Photo Report: Fratello x Breitling Event in Enschede
Last week, we hosted the Fratello x 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 there to celebrate the opening of the Breitling boutique, but also to highlight all the amazing Breitling introductions in 2025.
The family-owned Koelink jeweler on the left, and the new Breitling boutique on the right, in the center of the city.
Breitling Boutique in Enschede
The 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 wasn’t a Breitling watch I got from them in 1998, but I remember visiting their boutique often in those days and also gazing at the extensive Breitling collection they displayed. I probably also have some old Breitling brochures in my collection that I got from them.
The Breitling boutique and its stylish interior design
In 2025, Breitling opened a boutique with them in this city. A beautiful shop in the typical Breitling style, with brick walls, steel and wood constructed displays, propellers, and other Breitling “props” you will find in other Breitling boutiques as well.
Jan Paul ten Hoopen (right) welcoming all the guests
Full house at the Breitling event
After a word of welcome by Breitling Netherlands’ director Jan-Paul ten Hoopen and me, we highlighted Breitling’s iconic Navitimer, Premier, and Super Ocean collections. Additionally, Jan-Paul ten Hoopen showcased some of the new Breitling collections to the guests.
Full house in Enschede
The guests also brought in some very nice watches, which are showcased 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 spotting
Max captured some wrists during the evening, including some non-Breitling watches. Of course, we don’t discriminate; all watch enthusiasts are welcome!
Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Navitimer Automatic 41 in gold and a Tank Must de Cartier
Breitling Chronomat B01 in full gold
Rolex GMT-Master II, Rolex Day-Date, Omega De Ville Chronograph
Breitling Colt Chronograph II
Breitling Navitimer 2019 Re-Edition
Breitling Navitimer for ladies
Breitling Chronoshark
Breitling Chronospace Automatic (thanks for the tip Kurt!)
Breitling Super Ocean
Rolex GMT-Master II
Omega Speedmaster Moonshine
Breitling Navitimer
Longines Dolce Vita
It’s all bark with plenty of bite
Breitling Navitimer
Breitling Chronomat B01 in two-tone
Breitling Super Ocean
The Steffens-Koelink family and managing director, Sven Wevers
Seiko Astron
Omega De Ville
Breitling Crosswind Chronograph on ice
A big thank you to the Breitling Netherlands staff, Koelink Jewelers, and all the guests who attended the evening. Our next Breitling event (golden theme) will be hosted on November 28. You can sign up here.
