Breitling Watches For Sale

About Breitling Watches

A short history of Breitling

Breitling has specialized in chronographs since 1884 and invented the modern chronograph layout, adding the independent second pusher in 1934 that separated start/stop from reset. The Navitimer, launched in 1952 with its circular slide rule for in-flight calculations, was adopted by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and remains one of the most recognizable pilot watches ever produced.

Which Breitling model should you buy?

The Navitimer is the slide-rule chronograph and the brand’s signature, though the busy dial is not for everyone. The Superocean and Superocean Heritage cover diving, the latter with cleaner vintage styling. Chronomat offers the integrated-bracelet sports look with a rouleaux bracelet, Avenger is the oversized tool-watch line, and Premier handles dress duty. Most modern references carry COSC chronometer certification as standard.

Browse by model: Navitimer Chronomat Superocean Avenger Premier

Buying Breitling pre-owned

Breitling depreciates more sharply from retail than Rolex or Tudor, which makes the pre-owned market unusually attractive here. An in-house B01 chronograph movement with a column wheel and vertical clutch — genuinely high-specification chronograph engineering — is accessible at a fraction of its original price on the secondary market.

We currently have 15 Breitling watches in stock (15 pre-owned), ranging from $1,000 to $11,995. Every watch is inspected and certified by our specialists before it is listed, and is covered by our authenticity guarantee and 2-year warranty, with free insured worldwide shipping. New to the secondary market? Start with our guide to buying a pre-owned luxury watch.

What to check before you buy

• Determine whether the chronograph is the in-house B01 or an outsourced Valjoux/ETA base.
• Test all chronograph pushers and confirm the reset returns hands precisely to zero.
• Check the slide-rule bezel on a Navitimer rotates smoothly and the printing is crisp.
• Inspect the rouleaux or pilot bracelet for stretch and correct fit at the end links.

If anything about a listing is unclear, speak to a specialist before you commit — we would rather answer questions than process a return. You can also read how we authenticate every watch we sell, or browse the full index of watches in stock.

Breitling Watches — Frequently Asked Questions