The early days of aviation call to mind a sense of adventure, along with visions of world travel, innovation and timeless style. The spirit of this bygone era is as alive as ever in the hearts of flight enthusiasts – and watch collectors – alike thanks to Breitling and its historic DC-3 World Tour.

The iconic brand and inventor of the modern chronograph launched the tour of the legendary WWII aircraft in March, setting out to achieve the world record as the oldest plane to circle the globe.

Bachendorf’s Jewelers hosted an exclusive evening with Breitling to celebrate the 77-year-old aircraft’s arrival in Dallas – one of 12 stops in the continental United States on its six-month-long journey (Houston was another).

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