3 Breitling Watches You Should Know About

One of the most revered watch brands in the world, Breitling  watches are an unrivalled example of Swiss craftsmanship. The official supplier to the world of aviation, Breitling are also the world’s only watch brand to equip every major model with chronometer certified movements. 

  

What is a chronometer certified movement? A movement which has been tested and certified by an official neutral body: the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), to ensure the highest precision and quality. 

If you’re considering a Breitling, or you’ve got your heart set on one but unsure which model is for you, this guide will take you through the different Breitling collections; listing their features, benefits and differences.

The Breitling Navitimer  could quite easily carry the crown of ‘Breitling’s most famous watch’. The oldest collection (having launched in 1952), the Navitimer was, and still is, designed with aviation in mind; with the iconic slide rule feature allowing pilots to perform all calculations that a flight plan requires. It is this impressive feature that makes the Navitimer one of the most practical tool watches for use inside a plane’s cockpit. To this day, the Breitling Navitimer continues to be favoured by professional pilots and aviation admirers.

 Navitimer Specs:

Water resistant to 30m

43mm to 48mm case size

Our collection of Breitling Navitimer watches starts from £3,350 or £62.82 per month with 4 years interest free credit

Those who want one of the most beloved chronographs

The cult watch collector

Professional pilots or fans of aviation  

Those who like a retro, vintage-inspired style

Those who want a Breitling in-house movement 

 

 This Original Breitling Navitimer Chronograph wristwatch is entirely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and comes on an black leather strap. The wristwatch has 18 Karat Yellow Gold round jumbo case, rotating bezel, marked crown, two push-buttons, lugs, engraved back. The watch has a bidirectional rotating yellow gold bezel. Black dial features 3 silver style sub-dials at 3, 6, 9 o'clock positions, luminous Arabic Numbers, stick hour markers and steel luminous matching hands. Three dark blue metallic style sub-dials for the chronograph feature. Chronograph - three sub-dials displaying: 60 seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours. Black painted Arabic numbers as a minute markers around the outer rim. This watch has an automatic movement, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and non screw-locked crown with two push-buttons. Solid engraved case back.

Case diameter is approximately 38 mm (40 mm including the crown). Case thickness: 12 mm. Lugs are approximately 20 mm wide apart. The watch weights approximately 83 grams and fits the wrist up to 8.75".

Serial number: K30021 114

 

Boasting a chunkier and heavier looking case, the Breitling Chronomat  is a definite all-rounder. Built to withstand the most extreme conditions, the Chronomat is a robust and sturdy watch equipped with both a diver’s bezel and a chronograph function.

It was originally designed in 1984 to equip the Freeze Tricolori military aerobatic display team, and today the Chronomat has become an iconic and distinctive collection, with the famous ‘Rouleaux’ bracelet making it stand out from the rest. Most watches in the Chronomat collection come with a Breitling in-house movement. 

The boldest Chronomat to date, the Breitling Super Chronomat is the newest addition to the iconic collection, mastering the balance between sturdy and stylish for a supercharged, all-purpose sports watch. Featuring a few firsts, such as the stainless steel bezel with ceramic insert and Rouleaux-inspired rubber strap, these new timepieces boast the Breitling Manufacturer Calibre 01 movement. 

Water resistance ranges from 100m to 500m

38mm to 47mm case size

Our collection of Breitling Chronomat watches start from £2,470 or £46.32 per month with 4 years interest free credit

Those who want an impressive and imposing watch on the wrist

Those who want Breitling’s in-house movement

Those who want a bit of everything - part pilot watch, part diver’s watch

 

   This original Breitling Datora Montbrilliant Chronometre is in 18 karat Yellow Gold and comes on a brown leather strap. The watch is Limited Edition 42/100.  The watch is entirely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This includes round jumbo case, bezel, marked crown, push-buttons, lugs, engraved back. The watch has a Bidirectional rotating yellow gold bezel. The black complicated dial with luminous hands and luminous stick hour markers. GMT markings. Mile / kilometer conversion. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and dial markers. Day-Date display at 12 o'clock position. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. Chronograph - three sub-dials at 12, 6, 9 o'clock. Automatic movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Non screw-locked crown with two gaskets. Solid case back.

Case diameter is approximately 43 mm (46 mm including the crown), Case thickness: 15 mm. The lugs are 22 mm wide apart. The watch weights approximately 119.8 grams, 8.5"long. Functions: hours/ minutes/ seconds/ date/ chronograph/ world time/ 2nd time zone/ distance converter.

Serial number: 430741

 

 

Dedicated to everyday elegance, the Breitling Premier  was first introduced in 1940 and was highly regarded as a powerful fashion statement. Today it has been redefined with the same exceptional elegance and outstanding performance, making it a symbol of the brand’s history. 

Showcasing vintage details combined with modern touches, the Premier collection builds on their heritage with a combination of elegant dials, balanced proportions, and exceptional quality. Taking their heritage one step further, Breitling recently introduced a trio of new chronographs known as the Premier Hertitage which echoes the Premier watches but with a more of a classic, mid-century twist.

36mm to 45mm case size

Water resistance to 100m  

Our collection of Breitling Premier watches start from £3,600 or £67.50 a month with 4 years interest free credit

Outstanding performance and everyday elegance

A watch with heritage and history

PREMIER B01 CHRONOGRAPH 42 AUTOMATIC SILVER PANDA DIAL STEEL MEN'S WATCH 

 

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