How to Spot a Fake Breitling Watch | SwissWatchExpo

Breitling began as a manufacturer of aircraft cockpit instruments, and is now world renowned as a maker of timepieces for land, sea, and air.
With such excellent craftsmanship, Breitling watches are very difficult to replicate - but it doesn’t mean that counterfeiters won’t try. In the market for a Breitling watch? Here are some basics to look for, to ensure that you’re getting a genuine Breitling timepiece.
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From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight on: Breitling Watches. How to spot a fake, and recognize a genuine Breitling timepiece.
Breitling began as a manufacturer of aircraft cockpit instruments, and is now world renowned as a maker of timepieces for land, sea, and air.
Throughout its history of creating instruments for professionals, Breitling has introduced horological innovations - from the slide rule calculator bezel, to the emergency distress signal transmitter - all aimed at delivering accurate, precise, and aesthetically appealing watches.
With such excellent craftsmanship, Breitling watches are very difficult to replicate - but it doesn’t mean that counterfeiters won’t try.
In the market for a Breitling watch? Here are some basics to look for, to ensure that you’re getting a genuine Breitling timepiece.
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If you can fit the watch before purchase, inspect how it feels on your wrist. Breitling watches, particularly those made of steel and precious metals, weigh substantially and have heft on the wrists.
A replica will feel much lighter, as cheaper materials like plastic might have been used. Also, watch out for anything that seems odd, like a part of the watch that’s not seamlessly part of the design.
Do check for deft touches that are hard to replicate: modern Breitling watches have anti-glare coating on the crystal, so a bright glare might mean it’s fake. Moreover, genuine Breitling watches have a bluish or purplish glow on their crystal.
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Next, check the Breitling logo. There are several different kinds of Breitling logos used in their designs. The first type is the B anchor flanked by wings, and with the Breitling name right below.
This is their most recognized logo design, and it can be seen either on the top portion of the dial, or near the date window. It is also engraved on the caseback of most models.
It has a few elements that counterfeiters often fail to replicate. First is that there is a slight gap between the anchor and the wings - in many fakes, the anchor and the wings touch.
Second is that there is also a gap between the inner wing and the wing’s outer edges. Fakes also tend have lines that hit the outer edges. These are very minute details that are difficult to copy accurately.
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The next type of logo is the lone “B” in cursive letter, with the Breitling name right below. It can be found in Heritage collection watches.
The letter “B” is a metal applied on the dial, so it should be raised and not laid flat or painted on. The Breiting logo right below, meanwhile, should be etched into the dial.
Breitling’s day and date windows are fully occupied by the letters and numbers. These characters are large and clearly drawn in black or white for maximum legibility.
Breitling watches - except for annual and perpetual calendar models - only have the chronograph subdials: 60 seconds, 30 minutes, and 12 hour counters on smaller dials. If you see the day of the week or day of the month on these circles, you can be sure it’s fake.
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If you already have a desired model, check that the watch you are inspecting has the same number of crowns and pushers, and that they are positioned correctly versus the hour markers.
Breitling’s crowns and pushers are made to absolute precision. So if the fitting isn’t precise, or it’s oddly-shaped, then it’s most likely a fake.
Most Breitling watches also have the B cursive logo etched on the crown, in a very clear, precise, and centered manner.
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Lastly, your best defense against buying a fake timepiece is to buy from a reputable dealer. A retailer with a long-standing reputation, solid presence online, and positive verified reviews, will ease your concerns about authenticity and buying a genuine timepiece.
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[@jaymacwing]

Navitimer World & Montbrilliant Datora are my favorite Breitlings.

[@steliannikolov4163]

Chronomat GT due it is 40 mm and I'm with not a big wrists ... Today there is such a scarry knock offs that you can't tell wich one is the real deal next to the original - case, bracelet, lume, boxes, papers etc. ...

[@keith4968]

Just received a bentley version and it's a hefty weight on my wrist compared to my other watches

[@pearldrummer4077]

I'm always relieved when my watch comes back from Breitling after it's first service or battery change, if I've bought pre owned. I know for sure then that it's genuine.

[@MILMI123]

Lol is that the key? Ive wondered about my colt since the band does'nt say manufacture en suisse but ive had it serviced under warranty already.

[@kaceangelo132]

i guess Im asking randomly but does any of you know a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot my password. I love any assistance you can offer me.

[@user-ib8xs5wi6t]

I found my father's breitling bentley how do I check if it's real

[@johnkenndecapia8526]

Navitimer heritage 50m

[@archiejay7652]

I've just found my dad's breitling chrono cockpit.he passed on 2 years ago.and is in great shape and has all paperwork with it..

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Very cool! Hope you decide to keep it :-)

[@vilikarac6776]

Perhaps have a side by side comparison for us instead of this poorly made video. We are not experts to recognize what you are suggesting.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thank you for your input! We'll keep it in mind to further improve our channel. 🙂

[@MrJoecool9999]

Hi - I'm in Ireland - I picked up a Breitling at a Car Boot sale some years ago for around $6 - to this day I'm not sure whether it's genuine or fake - I took it to a jewelers for their opinion on this and was told that it is a fake based solely on the Crystal which is marked - but as I look into it I have learned that the Crystal would have an anti-glare coating which can itself be marked - so I'm still not convinced one way or the other....! Overall the quality seems to be there - and if it is a fake - whoever made it must have went to an incredible amount of effort to create it - it is automatic and working still - no bracelet....! I would love to find out for sure if it is real or not - is there anywhere I could find out for sure without having to go to a huge expense...? Would be grateful for any advice - thanks.....! Best wishes from County Donegal Ireland....!

[@steliannikolov4163]

Hello! Is there something new about your watch after a year?

[@garryellison]

Take it to a Breitling dealer an ask for a service. If its fake they will tell you.

[@HIAM420]

Does yours say A13356 underneath the face of the watch because so far all signs show that mine is genuine and I really hope it is cuz the money for the watch will be my ticket out of here

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

My "grail" watch is the Breitling Navitimer 48 mm.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Great size on a legendary model 🙌

[@acegnosis3793]

Chronoliner...!!! Hands down...

[@SwissWatchExpo]

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[@itachilimao]

Navitimer 41

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

Navitimer & SuperOcean.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

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[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

@@SwissWatchExpo I'am Dude.

[@smokey3658]

I do junk removal and found a breitling watch. I rlly don’t know if it’s real or fake but I could send pictures so someone could verify for me

[@mickaelblais8700]

Bentley 24 hrs Le Mans

[@billcore6295]

FYI, they have clones, including the Swiss valjoux 7750 series.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thanks for this info!

[@user-gb2nn5wc9r]

Puis-je vous contacter via WhatsApp ? J'ai une heure et je voudrais voir s'il s'agit d'un original ou d'un faux. Merci

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[@danielb3863]

Seawolf

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[@user-nw5yk3vi7p]

How can I know that my beating watch is not fake

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[@yangimagery]

Navitmer 46 has date on the 12 hour dial. It is not fake

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@urbannpa]

I don't know how anyone would wear a fake Breitling. If I had the money these would be the watches I would own.

[@SwissWatchExpo]

It's a great brand!

[@ajjy1110]

Got one no sure if it's genuine. glass back automatic. Sweep hand sweeps not ticks.. 3 sub dials leftone has day of the week Other are 24 and date. Watch keeps perfect time and is v heavy white face. Says breitling 1884 with a raised B above.. Crystal has blue tint sweep hand has a B logo on the end

[@djh8457]

Sorry my friend if it has days of the week on the sub dial it is likely not real

[@travelermystery63]

I really don't know what people post these videos,how to spot a fake ,it's very difficult for lay person to tell a good fake in hand let alone video and pictures it's impossible unless the watch is a very bad fake , the glare the logo design size the case back engraving,the fault lies with breitling ,not adding security measures on there watches ,stuff that cand be copied,the the things cost enough for them to do it ,but no ,also every watch in a model range vary so you can't really on this stuff there is only one way you can be confident your high end watch isn't fake and that's to pay the full price directly from the manufacturer,there are hundreds of thousands of aftermarket high end watches out there and the majority of them are fake , these videos cause more confusion than the help .

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[@billcore6295]

This is dated

[@SwissWatchExpo]

Thanks for this info!