Breitling Watches

Known for its expertise in crafting high-quality aviation watches, Breitling watches have played a significant role in developing advanced wrist chronographs and have been pioneers of this intricacy. As a true classic and a standard in watchmaking, Breitling watches are manufactured with meticulous attention to detail. Symbolizing first-class quality, the brand is preferred by those who appreciate chronometric precision. With a wide selection of models and styles available at Bidsquare’s watch auction, you're sure to find an antique Breitling watch that meets your taste and preferences. 

The Breitling company was founded in 1884 by Leon Breitling as a manufacturer of industrial and scientific counters and chronographs. Since 1884, Breitling has been creating innovative chronometers that are renowned for their quality, precision, and performance. As a brand that manufactures all its movements in its own workshops, Breitling watches are unique as they are the only ones in the world that have chronometer-certified movements, such as their iconic models like the Avenger, SuperOcean, and Navitimer.

Breitling watches have been at the forefront of some of the most dramatic moments in the history of humankind's quest to conquer the skies. As chronometer experts, their watches are designed specifically for specific conditions. Their watches are dedicated to each specific action based on their extraordinary needs, whether it’s deep-sea diving or trekking. On land and on water, Breitling watches have been relied on by thousands of pilots over many generations. Since 1936, Breitling watches have been the choice of the Royal Air Force and numerous aircraft manufacturers due to their superior design and dedication to detail. With Breitling's reputation for luxury pilot watches, it's no surprise that actor John Travolta, a veteran pilot, became Breitling's brand ambassador in 2005. Aside from Robert Downey, Jr., other celebrities who have embraced these timepieces include Adam Driver, Charlize Theron, and Brad Pitt of the Breitling Squad. The Navitimer, a descendant of the 1942 Breitling Chronomat, is one of Breitling's most famous timepieces and design icons. By means of a slide-rule bezel, it was capable of calculating complicated operations such as fuel consumption and average speeds, which pilots needed to calculate. As a backup navigation system, the Navitimer is considered a necessity by many aviators today. 

Buying a pre-owned Breitling watch can provide you with the chance to discover rare models or references that are not in production anymore.  The pricing of new and antique Breitling watches depends on many factors, including material, model, reference, and demand, among other factors. A number of major international airlines and the American military are some of the company's most notable clients. As a symbol of luxury, the iconic brand attracts the attention of new buyers as well as collectors. Browse our collection of antique and vintage Breitling watches, including the Navitimer Jupiter Pilot Chronograph, Chronomat Longitude, SuperOcean, Transocean, Avenger, Colt, and more.

Quick Facts about Breitling Watches

• The Breitling Cosmonaute was the first chronograph in space. 
• Sean Connery wears a Breitling Top Time chronograph in the James Bond movie Fireball.