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Vintage 1990s Breitling Colt Automatic 38mm Ref. A17035
Vintage 1990s Breitling Colt Automatic 38mm Ref. A17035

Vintage 1990s Breitling Colt Automatic 38mm Ref. A17035

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Located in New York, NY

Powered by the Breitling Caliber 17 automatic movement, the watch is fitted with a textured blue leather strap that complements the dial.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Transocean 4054 – Day Date – 35mm – Automatic – Vintage
Breitling Transocean 4054 – Day Date – 35mm – Automatic – Vintage

Breitling Transocean 4054 – Day Date – 35mm – Automatic – Vintage

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Located in London, GB

Breitling Transocean 4054 – Day Date – 35mm – Automatic – Vintage A rare early Breitling Transocean 4054, this is a particularly attractive Day‑Date configuration featuring a clean ...

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Late 20th Century European Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Navitimer 1461 Chronograph Limited Edition Automatic Watch Ref. A19370
Breitling Navitimer 1461 Chronograph Limited Edition Automatic Watch Ref. A19370

Breitling Navitimer 1461 Chronograph Limited Edition Automatic Watch Ref. A19370

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Located in New York, NY

Brand: Breitling Model: Navitimer 1461 Reference: A19370 Case Size: 45mm Movement: Automatic Material: Stainless Steel Size: 7" Weight: 185 Grams Condition: Great condition, keeping ...

Category

20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Colt Superocean Ref. A17040 Mens Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch
Breitling Colt Superocean Ref. A17040 Mens Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

Breitling Colt Superocean Ref. A17040 Mens Diver Automatic Stainless Steel Watch

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Located in Suwanee, GA

We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling for Bentley Flying B Automatic Rectangular Watch Leather Strap A28362
Breitling for Bentley Flying B Automatic Rectangular Watch Leather Strap A28362

Breitling for Bentley Flying B Automatic Rectangular Watch Leather Strap A28362

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Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Stainless Steel Case Overall Height: 57mm (2") Case Diameter: 40mm (not including the crown) Bracelet Length: Adjustable and fits 8.5" inches Movement: Automatic Self Win...

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch
Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch

Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch

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Located in Miami, FL

Breitling Chronomat automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel and 18K gold featuring 39mm case with signature rider tabs and white dial with three chronograph subdials.

Category

1990s Modern Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006  Silver Dial  37mm Square Case  1967
Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006  Silver Dial  37mm Square Case  1967

Breitling Top Time Ref. 2006 Silver Dial 37mm Square Case 1967

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Located in London, GB

At its heart lies a hand-wound chronograph movement, emblematic of Breitling’s precision craftsmanship before the advent of automatic chronographs.

Category

1960s European Vintage Automatic Breitling

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Breitling Avenger Blackbird Limited Edition
Breitling Avenger Blackbird Limited Edition

Breitling Avenger Blackbird Limited Edition

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Located in Bradford, Ontario

Brand: Breitling Type: Wristwatch Model Name: Avenger Blackbird Model Number: VI7310 Serial Number: 381XXX Lug to Lug (mm): 54 Case to Case (mm): 43.5 Bezel Material: Titanium Case M...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Titanium

Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Chrono-Matic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1806
Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Chrono-Matic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1806

Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Chrono-Matic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1806

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Located in New York, NY

An automatic Chronograph from Breitling in Stainless steel ref 1806 Circa:1970's Case: Three-body, polished, nudged black bezel, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs; chrono...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Chronometer Breitling Trans Ocean Automatic, Date 1969
Vintage Chronometer Breitling Trans Ocean Automatic, Date 1969

Vintage Chronometer Breitling Trans Ocean Automatic, Date 1969

Located in Berlin, DE

Very rarely you see the TRANSOCEAN, the chronometer line of Swiss quality manufacturer Breitling. Much rarer these watches are made of stainless steel and then also to acquire as her...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Crosswind Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Crosswind Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Crosswind Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

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Located in Stamford, CT

Breitling Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref A13055, with heavy bracelet and Rotating Bezel.

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1806
Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1806

Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1806

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Located in Firenze, IT

Breitling Genève, "Navitimer Chrono-Matic," Ref. 1806. Made in the 1970s. Fine and large, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Motors Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Motors Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Bentley Motors Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

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Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding chronograph. Stainless steel case; Bentley wheel shape on case back (48mm diameter). Black dial with hour, minute and seconds recorders and date. Stainless steel br...

Category

20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Yellow Gold Montbrillant Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch, 1990s
Breitling Yellow Gold Montbrillant Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch, 1990s

Breitling Yellow Gold Montbrillant Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch, 1990s

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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4213 Model Number: H30030 Serial Number: No *** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1990's Case Size: 38mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Yellow Go...

Category

1990s Unknown Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

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Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Chronomat 41mm Automatic Chronograph Men's 2-Tone Rose Gold Watch CB0140 - Automatic winding; 300 Meters / 1000 feet water resistant.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Rose Gold

Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

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Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Chronomat 41mm Automatic Chronograph Men's 2-Tone Rose Gold Watch CB0140 - Automatic winding; 300 Meters / 1000 feet water resistant.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Rose Gold

Breitling Premier Automatic Men's Watch A37340 Black Dial #19094
Breitling Premier Automatic Men's Watch A37340 Black Dial #19094

Breitling Premier Automatic Men's Watch A37340 Black Dial #19094

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Located in Washington Depot, CT

Breitling Premier Men's Watch Model: A37340 Serial: 6210172 This Breitling Premier men's watch has a stainless steel case with a black leather strap.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

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Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding; chronograph. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (42mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Breitling Yellow Gold Chronomat Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref K13050.1
Breitling Yellow Gold Chronomat Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref K13050.1

Breitling Yellow Gold Chronomat Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref K13050.1

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Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding chronograph with date. 18k yellow gold case with rotating bezel (40mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch

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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel/18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 41.5mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Stainless Steel Buckle: Stainless Steel Deployment G...

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Breitling Colt Ocean Automatic Watch Black Dial A17350 Box/Papers
Breitling Colt Ocean Automatic Watch Black Dial A17350 Box/Papers

Breitling Colt Ocean Automatic Watch Black Dial A17350 Box/Papers

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Located in Washington Depot, CT

Breitling Colt Ocean Watch Model: A17350 Serial: 557364 Automatic Movement Black dial with stick markers - luminescent Black rubber Breitling band with stainless tang buckle Ver...

Category

20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Colt Ocean Automatic Watch Black Dial A17350 box/papers
Breitling Colt Ocean Automatic Watch Black Dial A17350 box/papers

Breitling Colt Ocean Automatic Watch Black Dial A17350 box/papers

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Located in Washington Depot, CT

Breitling Colt Ocean Watch Model: A17350 Serial: 557364 Automatic Movement Black dial with stick markers - luminescent Black rubber Breitling band with stainless tang buckle Ver...

Category

20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Cosmonaute Chrono-Matic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1809
Breitling Stainless Steel Cosmonaute Chrono-Matic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1809

Breitling Stainless Steel Cosmonaute Chrono-Matic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1809

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Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Cosmonaute Chrono-Matic Ref 1809 Men's Watch - Automatic movement; hour, minute, second, date, chronograph.

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Breitling Chronomat B13050.1 Automatic Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Watch
Vintage Breitling Chronomat B13050.1 Automatic Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Watch

Vintage Breitling Chronomat B13050.1 Automatic Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Watch

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Located in Baltimore, MD

Vintage Breitling Chronomat B13050.1 Automatic Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Watch Leather Strap Model: 13050.1 Serial: 148*** Movement: Automatic Metal: 18k yellow gold & stainless s...

Category

1990s Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Skyracer Men's Automatic Watch A27362 Stainless Silver Dial #19097
Breitling Skyracer Men's Automatic Watch A27362 Stainless Silver Dial #19097

Breitling Skyracer Men's Automatic Watch A27362 Stainless Silver Dial #19097

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Located in Washington Depot, CT

Breitling Skyracer Men's Watch Model: A27362 Serial: 2151691 This Breitling Skyracer is set in stainless steel Silver Sunray Dial Chronograph 43.5mm case size Stainless steel...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat Wristwatch, Automatic Chronograph, 18 Karat Gold and Steel
Breitling Chronomat Wristwatch, Automatic Chronograph, 18 Karat Gold and Steel

Breitling Chronomat Wristwatch, Automatic Chronograph, 18 Karat Gold and Steel

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Located in Braintree, GB

Breitling Chronomat Wristwatch, Automatic Chronograph, 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Original Breitling stainless steel bullet band.

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Automatic Navitimer Premier Ref A40035, Short Production, circa 1999
Breitling Automatic Navitimer Premier Ref A40035, Short Production, circa 1999

Breitling Automatic Navitimer Premier Ref A40035, Short Production, circa 1999

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Located in Canterbury, England

A special edition, as a reissue inspired by the earliest Breitling chronographs, this automatic Navitimer Premier reference A40035 was in short production, we understand from 1998 to...

Category

1990s Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling B-2 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch A42362
Breitling B-2 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch A42362

Breitling B-2 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch A42362

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Located in New York, NY

(20743) This pre-owned Breitling B-2 A42362 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.

Category

1990s Vintage Automatic Breitling

Share Breitling Top Time Limited 1967 Edition 41mm Automatic Watch Ref. A2331012
Share Breitling Top Time Limited 1967 Edition 41mm Automatic Watch Ref. A2331012

Share Breitling Top Time Limited 1967 Edition 41mm Automatic Watch Ref. A2331012

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Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Stainless Steel Case Overall Height: 51.4mm (1") Case Diameter: 41mm (1.6") (not including the crown) Bracelet Length: Adjustable and fits 8.5" inches Movement: Automatic ...

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Superocean 46 Men's DLC Stainless Steel Watch M17368D71C1S2
Breitling Superocean 46 Men's DLC Stainless Steel Watch M17368D71C1S2

Breitling Superocean 46 Men's DLC Stainless Steel Watch M17368D71C1S2

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Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Superocean 46 Men's DLC Stainless Steel Watch M17368D71C1S2 - Breitling Calibre 17 Automatic winding.

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant 1461 Jours A19030 White Dial Watch
Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant 1461 Jours A19030 White Dial Watch

Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant 1461 Jours A19030 White Dial Watch

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Located in Simpsonville, SC

The watch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 19 automatic movement, delivering precision and a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

BREITLING Stainless Steel Chronomat Chronograph Wristwatch with Yellow Gold Accents

BREITLING Stainless Steel Chronomat Chronograph Wristwatch with Yellow Gold Accents

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Located in Firenze, IT

Breitling automatic Chronomat, circa 1990s. Tonneau self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with yellow gold accents to the bezel, crown and chronograph button.

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Breitling Stainless Steel Chrono-Matic Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Chrono-Matic Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Chrono-Matic Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch

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Located in Stamford, CT

Breitling stainless steel Chrono-Matic automatic chronograph wristwatch Special Edition Case length: 47.15mm Width: 45mm Bracelet width at case: 22mm Case thickness: 13.5mm ...

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Wings Automatic Wristwatch Ref B10050
Breitling Stainless Steel Wings Automatic Wristwatch Ref B10050

Breitling Stainless Steel Wings Automatic Wristwatch Ref B10050

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Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with unidirectional steel bezel gold accents (38mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Montbrillant Navitimer Datora Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Montbrillant Navitimer Datora Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Montbrillant Navitimer Datora Automatic Wristwatch

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Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Brand: Breitling Model: A21330, Breitling Montbrillant Navitimer Datora Metal: Steel, 18K Red Gold Color: Bronze, Brown Movement: Automatic Band: Brown Crocodile, Deplo...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Navitimer B01 TWA Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch Ref. AB01219A1G1X1
Breitling Navitimer B01 TWA Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch Ref. AB01219A1G1X1

Breitling Navitimer B01 TWA Automatic Chronograph 43mm Watch Ref. AB01219A1G1X1

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Located in Montclair, NJ

Strap & buckle have light surface wear. Comes w/ Breitling box and manual booklet. Stock Number: EK-610274125

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Cosmonaute Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1809
Breitling Stainless Steel Cosmonaute Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1809

Breitling Stainless Steel Cosmonaute Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1809

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Located in Dallas, TX

Breitling Cosmonaute Chrono-Matic Ref 1809 Men's Watch - Automatic movement; hour, minute, second, date, chronograph.

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Chronograph Date Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Chronograph Date Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Chronograph Date Automatic Wristwatch

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Located in Stamford, CT

Breitling men’s Chronograph Automatic Date wristwatch in 18k yellow gold and steel with a steel Rolo band and a two tone grey and blue dial.

Category

20th Century Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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

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Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful Breitling Chronograph. All original in steel with 18k yellow gold pushers and trim. New rubber Breitling band. Mat black dial with rose gold markers and hands. Large size n...

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Steel

Breitling Chrono Cockpit B30012 Automatic Case 37 mm for Men Watch
Breitling Chrono Cockpit B30012 Automatic Case 37 mm for Men Watch

Breitling Chrono Cockpit B30012 Automatic Case 37 mm for Men Watch

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Located in Toronto, CA

Breitling Chrono Cockpit B30012 Automatic Case 37 mm for Men Watch Brand : Breitling Model: Chrono Cockpit Reference: B30012 Features : Chronograph - Blue Dial Country O...

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Old Navitimer A13022 Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Chronograph Watch
Breitling Old Navitimer A13022 Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Chronograph Watch

Breitling Old Navitimer A13022 Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Chronograph Watch

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Located in Miami, FL

Breitling Old Navitimer automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel featuring signature slide-rule bezel and champagne dial with three black subdials.

Category

1990s Modern Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Unitime Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1960s
Breitling Stainless Steel Unitime Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1960s

Breitling Stainless Steel Unitime Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1960s

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Located in Miami Beach, FL

Breitling Unitime reference 2610 in stainless steel with black gilt roulette 24-hour dial, automatic Felsa cal711 movement and a modern non-Breitling leather strap.

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1808
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1808

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1808

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Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a mint example of a Breitling chronomat from the 1970s. The case is unpolished and the original dial is mint. It is very unusual to find the white dial on the Breitling refer...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling stainless steel chronograph Football automatic Wristwatch, 1994
Breitling stainless steel chronograph Football automatic Wristwatch, 1994

Breitling stainless steel chronograph Football automatic Wristwatch, 1994

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Located in New York, NY

The watch is powered by the automatic Breitling calibre .30 movement, which has been fully serviced and works perfectly.

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Breitling Antares Automatic 81970
Vintage Breitling Antares Automatic 81970

Vintage Breitling Antares Automatic 81970

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Located in New York, NY

Breitling Antares vintage watch. Stainless steel 39mm case.

Category

1980s Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch

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Located in Paris, FR

Mens Breitling stainless steel Watch. Watch in good working condition. Small signs of wear Wrist size 18 cm

Category

1990s French Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Navitimer Automatic Wristwatch

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Located in Dallas, TX

Mens Breitling Navitimer Model D13022 Automatic Chronograph steel and yellow gold wrist watch.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch
Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

Breitling Sterling Silver Chrono-matic SuperOcean Automatic Wristwatch

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Located in New York, NY

In 1969, Breitling--along with Buren, Leonidas, and Heuer--raced to develop the first automatic chronograph movement.

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronograph Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch, 1969
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronograph Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch, 1969

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronograph Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch, 1969

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Located in Berlin, DE

Unused this beautiful chronomatic chronograph of BREITLING outlasted in its box with papers the past nearly 50 years. As a gift in 1969, the private first owner had always spared the...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomatic Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2130
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomatic Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2130

Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomatic Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2130

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Located in New York, NY

Reference 2130 with a Valjoux 7740 Automatic movement . Excellent condition with a highly accurate movement and comes with a Black stitched Leather Breitling band with a Breitling ...

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8806
Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8806

Breitling Stainless Steel Navitimer Chronomatic Automatic Wristwatch Ref 8806

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Located in New York, NY

Breitling Automatic "Navitimer " Chronomatic Date .Stainless Steel Case . 40 MM Case .Reference 8806 .Calibre 12 movement .Serial number :1407646.

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Breitling Automatic Reference 2519 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960
Vintage Breitling Automatic Reference 2519 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960

Vintage Breitling Automatic Reference 2519 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960 Vintage Breitling Automatic Ref. 2519 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Recessed Tapering Beveled Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 33mm x 42mm lug to lug (1.3 i...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Men's Chronomat Automatic Stainless Steel Watch w/ Bracelet 81950
Breitling Men's Chronomat Automatic Stainless Steel Watch w/ Bracelet 81950

Breitling Men's Chronomat Automatic Stainless Steel Watch w/ Bracelet 81950

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Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Breitling Men's Chronomat Automatic Stainless Steel Watch w/ Bracelet 81950 Model #81950 Movement #7750 1990's Stainless Steel Case w/ Rotating Bezel (Luminous Mark at Noon) 38 mm ...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

Breitling Cockpit Automatic Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Watch
Breitling Cockpit Automatic Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Watch

Breitling Cockpit Automatic Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Watch

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Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Case #B30012-3336 Movement #2892-2 Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Case w/ Second Tic Marks Engraved 36 mm in Diameter (38 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 43 mm Thickness = 12 m...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling B15047 Duograph 18k Gold & Steel GMT Automatic Steel Rouleaux Papers
Breitling B15047 Duograph 18k Gold & Steel GMT Automatic Steel Rouleaux Papers

Breitling B15047 Duograph 18k Gold & Steel GMT Automatic Steel Rouleaux Papers

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Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

CASE DIMENSION : Diameter : 38 x 45 mm (excluding the crown) Screw down case back One direction bezel and Screwdown crown DIAL : White dial with GMT, Day/Night Indicator, Dual Date ...

Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Breitling Chronomat 81950 Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 38mm Automatic watch
Breitling Chronomat 81950 Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 38mm Automatic watch

Breitling Chronomat 81950 Stainless Steel w/ a Silver dial 38mm Automatic watch

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Located in Surfside, FL

Breitling Chronomat in stainless steel with an 18k yellow gold bezel on a brown alligator strap. Auto w/ date and chronograph. Comes with original box, recent factory service and a b...

Category

1980s Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

BREITLING TIFFANY & CO VINTAGE Ref. 8806 Chrono-Matic Navitimer
BREITLING TIFFANY & CO VINTAGE Ref. 8806 Chrono-Matic Navitimer

BREITLING TIFFANY & CO VINTAGE Ref. 8806 Chrono-Matic Navitimer

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Genuine Stamping MOVEMENT: Automatic ENGINE: Breitling Cal 12 NUMBER OF JEWELS: 17 FUNCTIONS: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Date CROWN MATERIAL: ...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold

Breitling Chronomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Breitling Chronomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Breitling Chronomat Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

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Located in Dallas, TX

• Model: Breitling Chronomat • Movement: Automatic, water resistant diver's watch • Case Size: 41mm • Case Material: Stainless steel/18K yellow gold • Dial: White with three gold s...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Breitling Chronomat with Automatic Chronograph
Breitling Chronomat with Automatic Chronograph

Breitling Chronomat with Automatic Chronograph

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Located in Wingene, BE

Dial: White dial with Chronograph display - Breitling logo at 3h Hands: With luminous fill Calibre: ETA7750 fully serviced Lugs width: 20mm Case dimensions: 38 mm Case: Stainles...

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm x ...

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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Automatic Breitling

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Stainless Steel

Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 46MM A13320 Stainless Steel Watch
Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 46MM A13320 Stainless Steel Watch

Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 46MM A13320 Stainless Steel Watch

By Breitling

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Breitling Gender: Men's Metal Type: Stainless Steel Length: 7.50 inches Diameter: 46.00 mm Weight: 203.08 grams BREITLING Gent's stainless steel, Swiss made wristwatch. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633

Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633

By Breitling

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Breitling Wristwatch. 1950s Vintage men's Stainless steel case. 17 Rubis Jewel Mechanical ...

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1950s Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Navitimer World Automatic Men's Watch, Stainless Steel, 46mm
Breitling Navitimer World Automatic Men's Watch, Stainless Steel, 46mm

Breitling Navitimer World Automatic Men's Watch, Stainless Steel, 46mm

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Reference Number: A24322 Brand: Breitling Model: Navitimer World Condition: Mint Case Diameter: 46mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Leather Dial Color: White Mov...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1
Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1

Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Pre Owned Breitling Super Heritage Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch AB2020161C1A1. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Round Stai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Steel Old Navitmer Mens Chronograph Wristwatch
Breitling Steel Old Navitmer Mens Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling Steel Old Navitmer Mens Chronograph Wristwatch

By Breitling

Located in Stamford, CT

Breitling Mens steel navitmer chronograph. Recently serviced. New Breitling band. 92.7 grams Length: 47.48m Width: 40mm Band width at case: 22mm Case thickness: 14.41mm Band: Origin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Automatic Breitling

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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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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Crosswind Limited Steel White Dial Automatic Watch B44356
Breitling Crosswind Limited Steel White Dial Automatic Watch B44356

Breitling Crosswind Limited Steel White Dial Automatic Watch B44356

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Limited Edition Breitling Crosswind 44mm Steel Chronograph White Dial Automatic Mens Watch B44356. The bracelet is Breitling original 375A but doesn't come with this partic...

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Early 2000s Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Chronoliner Black Dial Steel Ref Y24310 Mens Watch Boxed
Breitling Chronoliner Black Dial Steel Ref Y24310 Mens Watch Boxed

Breitling Chronoliner Black Dial Steel Ref Y24310 Mens Watch Boxed

By Breitling

Located in Toronto, CA

Description Brand: Breitling Model: Chronoliner Reference Number: Y24310 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : ...

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2010s European Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Titanium

Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995
Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995

Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995

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Breitling Old Navitimer Limited Edition "Patrouille de France", 1995

By Breitling

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

Breitling old Navitimer limited edition "Patrouille de France" First serie 1000 exemplaires circa 1995 mechanical movement A11021 blue dial logo patrouille de france 3 meters sapphir...

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1990s Vintage Automatic Breitling

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Steel

Breitling Montbrillant Limited Edition 47MM A23351A6/G741 Steel Watch
Breitling Montbrillant Limited Edition 47MM A23351A6/G741 Steel Watch

Breitling Montbrillant Limited Edition 47MM A23351A6/G741 Steel Watch

By Breitling

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Breitling Gender: Men Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 47.00 mm Weight: 211.59 grams One gent's stainless steel BREITLING Swiss-made wristwatch with original box and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Steel

Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310
Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310

Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310; 38mm Stainless steel case, Factory mother of pearls dial featuring Automatic movement with Chronograph and date, stainless steel diamon...

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Glycine Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch, circa 1950s
Glycine Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch, circa 1950s

Glycine Stainless Steel Date Automatic Watch, circa 1950s

By Glycine

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Glycine Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Auto Date / Ref. 645 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT /...

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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Automatic Breitling

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806, Full Set
Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806, Full Set

Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806, Full Set

By Breitling

Located in Antwerp, BE

Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806 Comes with box and warranty ! From 1970 s A rare collectors piece ! Movement: Automatic, chronograph & date Max...

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20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Automatic Breitling

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Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Sports Automatic Watch, circa 1970s
Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Sports Automatic Watch, circa 1970s

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Sports Automatic Watch, circa 1970s

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sports Style / Ref. A 7650 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 32mm X Width 36mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEME...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Automatic Breitling

Breitling Shark Chronograph 41mm Mens Automatic Watch Ref A13051
Breitling Shark Chronograph 41mm Mens Automatic Watch Ref A13051

Breitling Shark Chronograph 41mm Mens Automatic Watch Ref A13051

By Breitling

Located in New York, NY

This Breitling Shark Chronograph Ref. A13051 is a bold and highly collectible sports watch, combining the brand’s strong aviation heritage with the rugged appeal of a substantial sta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Automatic Breitling

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Stainless Steel

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By Cartier

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By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

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By Breitling

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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By Breitling

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By Breitling

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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By Diana M. Jewels

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Vintage Automatic Breitling For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage automatic breitling you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from stainless steel, steel and gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 41 antique edition and 173 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage automatic breitling 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage automatic breitling, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Vintage Automatic Breitling?

The price for a vintage automatic breitling starts at $1,495 and tops out at $22,853 with these watches, on average, selling for $5,759.

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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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.