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Breitling Montbrilliant Chronograph Stainless Steel A4137012/ B986
Breitling Montbrilliant Chronograph Stainless Steel A4137012/ B986

Breitling Montbrilliant Chronograph Stainless Steel A4137012/ B986

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W4057 Manufacturer:Breitling Model: Montbrillant Model Reference: A4137012/ B986 Age: 21st August 2011 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Black...

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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel Men’s A73350
Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel Men’s A73350

Breitling Colt Chronograph Stainless Steel Men’s A73350

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Ref: W4635 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Colt Model Ref: A73350 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch DIal: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphire Cry...

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Early 2000s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Bentley Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s H44363
Breitling Bentley Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s H44363

Breitling Bentley Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s H44363

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1199 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Bentley Model Ref: H44363 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Men's Box & Papers: Box, Manuals & Open Guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphire Cr...

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Chronomat DLC Coated Stainless Steel MB0111C3/I531
Breitling Chronomat DLC Coated Stainless Steel MB0111C3/I531

Breitling Chronomat DLC Coated Stainless Steel MB0111C3/I531

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5340 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Chronomat Model Reference: MB0111C3/I531 Age: 21st November 2017 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Yellow...

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2010s British Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Rose Gold IB011053/A697
Breitling Chronomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Rose Gold IB011053/A697

Breitling Chronomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Rose Gold IB011053/A697

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5261 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Chronomat Model Reference: IB011053/A697 Age: 20th June 2018 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Mother Of ...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Emergency A73321
Breitling Emergency A73321

Breitling Emergency A73321

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5218 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Emergency Model Ref: A73321 Age: 10th June 2005 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: White Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crys...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Bentley A25362B
Breitling Bentley A25362B

Breitling Bentley A25362B

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5119 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Bentley Model Ref: A25362B Age: 9th October 2004 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphire Crys...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Superocean A13320
Breitling Superocean A13320

Breitling Superocean A13320

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4959 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Superocean Model Ref: A13320 Age: 13th December 2010 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Blue Baton Glass: Sapphire C...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Bentley Chronograph H44363
Breitling Bentley Chronograph H44363

Breitling Bentley Chronograph H44363

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1199 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Bentley Model Ref: H44363 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, manuals, and open guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mov...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Breitling Transocean 1461 1931012/BB68
Breitling Transocean 1461 1931012/BB68

Breitling Transocean 1461 1931012/BB68

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4830 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Transocean Model Ref: A1931012/BB68 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mov...

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2010s Wrist Watches

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 Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movem...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Colt Chronograph A1338811/G804
Breitling Colt Chronograph A1338811/G804

Breitling Colt Chronograph A1338811/G804

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1502 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Colt Model Ref: A1338811/G804 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: White Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movemen...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronospace M7836522/BA26
Breitling Chronospace M7836522/BA26

Breitling Chronospace M7836522/BA26

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4828 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: ChronoSpace Model Ref: M7836522/BA26 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal M...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronospace M7836522/BA26
Breitling Chronospace M7836522/BA26

Breitling Chronospace M7836522/BA26

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4829 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: ChronoSpace Model Ref: M7836522/BA26 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal M...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Transocean AB0510U4/BB62
Breitling Transocean AB0510U4/BB62

Breitling Transocean AB0510U4/BB62

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5194 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Transocean Model Ref: AB0510U4/BB62 Age: 27th April 2018 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapph...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Galactic A49350L2/F549
Breitling Galactic A49350L2/F549

Breitling Galactic A49350L2/F549

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5192 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Galactic Model Ref: A49350L2/F549 Age: 27th April 2018 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Grey Baton Glass: Sapphire...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat CB042012/A739
Breitling Chronomat CB042012/A739

Breitling Chronomat CB042012/A739

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5188 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Chronomat Model Ref: CB042012/A739 Age: 27th April 2018 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Mother of Pearl & Baton G...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Galactic Unitime WB3510U4/BD94
Breitling Galactic Unitime WB3510U4/BD94

Breitling Galactic Unitime WB3510U4/BD94

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4827 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Galactic Model Ref: WB3510U4/BD94 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movem...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat Diamond IB011053/A693
Breitling Chronomat Diamond IB011053/A693

Breitling Chronomat Diamond IB011053/A693

By Breitling

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4822 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Chronomat Model Ref: IB011053/A693 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Mother of Pearl Roman Glass: Sapphire Cr...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Supersports Titanium E2736522 Wristwatch
Breitling Supersports Titanium E2736522 Wristwatch

Breitling Supersports Titanium E2736522 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: COM2015 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Supersports Model Reference: E2736522 Age: 16th April 2016 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Black Bato...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Breitling Galactic Chronometer Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold C71340 Watch
Breitling Galactic Chronometer Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold C71340 Watch

Breitling Galactic Chronometer Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold C71340 Watch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W6001 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Galactic Model Reference: C71340 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Box Only Dial: Black Diamond Glass: Sapphire Crysta...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Crosswind 18k Yellow Gold K13055
Breitling Crosswind 18k Yellow Gold K13055

Breitling Crosswind 18k Yellow Gold K13055

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5678 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Crosswind Model Ref: K13055 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Mens Complete With: Presentation Box Dial: Blue Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Breitling Emergency Mission Stainless Steel A73322
Breitling Emergency Mission Stainless Steel A73322

Breitling Emergency Mission Stainless Steel A73322

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5304 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Emergency Model Ref: A73322 Age: 9th November 2007 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire C...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel A13302024 Wristwatch
Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel A13302024 Wristwatch

Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel A13302024 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5912 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Superocean Model Ref: A13302024 Age: 25th February 2016 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapph...

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2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Navitimer 44 Chronomatic Stainless Steel A4136012 Wristwatch
Breitling Navitimer 44 Chronomatic Stainless Steel A4136012 Wristwatch

Breitling Navitimer 44 Chronomatic Stainless Steel A4136012 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5977 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Navitimer Model Number: A4136012 Date: 30th December 2013 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Silver Baton ...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph Stainless Steel A13320 Wristwatch
Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph Stainless Steel A13320 Wristwatch

Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph Stainless Steel A13320 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6141 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Superocean Model Ref: A13320 Age: 31st March 2017 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Blue Baton Glass: Sapphire Crys...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Superocean Heritage II Chronograph Stainless Steel AB201016/G827
Breitling Superocean Heritage II Chronograph Stainless Steel AB201016/G827

Breitling Superocean Heritage II Chronograph Stainless Steel AB201016/G827

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W6117 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Superocean Model Reference: AB201016/G827 Age: 7th September 2017 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: White B...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Steelfish Stainless Steel A13341 Wristwatch
Breitling Steelfish Stainless Steel A13341 Wristwatch

Breitling Steelfish Stainless Steel A13341 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5824 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Steelfish Model Reference: A13341 Age: 7th August 2017 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Blue Arabic Glass...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Superocean Heritage ii B20 Stainless Steel AB2020121BA11 Wrist Watch
Breitling Superocean Heritage ii B20 Stainless Steel AB2020121BA11 Wrist Watch

Breitling Superocean Heritage ii B20 Stainless Steel AB2020121BA11 Wrist Watch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6137 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Superocean Model Ref: AB2020121B1A1 Age: 24th November 2018 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Cosc Certificate & Swing Ta...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Emergency Coast Guard Beacon Stainless Steel A73322
Breitling Emergency Coast Guard Beacon Stainless Steel A73322

Breitling Emergency Coast Guard Beacon Stainless Steel A73322

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5303 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Emergency Model Ref: A73322 Age: 18th December 2007 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Guarantee and Service Pouch Dial: Silver Arabi...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Archap Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 82270 Wristwatch
Breitling Archap Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 82270 Wristwatch

Breitling Archap Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 82270 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: COM2031 Manufacturer: RBreitling Model: Archap Model Reference: 82270 Age: Circa 1980's Gender: Unisex Box and Papers: Breitling Service Pouch Dial: White Baton Glass: Sap...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Cockpit B50 Chronograph Titanium EB501022/BD40 Wristwatch
Breitling Cockpit B50 Chronograph Titanium EB501022/BD40 Wristwatch

Breitling Cockpit B50 Chronograph Titanium EB501022/BD40 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W6128 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Cockpit Model Reference: EB501022/BD40 Age: 9th August 2018 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Black Arabi...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Breitling Navitimer World GMT Stainless Steel A2432212/C651
Breitling Navitimer World GMT Stainless Steel A2432212/C651

Breitling Navitimer World GMT Stainless Steel A2432212/C651

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5997 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Navitimer Model Reference: A2432212/C651 Age: 7th December 2018 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Blue Ba...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Chonomat Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold CB14012 Wristwatch
Breitling Chonomat Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold CB14012 Wristwatch

Breitling Chonomat Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold CB14012 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5976 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Chronomat Model Reference: CB14012 Age: Circa 2018 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Mother Of Pearl Glas...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chonomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold CB14012 Wristwatch
Breitling Chonomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold CB14012 Wristwatch

Breitling Chonomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold CB14012 Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5976 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Chronomat Model Reference: CB14012 Age: Circa 2018 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Mother Of Pearl Glas...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Crosswind Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold K13055
Breitling Crosswind Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold K13055

Breitling Crosswind Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold K13055

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6488 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Crosswind Model Ref: K13055 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Blue Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water R...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Bentley Chronograph Stainless Steel A13362
Breitling Bentley Chronograph Stainless Steel A13362

Breitling Bentley Chronograph Stainless Steel A13362

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: COM2330 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Bentley Model Ref: A13362 Age: 31st December 2004 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Sales Literature & Breitling For B...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Bentley Chronograph Stainless Steel P19362
Breitling Bentley Chronograph Stainless Steel P19362

Breitling Bentley Chronograph Stainless Steel P19362

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: COM2236 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Bentley Model Ref: P19362 Age: 30th August 2010 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Service Pouch and Service Paper Dia...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Breitling Chronomat 44 Diamond Chronograp Steel and Yellow Gold IB011053
Breitling Chronomat 44 Diamond Chronograp Steel and Yellow Gold IB011053

Breitling Chronomat 44 Diamond Chronograp Steel and Yellow Gold IB011053

By Breitling

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6487 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Chronomat Model Ref: IB011053 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Open Guarantee Dial: Mother of Pearl Roman Glass: Sapphire C...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel A17320
Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel A17320

Breitling Superocean Stainless Steel A17320

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6355 Manufacturer: Breitling Model: Superocean Model Ref: A17320 Age: 25th May 2016 Gender: Mens Complete With: Service Pouch, Manuals, Guarantee & Chronometre Certificate D...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Second Hand Breitling Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of second hand breitling watches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, steel and titanium — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 7 vintage examples as well as 22 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of second hand breitling watches bearing modern or contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Breitling, Angelus and Bulgari are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of ruby versions from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many bead and round cut second hand breitling watches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of second hand breitling watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Second Hand Breitling Watches?

Prices for second hand breitling watches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,195 and can go as high as $18,860, while second hand breitling watches, on average, fetch $5,747.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

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.