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.
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.
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
eBay USA
On eBay UK: | 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 £ 1,995.00 |
 | Breitling Colt Skyracer SuperQuartz Chronometer X74320 Swiss 45mm £ 920.00 |
 | Breitling Aerospace Evo E79363 £ 1,900.00 |
 | Breitling Colt A74350 Mens Wristwatch With Papers, Superb Condition £ 1,325.00 |
 | 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 £ 50.00 |
 | Ultra Rare Breitling Digital UTC Flight Timer + Pilot 22m Polished Bracelet £ 1,595.00 |
 | Breitling Top Time Chronograph Manual Wind Watch - ref 2000 Gold - 1965 £ 995.00 |
 | breitling Cockpit B50 Night Mission £ 3,500.00 |
 | Breitling Superocean 42 - A17375E71G1A1 Full Set. £ 2,795.00 |
 | Breitling Endurance Pro CERAMIC Watch X82310 B&Ps £ 1,890.00 |
 | Breitling SuperOcean 11 42 Automatic £ 1,650.00 |
 | breitling watches for men £ 1,600.00 |
 | Breitling Colt Blue Men's Watch - A32350 £ 1,299.00 |
 | Breitling Chronospace A56012 Analogue Digital Men's Blue Dial Leather Watch £ 1,275.00 |
 | Breitling Superocean Men's 42mm Watch Black Abyss A17364 £ 1,600.00 |
 | Cool Breitling Superocean 42 Vibrant Orange Dial Excellent Condition Full Set ! £ 1,695.00 |
 | Breitling Aerospace Grey Men's Watch - E65362 £ 1,530.00 |
 | Breitling Aerospace Black/Blue Men's Watch - E75362 £ 1,500.00 |
 | Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 mens watch A17320 - box & papers £ 1,995.00 |
 | Breitling Avenger Seawolf limited edition 610 of 1,000. £ 1,725.72 |
 | Breitling Chrono Avenger M1 E73360 Titanium 44mm Watch £ 1,995.00 |
 | Breitling B09 Chronograph 40 "Pistachio" Dial | AB0930D31L1P1 | October 2021 £ 4,750.00 |
 | breitling watches for men used £ 1,500.55 |
 | BREITLING Super Ocean Ⅱ 44 A17392 S/Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch £ 1,800.00 |
 | Breitling Chronomat Evolution Chronograph 44mm JUST SERVICED Stunning! £ 1,675.00 |
 | Breitling Endurance Pro 44 Ironman Edition X82310 Chronometer - Red & Black £ 1,895.00 |
 | Breitling Aerospace Black Men's Watch - E79362 - with papers £ 1,600.00 |
 | Breitling A44355 Crosswind Chronograph £ 1,950.00 |
 | Breitling Avenger II GMT Automatic Men's Watch A32390 43mm - Complete Set. £ 1,780.00 |
 | Breitling Chronomat B13356 Steel & Yellow Gold Steel | 39mm £ 1,699.00 |
 | breitling avenger 11 seawolf a17331 box/papers/1 yr gtee full set 2019 yr £ 2,375.00 |
 | Breitling Men’s Watch £ 1,500.00 |
 | Breitling Colt A17350 Automatic Watch £ 1,059.00 |
 | Breitling Top Time 2000 Chronograph Vintage Watch £ 999.00 |
 | BREITLING Avenger Seawolf Titanium E17370 Automatic 44mm Black Dial Mens Watch £ 1,450.00 |
 | Breitling Superocean 46mm UK Limited Edition Yellow Dial Full Set 2024 £ 3,199.00 |
 | (refW106) Women's Breitling 1884 Wristwatch New Battery £ 199.99 |
 | Super rare vintage 1960s Breitling watch box. Top Time & Avi. Lovely condition £ 475.00 |
