Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Within the modern Breitling lineup, the Endurance Pro collection is the brand’s most purpose-built sports watch, pairing lightweight cases with thermocompensated SuperQuartz movements to create a modern version of the classic sports chronograph. Since 2021, Breitling has had a partnership with the IRONMAN racing series as its official luxury watch sponsor and over the past couple years, the brand has created a number of different IRONMAN-themed models that celebrate one of the world’s most famous and demanding triathlon competitions. As its latest new release of 2023, Breitling has created two new limited edition Endurance Pro IRONMAN watches, with one model crafted from carbon composite, and the other positioned as a premium version of the Endurance Pro that features a case made from brushed titanium. The first of the two new 2023 IRONMAN-themed models is the Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Edition, which is essentially just a new colorway of the original Endurance Pro IRONMAN that we previously reviewed here. Similar to the Endurance Pro IRONMAN Finisher model, the new Endurance Pro IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Edition features a case made from Breitlight (carbon composite) that measures 44mm in diameter by 12.5mm-thick, with an overall lug-to-lug profile of 52.49mm. Just like the standard production models, the new IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Edition features a flat sapphire crystal above its dial, a rubberized crown and a pair of pushers on the 3 o’clock side of the case, and a screw-on caseback that helps create a 100 meters of water resistance. This means that Breitling’s Endurance Pro watches are more than capable of standing up to any swimming stages that might be part of your triathlon. With that in mind, unlike the Endurance Pro IRONMAN Finisher model, the new Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Edition embraces a turquoise colorway with bright yellow accents on the chronograph hands. Additionally, similar to the various Endurance Pro University Edition models, the new Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship watches feature the IRONMAN logo within the sub-dial at the 6 o’clock location. With that in mind, rather than having the “Breitling” name on its 22mm-wide two-piece rubber strap, the new Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship models have the “IRONMAN” name in large letters on either side of their straps. Beyond that, the rest of the new Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Edition watches remain largely unchanged, with a bidirectional solar compass bezel and a pulsometer scale printed along the contrasting ring that surrounds their anthracite-colored dials. Meanwhile, the other new model joining the lineup is the Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Edition, which is a premium rendition of the Endurance Pro that swaps out the Breitlight carbon composite case of the standard models for one that is made from brushed titanium. While the turquoise-colored Endurance Pro IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Edition is intended to be a tribute to the IRONMAN competition in Lahti, Finland (which takes place from August 26 to August 27, 2023), the titanium Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Edition is dedicated to the men’s competition in Nice, France (which takes place on September 10, 2023) and the women’s competition in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (which is held on October 14, 2023). In addition to having a brushed titanium case, the new Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Edition also features a different colorway than the rest of the models from the collection. Similar to its turquoise-colored sibling, the new Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Edition also features an anthracite dial, although bright blue takes the place of turquoise, and the yellow highlights on the hands have been swapped out for equivalents that are finished bright orange. The rest of the watch, including its dimensions, is very much in-line with its carbon composite siblings. While the turquoise Endurance Pro IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Edition features white text on its bezel, these same markings appear in black on the titanium Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Edition to offer better contrast against the gray tones of the metal. Powering both of the new Breitling Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship Edition watches is the brand’s Caliber 82 thermocompensated quartz movement, which features a 30-minute chronograph that is capable of measuring times down to 1/10th of a second, along with an automatically changing date display located at the 4:30 position. Based upon the core architecture of an ETA movement design, the battery-powered Breitling Cal. 82 offers standard chronograph functionality, although it also features a split-timing feature, which can be activated by pressing the lower pusher while the chronograph is still running. Additionally, just like nearly all of the brand’s contemporary movements, the Breitling Cal. 82 is a COSC-certified chronometer, which means that it is accurate to within approximately ten seconds per year. The Endurance Pro collection is one of Breitling’s most affordable lines of watches, and while the two new IRONMAN World Championship Edition models cost slightly more than their standard-production siblings, they are still some of the least expensive Breitling watches currently available.

Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman 70.3 World Championship

Top professional and age-group triathletes from around the world will test their mettle in the shadows of the stunning red rock canyons in St. George, Utah, at the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. The challenging course with breathtaking views of American Southwest scenery is an athlete-favorite that attracts the best in the sport and electrifying spectator support.

In this desert of extremes, a land carved by ancient seas, a challenge lies waiting. Rise to it.

This marks the second time the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will be held in St. George, the home of IRONMAN St. George and IRONMAN 70.3 St. George and host of the 2021 IRONMAN World Championship.
Breitling continues its partnership with the Ironman franchise with one of the most striking Endurance Pro models to date. The new Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman 70.3 World Championship X823101A1M1S1 pairs the signature ‘Breitlight’ case wit a gradient grey dial with colorful accents, and orange rubber on both the crown and the strap.
Breitling’s IRONMAN World Championship edition lightweight Endurance Pro watch. Designed for men and women whose active lives blend a professional mindset with a sporty lifestyle, the Endurance Pro is equal to the challenges of a rigorous workout but fashionable enough for everyday wear. The Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship watch features a lightweight case in titanium – a durable and robust material 2.2 times lighter than stainless steel. It displays the distinctive IRONMAN World Championship design and color theme and is fitted with a branded dial and rubber strap. The Endurance Pro is powered by the Breitling Caliber 82, a COSC-certified SuperQuartz chronograph delivering exceptional precision. The Endurance Pro IRONMAN World Championship watch is limited to 200 pieces.
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