# Military-Inspired Watches The Breitling Avenger Hurricane Military is a Rugged and Elegant Watch By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-avenger-hurricane-military References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/breitling-avenger-hurricane-military/) & [breitling](https://www.breitling.com/en/campaigns/avenger-hurricane-military/) The Breitling Avenger Hurricane Military celebrates the brand's military background. The adventure-focused chronograph features a [50mm face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-military-dive-watch) made of an exclusive material that is 3.3 times lighter than titanium and harder than steel. The watch is water-resistant up to 100m and is powered by the Manufacture Breitling Caliber B12, a self-winding movement system that displays time in 24 hour mode. The movement used in this watch is typical of [military watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benrus-dtu2ap) and is used heavily among pilots. The Breitling Avenger Hurricane Military was designed and built with military specification in mind and is endowed with a number of rugged qualities. The glass used in the watch is made of [sapphire crystal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg), making it extremely scratch and corrosion-resistant. The watch is also endowed with thermal stability, anti-magnetism and features anti-allergenic properties. The strap is exclusive to the watch, and combines comfort and sturdiness with black rubber linings and a khaki-colored high resistance military textile fiber. Only 1000 units of this watch will be made, lending to a sense of exclusivity around the time-piece. Image Credit: Bless this Stuff, Breitling ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rugged Watches:** Manufacturing and selling rugged watches for adventure enthusiasts and military personnel. - **Exclusive Time-piece Creation:** Utilizing exclusive materials and features to create limited edition time-pieces for collectors and enthusiasts. - **Military-grade Time-keeping Technology:** Incorporating military-grade time-keeping technology into watches suited for aviators, adventurers, and military personnel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Developing high-end, rugged and exclusive watches using innovative materials and technology. - **Military Gear Manufacturing:** Incorporating military-grade technology and features into watches to create a new line of military gear products. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Designing and creating sturdy and technologically advanced watches that can withstand harsh outdoor environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Air-Force-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-air-force.md) - [Tactical Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-chronomat-b01-42-chronograph.md) - [Mission-Ready Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-supermarine-s302-jet.md) - [Military Tool Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-superocean-heritage-57-highlands.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Aerospace Analog-Digital Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-aerospace-b70-orbiter.md) - [Titanium Swiss-Made Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laventure-marine-type-3-chronometer.md) - [Heritage Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mb-meteor-orange-barrel.md)