Photo Report: Fratello Breitling Event In Enschede

March 18, 2013

Last week, we hosted the Fratello Breitling event at Koelink Jewelers in Enschede, a city in the eastern part of the Netherlands, very close to Germany. This event was not only to celebrate the opening of the Breitling boutique there but also to highlight all the amazing Breitling releases from 2025.The family-owned Koelink Jewelers on the left and the new Breitling boutique on the right, in the center of the cityBreitling boutique in EnschedeThe Breitling boutique is part of Koelink, a family-owned business dating back to 1895. Hosting the event at this location was nostalgic for me, as I was born in this city (I can still talk with the typical dialect on request), and my family still lives in the area. Not only that, but it was actually at this very jeweler where my mother bought me my first proper watch as a graduation gift. Additionally, I have a signet ring that was purchased at this jeweler in the late 1990s. It wasnt a Breitling watch I got from Koelink in 1998, but I remember visiting the boutique often in those days and also gazing at the extensive Breitling collection on display. I probably also have some old Breitling brochures in my collection that I got there.The Breitling boutique and its stylish interior designIn 2025, Breitling opened a boutique with Koelink in this city. It s a beautiful shop in the typical Breitling style, with brick walls, steel and wood displays, propellers, and other Breitling props you will find in other Breitling boutiques as well.Jan-Paul ten Hoopen (right) welcoming all the guestsFull house at the Breitling eventAfter a word of welcome by Breitling Netherlands director Jan-Paul ten Hoopen and me, we highlighted Breitlings iconic Navitimer, Premier, and Superocean collections. Additionally, Jan-Paul ten Hoopen showcased some of the new Breitling lines to the guests.Full house in EnschedeThe guests also brought in some very nice watches, which you can see below in the photos taken by our photographer, Max van der Veer.Showing off the Breitling Chronomat B01 next to the Koelink owners (Mr. Steffens and Mrs. Steffens-Koelink)Watch spottingMax captured some wrists during the evening, including some non-Breitling watches. Of course, we don t discriminate; all watch enthusiasts are welcome!Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44Breitling Navitimer Automatic 41 in gold and a Tank Must de CartierBreitling Chronomat B01 in gold GMT-Master II, Day-Date, and Omega De Ville ChronographBreitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition from 2019Breitling Navitimer for ladiesBreitling ChronosharkBreitling Chronospace Automatic (thanks for the tip, Kurt!)Breitling Superocean Heritage GMT-Master IIOmega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Moonshine GoldBreitling NavitimerLongines Dolce VitaBark with plenty of bite!Breitling Navitimer AutomaticBreitling Chronomat B01 in two-toneBreitling Superocean HeritageThe Steffens-Koelink family and the store s managing director, Sven WeversSeiko AstronBreitling Crosswind Chronograph on iceA big thank you to the Breitling Netherlands staff, Koelink Jewelers, and all the guests who attended the evening. Our next Breitling event (with a golden theme) will be hosted on November 28th. You can sign up here.