

Breitling’s iconic wings logo takes pride of place at 12. Moving onto the dial and while it may look a tad busy at first glance, it’s actually very well proportioned. Kelly Slater’s Outerknown brand also has a range of ECONYL NATO straps available for the Endurance Pro that add an unmistakably surfer/boho look that we feel suits this watch perfectly. It’s soft, malleable, and offers enough adjustment to wrap around even the largest of wrists (we all have to start our fitness journey somewhere, right?). The majority of the colour is afforded to the Diver Pro rubber strap, which also aids with the aforementioned comfort. This is a watch for fun, after all, so loud and out-there colours are welcomed with open arms. Our loan model was a stunning yellow, but you can also have the Endurance Pro in red, blue, orange or white. Secondly, you can’t help but notice the outlandish colouring. Wearing the Breitling Endurance Pro is an absolute dream, we can’t think of a watch that is more comfortable to wear for long periods it really is that lightweight. We’re certainly inclined to believe those claims. Breitling has used its own ‘Breitlight’ composite for the 44mm case, an ultra-light polymer that claims to be 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 times lighter than stainless steel. The first thing you’ll notice when you take the Endurance Pro out of its box is just how light the thing is. This is where the Breitling Endurance Pro suddenly becomes the only watch you need if you keep active, appreciate exquisite craftsmanship and don’t wish to succumb to a life viewing a digital display. You wouldn’t want to take a chunk out the stainless case of your prized $15,000 timepiece now, would you? While these watches may serve up the necessary functions to record lap times by way of chronographs and sub-dials, for example, they’re not exactly built for life in the great outdoors. These watches will most likely have delicate automatic movements and heavy stainless steel cases (or those made from other proprietary materials). You could also, of course, apply the term sports watch to pretty much anything that isn’t a dress watch: diver’s, pilot’s and racing. Sure, these watches can keep an accurate record of your daily workouts and fitness regimens, but the inconvenience of daily charges and costly repairs is enough to deter many potential customers. Sports watches, if you were to search the term online, will bring up a plethora of models with digital screens, applications and short battery lives. So, what exactly is the Breitling Endurance Pro? It’s a sports watch, but maybe not quite as you know it. However, some of us are still in the aspirational phase of achieving similar physiques, and since Breitling markets the Endurance Pro not only as a “lightweight watch for athletes” but also as a “casual, everyday sports watch”, we felt compelled to strap one on our wrist for a few days to see how it wore and if its price is justified. DMARGE has already helped to show off the Endurance Pro’s active credentials, with five of Sydney’s greatest athletes competing in an intense morning workout session on Bondi Beach. You will also find, however, Breitling has a number of quality diving watches on its roster too.īut Breitling has also always been a brand to innovate wherever possible, offering customers features rivals can’t provide, and ones that can prove to be invaluable.īreitling recently set itself the task of owning the space occupied by watches aimed at those with active lifestyles, and the result is the Endurance Pro. Founded in 1884, the brand has remained resolute in its commitment to producing some of the finest chronograph watches targeted at aviators.

Swiss watchmaker Breitling enjoys a versatile life within the world of high-end horology. This feature has been produced in partnership with Breitling.
