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Steel · Black Arabic Dial 43 mm

The Swiss watch brand Breitling is best known for its history of creating high-end pilot’s watches and introducing important innovations into the horological world. One of the discoveries Breitling is most famous for is pioneering the modern chronograph watch by separating the stop/start button from the reset button. Breitling also premiered its iconic slide-rule bezels, a functional logarithmic tool used to help pilots make important calculations while in the air. 

Nowadays, Breitling’s watch collection has expanded beyond the sky as the brand has become a popular choice for those seeking upscale timepieces durable enough for everyday wear yet still connected to a meaningful legacy in Swiss watchmaking. 

The most popular Breitling watch collections are the brand’s five flagship lines:

• Navitimer: The brand’s most famous and immediately recognizable timepiece, featuring the classic slide-rule bezel and three chronograph subdials in a stainless steel case
• Chronomat: An update to Breitling’s “Land” collection unveiled in the 1980s as an all-purpose tool watch that seamlessly blends versatility and high-end aesthetics
• Superocean: A modern, high-performance diving watch with a round dial and bold luminescent hands, featuring another popular sub-collection (the Superocean Heritage) that takes design inspiration from vintage models in the same line
• Avenger: A highly durable pilot’s watch with oversize proportions, designed for extreme military cockpit environments and built with exceptional shock resistance
• Premier: The brand’s foray into dress watches, stepping away from their typical tool-watch ethos and into elegant refinement worthy of everyday wear

Swiss watch brand Breitling has a long history of creating durable and functional timepieces inspired by flight and aviation. The company began creating cockpit instruments for military pilots in the 1930s and was an important supplier of watches for WWII pilots in the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and other allied forces. In 1952, Breitling expanded its aviation legacy by partnering with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to build a wristwatch tailored for civilian pilots: This became the brand’s legendary Navitimer watch. 

Today, Breitling continues to build on its aviation heritage, sponsoring aerial performance groups like Italy’s Frecce Tricolori and the Jet Team. Many of its professional watch collections, particularly the Avenger, still cater to pilots in extreme military conditions. 

Breitling watches are a strong choice for everyday wear, as they are durable enough to withstand the events of everyday life while remaining versatile and attractive for any occasion. From casual meetups with friends to important board meetings and even black-tie events, Breitling watches can go wherever life takes you. They are designed to blend professional functionality with everyday elegance, offering an affordable entry point to the Swiss watch world.

The Breitling Navitimer and the Breitling Chronomat are two of the brand’s most popular lines. They share some immediate similarities, such as high levels of functionality and round cases, but their architecture and significance differs importantly. The Navitimer is a classic tool watch designed with aviation in mind and featuring a chronograph function as well as a logarithmic slide-rule bezel to assist pilots with mid-flight calculations. The Chronograph offers a more modern appearance with a bulkier build and a unidirectional rotating bezel.