Breitling Watch Information
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Breitling watches are made by the esteemed Switzerland-based watch and chronograph company. Breitling has been constructing timepieces for scientific and industrial purposes since 1884. Their timepieces are widely used and are a trusted force in the aeronautical industry and the American Armed Forces.
Popular Models
Breitling has four highly popular models to select from, all of which have different styles of timepieces available
- Breitling Navitimer
This Breitling model was developed in 1952 and over the years has become a consistent favorite with pilots. It measures short times and is equipped with a “navigation computer,” which is a circular slide rule that handles airborne navigation calculations such as climbing times and fuel consumption rates. It also has the ability to convert miles into nautical miles or kilometers. This model officially represents the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which has members from the piloting community based all over the world. The model has also lent its name to a line of original mechanical chronographs, all of which are fitted with the Navitimer’s slide rule. The different styles available are the classic Navitimer, plus the Navitimer 1952 special, the 1952 Qp, the Chrono-matic, the Heritage, the Navitimer Breitling Fighters, the Olympus, the Cosmonaute, the Montbrilliant, the Montbrilliant Datora, and the Montbrilliant 1903.
- Breitling Windrider
The styles in the Windrider collection have all inherited their styling from the highly popular Breitling Chronomat. This self-winding chronograph was developed in conjunction with the Frecce Tricolori, which is the elite flight team of the Italian Air Force. Different styles available in this line include the Wings Automatic, the Crosswind, Crosswind Racing, Crosswind Special, Headwind, Callisto, Callistino, Blackbird, and the B-Class.
- Breitling Professional
This line of Breitling chronographs is tailored to those working in the aviation profession. The different styles available include the Emergency, which has a built-in micro transmitter that broadcasts on 121.5 MHz aircraft emergency frequency. Other Professional styles available include the Aerospace, the B-1 and B-2’s, and the Hercules.
- Breitling Aeromarine
The model meets Breitling’s strict standards for durability on land, at sea, or in the air. Styles within this model are endowed with “a resolutely sporty vocation,” and include the Super Avenger, Chrono Avenger, Chrono Avenger M1, Avenger Seawolf, Chrono Superocean, Superocean, Chrono Colt Quartz, Colt Automatic, Colt Quartz, and Colt Oceane.
Why Breitling Watches are Special
Breitling timepieces are world renown for many reasons. The company offers chronometer-certified movements on all models. Breitling cases are distinguished by their “technical complexity, high-end aesthetic appeal, and the quality of their finish.” They are designed to stand up to intensive use. Breitling dials are “designed for optimal read-off at a glance, like an instrument panel.” The crystals in Breitling watches and chronographs are all equipped with scratch-resistant sapphire that is glare-proof on both sides.
More Information
Visit the official Breitling website at Breitling.com. Here you will find information on Breitling retailers and extensive product details for each style of watch and chronograph in the model line, Breitling news, contacts, and a world time calculator. Authorized Breitling dealers are forbidden to sell online, so any Breitling watch bought from a web-based retailer is either "grey market" or used.
Breitling Watch Lines
Breitling's line of fime timepieces come in many fashionable styles. See below for more information on Breitling's watches.
Comments
Hi Yen,
A lot is going to depend upon the condition of the watch and whether or not it is a collector's item. Your best bet is to take the watch to a jeweler and get an estimate on its value.
-- Contributed by: LorisoardHi, I recently found a breitling stopwatch the other day when i was clearing my room out, I was just wondering whether these stopwatches are of any value? thanks
-- Contributed by: yenHi Mrg tea,
That's a good question. There are a couple of things you should look for when deciding if a watch ir real or fake. A real Breitling will contain some of the following features:
- The logo on the face will be embossed and not just printed on.
- The date window should be large and actually overlap the minute and second markers a bit.
- Many of the Breitling finishes are brushed.
- The center pin that holds in place the minute and second hands should be a single color, usually silver.
Hope this helps!
-- Contributed by: LorisoardThis page has been accessed 3,771 times. This page was last modified 20:57, 16 June 2007.
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