Bluewater shopping centre has announced the opening of the Swiss watchmaker store, Breitling.
The 1,500 sq ft store which will be based in the upper Rose Gallery, will feature the biggest LED screen to be used in Europe to show off the brand’s high definition films, within a retail concept.
Managing director of Breitling UK, Gavin Murphy, said: “The Bluewater store is a significant addition to Breitling’s footprint within the UK, in what is the most important retail shopping environment in the South East. We are proud to have conquered new heights in the design of our offering to our customers, who are at the heart of our efforts, a retail space that is both warm and vibrant, whilst maintaining our dedication to excellence and innovation – qualities that are ever present within the design of our timepieces.”
The new store, open seven days a week, will be offering Breitling’s full range of products such as Chronomat and Professional models, an exclusive Breitling for Bentley collection and its iconic Navitimer.
Portfolio director at Land Securities, co-owner and asset manager of Bluewater, Russell Loveland, said, “We are very pleased to have Breitling join our ever growing portfolio of luxury brands. Their choice of Bluewater for this significant launch in the South East highlights once again our position as the first choice destination for some of the world’s most prestigious brands.”
Bluewater will be helping the launch of Breitling on 6th November by having The British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows there. They will also have a Breitling Jet Simulator located in the Moon Court for Bluewater shoppers to visit between 5th – 8th November.
