Whether it’s Breitling’s pilot watches that have caught your attention, or their beautifully manufactured chronographs, there is one deep rooted value that makes every Breitling watch so highly collections – quality. Quality of the very highest standard. The Swiss luxury watchmaker has been around since 1884 and since its birth it has become globally recognised for its state-of-the-art technology and exquisite materials. Breitling watches are synonymous with precision and high-performance. The company began creating its own independent in-house manufactured movements in 2009 but since 1999 all their watches have been equipped with chronometer tested movements, so it’s easy to see how Breitling have come to be held in such high regard when it comes to the accuracy of their instruments for professionals.
If you’re new to Breitling watches and you’re in search of a high-quality, luxury watch that will not only stand the test of time but will deliver a set of specific features, our guide to Breitling watches is sure to help you single out with timepiece is right for you. Breitling watches are also the ultimate gift for those starting a new career, graduating from university or reaching a special milestone in life.
If it’s one industry that Breitling have worked hard to become associated with it’s aviation. The Navitimer collection is one of the most widely recognised and sought-after pilots watches in the world and features the slide rule bezel for working out a number of calculations whilst flying the skies. An in-house calibre powers the classic Navitimer watch – the Breitling 01 movement with a 70 hour power reserve and a performance of 28.800 vibrations per hour. Breitling Navitimer watches go far beyond the uses and functionality of any standard chronograph. Speed calculations, fuel consumption, decent rates and climbing rates are all made possible with this finely tuned instrument. The Breitling Navitimer 1 with a 43mm diameter and a Stratos grey dial is a particular favourite of ours here at Berry’s. It features an 18ct rose gold and stainless steel case construction, equipped with 30 meter water resistance and an interchangeable strap option.
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A Breitling Superocean watch is the ideal companion for your wrist if you tend to take to the seas for sports like diving, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving or swimming. Its robust case construction houses chronometer certified precision inside, plus these timepieces come with features like the helium escape valves and unidirectional rotating bezels to ensure that diving time can only ever be decreased and never extended. The case diameter of a Breitling Superocean watch can vary from anything from 36mm to 46cm and their water resistant capabilities span from 200 meters to 2,000 meters. The Chronograph M2000 watch from the Superocean collection for example, provides a stopwatch feature that can be operated whilst under water.
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The Superocean Heritage collection features timepieces with a vintage-inspired appeal. These contemporary reinterpretations harken back from the 1950’s with fluted ceramic bezels, tapered indices and central hands that have been carved into sword-shaped profiles. The silver-black Breitling Superocean Heritage II with a 44mm diameter is a chronograph kitted out with a black ceramic unidirectional bezel and a panda face accompanied by baton indexes and a 200 meter water resistant case. A legible dial with luminous coated elements and an anti-reflective sapphire glass lens is sure to equip you with everything you need whilst exploring the water, including a strap and buckle of your choice.
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Although other iconic watches like the Breitling Premier, the Breitling Navitimer 8, the Galactic and the Chronomat are much loved favourites, this guide wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t mention the Breitling Transocean collection. These epic timekeeping tools are dress watches with a distinct retro charm. With added features like a moonphase display, a perpetual calendar and various limited editions, the Breitling Transocean watch collection is developed for professionals, travellers and sophisticated businessmen. The watches are powered by in-house COSC-certified calibres and cater to the needs of males and females alike.
The Transocean line has been in manufacture since 1958 and was initially a three hand watch before chronographs were added into the family. With relatively tame designs compared to some of Breitling’s other collections. These watches are destined for the wrists of those who like to keep things sleek and sophisticated no matter what the occasion. Textile straps, stainless steel bracelets and leather bands are all seen throughout the Transocean collection, including steel mesh bands like this 1950’s inspired Breitling Transocean 1918 Limited Edition watch, which pays homage to its era with special font bearing the Breitling lettering and large Arabic numerals for the hour track. This watch in particular is powered by the Breitling B14 movement complete with an impressive 70 hour power reserve and a performance that can be viewed through the back of a 100 meter water resistant steel case, fitted with a crisp sapphire glass lens.
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