The Breitling Cosmonaute

First and Foremost, Breitling does not service products purchased online, as they estimate the vast majority of these are counterfeit.  The unfortunate circumstances of this make getting a low price on Breitling time pieces almost impossible, as you will have to buy from an authorized dealer.  The upside of that is unlike many products that you would buy online, this you will get to see and try on in person, and you will know for sure that you really love it before it arrives on your doorstep.  With the trusted reputation and variety of products Breitling has available, they are sure to offer what you are looking for and it will be something you enjoy for the rest of your life.

The Navitimer Line

There are eleven models in the Navitimer line, starting with the:

Navitimer- These hit the market originally in 1952, and have been a big hit ever since.   Sporting a sleek design and attractive black leather band for the wrist, this piece also comes with a built circular slide rule for pilots to calculate flight plans with.  This is the world’s oldest chronograph.

Navitimer World- The two distinguishing features of this time piece is that not only is it ten percent larger than the other products in this line, but it also is capable of charting two time zones, a handy feature for any pilot.

Cosmonaute- Made for service in space, today these are used also in the armed forces.  The face on this product has a twenty four hour dial, avoiding the confusion between midnight and noon, as night and day have no real meaning in space.

Limited Edition Cosmonaut- Very similar to the piece mentioned above, but with a metal band bracelet and a retro styling to the face.  Only a thousand of these will be made, and the lucky few who will own them will own a piece of history.

Montbrillant- A smaller face, about 38 mm as opposed to the usual larger sizes in the 40mm to 45mm range, this piece was crafted in mind of older times, the styling that was used in 1940, with the screw in back and the Breitling logo designed on the back.  The 18 carat gold face is an attractive look as well.

Montbrillant Legende- Unlike its counterpart above, this large time piece by Breitling sports a 47mm 18 carat gold face, as well as a metal bracelet band, which makes it both considerably heavier as well as larger.

Montbrillant Olympus- Complete timing through the leap year cycle, this time piece is made up of almost two hundred fifty different components which makes it exceptionally accurate, as well as a nostalgically designed tool.

Montbrillant Datora- The uniqueness of the date and weekday display is beautiful, and the calendar month is also not only attractive but practical.  An old favorite of Breitling, this piece is neither too gaudy nor too awkward.

Chrono-Matic 49-This 49mm self winding monster is a simpler piece compared to some of those mentioned above, but is no less legendary in quality to any of them.  Chrono-Matic itself is a long standing tradition in Breitling, and remains so today.

Chrono-Matic 1461- The current model offered by Breitling, this time piece has a braided metal band for the wearer to enjoy.  49mm just like the model offered above, this model has its own unique look which was a surprise to me.

Chrono-Matic QP- This amazing piece of equipment has five hundred miniature moving pieces, and is immune to the effects of even the leap year, charting moon phases, times, dates, you name it.  The only model to have the rubber comfort band, this model is capable of it all.

Other lines offered by Breitling are the Windrider line (featuring seven models), the Professional line (also featuring seven models), and the Aeromarine line (featuring a whopping sixteen models).  With this many great products to offer the public, why not trust one of the best names in the chronograph business and enjoy a truly legendary time piece.  More than mere watches, these can be an invaluable piece of equipment should you find yourself in a survival situation and it would then really be priceless, should your life ever be on the line.

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