# Breitling's Jade Green Tribute to Cathay Pacific's 80 Years

> The Swiss watchmaker with real aviation credentials crafts 300 limited GMT chronographs for Hong Kong's flagship airline.
- Title: Breitling's Jade Green Tribute to Cathay Pacific's 80 Years
- Summary: The Swiss watchmaker with real aviation credentials crafts 300 limited GMT chronographs for Hong Kong's flagship airline. Breitling's Avenger GMT 44 in…
- Keywords: breitling, cathay pacific, avenger automatic gmt 44, hong kong, aviation watches, limited edition, scott carpenter, nasa, willy breitling, swiss watches, chronograph, 80th anniversary
- Source: Maxim — https://maxim.com/style/breitling-celebrates-cathay-pacifics-80th-anniversary-with-limited-edition-avenger-automatic-chronograph
- Published: 2026-09-16T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breitling, cathay pacific, avenger automatic gmt 44, hong kong, aviation watches, limited edition, scott carpenter, nasa, willy breitling, swiss watches, chronograph, 80th anniversary
## 300 jade watches for 80 years
Breitling created a limited run of 300 Avenger Automatic GMT 44 watches in Cathay Pacific's signature jade green to mark the airline's 80th anniversary on September 24.
## Real aviation heritage, not marketing
Breitling's flight connection dates to the 1930s when Willy Breitling built precision aircraft instruments and smuggled cockpit equipment to Allied pilots during World War II.
## First Swiss watch in space
Astronaut Scott Carpenter wore a custom Breitling Navitimer on his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission in 1962, making it the first Swiss wristwatch in space, not an Omega.

> Breitling delivered the watch days before his launch, and history was made
## The Avenger is built for punishment
Launched in 2001, the Avenger line features oversized cases, high-legibility dials, and military-grade construction designed for pilots who need function over flash.
## Cathay Pacific earns the tribute
AirlineRatings ranked Cathay Pacific second worldwide in 2026, up from fourth last year. The carrier also won World's Best Business Class for its new Aria Suite cabins.
## GMT function for global travelers
The watch features Cathay Jade green dial, GMT complication for dual time zones, COSC-certified Calibre 32 movement, and 300-meter water resistance in a 44mm steel case.
## Available September 24 for $6,350
Each of the 300 pieces includes a steel bracelet, dark green calfskin strap, and caseback stamped with Cathay Pacific logo, serial number, and "80 YEARS TOGETHER."
## Key takeaway

Breitling's Avenger GMT 44 in Cathay Jade green honors the airline's 80th anniversary with genuine aviation heritage behind it.