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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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...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat GT A13330 Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph
By Breitling
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A distinguished Breitling Chronomat GT automatic chronograph, reference A13330, showcasing Breitling’s signature aviation style and precision engineering. Produced in the late 1990s ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Vintage Chronomat 808 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s, Unisex
By Breitling
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand: Breitling Model Name: Breitling Vintage Chronomat Steel Watch 217012 808 Model Number: 808 Gender: Mens Movement: Original Breitling manual-w...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat Two Tone Chronograph Automatic Watch Ref B13048
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
A striking Breitling chronograph featuring a two-tone stainless steel and gold case paired with a metallic grey sunburst dial. The dial is accented by deep blue chronograph subdials ...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat Blackbird Ref A13050, 39mm Case, Brushed Stainless Steel...
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Breitling Chronomat Blackbird , reference A13050, features a chronograph and date function. The 39mm case is in brushed stainless steel, the black dial matt finished, with anti r...
Breitling Chronomat Evolution A13356 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Chronomat Evolution Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch A13356 Diamond bracelet, case, and bezel, total of 15ct. This watch...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel &18K Gold Measurements ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Breitling K13356 Chronomat Evolution 44mm White Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: K13356 Year: 2005-2007 Model: Chronomat Evolution Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White With Gold Color Sub Dials Face: Sa...
Breitling Chronomat UTC B13048 Two-Face 18k And Steel 39mm Watch
By Breitling
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. Ref...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat Cockpit Wristwatch Ref A13357812. Auto, Chrono, Date, 2007
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Breitling Chronomat Cockpit A13357812 features a stainless steel 39mm case with attractive blue dial, stainless steel bracelet and has chronograph and date functions, powered by ...
Breitling Chronomat A13356 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch White Dial
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Chronomat Evolution A13356 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch White Dial A13356 Diamond bracelet, case, and bezel, total of 15ct. Black dial with silver sticks, chronogr...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat Cream Dial 39MM Steel & 18K Yellow Gold B13050 Diamond Bezel
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Breitling Series: Chronomat Model: B13050 Case Diameter: 39 mm Bracelet: Stainless steel Bezel: YG, Custom diamond set Dial: Cream dial The sale includes a jewelry watch bo...
Diamond, Steel
Breitling Chronomat 44 mm Black Dial Rubber Strap Automatic Watch SS/18KRG Case
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Breitling Chronomat 44 Chronograph Automatic men's wristwatch featuring a robust stainless steel and 18K rose gold case paired with a black rubber strap for a distinctive sport-luxur...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronomat 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial and Diamond Bezel Watch
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Breitling Chronomat 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial and Diamond Bezel Watch – Bold & Luxurious Design The Breitling Chronomat 18k Yellow Gold is a statement of prestige, combin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Breitling Chronomat Black Dial 39MM Steel & 18K Yellow Gold B13352 Diamond Bezel
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Breitling Series: Chronomat Model: B13352 Case Diameter: 39 mm Bracelet: Stainless steel Bezel: YG, Custom diamond set Dial: Black dial The sale includes a jewelry watch bo...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Breitling Super Chronomat U17356 38mm Mint Green Dial 18k Gold Steel Box Paper
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: U17356 Serial: 671**** Year: 2023 Model: Breitling Super Chronomat Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Green Rubber Bezel: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Dial...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 RB0136 Brown Dial 18K Rose Gold Box Paper 2022
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: RB0136 Year: 2022 Model: Super Breitling Chronomat B01 44 Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Rubber Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Brown Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
Rose Gold
Breitling 44mm Black Dial Chronomat 1884 In 18K Yellow Gold With Box & Papers
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
Breitling 18K Gold Automatic Chronomat K13050.1 "1884" Wrist Watch. Rare Breitling Chronomat black dial 18 karat solid gold chronograph men's watch...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Evolution Chronomat Two Tone Diamond Watch with Mother Of Pearl Dial
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Evolution Two Tone Diamond Watch with Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial B13356 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, ser...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Stainless Steel
Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
Breitling Top Time 2002‑33 – Panda Dial – 36mm – Manual Wind – 1969 Just arrived back in stock on 28 April, this outstanding Breitling Top Time reference 2002‑33 has undergone a comp...
Minerva Official Chronometer Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Watch A241
By Minerva
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Minerva Official Chronometer A241 automatic chronograph wristwatch, presented with its original box, guarantee, and chronometer certificate. The watch features a stain...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Chronometre Navitimer Stainless Steel Leather Strap Mens Watch A23322
By Breitling
Located in Baltimore, MD
Breitling Chronometre Navitimer Stainless Steel Leather Strap Mens Watch A23322 Model: A23322 Case: 42mm Metal: Stainless steel Strap: Black leather with steel deployment Dial: Black...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tag Heuer Stainless Steel Carrera 39mm
By TAG Heuer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 5 Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: round 39mm stainless steel case, smooth bezel, scratch resistant sapphire crystal Dial: silver index dial Ba...
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot Mark XV1 Steel Automatic Watch 39mm
By IWC
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's IWC Pilot Mark XVII automatic wristwatch. 39mm stainless steel case. Sapphire crystal. Automatic 21 jewel movement with 41-hour power reserve. Runs well. Date display on dial...
Steel
Ebel Men's Classic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch Model E9187F41
By Ebel
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Swiss made with contemporary sport watch design, Ebel Classic Stainless Steel Men's / Unisex Watch Model Number E9187F41. The stainless steel watch case size is 37mm and wrist size i...
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
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Corum Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds
By Corum Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Corum Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds Movement Quartz Gender Men's Watch Dial Color Silver with Diamonds Case Material Stainless Steel & Diamon...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
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 ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Custom Ladies Breitling Tahitian A77380 Diamond Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Case size: 33mm -Bracelet fits wrist up to 7'' -Stainless steel -Movement: Quartz -Aftermarket MOP diamond dial -Dial Color: Tahitian -Diamond Bezel, 1.75ct -Come...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Octagon Reference 2966 Two-Tone Automatic White Roman
Located in New York, NY
Lets take a look at Paul Allen's Santos When people think Cartier Santos, they picture the square case. This one takes a different turn. The Octagon was Cartier quietly experimentin...
Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Reduced 39MM 3539.50.00 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Omega Gender: Men Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 39.00 mm Weight: 93.60 grams Gent's stainless steel OMEGA Swiss-made wristwatch. The "OMEGA " trademark (or hallma...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Stainless Steel Conquistador Cortez Chronograph
By Franck Muller
Located in Stamford, CT
This 27.5mm factory original, Franck Muller stainless steel conquistador Cortez chronograph is a masterpiece of horological elegance. Large 54mm robust stainless steel case with blac...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling AB0110 Chronomat Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Breitling MPN: AB0110 Model: Chronomat Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 44mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: Unidirectional stainless steel b...
Stainless Steel
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...
Breitling Chronomat Steel Chronograph – 1940s
By Breitling
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Breitling Chronomat Steel Chronograph – 1940s This 1940s Breitling Chronomat is a highly collectible example of early tool watch innovation. Revered among vintage enthusiasts, it fe...
Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Evolution
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat Evolution Designer: Breitling Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 44mm stainless steel round, stainless steel 60-mi...
Stainless Steel
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 & 18K yellow gold bezel. Blue dial with gold luminous hands and index hour markers. ...
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...
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat 44
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: uni-rotational bezel, date, seconds, chronograph Case: round 44mm stainless steel case, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engraved case-back, screw-down crown, water resistant to 100 meters Band: Breitling stainless steel bracelet...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat 44
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: uni-rotational bezel, date, seconds, chronograph Case: round 44mm stainless steel case, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engraved case-back, screw-down crown, water resistant to 100 meters Band: Breitling stainless steel bracelet...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Chronomat B01
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: round 42mm round case, uni-directional timing bezel, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engraved ca...
Stainless Steel
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 case with steel bezel (42 mm). Black dial with ...
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 case with steel bezel ( 44 mm ) . Silve...
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 case with steel bezel ( 44 mm ). Silver dial with...