INSTRUMENTS
FOR PROFESSIONALS,
INSTRUMENTS BY PROFESSIONALS
A BREITLING wrist instrument is a microcosm
composed of several hundred parts. The sum of highly specialised
prefessions. The fruit of many stages in manufacture where
human dexterity combines with the precision of machinery.
The sense of quality Made by BREITLING.
THE MOVEMENT
BREITLING is the world’s only major brand to offer chronometer-certified
movements on all its models. In the workshops of BREITLING
CHRONOMETRIE, the unit specialising in mechanical movements,
component selection, assembly, lubrication, adjustment and
testing meet the highest existing criteria in the field. This
means sturdy, reliable and high-performance “motors”,
such as the famous Caliber 13 which powers the brand’s
leader model, the CHRONOMAT or the pilots favourite, NAVITIMER.
THE CASE
The cases of BREITLING watches are distinguished by their
technical complexity, their high-end aesthetic appeal and
the quality of their finish. Each of their many parts requires
meticulous care. The cases are made from extremely sophisticated
alloys such as antimagnetic stainless 316L steel or grade
2 titanium; they are designed to provide optimal protection
against shocks and each detail of their construction has been
developed and tested to stand up to intensive use.
DIAL
Featuring aesthetic sophistication, a refined interplay of
raised and hollowed surfaces and meticulous finishing details,
the dials of BREITLING chronographs and watches require mastery
of the most cutting-edge manufacturing methods combining traditional
know-how with state of the art technologies. Each detail has
been designed to enable optimal read-off of information at
a glance, just as on an instrument panel.
THE HANDS
Making a hand such as the famous BREITLING centre seconds
hand (or chronograph hand) calls for meticulous care. Machining
tolerances are minimal and handling is a truly delicate task.
Few manufacturers today are able to master the finesse of
blanking and quality of finish needed to meet the BREITLING
standards.
THE CRYSTAL
BREITLING chronographs and watches are all equipped with scratch-resistant
sapphire crystals. Synthesis of this stone – the hardest
after the diamond – calls upon extremely sophisticated
skills and production means, and implies a large number of
operations. All sapphire crystals are glareproofed both sides.
STRAPS AND BRACELETS
BREITLING’S metal bracelets are distinguished by their
unique design, high-end finish, tried and tested sturdiness
and wearer comfort. To enable them to withstand the forces
of traction and torsion (pulling and twisted) to which they
will be subjected on a daily basis, BREITLING has developed
highly specific production methods and technologies. Moreover,
BREITLING also offers a wide range of straps fashioned from
the finest hides and made with all the dexterity and know-how
of specialised craftsmen.
CASING UP
The performance of a watch product partially depend on the
quality of the air in the premises where it was cased up.
To ensure the smooth operations of its chronometers in even
the most testing conditions, BREITLING has equipped its production
building with a sophisticated system enabling constant regulation
and monitoring of the humidity rate and temperature in each
area. This avoids the risk of watches showing traces of condensation
when exposed to lower temperatures, such as would tend to
occur if they were cased up in an overly damp atmosphere.
An air filter system eliminates any dust that might clog up
the movements.
TESTING
Only extremely rigorous testing at all stages of development
and production can guarantee impeccable quality. These operations
range from authorization tests when creating new models to
final testing before sale.
