Why customers love Breitling?

I'm glad I discovered Dialicious a while ago. I've owned this Breitling Jupiter Pilot ref. A59028 for over 20 years. I have a deep love for its case shape, which truly deserves a steel bracelet. However, its genuine tone-on-tone shark leather strap is outstanding. Surprisingly, its quartz mechanism remains very accurate. While readability could be better, as a Breitling fan, you're accustomed to this, and it's part of the complexity you seek in such a watch. Quite frankly, I don't wear this watch that often because the battery life is no more than nine months. Nonetheless, I love this watch for its unique and vintage style that consistently demonstrates Breitling's DNA year after year.

When I was still a novice, only 2 luxury watch brands came to mind: Rolex and Breitling, the second perhaps because of the 3 brothers for forty-somethings who have the reference :-) And for me Breitling, it was the Navitimer. I had a friend who owned one about fifteen years ago, and I found it magnificent at the time. As I became more interested in watches over time, the Navitimer had completely disappeared from my mind. I saw it regularly but no longer really had any interest in it, I found it too busy and unsightly. At the dawn of my 40th birthday, I was looking for a new acquisition with the only criterion, an icon. My choice fell on a Moonwatch, which I looked at for hours on Youtube. I finally decided to try it on and on this occasion, well, nothing happened at all. What a disappointment! I didn't have any other model in mind at the time. A friend told me about the new version of the Navitimer but I wasn't that interested in it. I let time pass, I tried other models and the Speed again, but still nothing. And still surfing, I came across the new Navitimer released at the end of 2022. I talked about it again with my friend who replied: you're stupid, I've been talking to you about it for 2 months! Well, I hadn't noticed... So here I am back in the store for a test and there, the magic happened. My choice fell on a Navitimer Chronograph B01 43mm sunray silver background. I bought it on a steel bracelet, with the addition of the black crocodile and a rubber that also suit it very well. I'll take the opportunity to rant: good God Breitling, make us quick-change bracelets! I know it's complicated on steel but honestly on soft ones it's super simple. This would prevent budding watchmakers like me from accidentally scratching their beauties... Well what a beauty this Navitimer is! Despite the theoretical diameter, its 43mm are not too imposing and fit my 17.5cm wrist very well. What is fascinating about this watch is the incalculable number of extremely well-made details: its domed glass and the absence of flange and bezel give it an incredible dial opening. Its polished indexes and hands, its slide rule, the different angles of the sub-counters, the perfectly integrated date, the polished and brushed pushers, the chamfers, the beauty of the movement highlighted by the sapphire crystal back, the historic logo, the red details... And so on and so forth. There is a lot of information, but it is not at all overloaded like the previous models. The designers managed to integrate all the DNA of the Navitimer but with an unmatched finesse and poetry that you can spend hours contemplating as there are so many details. It's crazy, everything is different and yet I would be incapable of listing the changes. The designers really worked hard, it's a feat! This is just my opinion but I find that the light dials (and especially mine :-)) do it much more honor than the original black that I like much less. Frankly it is not cheap but I think you get what you pay for. I have had it for almost a year now and I have worn it on various occasions and on its 3 bracelets. It is very easy to wear and goes with a lot of styles. It is simply not the one I would choose for a ceremony or in an ultra chic context but frankly it is to nitpick, and maybe also because I have some that are more suitable for these occasions! If I have to sum up, go and try it and you will be able to contemplate the finesse of its details and the quality of the realization of the most legendary of aviator watches.

Here is a beast like no other, and yet so impressive in its capabilities and design that I am surprised not to see more of it on the wrists of enthusiasts! This Breitling was a revelation for me during a surprise test in store. While I expected to be swept away by the size of the almost burlesque case, a few seconds later I found myself amazed by the simplicity and efficiency of its case, the depth of its dial and the technique of its bezel. One of those watches that you absolutely have to try, but which totally convinced me for sports use. However, after several months, I found myself wearing it every day with pleasure and without any problems. A vibrant watch with changing colors, and absolutely impeccable technology. An anti-magnetic case (faraday cage around the movement), a very practical bezel locking system for mountain biking or swimming (I tended to accidentally turn the bezel during physical activities, with sweat/mud), and adequate materials (matte ceramic for the bezel, titanium for the case), make this watch capable of surviving any ordeal! I am absolutely crazy about my Breitling, and in this version with a green dial limited to the brand's boutiques, I really feel like I own a rare and little-known piece. This watch also won the GPHG 2020 competition in the diver's category, which adds another line to an already full CV. I was not necessarily convinced by Breitling divers, being more of a fan of the brand's aviation watches, and I find myself almost surprised to praise the merits of this superb piece. The only regret is that Breitling could have equipped this watch with a movement with a greater power reserve, and would have made a clean sweep. In the meantime, I'm going to do a little trail, with my Superocean 48 on my wrist of course!

I was 12 years old, and I was eyeing this model that a family friend was proudly wearing. It made me dream: chrono alarm, countdown… and then I discovered Breitling a little… I learned before having it that it was a quartz… that put me off! Plus the quartz was none other than a Miyota… in a Breitling it looks bad. And then I ended up buying it… It can’t be explained, but I love it like when I was eyeing it as a child… And then… it’s still a Navitimer!

The Breitling Avenger Seawolf Chronograph is more than a watch to me: it’s a symbol. A gift from my wife, it marks my first real foray into watchmaking. In addition to its sentimental value, it is a true exploration instrument. With its water resistance to 1,000 meters, it embodies robustness and precision. Its massive design, titanium case and reliable chronograph make it an exceptional diver. On my wrist, it combines emotion and technicality, reminding me every day of the importance of shared moments and the objects that symbolize them.

Nothing can match the sentimental value of a watch inherited from one's father. This watch is the one that made me dream when I saw it on my father's arm. The one that led me to love watchmaking. I was 14 years old then. I wear it on leather or on a Breitling roller bracelet. The valjoux 7750 caliber has been running perfectly for 35 years. Some will find it too noisy. For me it is sweet music.

A chronograph fan, I acquired my Breitling Chronomat in 1990 for the birth of my daughter. At the time, little known to the general public, it aroused the envy of those around me. I wear it in almost every situation and it has traveled a lot with me. Discreet and sporty, I have even gone diving with it!

This watch belonged to my father for over 30 years. It is at the origin of many of my tastes: chronograph, dial full of information, sporty... I really like the reflections of the blue dial, the "complicated" design of the dial, and the white flange which gives it a lot of depth. The patinated indexes also give a lot of charm to the watch! Beyond finding it very beautiful, it has a very important sentimental value in my eyes. It is the oldest watch in my collection and the only Quartz! It therefore occupies a special place there and it is a real pleasure every time I wear it.

In addition to being a real favorite, this watch perfectly meets my expectations. The onion-type screw-in crown, the roller bracelet, the four riders on the bezel are faithful to the original design launched in 1983 for Italian pilots. They bring charm and character. I opted for this pretty "slate" gray dial (exclusive boutique color). Each ray of sunlight, shadows, angles give different reflections to the dial and to this mirror-polished steel bezel, it is very attractive to look at. The red GMT hand brings it color. I enjoy contemplating this beautiful second hand floating on the dial. The little detail that I like a lot, the brand badge which represents a "B" applied on the dial! I also appreciate the baton-type indexes, hard to choose🤔 I have to talk about the legendary roller bracelet. In my opinion it is sublime and comfortable. Nothing to complain about, it is perfect! The heart of the watch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 32, an ETA 2893-2 base modified by the brand and COSC certified. This movement is not unanimous because for the price some would like a manufactured movement. Personally, it does not bother me. This Chronomat has a sporty look and characteristics (waterproof 20 ATM, screwed crown, crown protector) but also a chic side which makes it a versatile piece. You have understood that I adhere 100% to the model as it gives me pleasure on the wrist and emotions.

A diver's watch "special edition 50 years of the model" among aviation watch specialists is unusual! A watch of this size is even less so! 46mm on the wrist... Some will see it as a watch for ostentation, that we wear only to be seen and recognized... I see here a sublime timekeeper in a hypnotic sunray blue, 3-hand dial and Breitling logo in 18k gold nicely decorated with baton indexes with a "railroad" outline that seems to be one with the ceramic bezel of the same tone. The rendering is simple, effective and gives a watch that gives the time COSC precision with a beautiful 70-hour power reserve. What more could you ask for? Ab initio, this type of model didn't interest me much until I came across one in a window and after trying it on, its imposing diameter no longer seemed so disturbing to me. The Milanese mesh bracelet is light and pleasant to wear, contrasting subtly with the heaviness of the case and ultimately forming a homogeneous whole. This time, it's a real plus and a real change from the classics. Folding clasp closure mechanism with a reminder of the old Breitling "winged B" logo crossed by an anchor. Nice detail. The watch is reassuring and objectively successful in terms of visuals, in a sporty-chic design that allows it to be worn with any outfit. On the downside, a unidirectional bezel without numerical indications that "noises" in a rather banal way. The 120 teeth that compose it are not the most pleasant to the touch and the calligraphy of "SuperOcean" is not the most beautiful thing that exists in this world. The date indication with a magnifying glass would not have been a luxury for a (small) diving watch (200m) ... In short, so many details that make us feel that Breitling prefers to fly rather than swim. But not going any further from where I stand, these defects are forgiven. Very recent purchase, to replace a professional Aquaracer that I really liked, wore a lot but which no longer brought me any emotion. Weariness, desire to move upmarket I lack the experience of happy days to see how it evolves with the passing of time. Maybe I will change my opinion in a while (if the platform allows me haha)