Breitling is a Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1884, renowned for its high-precision chronographs and historic partnership with aviation.
Breitling is a Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1884, globally renowned for its high-precision chronographs and deep-rooted history in aviation. Establishing itself early on as a privileged partner to the aeronautics industry, Breitling created the legendary Navitimer and supplied onboard chronographs for aircraft.
As a specialist in technical watches, Breitling is one of the handful of brands to equip 100% of its major models with chronometer-certified movements, ensuring superior accuracy. The brand manufactures its own mechanical chronograph movements in-house. Beyond aviation (Navitimer, Avenger), Breitling's collections span diving (Superocean), performance (Endurance Pro), and elegant style (Premier), representing a blend of heavy-duty utility and sophisticated design.
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Breitling recommends a maintenance service every 2 years (checking water resistance and functions) and a complete service every 4 to 6 years depending on usage.
The End-Of-Life (EOL) indicator appears on SuperQuartz models. When the battery is running low, the seconds hand will jump every 4 seconds, indicating the battery needs replacement.
Watches purchased from authorized retailers come with an electronic warranty card. You can check your activation status by scanning the QR code on your warranty card or visiting the Breitling website.
Water resistance varies by model (e.g., 3 bar to 50 bar). It is not a permanent condition; gaskets age over time. Breitling recommends an annual water-resistance check, especially before intensive use in water.