Breitling South Africa has renewed its partnership with World Cup Rugby Winner Canan Moodie, who continues to be a brand ambassador for the second year in a row. In celebration of the partnership renewal, Breitling’s team in South Africa hosted Moodie at the Breitling boutique in Sandton City, Johannesburg, where he selected his top watch picks for this season.
During his visit to the boutique, Canon Moodie explored some of Breitling’s extensive range and selected a few top picks including the Chronomat B01 42 in green, Chronomat B01 42 Triumph edition, and the Avenger Night Mission. Moodie’s top choice was the Super Chronomat B01 44 in a blue dial colour and matching blue rouleaux rubber strap which represents the team colour of the Bulls, which Moodie plays for. He proudly wears his Super Chronomat on match days and throughout the season.
Commenting on his partnership with Breitling, Canan Moodie said: “I am grateful to renew my partnership with Breitling and to once again be associated with this pioneering brand. The Super Chronomat caught my attention instantly and I knew it was the watch for me. It is a bold companion to my supercharged lifestyle and matches the colours of my rugby team perfectly.”
Commenting on the partnership, Ian Piguet, Managing Director of Breitling South Africa said: “We’re thrilled to have Canan as a member of our squad for another year. His journey continues to inspire us, and we look forward to a long-lasting partnership in which we continue to support his passion for rugby.”
The South African professional rugby player currently plays for the Bulls in the URC and South African national team, the Springboks. Moodie helped South Africa claim their fourth Rugby World Cup title in October 2023. He was only 20 years old when the Rugby World Cup began, making him the youngest member of the team when he scored a try early in the tournament.
Since 2022, Breitling has been the Official Timing Partner of Six Nations Rugby. In celebration of this partnership, the brand formed a Rugby Squad of ambassadors and launched a limited-edition series of two models earlier this year: the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 and Chronomat 32. The Chronomat Six Nations Limited Editions were designed to pay homage to rugby’s heritage and spirit, embodying its pursuit of excellence through action while reflecting an ethos of teamwork, inclusivity, integrity, and creativity. They also share a deep heritage: Breitling was founded in 1884, while Six Nations Rugby can trace its roots back a year earlier, to 1883.
About Breitling
Founded in 1884, Breitling is a leading Swiss watchmaker. The innovative company invented the modern chronograph and pioneered the navigational tool watch. Today, it is still breaking new ground as a casual, inclusive, and sustainable luxury brand with more than 280 industrial-loft-inspired retail locations around the world. Breitling’s collections center around air, land, and sea pursuits, all captured in the brand’s unmistakable modern-retro style. The exceptional quality of every watch movement is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, and the brand remains one of only a handful of independent watchmakers to produce its own manufacture calibers. Today, Breitling is on a mission to do better, by creating beautiful products and experiences with better materials, better manufacturing, better packaging, and end-to-end traceability. Combining classic watchmaking with the latest and most sustainable innovations, Breitling is both a company with history and one that is ahead of its time.
