Breitling watches for sale in NYC

About Breitling

Breitling was founded by Leon Breitling in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1884, and the company has been closely tied to chronographs ever since. In 1915 it introduced one of the first wrist chronographs with a separate pusher, and in the decades that followed it became a supplier of cockpit instruments and pilot's watches.

The Navitimer, introduced in 1952, is the most famous Breitling. Its circular slide rule bezel lets pilots calculate fuel consumption, speed and distance, and its busy, beautifully organized dial is unmistakable. The Chronomat, first released in 1942 and reborn in 1984, is the brand's versatile sports chronograph, now with its distinctive rouleaux bracelet. The Superocean covers dive watches, from modern professional models to the vintage inspired Superocean Heritage.

Other lines you will see include the Avenger, a rugged aviation collection, the Premier, a dressier chronograph family with a 1940s feel, and the Colt and Transocean. Many current Breitling chronographs use the in-house B01 calibre with a long power reserve.

Breitling also offers strong choices for smaller wrists, including 36 and 38 mm Chronomat and Navitimer models, and many pieces can be ordered on a steel bracelet, a leather strap or rubber, which changes the character of the watch considerably.

Breitling references usually start with a letter that indicates the case material: A for steel, R for red gold, K for yellow gold, J for white gold and E for titanium. The digits that follow identify the model, and the remaining code identifies the dial and strap.

Breitlings tend to be large, comfortable and easy to read, which makes them strong daily watches. Use the filters to compare sizes and prices, then call or text us to see your favorites in person at our office on West 47th Street.