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Charlize Theron, Misty Copeland and Yao Chen
Spotlights, camera, a double world premiere: Breitling presented its new Spotlight Squad at the end of October in a webcast marking the launch of the Chronomat 36 and 32, dedicated to women of purpose, action and style.
This new Spotlight Squad is composed of three women who have mastered the art of not only shining in the spotlight, but also shining their light on others and inspiring change in the world: Charlize Theron, Misty Copeland and Yao Chen. These extraordinary entertainers are at the top of their game and have shattered stereotypes clinging to their gender and respective fields.
Originally from South Africa, Oscar-winner Charlize Theron has proven her versatility in numerous roles and genres. In 2004, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress after playing a serial killer in Monster. In 2019, she starred in and co-produced the drama Bombshell, for which she was nominated for another Academy Award.
In 2007, dancer Misty Copeland was only the second African-American woman to be promoted to soloist with American Ballet Theatre (ABT); in 2015, she was the first African-American woman to become a principal dancer. That year, Time magazine named her one of the world’s 100 most influential people.
Chinese TV and film actress Yao Chen has won many awards, including the Audience Choice category of China’s Golden Eagle Award (2010) and Best Actress at the Busan International Film Festival (2016, Asian Content). In 2019, she won the Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Far East Film Festival.
In addition to excelling on screen and on stage, these three are not afraid to take control of their own storylines while trying to improve the lives of others. Indeed, they form a tenacious squad of women who stand up for their beliefs and the issues closest to their hearts.
Known for being fierce and pushing boundaries, these three leading stars have become ambassadors of the new Chronomat for Women range. While the roots of this watch date back to the 1980, the new collection is intended for today’s women who are sporty as wlel as elegant.
The Chronomat comes in two sizes: Automatic 36mm and SuperQuartz 32mm. Both variants are available in a wide range of metal cases, from casual (stainless steel) to luxurious (18-carat red gold), as well as versatile (two-tone). Women looking for extra sparkle will turn to diamond-set bezels and hour-markers.
November 12, 2020