All Proceeds from the Limited Edition Watch Will Go to Fisher House Foundation
In an effort to honor military veterans across the United States, watchmaker Breitling has produced an American Tribute Watch at an exclusive limited quantity of 50 pieces, available for purchase beginning on Veteran's Day this year. Breitling is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from this watch to Fisher House Foundation, which constructs comfort homes to provide free, temporary housing to the families of service members needing medical care across the country. This limited edition timepiece will be available for purchase at the brand's boutiques in Manhattan, New York and Aventura, Florida or by calling 855.999.1884.
Breitling American Tribute Watch (Photo: Business Wire)
The Breitling American Tribute Watch is based on the current Breitling Chronomat 44 watch, and features Caliber 01, the exclusive 100 percent in-house chronograph movement created by Breitling. These 50 limited pieces are individually numbered and feature a commemorative etching on the back of the watch face, paying tribute to American Veterans with the statement "Breitling for America. United We Stand."
Throughout its long history, Breitling's passion for aviation is well documented. Over time, the close links with the armed services has enabled Breitling to count on this professional advice in designing its products to militarystandards of functional excellence and reliability. "We are honored to support all veterans and military personnel with this limited edition watch this Veteran's Day," said Thierry Prissert, President of Breitling USA.
"Fisher House Foundation is honored to receive the proceeds from the Breitling American Tribute Watch," said Cindy Campbell, Fisher House Foundation, Vice President for Community Relations and Media Affairs. "It is a privilege to serve our military troops and their families by providing comfort homes and we are grateful for the support provided by this wonderful donation. It will go a long way in helping our nation's service men and women."
ABOUT BREITLING
Lèon Breitling founded the company in 1884 in St. Imier, Switzerland. Breitling is the only watch brand to equip all of its models with chronometer-certified movements – the ultimate token of precision. In 2009, the company introduced a 100 percent in-house movement, the Caliber 01, the most reliable, high-performance self-winding chronograph movement.
ABOUT FISHER HOUSE
Fisher House Foundation is best known for the network of comfort homes built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. The Fisher Houses are 5,000 to 16,800 square-foot homes, donated to the military and Department of Veterans Affairs, where families can stay while a loved one is receiving treatment. Additionally, the Foundation ensures that families of service men and women wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan are not burdened with unnecessary expense during a time of crisis.
Located in close proximity to the medical center or hospital it serves, each Fisher House consists of between 8 and 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, spacious dining room and an inviting living room with a library and toys for children. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is no fee to stay in a Fisher House. Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran families an estimated $165 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation.
Fisher House Foundation operates the Hero Miles Program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members. To date, Hero Miles has provided over 25,000 airline tickets to our military and their families. The Foundation also manages a grant program that supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans.
To learn more about Fisher House and how Breitling and others are giving, please visit www.fisherhouse.org/community/how-others-are-giving/.
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Contacts:
Centigrade for Breitling
Lindsay Paterson
323-951-0529
Lindsay.Paterson@centigrade.com
or
Fisher
House Foundation
Cindy Campbell
Vice President, Community
Affairs & Media Relations
301-294-8560