Is your Professional
the real deal?
The Breitling Professional collection includes purpose-built tool watches like the Aerospace, Exospace B55, and Cockpit. Designed for aviation professionals with advanced features like chronographs, alarms, and connected capabilities, these technically sophisticated timepieces are counterfeited with varying degrees of accuracy.
How to authenticate a Professional
Digital/Analog Display Quality
Professional models feature high-quality LCD displays integrated into the analog dial. On genuine watches, the digital segments are crisp, evenly illuminated, and clearly legible at all angles. The LCD should respond instantly to button presses. Counterfeits often have dim, pixelated, or unevenly lit displays with slow response times and poor contrast.
Breitling "B" Logo & Winged Anchor
The Breitling "B" logo and winged anchor emblem should be precisely applied on the dial. The wings should have fine, detailed feathering and the anchor should be sharply defined. On the case back, the logo is deeply engraved with clean lines. Counterfeits often have a blurry or simplified logo with poor detailing on the wings and anchor elements.
Titanium Case Finishing (on Aerospace)
The Aerospace models use grade 2 titanium, which has a distinctive matte grey appearance and feels noticeably lighter than steel. The finishing should be uniformly brushed with clean edges and precise proportions. Counterfeits often use stainless steel painted or coated to look like titanium, resulting in incorrect weight and a different surface texture.
Crown & Pushers Operation
The crown and pushers on Professional models should operate with precise, tactile feedback. The crown pulls out with defined positions, and pushers click firmly to cycle through digital functions. On the Aerospace, the crown doubles as a pusher for mode selection. Counterfeits have mushy pushers, imprecise crown positions, or buttons that stick or require excessive force.
Case Back Engravings & COSC Certification
The case back should feature the Breitling logo, model reference, serial number, and COSC chronometer certification markings. Engravings should be deep and precisely executed with consistent depth and spacing. The COSC certification indicates the movement has been independently tested for accuracy. Counterfeits typically have shallow engravings and may omit or incorrectly reproduce the COSC marking.
SuperQuartz or Breitling Movement Markings
Genuine Professional models use Breitling's proprietary SuperQuartz thermocompensated movements or in-house calibers. Movement markings visible through display case backs (where applicable) should show proper Breitling branding and finishing. The movement should keep exceptional time accuracy. Counterfeits use generic quartz movements that lack the thermocompensation technology and proper branding.
Professional counterfeit warning signs
Poor LCD/Digital Display Quality
Genuine Professional models have sharp, high-contrast LCD displays with evenly lit segments. If the digital display appears dim, has dead pixels, shows uneven illumination, or has slow refresh rates when switching functions, the watch is likely counterfeit.
Wrong Case Material (Steel Instead of Titanium on Aerospace)
The Aerospace should be made of lightweight titanium, which has a distinctive matte grey color and feels noticeably lighter than steel. If an Aerospace model feels heavy or has a polished steel appearance, it uses the wrong material. A simple weight comparison is one of the easiest authentication checks.
Pushers That Feel Spongy or Imprecise
Breitling Professional pushers are engineered for precision and deliver crisp, tactile feedback with every press. If the pushers feel soft, spongy, or require inconsistent force, the watch lacks the precision engineering of a genuine Breitling.
Missing COSC Chronometer Certification Markings
All genuine Breitling Professional movements are COSC-certified chronometers. The case back should include "CHRONOMETRE" or "CHRONOMETER" certification markings. Missing or misspelled certification text is a clear sign of a counterfeit.
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Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Breitling Aerospace use?
The Breitling Aerospace uses the Breitling B79 SuperQuartz thermocompensated movement. This high-precision quartz caliber is approximately 10 times more accurate than a standard quartz movement, achieving accuracy of around +/- 15 seconds per year. It powers both the analog hands and the digital LCD displays, offering functions like chronograph, countdown timer, alarm, and second time zone.
What is SuperQuartz?
SuperQuartz is Breitling's term for thermocompensated quartz movements. Unlike standard quartz movements that lose accuracy as temperature changes, SuperQuartz movements have an integrated temperature sensor and microprocessor that continuously compensate for temperature variations, maintaining accuracy of approximately 10 times better than conventional quartz. This technology is certified by the COSC (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute).
What's the difference between Breitling Professional models?
The Breitling Professional collection includes several distinct models: the Aerospace is a titanium analog-digital watch known for its lightweight construction and pilot-focused features; the Exospace B55 is a connected watch that pairs with a smartphone app for enhanced functionality; and the Cockpit is a pilot-focused model with aviation-specific complications. All share the Professional collection's tool-watch DNA but differ in materials, connectivity, and specific feature sets.