Certified exclusively for aviation usage, Breitling of Switzerland shares the hall of fame with other high-end luxury wristwatches and has become more of a status symbol in the high-flying circuits over the years. Add to it functions like chronograph, fly-back, split-second, moon phase and date display and it suddenly becomes clear the reason behind the high premiums for Breitling.

However, with the advancements in the fields of reverse engineering, certain Swiss watchmakers and Italian designers got together to create identical Breitling replica watches for watch fanatics to whom, spending a few thousand dollars over a wrist wear – if not impossible – is tough. Besides, the Breitling replica watches stand as an insurance for the authentic ones; these can be used on a regular basis, through hot and cold, while the authentic one can be kept aside to be worn for specific causes and places.

Contrary to the idea of ordinary quartz movements, sub-dial impressions and cheap, flaky material, the Swiss made Breitling replicas feature fully functional, mechanical movements, complete with all the original marking, etching and engravings; as for the materials (Titanium, Swiss stainless steel), they are the same as it is in an original Breitling but of course, not the solid gold or precious stones. That is taken care of by putting in heavy-gauge electroplating in gold or platinum, while the precious stones are replaced with look-alike, flawless crystals.