Question 1

Are Breitling good watches?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Breitling produces fantastic quality watches that are made using quality materials. All new Breitling’s are COSC-certified, meaning that they have passed strict tests set out by COSC to ensure that their watches have a maximum average deviation of -4 to +6 (mechanical) and -/+ .07 seconds (quartz) per day. We sell many Breitling watches each year and it is very rare that we ever receive any back for repair or warranty work.

Question 2

Is Breitling a luxury brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Breitling is considered a luxury watch brand. This isn’t just based off the price of the watches but is also taking into consideration the high-quality materials and performance of these watches.

Question 3

Is Breitling worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Of course Breitling watches aren’t cheap but out of the sea of luxury watches, Breitling are definitely known for being long-lasting and durable as well as holding their value very well.

Question 4

How can you spot a fake Breitling?

Accepted Answer

Breitling have an electronic warranty system which can only be accessed by an authorised Breitling dealer. To get your Breitling watch verified, take it to an authorised Breitling dealer who will then arrange for the watch to be inspected by a Breitling technician.

Question 5

How long do Breitling watches last?

Accepted Answer

Breitling watches should last many lifetimes if they are regularly serviced and cared for correctly (as mentioned above). Breitling do also supply spare parts and movements which may be needed for quartz models as they are known to have a shorter lifespan.

Question 6

Are Breitling watches Swiss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Breitling was founded in Switzerland and still has their factory located there. “Swiss Made” is on every Breitling dial.

Question 7

How often should I wind my Breitling watch?

Accepted Answer

Automatic watches don’t need to be wound if they are worn daily however if the watch has been unworn for around 2 days it will need to be wound manually to get it started again. Manually watches should be wound about 40 times every 40 hours, and in-house movements should be wound 60 times every 3 days.

Question 8

What does Breitling mean?

Accepted Answer

Breitling is the surname of the founder of the brand, Léon Breitling.

Question 9

Does Breitling have in-house movements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Breitling do produce in-house movements however they also use externally sourced movements too. Breitling first released their in-house movement in 2009.

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