The world famous Swiss brand of Breitling watches, founded by Leon Breitling in 1884 is one of the world leaders in the sports watches scenario. Started off as famous men's watches brand, it soon diversified into sports watches and high-end scientific watches. In 1915, Leon Breitling's son, Gaston invented the wristwatch chronograph designed exclusively for pilots. Many innovations soon followed suit such as the push piece chronograph and chronograph with a special function of seconds that could return to zero.

The Navitimer range that hit the market in 1952 is the worlds oldest continuously produced Chronograph. It was primarily designed for pilots and was envisaged to appraise the pilot about the speed of their aircraft as well as the fuel consumption, making it trusted timepieces in the aeronautical industry and the American Armed Forces. The last 50 years saw many improvised versions of this prized model, which has qualified to become a collector's dream machine!

The chronograph series that gave pilots a genuine wrist gadget was selected as the official watch of the AOPA, the world's largest group of pilots. It can measure miniscule time differences and the built in slide rule accurately calculates the climbing times and fuel consumption rates. It also has conversion facility where the pilots can convert miles into nautical miles or kilometres. These watches are noted for its hall mark large dials sometimes measuring up to 48 cm in diameter for greater visibility and more information. Many Breitling watches come with added features such as the flyback function, split-second, moon phase, and date display. Many other models feature a fully automatic, mechanical winding mechanism. The crystals in Breitling watches and chronographs are all equipped with scratch-resistant sapphire that is glare-proof on both sides. Breitling cases, designed for rough use are famous for their technical perfection and creative design. This ultimate navigator has become an instant hit not only in the aviation industry but also among the celebrities, many of whom its loyal brand ambassadors!

All Breitling watches are made from top quality Swiss components and are calibrated at Chronometrie Workshops before undergoing COSC (Contr?le Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certification. An impressive array of original mechanical chronographs have so far rolled out from Breitling that include classic Navitimer, plus the Navitimer 1952 special, the 1952 Qp, the Chrono-matic, the Heritage, the Navitimer Breitling Fighters, the Olympus, the Cosmonaute, the Montbrilliant, the Montbrilliant Datora, and the Montbrilliant 1903.

These certified chronometers designed primarily for aviation use, are at present flaunted as high-end luxury watches by the rich and glitterati such as John Travolta, Jerry Seinfeld, Roger Moore, Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis and many, many more!