Ultimate Breitling Buying Guide
- 6 Mar 2024
Since the early 1880’s, Breitling has continued to prove itself as of the most influential watchmaking brands on the planet. With the creation of their own movement, and unparallelled innovations, Breitling produces an array of timepieces that cause the world to stop spinning for just a moment.
Today, the Swiss-watchmaking brand has wide range of collections each merging the brilliance of Swiss-engineering and the active lifestyle of the modern man. Beloved by military forces and the everyday gentleman alike, Breitling watches can be worn anywhere by anyone.
Breitling History
The watchmaking master that is Leon Breitling launched his name to the world with the first ever Breitling atelier in Switzerland. Over the years, the pioneer established creations ahead of his time including the first ever Vitesse pocket watch which featured his tachymeter. This began the first ever Swiss speeding watch that allowed police to issue speeding tickets.
In 1915, Leons son altered the chronograph as we know it today by adding a pusher at 2 o’clock separated to stop, start and reset the chronograph functions. It was then L. Breitling’s grandson, Willy who designed the chronograph to have another pusher at 4 o’clock to reset the stopwatch and allow the wearer to time successive events.
Since Willy Breitling over the family business in 1932, the brand has saw nothing but genuine innovation, passion, and success.
The Breitling Collections
As the company continues to grow, more and more collections are being created. However, the prestigious watch brand knows not to overpopulate the market but instead, focus on unmatched craftsmanship and signature mechanics.
Breitling Navitimer
Reigning supreme as one of the most famous watch collections from the watchmaking masters, Navitimer is where inventor, Willy Breitling showed us undiluted talent.
In 1952, the watch inventor was approached by the US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). With the iconic slide rule that allows pilots to create the necessary calculations quickly while in the air.
The Navitimer collection has the most extensive ladies watch options across the entire brand. With the Breitling Navitimer 32mm Ladies Watch, you may not be flying any jets anytime soon but you will be embracing the luxury the stoned indexes and Mother of Pearl face provides.
As time has gone on, the Navitimer watch has gained some modern twists but all of them give a nod to the royalty of the traditional aviation Navitimer.
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Breitling Premier
While the brand continues to make timepiece instruments for aviation purposes, Breitling became aware of a need for watches that provided that pilot debonaire while remaining sylish for a rather upscale clientele. And so, the Premier watches were born.
Premier watches are designed for the energetic gentleman who enjoys a sporty ride in the countryside or a nice drink in a fine bar. Their cases are handmade from either pure gold or stainless steel, and their sizes range from a small and exquisite 32mm to a large and athletic 38mm.
The Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42mm Men’s Watch is an excellent example of what the Premier watch embodies. The triple sub dials paired with enlarged numerals and signature tachymeter; you can keep track of every second while remaining stylish.
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Breitling Chronomat
In the 1980’s Ernest Shneider grasps his opportunity to show his strength as the head of Breitling by partnering with the Italian Frecce Tricolori Jet Team to create a new chronograph. This timepiece had to be an instrument of accuracy while being stylish enough for the Italian gentlemen.
With the 100th anniversary of Breitling fast approaching, Schneider launches a new watch that revolutionises the watch-making industry. With a crystal glass and 4 rider tabs, the bezel is protected, and it can count down or up depending on the wearers needs.
The Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44mm Men’s Watch is the modern version of the Chronomat watch. With the required triple sub dials and the counting bezel, this watch remains true to the original design. The stainless-steel bracelet and case paired with a deep blue face bring a contemporary touch.
The Breitling Chronomat collection is one of the most popular collections for ladies' watches. The Breitling Chronomat Quartz 32mm Ladies Watch is a gorgeous investment with a jewelled bezel and Mother of Pearl face, this timepiece exudes femininity.
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Breitling Professional
Since it’s conception, Breitling has been focused on supplying wrist-worn instruments for professionals. The Professional collection allowed the watchmakers to continue being creative and explore the boundaries of technological advancements.
1985 saw the launch of the Aerospace. It contains a multi-function quartz chronograph and an accessible single crown. The Breitling Aerospace watch became a bestseller.
As the modern may not be going into space, the Breitling Endurance Pro Iron Man Finisher 44mm is perfect for those looking to push their body to its limits. With a compass style bezel and enlarged numerals, this racing counting watch ensures you are always on track to win.
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Breitling Avenger
The Breitling Avenger line offers features including multi-time zone GMT capability and DLC-coated casings. Even though this series still includes chronographs and time-only watches, the Avenger watches have a distinctly military vibe to them; imagine field watches with a unique Breitling design.
The Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograpg 44mm Mens Watch offers a sleek style with excellent mechanics. Featuring a stopwatch style bezel and indexes, you you bathe in confidence and accuracy.
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Breitling Top Time
The first Top Time watch was created in the 1960’s and was relaunched to the world in 2020 to re-introduce the brands evergreen style. These vintage watches is connected to a classic car as can be seen by the Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Mustang 41mm Men’s Watch.
The Breitling Top Time was never just about keeping time, but rather exploring it in a way that suits you.
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Breitling SuperOcean/ SuperOcean Heritage
The first Top Time watch was created in the 1960’s and was relaunched to the world in 2020 to re-introduce the brands evergreen style. These vintage watches is connected to a classic car as can be seen by the Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Mustang 41mm Men’s Watch.
The Breitling Top Time was never just about keeping time, but rather exploring it in a way that suits you.
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Breitling Classic AVI
The Classic AVI watch collection was created after the launch of the Co-Pilot watch (REF. 765 AVI) in 1953. This carved the pathway for a cockpit instrument to worn on land. The Classic AVI is a timepiece for the athletes of the world.
The Breitling Classic AVI Chronograph 42mm Men's Watch embodies the original design of the Co-Pilot timepiece. With triple sub dials and second numerals on the bezel, you can keep time at a moment's notice.
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At Chisholm Hunter, we are proud to partner with Breitling. Stocking everything from the coveted Navitimer to the growing Classic AVI, we want to make sure that you enhance your days with the perfect Breitling watch on your wrist.
Our buying guide ensures you know everything you need to know about the different Breitling watches that you can acquire. From their intended use to the bezel and single crown, we go through every detail, so you make the right purchase for you.
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