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Breitling 1884 Watches

Breitling Navitimer 1884 A21350 Black Dial Stainless Steel Leather Strap 45mm
Breitling Navitimer 1884 A21350 Black Dial Stainless Steel Leather Strap 45mm

Breitling Navitimer 1884 A21350 Black Dial Stainless Steel Leather Strap 45mm

By Breitling

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: A21350 Year: 2015 Model: Breitling Navitimer 1884 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Leather Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Dial F...

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Breitling 1884 Automatic Superocean Heritage Watch
Breitling 1884 Automatic Superocean Heritage Watch

Breitling 1884 Automatic Superocean Heritage Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Brand Breitling Swiss Made Black Bezel Date Feature Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Not Original Bracelet Material: Black Leather Case: 45,7mm Case Thickn...

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Breitling 1884 Superocean
Breitling 1884 Superocean

Breitling 1884 Superocean

By Breitling

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 44mm DIAL COLOUR: White STRAP: 50mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: A17390 SERIAL N...

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Breitling 1884 Chrono Superocean
Breitling 1884 Chrono Superocean

Breitling 1884 Chrono Superocean

By Breitling

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Sturdy GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 44mm DIAL COLOUR: Blue STRAP: 65mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 8/10 MODEL NUMBER: A13341 SERIAL NUMBE...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Breitling Stainless Steel 1884 Chronograph Intruder Reveil
Breitling Stainless Steel 1884 Chronograph Intruder Reveil

Breitling Stainless Steel 1884 Chronograph Intruder Reveil

By Breitling

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, digital, alarm Case: round 40mm stainless steel case with rotating bezel, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engraved case-bac...

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Breitling 1884 Chronomat Watch 42mm, With Original Blue Leather Strap
Breitling 1884 Chronomat Watch 42mm, With Original Blue Leather Strap

Breitling 1884 Chronomat Watch 42mm, With Original Blue Leather Strap

By Breitling

Located in London, GB

This Breitling 1884 Chronomat 42mm watch is a must-have for luxury watch enthusiasts.

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Vintage 1980s British Wrist Watches

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Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Chronogram Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1884
Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Chronogram Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1884

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Chronogram Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1884

By Breitling

Located in Stamford, CT

Steel Length: 45mm Width: 40mm Band width at case: 20mm Case thickness: 13mm Band: Breitling rubber new Crystal: Sapphire Dial: Breitling original black two register date Chro...

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BREITLING 1884 Colt Chronometer Watch
BREITLING 1884 Colt Chronometer Watch

BREITLING 1884 Colt Chronometer Watch

By Breitling

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Masculine GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Sapphire Crystal DIAL: 38mm DIAL COLOUR: Blue STRAP: 55mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 8/10 MODEL NUMBER: A1735...

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Breitling Navitimer 1884 World GMT Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless
Breitling Navitimer 1884 World GMT Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless

Breitling Navitimer 1884 World GMT Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Instruction Booklet Measurements: Case Size/Width: 46mm, Watch Height: 15mm, Band Width: 24mm, Wrist circumference: 7.0" Designer: Breitling Model: Navitimer 1884 World ...

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Breitling Navitimer 1884 Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 46
Breitling Navitimer 1884 Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 46

Breitling Navitimer 1884 Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 46

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 46mm, Watch Height: 15mm, Band Width: 21mm, Wrist circumference: 10" Designer: Breitling Model: Navitimer 1884 Chronograph ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Breitling for sale on 1stDibs

For pilots and others in love with flight, no brand is more closely associated with the world of aviation than Breitling. From the beginning, watchmaker Léon Breitling, who opened his shop in the Swiss Jura Mountains in 1884, was focused on chronographs and their uses in the burgeoning fields of sports, science and industry.

After Léon’s death, in 1914, his son Gaston continued along his father’s trajectory. An early fan of aeronautics, Gaston introduced one of the first wrist-worn chronographs, a welcome upgrade for pilots used to executing complex maneuvers while juggling a pocket watch.

In 1934, Gaston’s son Willy made another leap in the chronograph’s evolution, patenting the first wristwatch with two pushers — one to start and stop elapsed time and one to reset — a feature now taken for granted.

But perhaps the most significant development under Willy’s leadership was the Chronomat watch. Introduced in 1942, it featured a patented rotating slide-rule bezel for making calculations on the fly. This innovation led to the 1952 creation of the brand’s signature timepiece: the Breitling Navitimer.

Designed in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, it was adopted as the official watch of the AOPA in 1959 and remains the world’s most iconic pilot’s watch. Not content to rule just the air, Breitling developed dive watches as well, including the Superocean, released in 1957, and the Transocean, which followed in 1958. The house also took its show on the road, producing dashboard clocks and then watches in partnership with luxury automaker Bentley.

The Navitimer, however, still reigns supreme among pilots everywhere. Given the stature earned by Top Gun since its release — as well as the excitement around Top Gun: Maverick — it's never too late to pick up a vintage Breitling Top Gun Navitimer, displaying the official logo of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, for yourself or your favorite wingman.

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Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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