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 Transocean 4054 – Day Date – 35mm – Automatic – Vintage
By Breitling
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 ...
Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime AB0510U4/BB62 World Time Box & Papers
By Breitling
Located in London, GB
Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime AB0510U4/BB62 World Time Box & Papers 9.5/10 Condition A beautifully engineered global travel companion, the Breitling Transocean Chr...
Breitling RB0510 Transocean Unitime 46mm Chronograph 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap
By Breitling
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: RB0510 Year: 2013 Model: Transocean Unitime Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Cry...
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers Ref.K42362.1 Weight : 257.8 Gram 18 Kt Solid Gold Breitling Strap , 19 Cm. Length
18k Gold, Gold
Unworn Breitling Superocean Reference# AB2010161C1S1, Complete set, 2024
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
The Breitling Superocean Heritage II B20 Automatic 42 (ref. AB2010161C1S1) is a masterful blend of vintage-inspired design and modern engineering. Featuring a 42mm stainless steel ca...
Stainless Steel
Unworn Breitling Superocean Reference# AB2030121B1A1, Complete set, 2024
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
The Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 44 is a modern tribute to Breitling’s legendary 1957 dive watch. Its 44mm stainless steel case paired with a black ceramic unidirectional bezel ...
Stainless Steel
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1974, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeou...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Unworn Breitling Navitimer Reference# AB0139241C2P1, Complete set, 2024
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 (ref. AB0139241C2P1) brings one of the world’s most iconic pilot’s watches into a perfectly balanced 41 mm format. Its striking ice-blue su...
Stainless Steel
Unworn Breitling Navitimer Reference# AB0139241C2A1, Complete set, 2024
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 (ref. AB0139241C2A1) brings the brand’s most iconic pilot’s watch into a refined 41 mm format, perfect for those who appreciate aviation he...
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
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applie...
Stainless Steel
Glashütte Senator Navigator Chronograph GUB 39-32 - Steel, Box & Papers
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, BE
The rare Glashütte Original Senator Navigator Chronograph is a distinguished timepiece featuring a 39mm stainless steel case and an automatic GUB 39-32 movement. Its design includes ...
Steel
$21,892Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Premier Ladies Diamonds & 18k Rose Gold & Satin Strap
By Harry Winston
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
NEW FACTORY STICKERS STILL INTACT BRAND: Harry Winston MODEL: Premier REFRENCE: PRNQHM36RR001 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Rose Quartz DIAL: Mother of Pearl MOVEMENT: Quartz SKU: WL1937
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 35MM 44001 Date Sigma White 18K Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Vacheron Constantin Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 35.00 mm Weight: 43.03 grams Gent's 18K yellow gold VACHERON CONSTANTIN Swiss-made wristwatch with o...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
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...
Breitling Black Stainless Steel Transocean Chronograph
By Breitling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph Case: round 46mm black PVD stainless steel, sapphire protective crystal, Breitling engraved case-back, screw-...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Transocean Unitime Chronograph Watch
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Breitling stainless steel Transocean Unitime Chronograph chronograph wristwatch, Ref. AB0510U4/BB62-SS, with automatic movement. Stainless steel case (46mm diameter). Black dial with...
Breitling Transocean Chrono AB0152, Box & Papers, Excellent Condition
By Breitling
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Breitling Transocean Chrono features an attractive panda dial, steel 43mm case and stainless steel bracelet. Presented in excellent condition ...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Rose Gold Transocean Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Ref: W2862 Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 38 mm Dial: Silver Bracelet: 18k Rose Gold Buckle: 18K Rose Gold Tang Buckle Glass: Sapphire Crysta...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breitling Transocean Chronograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
Breitling Stainless Steel Transocean World Time 46mm Automatic Watch. Gender: Mens Movement: Automatic self-winding movement. Case: Stainless steel round case 46.0 mm in diameter.
Steel
Breitling Transocean Unitime Chronograph World Time Steel Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Breitling Transocean Unitime Chronograph, reference AB0510, with its white dial, is a sophisticated and versatile timepiece that seaml...
Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Transocean Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch, 2012
By Breitling
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4279 Model Number: AB015212 Serial Number: 310**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 5th July 2012 Case Diameter: 43 mm Case Size: 43mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals &...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Stainless Steel Transocean Black Chronograph Dial Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; chronograph. Stainless steel case with exposition back (43mm diameter). Black dial with stick markers; hour, minute and seconds recorders. Stainless steel mesh bra...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime Stainless Steel Watch AB0510U4.BB62.152
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime Stainless Steel Watch AB0510U4.BB62.152A - Automatic winding; forward or backward time zone setting allowed without interrupting the time of ...
Breitling Limited Edition Transocean Chronograph Stainless Steel Silver Dial
By Breitling
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A limited edition stainless steel Transocean Chronograph men's wristwatch, by Breitling. The silver dial has applied hour markers, a 30-minute recorder at 3 o'clock, a date indiator...
Silver, Stainless Steel