Breitling Watches
Breitling Watches
With a history extending across more than a hundred years, Breitling has continuously challenged the limits of accuracy and creativity within the realm of high-end watches. Keep reading to discover more about their legacy of excellence.
History
Breitling, a distinguished Swiss luxury watchmaker established in 1884 by Léon Breitling in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, initially specialized in crafting chronographs and timers for scientific and industrial purposes. Notably, in 1915, Gaston Breitling, Léon's son, introduced a groundbreaking innovation: the independent chronograph pushpiece. This revolutionary mechanism separated the start, stop, and reset functions, enhancing timing precision significantly.
The Breitling's association with aviation burgeoned during the early 20th century, with Breitling becoming a frontrunner in manufacturing aviation chronographs. By the 1930s, Breitling's onboard chronographs for aircraft cockpits were indispensable for navigation, fuel consumption calculations, and timing maneuvers. In 1942, the introduction of the Chronomat, featuring a slide rule bezel, further cemented Breitling's status in the aviation watch market, becoming an emblematic piece in its lineage.
The Breitling's association with aviation burgeoned during the early 20th century, with Breitling becoming a frontrunner in manufacturing aviation chronographs. By the 1930s, Breitling's onboard chronographs for aircraft cockpits were indispensable for navigation, fuel consumption calculations, and timing maneuvers. In 1942, the introduction of the Chronomat, featuring a slide rule bezel, further cemented Breitling's status in the aviation watch market, becoming an emblematic piece in its lineage.
In the 21st century, Breitling has upheld its dedication to precision timekeeping and aviation-inspired designs while diversifying into other domains like diving watches and luxury lifestyle timepieces.
The brand's resonance among pilots, adventurers, and watch enthusiasts worldwide persists. Moreover, recent years have seen Breitling undergo a revitalization under new ownership, reaffirming its dedication to quality, innovation, and heritage. Continuously releasing new models that blend homage to its aviation origins with contemporary materials and technology, Breitling ensures its relevance in the dynamic luxury watch industry.
The brand's resonance among pilots, adventurers, and watch enthusiasts worldwide persists. Moreover, recent years have seen Breitling undergo a revitalization under new ownership, reaffirming its dedication to quality, innovation, and heritage. Continuously releasing new models that blend homage to its aviation origins with contemporary materials and technology, Breitling ensures its relevance in the dynamic luxury watch industry.
Collection
Each watch in Breitling's selection, including renowned lines like the Carrera, Monaco, and Aquaracer, carries a rich history. Let's delve into some of the collections available at Orr's Jewelers. Take a look:
Navitimer
The Breitling Navitimer is an iconic pilot's watch famous for its circular slide rule bezel, originally designed for aviation calculations. It has a distinct dial layout with chronograph sub-dials and a busy yet functional design, catering to pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The Navitimer is celebrated for its association with the golden age of aviation and is prized for its reliability and precision.
Chronomat
The Chronomat collection is characterized by its robust construction and versatile design. Initially developed for the Frecce Tricolori aerobatics team, the Chronomat is known for its ruggedness and high-performance chronograph functions. It features a distinctive rotating bezel with rider tabs, providing added grip and functionality.
Superocean Heritage
Breitling's Superocean Heritage collection combines vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern technology, offering excellent water resistance and reliability for professional divers. With design cues reminiscent of classic dive watches, such as bold markers, luminescent hands, and a unidirectional rotating bezel, the Superocean Heritage collection blends retro charm with contemporary functionality.
Avenger
The Avenger collection is designed for adventurers and professionals seeking rugged and reliable timepieces. Built to withstand extreme conditions, Avenger watches feature robust cases, high water resistance, and a range of practical functions such as chronographs, GMT complications, and durable straps. With its bold design and exceptional performance, the Avenger is favored by those who demand the utmost in durability and functionality.
The Avenger collection is designed for adventurers and professionals seeking rugged and reliable timepieces. Built to withstand extreme conditions, Avenger watches feature robust cases, high water resistance, and a range of practical functions such as chronographs, GMT complications, and durable straps. With its bold design and exceptional performance, the Avenger is favored by those who demand the utmost in durability and functionality.
Superocean
The Superocean collection is engineered to excel in underwater environments, with features such as screw-down crowns, helium release valves, and impressive water resistance ratings. The Superocean line offers a variety of models catering to both recreational divers and professionals, with sleek designs and reliable performance.
Classic AVI
Inspired by vintage aviation watches, the Breitling Classic AVI collection combines retro aesthetics with modern technology. These watches feature distinctive elements such as oversized crowns, large Arabic numerals, and vintage-style hands, paying homage to Breitling's aviation heritage. With their timeless design and precision engineering, Classic AVI watches appeal to both aviation enthusiasts and collectors of vintage timepieces.
Professional
The Breitling Professional collection comprises specialized watches designed for professional use in various fields, including aviation, diving, and exploration. These watches are equipped with advanced features tailored to specific activities, such as chronographs, GMT functions, or emergency distress beacons.
Discover our Breitling Collection in Pittsburgh and Sewickley, PA.
Orr’s Jewelers is a renowned family-owned business that has been on the market since 1952. We are in our third generation of ownership, and our commitment is still the same. We are very proud of our welcoming and friendly atmosphere, which we strive to make feel like home.
We understand that choosing watches and jewelry is a hard decision, so here, we take your time and comfort very seriously. We want you to make the best decision, so we make sure that each piece comes from the best designers in the industry. They were handpicked to bring our customers the highest quality possible.
We like to say that, “We Rock.” Orr’s has been chosen as the official jeweler of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Rolex. Not to mention, we are the premier destination for fine jewelry and Swiss timepieces in Western Pennsylvania. That’s how committed we are to offering you the best.
