Made from Swiss components, rEplique montre are designed to be used by individuals involved in aviation, but many models are worn as high-end luxury watches. The watches are unique since them all offer aviation functions for their wearers. At the present time, these features are less likely to be used for practical reasons and they are more likely to express a status symbol to those who observe the watch. Most of the models offer a large watch face so that wearers can observe all of the analog dials that are offered.

Breitling was established in St. Icier, Switzerland by L Breitling. He opened a workshop in order to work on the creation of chronographs and precision counters that would be utilized for scientific and industrial reasons. By 1892, the company had grown with much success and, so, Breitling decided to relocate the company. The move was to La Chaux-de-Fonds, the hub of Alain Silberstein replique development during this time period in Switzerland. In 1914, Lon Breitling passed away and control of the company was passed on to his son, Gaston Breitling. Gaston was able to bring about one of the first big bouts of success that the company would see. After creating the first wristwatch chronograph in 1915, pilots were able to enjoy, for the first time, a wrist instrument. A short eight years later, Breitling was able to present the first independent chronograph push piece. Prior to this invention, the start and the return-to-zero functions had been controlled by a winding crown.