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Mens Breitling Chronomat

Breitling Chronomat A13050 "BLACKBIRD" Men's Watch
Breitling Chronomat A13050 "BLACKBIRD" Men's Watch

Breitling Chronomat A13050 "BLACKBIRD" Men's Watch

By Breitling

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Breitling Chronomat "BLACKBIRD" is a stylish and functional men’s watch featuring a 40mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Chronomat Sextant 80350 18K Gold  Bezel D55045 Men's watch
Breitling Chronomat Sextant 80350 18K Gold  Bezel D55045 Men's watch

Breitling Chronomat Sextant 80350 18K Gold Bezel D55045 Men's watch

By Breitling

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand: BREITLING Model: Chronomat Reference Number: 80350 D55045 Country Of Manufacture

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Bretitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Mens Wristwatch
Bretitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Mens Wristwatch

Bretitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Mens Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Stamford, CT

Breitling stainless steel Chronomat men's wristwatch, a masterpiece of precision and style that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Authentic Men's Breitling Chronomat Steel Chrono Automatic Watch
Authentic Men's Breitling Chronomat Steel Chrono Automatic Watch

Authentic Men's Breitling Chronomat Steel Chrono Automatic Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Brand Breitling Model Chronomat 41 CB0140 Gender Men Condition New store display Movement Swiss

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat B01 Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat B01 Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat B01 Automatic Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Mens Breitling Chronomat B01 Model CB014012/G713. Certified Pre-Owned and ready to ship. Automatic

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Breitling Chronomat B130501 Men's Watch
Breitling Chronomat B130501 Men's Watch

Breitling Chronomat B130501 Men's Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat B130501 Men's Watch. Breitling Chronomat Professional B130501 Men Watch. 44mm

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat B13050 Men's Watch
Breitling Chronomat B13050 Men's Watch

Breitling Chronomat B13050 Men's Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat B13050 Men Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case. Steel and 18K Gold

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat IB011012 Men's Watch Box & Papers

Breitling Chronomat IB011012 Men's Watch Box & Papers

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat IB011012/C790 Men's Watch. 45mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Evolution B13356 Men's Watch Box Papers
Breitling Chronomat Evolution B13356 Men's Watch Box Papers

Breitling Chronomat Evolution B13356 Men's Watch Box Papers

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat Evolution B13356 Men's Watch. 43mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Evolution C13356 Diamond Bezel Men's Watch
Breitling Chronomat Evolution C13356 Diamond Bezel Men's Watch

Breitling Chronomat Evolution C13356 Diamond Bezel Men's Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat Evolution C13356 Men's Watch. 44mm Stainless Steel case. Factory diamond

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat CB0140 Men's Watch Box and Papers
Breitling Chronomat CB0140 Men's Watch Box and Papers

Breitling Chronomat CB0140 Men's Watch Box and Papers

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat CB0140 Men watch. 41 Stainless Steel case. Rose Gold Unidirectional bezel

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat B13356 Chronograph 18K Two Tone Mens Watch
Breitling Chronomat B13356 Chronograph 18K Two Tone Mens Watch

Breitling Chronomat B13356 Chronograph 18K Two Tone Mens Watch

Unavailable

H 0.67 in W 0.83 in Dm 1.74 in L 8.51 in

Breitling Chronomat B13356 Chronograph 18K Two Tone Mens Watch

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

Breitling Chronomat B13356 Chronograph 18K Two Tone Mens Watch 44mm

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch A13356
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch A13356

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch A13356

By Breitling

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Breitling Chronomat Evolution stainless steel automatic watch for men with mother of pearl dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic A13356
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic A13356

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Stainless Steel Men's Watch Automatic A13356

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Breitling Band Color: Stainless Steel Gender: Men's Case Size: 44-47.5mm MPN: Does Not

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat CB0420, Case, Certified and Warranty
Breitling Chronomat CB0420, Case, Certified and Warranty

Breitling Chronomat CB0420, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

Breitling Chronomat Reference #:CB0420. Breitling Chronomat CB0420 Men Auto Chronograph MOP Dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat CB0420, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Breitling Chronomat CB0420, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Breitling Chronomat CB0420, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

Breitling Chronomat Reference #:CB0420. Breitling Chronomat CB0420 Men Auto Chronograph MOP Dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat C13047, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Breitling Chronomat C13047, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Breitling Chronomat C13047, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Breitling

Located in Miami, FL

Breitling Chronomat Reference #:C13047. Breitling Chronomat C13047 Men's Automatic Watch 18K Rose

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Chronograph Grey Concentric Dial Watch
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Chronograph Grey Concentric Dial Watch

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Chronograph Grey Concentric Dial Watch

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Chronograph 44MM Grey Concentric Dial Automatic Stainless Steel Mens

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Leather Band K13047X
Breitling Chronomat 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Leather Band K13047X

Breitling Chronomat 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Leather Band K13047X

By Breitling

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Breitling Chronomat 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Model: K13047X Serial: 13983 This men's Breitling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breitling Chronomat 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch K13047X #20814
Breitling Chronomat 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch K13047X #20814

Breitling Chronomat 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch K13047X #20814

By Breitling

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Breitling Chronomat 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch Model: K13047X Serial: 13983 This men

Category

20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling Chronomat B13048 Men's Watch
Breitling Chronomat B13048 Men's Watch

Breitling Chronomat B13048 Men's Watch

By Breitling

Located in Great Neck, NY

Breitling Chronomat Professional B13048 Men's Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A1335611
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A1335611

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A1335611

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A1335611 - Automatic winding chronograph. Stainless steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356 - Automatic winding chronograph. Stainless steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Men's Watch A13356 - Automatic winding chronograph. Stainless steel

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Windrider Chronomat GMT Men's Steel Watch AB0410
Breitling Windrider Chronomat GMT Men's Steel Watch AB0410

Breitling Windrider Chronomat GMT Men's Steel Watch AB0410

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Windrider Chronomat GMT Men's Steel Watch AB0410 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat 44 Stainless Steel Men's Chronograph Watch AB0110
Breitling Chronomat 44 Stainless Steel Men's Chronograph Watch AB0110

Breitling Chronomat 44 Stainless Steel Men's Chronograph Watch AB0110

By Breitling

Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Chronomat 44 Stainless Steel Men's Chronograph Watch AB0110 - Automatic winding

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat A1335012/A350 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat A1335012/A350 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat A1335012/A350 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat A1335012/A350 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 123369 PRIMARY DETAILS

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT Automatic Mens Watch AB042011/G745-375A
Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT Automatic Mens Watch AB042011/G745-375A

Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT Automatic Mens Watch AB042011/G745-375A

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Unworn Breitling Chronomat AB042011/G745-375A Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch AB011110/BA50SS
Breitling Chronomat Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch AB011110/BA50SS

Breitling Chronomat Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch AB011110/BA50SS

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

This Breitling Chronomat men's watch is pre-owned. Great condition. Limited edition of 2000

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat 41 Steel Gold Automatic Men's Watch CB014012/G713-378C
Breitling Chronomat 41 Steel Gold Automatic Men's Watch CB014012/G713-378C

Breitling Chronomat 41 Steel Gold Automatic Men's Watch CB014012/G713-378C

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Breitling Chronomat 41 CB014012/G713-378C is a beautiful men's timepiece that is

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Breitling Chronomat 44 Airborne Steel Automatic Mens Watch AB01154G/BD13-375A
Breitling Chronomat 44 Airborne Steel Automatic Mens Watch AB01154G/BD13-375A

Breitling Chronomat 44 Airborne Steel Automatic Mens Watch AB01154G/BD13-375A

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

and the seller's warranty card. Brand: Breitling Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Breitling Chronomat 44 18K Yellow Gold Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch CB0110121C1C1
Breitling Chronomat 44 18K Yellow Gold Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch CB0110121C1C1

Breitling Chronomat 44 18K Yellow Gold Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch CB0110121C1C1

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

This Breitling Chronomat 44 men's watch is a display model and has never been worn or used. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

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By Breitling

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By Chanel

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Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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Cartier Santos Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Concord Watch

Located in Boston, MA

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Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch

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By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

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$4,942

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By Breitling

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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By Cartier

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By Breitling

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Franck Muller Ronde Chronograph 7002 CC Men's Watch in Stainless Steel

By Franck Muller

Located in New York, NY

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Mens Breitling Chronomat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mens breitling chronomat for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Steel, Stainless Steel and Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 8 antique edition and 79 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mens breitling chronomat from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for a mens breitling chronomat, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Mens Breitling Chronomat?

Prices for a mens breitling chronomat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,259 and can go as high as $8,849, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,190.

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.

Find a range of Breitling watches on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

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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Questions About Breitling
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    As the name suggests, the Breitling Emergency watch has an integrated antenna system and is used in emergency situations. When the beacon is activated, the watch broadcasts a distress signal of approximately 100 miles and remains operational for 48 hours unless turned off. Find a wide range of vintage Breitling watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Breitling's streamlined and minimalistic Colt watch is a good watch for everyday. Though it's not considered a luxury watch, it is a great option for anyone interested in a functional sports watch.