EP54: How the Superocean Made Waves in 1957 feat. Breitling Global Head of Heritage Gianfranco Gentile
Description
Fresh off the heels of Breitling's summer blockbuster release of the Superocean Heritage, the boys had a chance to sit down with Breitling's Global Head of Heritage Gianfranco Gentile to talk about the origins of this unique dive watch, and how it made such a lasting impact since its launch in 1957 – an impact that still persists, now with the launch of the newest Heritage line nearly 70 years later. And be sure to stick around for a Universal Geneve & Gallet teaser, as these are also both brands that Gianfranco is directly involved with!
As always, you can reach the crew for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!
Follow everyone on Instagram:
• Rob: @robcaplan_topper
• Russ: @russcaplan
• Zach: @zachxryj
• Gianfranco Gentile: @gfgm_g
Wrist check and other elements discussed on this week's episode:
• Russ: Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute 24hr ref. A2232212
• Zach: Breitling Superocean Automatic Outerknown 44
• Rob: Breitling Superocean '57 Outerknown (strap)
• Gianfranco: Breitling Superocean '57 Outerknown (mesh)
• Astronaut Scott Carpenter's Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute
• vintage Breitling Superocean Chronograph ref. 807 & ref. 1004
• Breitling Superocean '57 "Highlands" Capsule Limited Edition
• the new 2025 Breitling Superocean Heritage collection
• vintage Universal Geneve 'Nina' Compax Chronograph
• vintage Gallet Flying Officer Chronograph
...Oh, and by the way:
• Russ: The Dollup Podcast: Hugh Glass EP05
• Rob: re-watching Point Break (1991) w/ Keanu Reeves and a Breitling Pluton
• Zach: Momentum Generation (2018) documentary on HBO and 100 Foot Wave feat. Breitling ambassadors on HBO
• Gianfranco: The Breitling Book of Surfing (Rizzoli)
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