Introduced: 1985
Purpose / Inspiration: Designed for professional aviators, the Aerospace was built to be lightweight, ultra-legible, and highly functional. It blended analog hands with a digital display—allowing pilots to access multiple timekeeping functions on the fly. No frills. Just performance.
Designer: Created under Ernest Schneider’s leadership, as part of Breitling’s pivot toward modern aviation tools after acquiring the brand in 1979.
Materials & Features:
- Typically made from titanium (ultra-light), with some versions in polished steel or black DLC.
- Powered by SuperQuartz movements (thermocompensated quartz), up to 10x more accurate than standard quartz.
- Functions include chrono, countdown timer, second time zone, alarm, minute repeater, and backlight—all controlled via the crown.
- Notable models: E65362, E79362, and the modern E79363 Aerospace Evo.
Discontinuation Status: Still in production, though modernized under the “Aerospace Evo” name. It remains a cornerstone of Breitling’s Professional collection.
Pilot’s Choice: No gimmicks. Just the exact functions a professional aviator needs—on the wrist, at 30,000 feet.
Analog-Digital Hybrid: Looks like a watch. Works like a cockpit instrument.
Titanium Toughness: So light you forget it’s there. Until you need it.
SuperQuartz Power: Accuracy so sharp, it makes mechanical watches jealous.