Digital technology has made our lives easier. This applies to many aspects of our lives, including professional and personal pursuits. Computers are able to predict storm patterns, simulate seismic reactions, and fly computer-powered drones that can take high-definition photos of any area of the globe. It hasn't always been this way. Back in the analog era, humans were sent into unexplored areas to conduct scientific research that would help humanity better understand the world. Analogue communication and timing were essential in the analogue era. The wristwatch was perfect for great explorers of the early to mid 20th century who needed timekeeping. For teams that explored dangerous climates and places,Audemars Piguet Replica Watches precise timekeeping was a critical safety issue. Watch brands had the opportunity to test their products against extreme climatic conditions and physical limits during these expeditions.

Hans Wilsdorf saw an opportunity to help with expeditions to test his watches and to take advantage of the amazing marketing opportunities. He believed that his timepieces would be able to withstand the harsh conditions and that they would work well. I wrote extensively on the Explorer and pre-Explorer watches supplied by Rolex that were worn during the historic Everest ascents. The article can be accessed here.

This time, we will be focusing on the Breitling Avenger Replica Oyster, the younger brother to the Wilsdorf family.

The Breitling Avenger Replica Oyster watches, which were made in the early 1950s and featured a wide range of dial options and case references, have fascinated me for a long time. Breitling Avenger Replica Oyster's first watches sold in 1946. They were powered by manual-wind movements. In 1952, the Oyster Prince was revealed. This signaled the arrival of an automatic movement and was the equivalent to the Rolex Perpetual. Collectors call it monoblock construction,ulysse nardin replica watches or monoblocco in Italian. The mid-case and bezel of early watches are made of one piece of steel. Oyster is a watch case that features a screw-down winding crown and a screw-on caseback. It also has sturdily sealed waterproof protection like an oyster. These watches are ruggedly constructed and made to be worn on any rugged occasion. Early Breitling Avenger Replica Oyster ads featured construction workers, motorbike riders, and polar explorers. The watches were put to the ultimate test when they went on an expedition to Greenland.

Breitling Avenger Replica Oyster Prince ref. The Breitling Avenger Replica Oyster Prince ref.

Royal Ascent

British North Greenland Expedition (BNGE), 1952-54, was headed by Commander James Simpson. It was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II of England and Winston Churchill to study and research the icecap. Over the two-year period, 30 men participated in the expedition. They were representatives of various scientific fields, including meteorology, geology, glaciology, physiology, and the armed forces. It was a chance to train military servicemen in Arctic conditions,Breitling Avenger Replica as well as conducting research. Although the expedition was almost entirely conducted by the British, the Danish Army provided a captain, an Army surveyor. Unfortunately, this was the only fatality of the 1953 mission. In 1380, Denmark claimed Greenland as their sovereign country. However, the Kingdom of Denmark officially adopted the island in 1953 - right at the BNGE. It would have been a lot more political activity in Denmark during this period, so I believe it was a diplomatic necessity for Denmark to have a representative on the BNGE.