For the Exospace B55 Connected, Breitling makes the proud claim that it designed and built the watch and movement “in-house,” while the phone app and connected features were all custom programmed for Breitling in Switzerland. The Exospace, in other words, is best understood as a continuation of Breitling's modern production of high tech watches pitched to working professionals, rather than watch enthusiasts per se, with features intended to be useful to working professionals.Check here www.copywatchalike.is.

The watch case itself is made from matte finished black titanium, 46 mm in diameter and a bit over 15 mm thick. While that sounds like a monster, the short curved-down lugs and lightweight alloy made it very comfortable to wear. It’s not as broad shouldered and bulky as the similar (but “disconnected”) B50 Cockpit, and the case finishing is excellent, in typical Breitling fashion.

The bidirectional engraved bezel is satisfying and easy to operate thanks to a tall profile and those trademark Breitling rider tabs, and the crown knurling is deep and grippy. Push-pieces snap with authority and the blue rubber strap is comfortable, cut to length and combined with the pushbutton deployant clasp that has a ratcheting micro-adjustment.