Breitling Watches: a short history

Breitling offers certified chronometers for aviation use although today the watches are usually sold as luxury items.Breitling watches still have aviator functions. They are characterised by the large faces (48mm) for improved visibility and to facilitate the display of more information and complications.

Breitling is a Swiss watch company formed in 1884 by Léon Breitling, originally manufacturing chronographs and scientific instruments.

BreitlingBreitling offers certified chronometers for aviation use although today the watches are usually sold as luxury items. Breitling watches still have aviator functions. They are characterised by the large faces (48mm) for improved visibility and to facilitate the display of more information and complications.

In 1940 there was a circular slide rule built into the bezel! The Breitling Emergency has a radio transmitter which can broadcast a distress signal onto the aviation radio bands. It has been reported that two British pilots were rescued from the Antarctic after activating the function. You can see Bear Grylls wearing the yellow face Emergency in his TV series.

Before you buy one you may have to sign to say you’ll cover the costs of the rescue if you set the transmitter off!

Breitling make both mechanical and quartz models with rubber, steel, titanium and gold straps.

You can find a nice selection of Breiltling watches on Amazon UK


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UK On eBay UK:
Breitling 3D  Sign - For Man Cave, Bar, Garage, Bedroom, Office | 16cm x 12cm
Breitling 3D Sign - For Man Cave, Bar, Garage, Bedroom, Office | 16cm x 12cm
£ 13.00
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 mens watch A17320 - box & papers Just Serviced
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 mens watch A17320 - box & papers Just Serviced
£ 1,995.00
Breitling Colt Skyracer SuperQuartz Chronometer X74320 Swiss 45mm
Breitling Colt Skyracer SuperQuartz Chronometer X74320 Swiss 45mm
£ 920.00
breitling avenger 11 seawolf a17331 box/papers/1 yr gtee full set 2019 yr
breitling avenger 11 seawolf a17331 box/papers/1 yr gtee full set 2019 yr
£ 2,375.00
Breitling Colt A74350 Mens Wristwatch With Papers, Superb Condition
Breitling Colt A74350 Mens Wristwatch With Papers, Superb Condition
£ 1,325.00
Breitling Cadette Cream Men
Breitling Cadette Cream Men's Watch - 1188
£ 1,375.00
Praesidus H-75 Mecaquartz Chronograph. Homage to Breitling 817. Barely worn
Praesidus H-75 Mecaquartz Chronograph. Homage to Breitling 817. Barely worn
£ 159.00
BREITLING watch box with tag and book hight Quality box so nice for watch box
BREITLING watch box with tag and book hight Quality box so nice for watch box
£ 50.00
breitling Cockpit B50 Night Mission
breitling Cockpit B50 Night Mission
£ 3,500.00
Breitling Superocean 42 - A17375E71G1A1 Full Set.
Breitling Superocean 42 - A17375E71G1A1 Full Set.
£ 2,795.00
Breitling Top Time Chronograph Manual Wind Watch - ref 2000 Gold - 1965
Breitling Top Time Chronograph Manual Wind Watch - ref 2000 Gold - 1965
£ 995.00
Ultra Rare Breitling Digital UTC Flight Timer + Pilot 22m Polished Bracelet
Ultra Rare Breitling Digital UTC Flight Timer + Pilot 22m Polished Bracelet
£ 1,595.00
Breitling Endurance Pro CERAMIC Watch X82310 B&Ps
Breitling Endurance Pro CERAMIC Watch X82310 B&Ps
£ 1,890.00
Breitling SuperOcean 11  42 Automatic
Breitling SuperOcean 11 42 Automatic
£ 1,650.00
Breitling Aerospace Evo E79363
Breitling Aerospace Evo E79363
£ 1,900.00
breitling watches for men
breitling watches for men
£ 1,600.00
Breitling Chronospace A56012 Analogue Digital Men
Breitling Chronospace A56012 Analogue Digital Men's Blue Dial Leather Watch
£ 1,275.00
Breitling Superocean Men
Breitling Superocean Men's 42mm Watch Black Abyss A17364
£ 1,600.00
Cool Breitling Superocean 42 Vibrant Orange Dial  Excellent Condition Full Set !
Cool Breitling Superocean 42 Vibrant Orange Dial Excellent Condition Full Set !
£ 1,695.00
Breitling Aerospace Grey Men
Breitling Aerospace Grey Men's Watch - E65362
£ 1,530.00

USA On eBay USA:
Vintage BREITLING Stainless Steel MARINE STAR  600FT Automatic SWISS MADE
Vintage BREITLING Stainless Steel MARINE STAR 600FT Automatic SWISS MADE
$ 269.00
BREITLING Colt Gent
BREITLING Colt Gent's A73350 (EZB012400)
$ 950.00
BREITLING GMT 24 HOUR UTC MODUAL E70176
BREITLING GMT 24 HOUR UTC MODUAL E70176
$ 950.00
Breitling Chronomat Automatic Men
Breitling Chronomat Automatic Men's Swiss Sapphire Crystal 39.5mm Watch A13352
$ 1,825.00
Breitling Chronomat Blackbird A13350 Black 40mm Automatic Men
Breitling Chronomat Blackbird A13350 Black 40mm Automatic Men's Watch
$ 2,199.99
Breitling  Navitimer 8  Automatic 41mm Watch A17314101B1X1 (Pre-owned)
Breitling Navitimer 8 Automatic 41mm Watch A17314101B1X1 (Pre-owned)
$ 1,995.00
Breitling Stainless Steel Blue Angels Chronomat 40mm with Blue Dial B13048
Breitling Stainless Steel Blue Angels Chronomat 40mm with Blue Dial B13048
$ 2,600.00
Breitling Navitimer Watch - 806 - Fantastic Condition!!
Breitling Navitimer Watch - 806 - Fantastic Condition!!
$ 4,250.00
Breitling Aerospace E79362 Titanium Analog Digital White Dial 42mm Quartz Watch
Breitling Aerospace E79362 Titanium Analog Digital White Dial 42mm Quartz Watch
$ 1,995.00
BREITLING Colt Ocean A17350 Date Navy Dial Automatic Men
BREITLING Colt Ocean A17350 Date Navy Dial Automatic Men's Watch_803033
$ 1,320.50
Breitling Men’s Watch Endurance Pro Light Blue
Breitling Men’s Watch Endurance Pro Light Blue
$ 1,850.00
Breitling Superocean Heritage 46mm Blue Dial/Bezel Automatic AB2020 Watch
Breitling Superocean Heritage 46mm Blue Dial/Bezel Automatic AB2020 Watch
$ 2,899.99
Breitling B13050.1 Chronograph Blue Dial Watch
Breitling B13050.1 Chronograph Blue Dial Watch
$ 2,000.00
Breitling Superocean Heritage 42 Black Dial Steel 42mm A17321 Full Set
Breitling Superocean Heritage 42 Black Dial Steel 42mm A17321 Full Set
$ 2,750.00
Breitling Airwolf excellent condition A78363
Breitling Airwolf excellent condition A78363
$ 1,600.00
Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42 Chronograph Automatic Green Dial Men
Breitling Top Time Ford Mustang 42 Chronograph Automatic Green Dial Men's Watch
$ 3,470.47
Breitling Navitimer 8 Automatic Ref. A17314 Black Dial 41mm Full Set #W113165-1
Breitling Navitimer 8 Automatic Ref. A17314 Black Dial 41mm Full Set #W113165-1
$ 3,000.00
BREITLING Navitimer92 A30022 Chronograph Navy Dial Automatic Men
BREITLING Navitimer92 A30022 Chronograph Navy Dial Automatic Men's Watch_845340
$ 2,952.00
2021 Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P-51 Mustang Automatic A23380 Full Set
2021 Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P-51 Mustang Automatic A23380 Full Set
$ 3,999.99
Breitling Chronomat K13050 White Dial 18k Yellow Gold 40mm
Breitling Chronomat K13050 White Dial 18k Yellow Gold 40mm
$ 14,999.00

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