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Breitling's 140th-Anniversary Vintage Watch Exhibition: An Unmissable Showcase

By Team Spenta February 28, 2024

The Breitling Heritage Exhibition, a remarkable showcase of the brand’s most iconic timepieces from its 140-year history, has been on an extensive global tour with 55 stops across four continents. Now in Bengaluru, India, the exhibition has captivated watch enthusiasts with its display of Breitling’s groundbreaking innovations—but time is running out. The exhibition ends today, February 28, 2025, making this the final chance to witness Breitling’s legacy of firsts up close.

Founded in 1884, Breitling has led the way in watchmaking excellence, from inventing the modern chronograph to sending the first Swiss wristwatch into space. With a legacy of innovation and precision, the brand continues to push boundaries, marking its anniversary year with the theme “140 Years of Firsts”.


A Legacy of Firsts

From Gaston Breitling’s mono-pusher chronograph (1915) to the revolutionary Emergency watch (1995), the exhibition highlights Breitling’s pioneering achievements, including:

The Navitimer (1952): The world’s first wrist-worn flight computer, beloved by aviators and style icons.

The Cosmonaute (1962): The first Swiss wristwatch in space, created for astronaut Scott Carpenter.

The Chrono-Matic (1969): One of the first automatic chronographs, born from a secret industry collaboration.

The Emergency (1995): A watch equipped with a distress beacon, designed to save lives.

Don't miss this last opportunity to explore the timepieces that have defined history—before the exhibition closes its doors!