Breitling

Breitling is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer known for its chronographs, used by pilots, divers and adventurers. Breitling watches are designed to withstand harsh environments and extreme conditions, while maintaining the brand’s signature precision and style. Breitling is also one of the few watch manufacturers to produce its own mechanical movements, certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

History of Breitling

Breitling, an iconic watch brand founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling in Switzerland, has left a profound mark on the history of watchmaking. Since its inception, it has stood out for its commitment to precision and innovation.

In 1915, Breitling introduced the first push-button wrist chronograph, revolutionising the watch industry and attracting pilots. Its focus on aviation was consolidated in the 1930s when it became the official supplier to the British Royal Air Force and launched the Chronomat, a circular slide rule chronograph for air operations and navigational calculations.

However, the most important milestone came in 1952 with the launch of the iconic Navitimer, a pilot’s watch featuring an aviation-specific slide rule.

Throughout its history, Breitling has withstood challenges and ownership changes, but its commitment to precision and watchmaking excellence has endured, cementing its position as a prestigious brand in global watchmaking. The Breitling brand has been and will remain synonymous with quality and precision in the world of watches.

Breitling watch collections

Navitimer

The Navitimer is Breitling’s most iconic watch, and one of the most recognised in the world of aviation. Launched in 1952, it was the first watch with a circular slide rule on the bezel.

Chronomat

The Chronomat is another of Breitling’s most popular aviator watches, introduced in 1984 to celebrate the brand’s centenary. It is a chronograph with a robust and sporty design, inspired by the style of the 1980s.

Superocean

The Superocean is Breitling’s first diving watch, created in 1957 to meet the needs of professional divers. It is a watch that stands out for its water resistance, which can reach up to 1000 metres, and for its readability underwater, thanks to its luminescent hands and indexes.

Superocean Héritage

The Superocean Héritage is a reinterpretation of the original Superocean, retaining its vintage spirit but with a modern twist. It is a watch that pays homage to Breitling’s watchmaking tradition.

Avenger

The Avenger is a watch that is designed for the more adventurous. It is a watch that can have a chronograph or GMT function, and has a water resistance of 300 metres.

Endurance Pro

The Endurance Pro is a watch that adapts to any situation and is designed for sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts. In addition, the bezel has a pulsometer scale. The Endurance Pro has a “SuperQuartz” calibre, which is ten times more accurate than a normal quartz and a long battery life.

Top Time

The Top Time is a watch that evokes the spirit of the 1960s and is inspired by the racing watches of the era, hence the chronograph function.

Premier

The Premier is the watch that best expresses Breitling’s watchmaking expertise. In the Premier collection, complications such as moon phase, tourbillon or perpetual calendar add a touch of exclusivity.

Breitling watches for men and women

Breitling’s watch catalogue is mainly focused on men’s watches, so if you are looking for a piece of men’s watchmaking at Breitling you will find a wealth of options that are sure to suit your tastes and preferences.

Some of the men who have worn Breitling watches include names such as Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Brad Pitt, Jerry Seinfild or Adam Driver or even one of today’s most fashionable players, Erling Haaland.

Although Breitling mainly produces watches for men, you will also find watches for women in its catalogue. These watches are mainly distinguished by the size of their cases.

Breitling special editions and partnerships

In addition to the Breitling collections, the Swiss brand also designs limited edition timepieces in collaboration with other brands, special or commemorative events.

Examples include the Breitling Premier Top Time Deus, a retro fusion with Australian motorbike brand Deus Ex Machina; the Breitling Superocean Heritage ’57 Outerknown, in partnership with Kelly Slater’s sustainable clothing brand Outerknown; the Breitling Chronomat South Sea Capsule Collection inspired by the South Pacific; and the Breitling Navitimer 1 Airline Editions that pay homage to the legendary airlines of world aviation.

Why buy a Breitling watch?

A Breitling watch will always be a good choice to buy. Since its beginnings, the Swiss watch brand has been characterised by its innovative advances, which is why it is a firm that is always up to date with the most avant-garde advances and will present the latest in haute horlogerie in its new models.

Ideal Joyeros, authorised Breitling retailer

To guarantee the purchase of an authentic Breitling watch, it is essential to use an official Breitling dealer. At Ideal Joyeros, we are proud to be authorised Breitling dealers, and our catalogue offers a wide variety of Breitling watches for both men and women. Moreover, if you wish to examine a particular model, we invite you to contact us and visit one of our shops located in Marbella, Tenerife or Fuerteventura to appreciate it in detail.