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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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
BREITLING Watch, 1960
BREITLING Watch, 1960's Top Time, Ref. 9121, chronograph Serviced
$ 2,250.00
BREITLING AB0162121B1A1 SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE II B01 CHR 44 BLK RING SILVER BLACK
BREITLING AB0162121B1A1 SUPEROCEAN HERITAGE II B01 CHR 44 BLK RING SILVER BLACK
$ 3,800.00
BREITLING CHRONOMAT GT B13350 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH 18K GOLD & SS W BOX SET EUC
BREITLING CHRONOMAT GT B13350 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH 18K GOLD & SS W BOX SET EUC
$ 2,995.00
New Breitling Aerospace Evo GMT Analog Digital Men
New Breitling Aerospace Evo GMT Analog Digital Men's Watch E7936310/BC27-109W
$ 3,496.22
Breitling Navitimer Silver Men
Breitling Navitimer Silver Men's Watch - A233G05NP Silver Panda
$ 3,500.00
Breitling Colt Automatic 41mm Gray Men
Breitling Colt Automatic 41mm Gray Men's Watch - A17313 year 2020
$ 1,990.00
Breitling Superocean Heritage II 42 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2010
Breitling Superocean Heritage II 42 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2010
$ 2,695.00
Breitling X82310D91B1S1 Men
Breitling X82310D91B1S1 Men's Endurance Pro Black Quartz Watch
$ 2,106.00
Breitling Superocean Chronograph II Steel Black Dial 42mm A13340 Full Set
Breitling Superocean Chronograph II Steel Black Dial 42mm A13340 Full Set
$ 2,250.00
Breitling Super Avenger Night Mission Watch - Brand New FULL SET V13375101C1X2
Breitling Super Avenger Night Mission Watch - Brand New FULL SET V13375101C1X2
$ 4,000.00
Breitling Avenger II GMT A32390 Korea Limited Edition 1 of 150.
Breitling Avenger II GMT A32390 Korea Limited Edition 1 of 150.
$ 2,380.00
Breitling Endurance Pro 44 Men
Breitling Endurance Pro 44 Men's watch X82310D51B1S1 - Free insured shipping
$ 2,500.00
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Mother of Pearl Dial Automatic Men
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Mother of Pearl Dial Automatic Men's Wristwatch
$ 2,309.99
Breitling Colt Men
Breitling Colt Men's Black Watch - A17388
$ 1,799.10
Breitling Superocean II Black Steel Auto M17368 46mm Watch M17368D71I1S1 B+P
Breitling Superocean II Black Steel Auto M17368 46mm Watch M17368D71I1S1 B+P
$ 2,975.00
BREITLING Colt Skyracer X74320 Brightlight Quartz Men
BREITLING Colt Skyracer X74320 Brightlight Quartz Men's Watch #W438 Rise-on
$ 1,379.25
Vintage Breitling Navitimer 3100 Pluton Quartz Watch
Vintage Breitling Navitimer 3100 Pluton Quartz Watch
$ 950.00
BREITLING Super Ocean 44 A17391 Date black Dial Automatic Men
BREITLING Super Ocean 44 A17391 Date black Dial Automatic Men's Watch_834397
$ 2,002.60
BREITLING Aerospace Evo E79363 Titanium 43mm Mns Watch Quartz
BREITLING Aerospace Evo E79363 Titanium 43mm Mns Watch Quartz
$ 3,200.00
Breitling Avenger Seawolf Men
Breitling Avenger Seawolf Men's Black Watch - A17330 45mm Automatic
$ 1,775.00

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