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Caring for your breitling
Your Breitling watch is a finely crafted precision instrument needing proper care. Here, you'll find tips on daily maintenance, cleaning, and storage. For personalized advice, visit our boutiques where specialists are ready to assist you.
What to avoid
Extreme temperatures
Breitling watches are ideally designed to function at temperatures between 0°C and 50°C. They should not be left in extreme heat for long periods or exposed to direct sunlight. Temperatures above 60°C may cause the watch, and in particular the battery, to malfunction. Avoid thermal shocks, especially when going from exposure to the sun to underwater, as this may cause the glass to shatter.
Chemicals
Breitling watches should not be worn near chemicals, solvents or dangerous gases. Substances such as petrol, thinner, nail varnish, perfume, cosmetics, detergents, glue or paint may damage the case, attack the water-resistant seals or discolour the leather straps.
Powerful magnetic fields
Avoid exposing the watch to strong magnetic fields, such as those produced by a magnet. Magnetic fields generated by certain household appliances and electronic devices may also affect the operation of your watch, particularly if it is in direct contact with these objects.
Shocks
Breitling watches are designed to withstand intensive use. However, care must be taken to avoid dropping them or hitting them with hard objects.
Daily care
Like all leather objects (shoes, gloves, etc) a leather strap needs to be carefully cared for in order to maintain its beauty in the long term. Protect leather straps from water, perspiration, damp, grease, perfume, cosmetics or chemicals, and avoid excessive exposure to the sun. The use of Breitling’s care kit (available from brand retailers) will help increase the lifespan of leather straps and maintain their appearance and their supple feel.
Leather does not like water. For aquatic activities, very humid or damp places, or climates that result in intense perspiration, a metal bracelet or rubber strap is better.
Following every immersion in chlorinated or salt water, carefully rinse your watch under a thin stream of tap water (not powerful), and dry it with an absorbent cloth.