lighter than stainless steel. It is scratch-resistant, nonmagnetic, and hypoallergenic, ensuring durability and comfort. A flat sapphire crystal, glare-proofed on both sides, enhances readability in bright and low-light conditions.

This chronograph includes a black bidirectional bezel with a compass scale and a red inner bezel containing a pulsometer. These features provide navigation and pulse measurement for athletes during training or competition. The dark anthracite dial incorporates the Ironman 70.3 World Championship logo at 6 o’clock and offers luminescent hands and markers for readability in low light.

Movement and History of the Breitling Caliber 82

The Endurance Pro Ironman Taupō runs on Breitling’s caliber 82, a COSC-certified so-called SuperQuart movement. This thermos-compensated quartz movement is ten times more precise than standard quartz calibers. It provides chronograph functionality, measuring up to 1/10^th of a second and offering a 30-minute counter. It reflects Breitling’s innovation in quartz technology, combining precision and reliability. The COSC certification confirms the high accuracy standards maintained by the brand. This movement’s two-year battery life reduces maintenance needs.

The watch is paired with a red Ironman-branded rubber strap that complements its bold design. The strap uses a double tang-type buckle made of Breitlight, ensuring a secure fit during intense activities.

Pricing of the Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman Taupō edition

The Endurance Pro Ironman Taupō is priced at around 3.5k. Within this range, its main competitors include Casio’s G-Shock MR-G series and the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz Chronograph.

Both alternatives offer robust construction and similar functionality, but the Endurance Pro’s lightweight Breitlight case and unique Ironman branding set it apart.