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.

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)

A nice chrono for an affordable price. The dial is pearly white and the serrated bezel is polished. The steel bracelet is very comfortable even for someone who doesn't like steel bracelets. The 41 case is a good size for this go-anywhere model. Too bad it's not waterproof but otherwise nothing to say about the harmony of colors and design.

An exact copy of the Breitling Navitimer reference 806, this re-edition takes all the characteristics of the original model by adding the latest know-how of the house through the manual manufacture caliber B09. An essential brand linked to aviation, Breitling has fascinated me since I was little. The beaded bezel of this Navitimer, its small diameter (41 mm) and its ultra-domed Plexiglas have finished convincing me!

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.

Another chronograph with this Breitling Navitimer B01 in 46mm! It's a fully analog dashboard for the pilot that I am not. It fits perfectly into my collection, especially alongside my Omega Speedmaster Mark III. Much more modern and imposing at 46mm, it is paradoxically not as big as it seems due to its rather short lugs. Without being visually too thick, the proportions make it a comfortable watch to wear every day. Its sunburst blue dial is magnificent and sparkles with a thousand colors depending on the angle of the sun. Precision and reliability are present, and ultimately, that's what we expect from a recent watch at the very least. I chose it with the blue rubber strap to give it an even sportier look than on exotic leather. The genuine Breitling steel bracelet, on the other hand, gave it a too shiny look that made it slide towards an ostentatious watch! Love it!

Breitling Chronomat ref: B13050.1 (produced in the mid-90s) Automatic chronograph equipped with the Valjoux 7750 caliber. My model has the particularity of having the 4 riders as well as the logo applied in 18K gold. I fell for its silver dial which contrasts magnificently with the gold parts. The guilloché on half of the surface gives it a real elegance without overloading the watch. The 3 circled sub-counters are adorned with very fine micro-grooves. The unbalance of the chrono hand proudly displaying the brand logo contributes to the distinguished charm of the beauty. In short, it seduced me from the first glance.... Dressed with its alligator strap, it is also very pleasant to wear with its contained diameter of 39mm. Two small remarks concerning the crown that I do not find very grippable as well as the screws and riders that can get caught in clothes. The Chronomat is an icon of the brand in the same way as the Navitimer and this is explained by its immediately identifiable bezel but also its timeless charm and of course an irreproachable quality of finish.

For my collection, I was looking for an aviation watch. I quickly chose an iconic model: the Navitimer! I first studied all the models for a long time because there are so many. It was then difficult to make a choice. The new models are very successful but I preferred to find a rare gem on the second-hand market, a unique version of this iconic watch. I narrowed my research on the Cosmonaute model for several reasons. First because it is a model with a fascinating history. It is the first Swiss chronograph to travel into space thanks to Scott Carpenter. And it was he himself who asked Breitling for a 24-hour dial in order to distinguish day from night in the darkness of space. I like this specificity because it makes it original and readable only to insiders. On the other hand, it makes the indexes tighter. So yes, it’s loaded, but I love it! It’s impossible to get bored looking at it! And among the Cosmonaut models, this reference has 2 more things. First, the date window that was not present on the original model and second, the chronograph is equipped with a flyback function. The dial is a “reverse panda”, black background and white subdials, with red accents on both the tip of the second hand and on the two scales of the slide rule. At noon we find the Breitling “Wings and Anchor” logo as well as the words “Chronometer” and “Automatic” which attest that the movement is COSC certified. The latter is a Breitling Cal. 22 movement on an ETA 2892 base modified with a Dubois Depraz flyback module. The hands are of the tapered baton type with a luminescent coating and the chronograph hand has a red arrowhead and a counterweight in the shape of the Breitling “B with anchor” logo. On the case back, we find the Breitling “Wings and Anchor” logo as well as a Celsius-Farenheit conversion scale, a small detail that I find very interesting. Finally, this model is equipped with a 7-link pilot bracelet emblematic of the brand. I find it very pleasant to wear because it fits the wrist perfectly but it is a pain to adjust it yourself. Another negative point, the clasp that I find difficult to open and not practical to use. The specificity of the Navitimer is of course its slide rule and when you know how to use it, it is a real pleasure to use it. In addition to multiplications and divisions, it allows you to perform rules of 3, calculate percentages, convert Miles to Kilometers or Swiss Francs to US Dollars. On this model, there is even a second scale for converting minutes to hours, which is quite practical. As for the negative, I am quite disappointed by the quality of the movement. I must admit that the flyback function does not always work, even when it is well wound and even after the service carried out at Breitling. The after-sales service of the brand leaves something to be desired. I also find that the chronograph lacks reaction speed. This is probably due to this modified movement. Finally, my opinion on the Breitling brand: It is a brand that makes me dream. It is associated with the world of aviation, adventure and exploits, in particular the round-the-world balloon trip. Georges Kern has been able to revitalize this heritage and give it a retro-chic-casual look that appeals to young people. Specs: 24-hour dial, Bidirectional bezel with slide rule, Chronograph with flyback function, small seconds at 3 o'clock, date at 4:30. Diameter: 41.5mm Thickness: 14.4mm Power reserve: 42 hours Year: 2007-2011 Ref: A22322 Depth: 30 m Steel case Sapphire crystal Breitling Cal. 22 automatic movement (ETA 2892 base and Dubois Depraz flyback module) COSC certified

I really like the Breitling of aviation, the one of the big models, the one of the generous and solid leather! I found my nugget at a big dealer in the second-hand, a model of 2015, coming from the United Kingdom, you have to bring the watch from there but too bad! It is magnificent and it attracts me! So I try it on the capital, a treat. The details are crazy, the tip of the red second hand, the logo of the brand opposite the second hand, the details of the graduations, this particular noise of the chronos when you reset them to 0... winding a chrono manually... it's a real experience.