Breitling Watches - Innovation, Precision and Reliability
With a proud history that dates back to 1884, Breitling is one of the most respected and sought-after watch brands and, as a family business, is one of the few remaining independent watch manufacturers in Switzerland. The company has many 'firsts' in the industry, among them the invention of the first pushpiece in a chronograph. The system was later perfected when the reset function was separated from the start/stop function, which enables a series of time intervals to be measured without resetting the hands to zero each time.
The leading Breitling model is the Chronomat, a range that epitomises the company philosophy of providing precision instruments for professionals. These include the qualities of sturdiness, functionality, readability and precision. The Chronomat watch has the added benefit of being water-resistant to 1650 feet. The watch combines elegance and power and contains self-winding chronograph movements that are produced and developed by the company itself in their own workshops. There are eight different styles within the Chronomat range, all of which feature the distinctive numerals around the unidirectional bezel.
From its earliest days Breitling has been a trusted partner in the aviation industry. It provided cockpit instruments to the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. In 1952, Breitling introduced the Navitimer wrist chronograph collection, which quickly became a must-have item for both pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The Navitimer is the oldest mechanical chronograph still in production, as it has been continuously manufactured for the past 60 years. Its illustrious history includes space flight on the Aurora 7 capsule in 1962, when it was worn by Scott Carpenter.
Other famous names associated with the brand include the actor John Travolta, who is a lifelong devotee. He has featured in advertising campaigns for the past eight years and in 2012 was photographed wearing the Navitimer.
Breitling watches are regarded by many as the ultimate luxury timepieces and as such they maintain high resale values. Dealers who sell Breitling watches are always happy to give a valuation on any watch you have in your possession, should you wish to sell. The dealer will wish to ask specific questions regarding your timepiece before an offer can be made. They will also need to see the watch in order to verify the condition and the details given to them. Once the dealer is satisfied that everything is in order, confirmation of the offer will be made and the sum transferred to your bank account.
