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Breitling Bentley Motors

Breitling Bentley Motors GT black & white Dial Yellow Gold 46mm w/ box & papers
Breitling Bentley Motors GT black & white Dial Yellow Gold 46mm w/ box & papers

Breitling Bentley Motors GT black & white Dial Yellow Gold 46mm w/ box & papers

By Breitling

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Yellow Gold Mens Watch Self-winding automatic officially

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breitling For Bentley Motors A2536212 48mm Stainless Steel Bronze Dial Watch
Breitling For Bentley Motors A2536212 48mm Stainless Steel Bronze Dial Watch

Breitling For Bentley Motors A2536212 48mm Stainless Steel Bronze Dial Watch

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

Breitling for Bentley Motors automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel featuring

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Breitling Bentley Motors Limited Edition Chronograph Automatic Watch
Breitling Bentley Motors Limited Edition Chronograph Automatic Watch

Breitling Bentley Motors Limited Edition Chronograph Automatic Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Bentley Motors Limited Edition Chronograph Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Watch A47362

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Bentley Mark VI Complications Watch Platinum Bezel P1936212/Q540
Breitling Bentley Mark VI Complications Watch Platinum Bezel P1936212/Q540

Breitling Bentley Mark VI Complications Watch Platinum Bezel P1936212/Q540

By Breitling

Located in Pikesville, MD

Breitling for Bentley Motors Mark VI Complications watch with a burnt oak dial and platinum 950

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley British Racing Green Watch New
Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley British Racing Green Watch New

Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley British Racing Green Watch New

By Breitling

Located in Red Bank, NJ

motor legend, Bentley, to create a limited edition watch in stainless & British Racing Green. Watch has

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition SS Chronograph A25362 Gray Dial
Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition SS Chronograph A25362 Gray Dial

Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition SS Chronograph A25362 Gray Dial

By Breitling

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition Stainless Steel Chronograph

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors A2536513/G675
Breitling Bentley Motors A2536513/G675

Breitling Bentley Motors A2536513/G675

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4815 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Bentley Model Ref: A2536513/G675 Age: Gender: Mens

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Bentley Motors Stainless Steel Watch A25362
Breitling Bentley Motors Stainless Steel Watch A25362

Breitling Bentley Motors Stainless Steel Watch A25362

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, sub seconds, date, chronograph, GMT Case: 48mm steel case, sapphire crystal Band: stainless steel bracelet with deployment buckle Dial: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Bentley Custom Diamonds Approx 1.7 Carat Automatic Men’s Watch A44362
Breitling Bentley Custom Diamonds Approx 1.7 Carat Automatic Men’s Watch A44362

Breitling Bentley Custom Diamonds Approx 1.7 Carat Automatic Men’s Watch A44362

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Breitling Bentley Motors A44362 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors Chronograph Steel Custom Natural Diamond Watch A4436412
Breitling Bentley Motors Chronograph Steel Custom Natural Diamond Watch A4436412

Breitling Bentley Motors Chronograph Steel Custom Natural Diamond Watch A4436412

By Breitling

Located in Aventura, FL

Iced Out Breitling Bentley A4436412 Custom Diamond Watch, An exquisite geometric design. Some of

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Motors automatic Wristwatch Ref A25363
Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Motors automatic Wristwatch Ref A25363

Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Motors automatic Wristwatch Ref A25363

By Breitling

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

raised engravings of legendary Bentleys, bi-directional rotating bezel, water resistant to 100 meters

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Chronograph Watch A13362
Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Chronograph Watch A13362

Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Chronograph Watch A13362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Chronograph Watch A13362. Self-winding automatic officially

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Bentley Motors GT MOP Dial Chronograph Watch A13362
Breitling Bentley Motors GT MOP Dial Chronograph Watch A13362

Breitling Bentley Motors GT MOP Dial Chronograph Watch A13362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT MOP Dial Chronograph Watch A13362. Self-winding automatic officially

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Special Edition Mens Watch A13362
Breitling Bentley Motors GT Special Edition Mens Watch A13362

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Special Edition Mens Watch A13362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Special Edition Mens Watch A13362. Self-winding automatic officially

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362
Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362. Self-winding automatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362
Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362. Self-winding automatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362
Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362

Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362 Box Papers. Automatic self

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362
Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Burgundy Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362. Self-winding automatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362
Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362

Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors Blue Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25362. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Steel Chronograph Mens Watch A25362
Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Steel Chronograph Mens Watch A25362

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Steel Chronograph Mens Watch A25362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Steel Chronograph Mens Watch A25362. Automatic self-winding

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A44362 Box Papers
Breitling Bentley Motors Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A44362 Box Papers

Breitling Bentley Motors Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A44362 Box Papers

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A44362 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers
Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers
Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors Silver Dial Chronograph Watch A44362 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition Steel Mens Watch A25364 Papers
Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition Steel Mens Watch A25364 Papers

Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition Steel Mens Watch A25364 Papers

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors Special Edition Steel Mens Watch A25364 Papers. Automatic self-winding

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Black Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Papers
Breitling Bentley Motors GT Black Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Papers

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Black Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Papers

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Black Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Papers. Self-winding automatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors T Bronze Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25363
Breitling Bentley Motors T Bronze Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25363

Breitling Bentley Motors T Bronze Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25363

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors T Bronze Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch A25363. Self-winding automatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Box Card
Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Box Card

Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Box Card

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT White Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362 Box Card. Self-winding automatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Mother of Pearl Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362
Breitling Bentley Motors GT Mother of Pearl Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Mother of Pearl Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362

By Breitling

Located in Atlanta, GA

Breitling Bentley Motors GT Mother of Pearl Dial Steel Mens Watch A13362. Self-winding automatic

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Bentley Motors 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on a Brown Croco Strap
Breitling Bentley Motors 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on a Brown Croco Strap

Breitling Bentley Motors 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch on a Brown Croco Strap

By Breitling

Located in Pikesville, MD

Breitling Bentley Motors self-winding automatic watch, featuring a 49mm 18 karat yellow gold case

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

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By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Bulgari

Located in New Orleans, LA

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Audemars Piguet

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By Rolex

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By Patek Philippe

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Breitling Bentley Motors For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of breitling bentley motors. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel, Steel and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of breitling bentley motors to choose from, but Contemporary breitling bentley motors are of considerable interest.

How Much are Breitling Bentley Motors?

On average, breitling bentley motors at 1stDibs sell for $5,560, while they’re typically $4,500 on the low end and $21,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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