Breitling Watches

Breitling Watches

Authentic Breitling watches, professionally inspected and ready to ship. At ECI Jewelers, our inventory draws from across Breitling's catalog — Chronomat, Navitimer, Superocean, Avenger, Super Avenger, Premier, Top Time, Bentley, and other current and discontinued references — depending on what's available at the time you visit.

Every watch comes with its original Breitling box. Original papers are included when a watch is listed as a complete set. We offer free nationwide shipping, financing, trade-ins, watch sourcing, and in-person service at our NYC Diamond District showroom.

About Breitling

Breitling was founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1884 by Léon Breitling. The company built its reputation on precision timing instruments and chronographs before becoming closely linked to aviation through partnerships with pilots and aerospace organizations.

The Navitimer — introduced in the early 1950s with a circular slide-rule bezel designed for in-flight calculations — became one of the most recognized pilot watches in Swiss watchmaking history. Breitling has since expanded into diving, motorsport, travel, and luxury sport, with collections spanning the Chronomat, Superocean, Avenger, Premier, Top Time, and Professional families.

Today, Breitling produces several in-house Manufacture calibers, including the B01 chronograph movement, alongside sourced and modified calibers used across the lineup.

Breitling Collections

Navitimer

The Navitimer is Breitling's most iconic watch. Its defining feature is the circular slide rule, originally designed for aviation calculations including speed, distance, fuel consumption, and unit conversions. The collection spans chronograph, automatic, and GMT configurations, and has been in continuous production for over 65 years.

Common Navitimer references include the B01 Chronograph in 41 mm and 46 mm, the Navitimer Automatic 35 and 41, and discontinued references including the Navitimer World, Cosmonaute, and Montbrillant Olympus. Case materials include stainless steel, rose gold, and two-tone options with leather or metal bracelet configurations.

The Navitimer is the right choice for buyers who want a heritage aviation chronograph with a technically detailed dial.

Chronomat

The Chronomat is Breitling's most versatile sport-luxury collection. It is recognizable for its rider tab bezel, Rouleaux-style bracelet, and strong wrist presence, and is available in sizes ranging from 32 mm to 44 mm across automatic, chronograph, and GMT variants.

Key references include the Chronomat B01 42, Chronomat Automatic GMT, and Super Chronomat. Earlier references such as the Chronomat Evolution and Chronomat Blackbird are also found on the pre-owned market. The Chronomat works equally well as a daily driver and a dress watch.

Superocean

The Superocean is Breitling's professional dive-watch line, a name the brand has used since 1957. Modern references feature unidirectional rotating bezels, strong water resistance, luminous dials, and durable case construction. Case sizes typically range from 42 mm to 46 mm, with rubber strap configurations being most common.

The Superocean is best suited to buyers who want a purpose-built diver with bold sport styling.

Superocean Heritage

The Superocean Heritage reinterprets classic dive-watch design with a more refined aesthetic. It often pairs with a mesh bracelet, features cleaner dial layouts, and sits closer to a sport-dressy register than the standard Superocean. Popular references include the Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph and the Superocean Heritage Automatic in a range of dial colors.

Avenger

The Avenger is Breitling's rugged aviation collection, designed around strong legibility, large cases, and durable construction for demanding conditions. Models include the Avenger Automatic, Avenger Automatic GMT, Avenger B01 Chronograph, and the oversized Super Avenger — a 48 mm chronograph that represents the most assertive interpretation of the collection.

The Avenger is a strong choice for buyers who want bold, military-inspired design over the Navitimer's more complex historical aesthetic.

Premier

The Premier is the dressiest collection in the Breitling lineup. It draws from the brand's chronograph heritage of the 1930s and 1940s but is designed for business attire and formal wear. References include the Premier B01 Chronograph, Premier Datora, Premier Duograph, and various heritage and precious-metal configurations.

Top Time

The Top Time was originally introduced in the 1960s as a motorsport-inspired chronograph for young, active professionals. The current revival builds on that history with the Top Time B01 and several limited-edition automotive collaborations, including the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, Triumph, and Shelby Cobra editions.

Breitling for Bentley

Breitling's partnership with Bentley produced some of the brand's most distinctive and collectible watches — large-case chronographs with automotive-inspired bezels, complex dials, and bold proportions. The collection is now discontinued, which makes these watches available exclusively on the pre-owned market. Popular references include the Bentley 6.75, Bentley Motors, Bentley GT, Bentley Flying B, and Bentley GMT.

Professional

The Professional collection covers Breitling's technically advanced purpose-built models: the Emergency (with built-in emergency beacon), Aerospace, Endurance Pro, and Exospace B55. These watches appeal to pilots, athletes, and adventurers who prioritize function above all else.

Movements

Breitling Manufacture Caliber B01

The B01 is Breitling's in-house automatic chronograph movement, used across the Navitimer, Chronomat, Avenger, Premier, Top Time, and Superocean Heritage collections. It features column-wheel construction, a vertical clutch, approximately 70 hours of power reserve, and COSC chronometer certification.

Other Calibers

Depending on the reference and production period, Breitling watches may use automatic three-hand movements, automatic GMT calibers, manual-wind chronographs, SuperQuartz calibers, digital-analog multifunction movements, or historically sourced ETA and Valjoux-based calibers. Movement type affects service cost, power reserve, collector interest, and pricing.

COSC Chronometer Certification

Many Breitling watches carry COSC certification, confirming the movement has passed defined accuracy standards set by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute. Certification applies to specific references — buyers should verify the exact model, particularly when evaluating vintage or discontinued watches.

Watch Sizes

Breitling offers a wider range of case sizes than most Swiss luxury brands, from compact 32 mm women's models to oversized 48 mm chronographs. Common size categories:

• 32–36 mm — Compact models including Chronomat Automatic 32/36 and Navitimer Automatic 35
• 38–40 mm — Traditional proportions, suited to most wrist sizes
• 41–43 mm — Modern everyday wear, most B01 chronograph references
• 44–46 mm — Avenger and Superocean professional models
• 48 mm+ — Super Avenger, select Bentley and statement references

Case diameter alone does not determine fit. Lug-to-lug length, case thickness, and bracelet construction all affect how a watch wears on the wrist.

Buying Guide

Navitimer vs. Chronomat

The Navitimer is an aviation chronograph defined by its slide-rule bezel and historically layered dial — the right choice for buyers drawn to pilot-watch heritage and mechanical complexity. The Chronomat is the more versatile option: sportier, more water-resistant, and easier to pair across casual and business-casual contexts.

Superocean vs. Superocean Heritage

The Superocean prioritizes rugged dive-watch performance with a modern sport aesthetic. The Superocean Heritage delivers similar capability in a more polished, vintage-influenced package, often with a mesh bracelet and cleaner dial layout.

Navitimer vs. Avenger

The Navitimer centers on aviation heritage and dial intricacy. The Avenger is larger, more military-inspired, and optimized for legibility and durability. Buyers who prefer a cleaner read and a stronger physical presence typically favor the Avenger.

Breitling vs. Rolex

Breitling offers more variety in case size, complication type, and pre-owned pricing relative to original retail. Rolex carries broader secondary-market demand and stronger resale performance on its most sought-after references. Breitling typically provides more complication for the price, particularly when buying pre-owned.

Breitling vs. OMEGA

Both brands compete in Swiss sport watches, chronographs, and diving. Breitling leads in pilot-watch heritage and large aviation chronographs. OMEGA leads in Co-Axial movement technology, Master Chronometer certification, and the Speedmaster's space heritage. The better choice depends on the specific models being compared.

Pre-Owned Value

Most Breitling watches sell pre-owned at meaningful discounts relative to their original retail price, which creates strong buying opportunities. Models with in-house Manufacture calibers, discontinued references, limited editions, and vintage chronographs tend to attract stronger collector interest. Buying pre-owned reduces the impact of initial retail depreciation and can provide access to configurations that are no longer available new.

What to Verify Before Buying

• Full reference number and serial number
• Case condition and signs of heavy polishing
• Dial originality
• Bezel and crystal condition
• Chronograph and pusher operation
• Bracelet stretch and clasp function
• Service history and water-resistance status
• Whether diamonds are factory-set or aftermarket
• Box and papers, if applicable

Breitling reference numbers encode the model, movement, material, dial, and bracelet configuration. Confirming the complete reference is the most reliable way to verify that all components match.

Pricing

Pre-owned Breitling prices vary significantly by collection, movement, case material, condition, size, and whether the watch comes as a complete set.

Approximate ranges:

• Entry quartz and older references: $1,500–$4,000+
• Superocean and Avenger: $2,500–$7,500+
• Chronomat: $3,500–$12,000+
• Navitimer: $3,500–$15,000+
• Premier and Top Time: $4,000–$12,000+
• Bentley and Super Avenger: $4,000–$15,000+
• Gold, limited-edition, tourbillon, and perpetual calendar references: higher

Live inventory and pricing change as watches sell and new pieces arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Breitling a luxury watch brand?
Yes. Breitling is a Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1884, known for mechanical chronographs, aviation instruments, and professional sport watches.

What is Breitling best known for?
Aviation-inspired chronographs, particularly the Navitimer, along with the Chronomat, Superocean, and Avenger collections.

Is Breitling a good first luxury watch?
Yes. Breitling offers strong Swiss construction, multiple movement types, a wide range of case sizes, and competitive pre-owned pricing. The Chronomat Automatic, Superocean Heritage, and Navitimer Automatic are well-regarded starting points.

Do Breitling watches hold their value?
Some references retain value better than others — particularly those with Manufacture calibers, limited editions, discontinued status, or strong collector demand. Most Breitling models sell pre-owned below original retail, which benefits buyers rather than sellers.

What is the Breitling B01 movement?
The B01 is Breitling's in-house automatic chronograph caliber featuring column-wheel construction, approximately 70 hours of power reserve, and COSC certification. It is used across the Navitimer, Chronomat, Avenger, Premier, Top Time, and Superocean Heritage collections.

Does a Breitling watch come with box and papers?
At ECI Jewelers, every Breitling watch includes the original Breitling box. Original papers are included when the listing notes a complete set.

Can I finance a Breitling at ECI Jewelers?
Yes. Financing is available for qualified buyers.

Does ECI Jewelers offer free shipping?
Yes. Free nationwide shipping is available on eligible purchases.

Can I trade in my Breitling?
Yes. ECI Jewelers accepts trades on select watches. Evaluation factors include reference, movement, condition, originality, box and papers, and current market demand.

Where is ECI Jewelers located?
37 W 47th St, Suite 1301, New York, NY 10036 — in the NYC Diamond District. Phone: (908) 289-4300.