As a Swiss watchmaker, Breitling has never shied away from bold innovation. From timepieces built for the adrenaline of the racetrack to instruments designed for the farthest reaches of the sky, the brand has consistently created watches that test the boundaries of performance.
Among its many achievements, one collection stands as a true sentinel of function and purpose: the Professional collection. Within it, the Endurance Pro models embody this spirit, a line of bold, high-performance watches crafted for those who demand more than precision alone.
In this article, we take a closer look at the Endurance Pro: what sets it apart, the innovations beneath its design, and why it has become the timepiece of choice for elite athletes around the world.
The Professional Collection
One of Breitling’s most enduring mottos, “Instruments for Professionals”, continues to define the brand’s identity today. This guiding principle gave rise to the Professional collection, a line of timepieces engineered with advanced functionality for adventurers, explorers, and elite athletes who demand more than just precision.
Among its standout models is the Aerospace, launched in 1985, which seamlessly blended traditional Swiss watchmaking with quartz innovation. Featuring an intuitive control system and a lightweight titanium case, it set new standards for professional-grade timepieces.
In 1995, Breitling broke new ground again with the Emergency model, the world’s first wristwatch equipped with a built-in distress beacon, a life-saving tool for professionals operating in extreme conditions, and not for the faint of heart.
Most recently, the collection welcomed the Endurance Pro in 2020, designed as the ultimate athleisure watch, combining durability, comfort, and high-performance precision.
Designed for Those Who Stand Out
The Breitling Endurance Pro collection is built for those who dare to stand out. Offered in a bold variety of vivid colors, it strikes the perfect balance between high-performance sport and everyday style. Whether powering through a race or making a statement in the office, the Endurance Pro is instantly recognisable; from striking orange rubber straps to softer tones of pastel blue and pink, each watch exudes personality.
As a spiritual successor to the Breitling Sprint from the 1970s, the Endurance Pro combines function with flair. Featuring time, date, and chronograph complications (COSC certified), the watch face delivers a wealth of utility while maintaining the brand’s signature complexity and unmistakable design. Within this collection, Breitling offers two variants of the model in 44mm and 38mm for smaller wrists.
The Endurance Pro: Under the Hood
To ensure that the Endurance Pro was perfect for athletes, each model is encased in Breitlight, an in-house robust material that is 3.3x lighter than titanium and 5.8x lighter than stainless steel. This totals the timepiece’s weight to roughly 65 grams, ensuring it doesn’t affect your lap time.
Adding to this, the material is more than just light. It is also interesting from a scientific perspective. Breitlight is hypoallergenic, non-magnetic, thermally stable making it ‘warmer to touch than metal’, and scratch-resistant.
Inside, the Endurance Pro houses the Breitling calibre 82 and 83 quartz movement, dependent on the selected model size, which is a base ETA thermo-compensated movement. COSC Super Quartz certified, the movement is incredibly accurate to around 10 seconds per year.
The Breitling Squad: Endurance Atheletes
The Breitling Squad unites exceptional individuals like visionaries, pioneers, and elite performers, who embody excellence, purpose, and authenticity. From film icons to sports legends, each ambassador reflects the brand’s adventurous spirit and unwavering commitment to mastery. Their diverse journeys converge in a shared pursuit of passion, performance, and the relentless drive to inspire.
Re-defining Endurance Sports with Lucy Charles-Barclay
Pro-Triathelete, Lucy Charles Barclay, became one of the newest members into the Breitling family in 2024 after her success in the IRONMAN Women’s world Champion. Barclay is known for her relentless drive and phenomenal swim prowess, making her the perfect advocate for the Breitling Endurance Pro and showcasing it’s water resistance and exact precision.
Making IronMan History with Sam Laidlow
At just 24 years old, Sam Laidlow became the youngest male winner in the history of the IRONMAN World Championship in 2023. Known for his impressive bike splits and fearless racing style, Laidlow is setting new benchmarks and inspiring the next generation of triathletes. Laidlow’s strength and dedication to all aspects of the IRONMAN showcases the versatility of the Breitling Endurance Pro 44mm.
The Endurance Pro: For those Breaking the Mould
Ultimately, the Breitling Endurance Pro are timepieces that make heads turn whilst providing the wearer with unparalleled accuracy. From its bright coloured straps, there is one that is sure to match your personality.
At Michael Spiers, we are proud to be a retailer of Breitling. In our Plymouth showroom, our expert, James Burke, can help you to find the timepiece that suits you.
