The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Breitling Watch in 2025

Introduction: The Timeless Appeal of Breitling Watches

Buying a pre-owned Breitling watch isn’t just a purchase, it’s an investment in horological history. Since 1884, Breitling has been crafting exceptional timepieces that represent more than just accurate timekeeping. These watches are symbols of adventure, precision, and Swiss engineering excellence.


Understanding Breitling’s Rich Heritage

Breitling isn’t just another luxury watch brand. Founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, the company has a storied legacy of creating precision instruments primarily for aviation, diving, and exploration. From supplying chronographs to the Royal Air Force during World War II to introducing groundbreaking innovations like the first wrist chronograph, Breitling has consistently pushed the boundaries of watchmaking.

Top Reasons to Consider a Pre-Owned Breitling

Exceptional Value Proposition

Pre-owned Breitling watches offer significant advantages:

  • Lower initial investment compared to brand new models
  • Potential appreciation in value for rare or vintage pieces
  • Access to discontinued or limited-edition models

Proven Durability and Quality

Breitling watches are renowned for:

  • COSC certification ensuring exceptional accuracy
  • High-quality materials like solid gold, stainless steel, and ceramics
  • Strict quality control measures

Exploring Breitling Collections: A Detailed Guide

Breitling Navitimer Collection: The Aviation Icon

Heritage and Design

  • Introduced in 1952
  • Quintessential pilot’s watch with signature slide-rule bezel
  • Designed for in-flight calculations and navigation

Key Specifications

  • Case Sizes: 35mm to 48mm
  • Materials: Stainless steel, 18ct Red gold, Platinum
  • Dial Colours: Black, Silver, White, Blue, Anthracite
  • Functions:
    • Chronograph
    • GMT
    • Time and Date
  • Water Resistance: 30m
  • Bracelet Options: Leather, Metal

Notable Models

  • Breitling Navitimer ref. 7806
  • Breitling Navitimer ref. 806
  • Breitling Navitimer ref. 81600
  • Breitling Navitimer B01
Close up of Breitling Navitimer Rose Bezel Grey Dial

Breitling Superocean Collection: Diving Excellence

Heritage and Design

  • First introduced in 1957
  • Dedicated to professional and recreational divers
  • Superocean Heritage line launched in 2007

Key Specifications

  • Case Sizes: 36mm to 48mm
  • Materials: Titanium, Stainless steel
  • Dial Colours: Blue, Green, Black, White, Orange, Yellow
  • Functions:
    • Time and Date
    • Time only
  • Exceptional Water Resistance: Up to 2000m
  • Bracelet Options: NATO, Rubber, Metal

Notable Features

  • Luminescent hands
  • Unidirectional bezels
  • SuperQuartz or COSC-certified mechanical movements
Breitling Superocean Watches side by side

Breitling Chronomat Collection: Versatile Elegance & Power

Heritage and Design

  • Originated in the 1940s as a groundbreaking chronograph
  • Versatile design bridging professional functionality and casual elegance
  • Popular among both men and women with diverse size options
  • Reinvented for modern luxury sports watch market

Standard Chronomat Range

  • Case Sizes: 32mm to 42mm
  • Materials: Stainless steel, 18ct Red gold, Two-tone combinations
  • Dial Colorus: Blue, Green, Black, White, Silver, Copper
  • Functions:
    • 12-Hour chronograph
    • Time and Date
  • Water Resistance: 200m
  • Bracelet Options: Signature Rouleaux bracelet, Rubber, Leather

Super Chronomat Collection

  • Larger 44mm case size
  • Enhanced water resistance
  • Ceramic bezel insert with rider tabs
  • Available complications:
    • B01 chronograph movement
    • UTC module for additional time zone
  • Special features:
    • Integrated chronograph design
    • Enhanced durability
    • Advanced anti-reflective sapphire crystal

Signature Elements Across Range

  • Iconic Rouleaux bracelet design
  • Four rider tabs protecting the crystal
  • Unidirectional rotating bezel
  • COSC-certified movements
  • Screw-locked crown and pushers
  • Applied indices with Super-LumiNova
  • Sapphire crystal case backs displaying movement

Notable Features

  • In-house B01 movement with 70-hour power reserve
  • Modular case construction for excellent serviceability
  • Diamond-set options available for luxury variants
  • Innovative quick-change strap system
  • Anti-magnetic protection
Breitling Chronomat England Six Nation Watch

Breitling Avenger Collection: Adventure-Ready Precision

Heritage and Design

  • Rugged timepieces for exploration
  • Nicknamed ‘power in action’
  • Designed for aviation and adventure enthusiasts

Key Specifications

  • Case Sizes: 43mm to 48mm
  • Materials: DLC-Coated Titanium, Stainless Steel
  • Dial Colours: Blue, Green, Yellow, White, Black
  • Functions:
    • Time and Date
    • GMT
    • Chronograph
  • Exceptional Water Resistance: Up to 3000m
  • Bracelet Options: Leather, Metal

Notable Features

  • Incredible shock resistance
  • Robust construction
  • ‘Super Avenger’ 48mm models for maximum presence
Breitling Super Avenger II Volcano Black Dial Watch

Breitling Premier Collection: Refined Chronographs

Heritage and Design

  • Honours 1940s chronograph legacy
  • Combines classic design with modern technology
  • Versatile for various settings

Key Specifications

  • Case Sizes: 40mm to 42mm
  • Materials: 18ct Red Gold, Stainless Steel
  • Dial Colours: Blue, Green, Black, Brown, Silver
  • Functions:
    • Day-Date
    • Time-Only
    • Chronograph
  • Water Resistance: 100m
  • Bracelet Options: Leather, Metal

Unique Characteristics

  • Clean, sophisticated dials
  • Vintage-inspired details
  • Complications like split-second chronographs and moon phases
Breitling Premier Norton Limited Edition Watch

Breitling Emergency Collection: Life-Saving Technology

Heritage and Design

  • Introduced in 1995
  • World’s first wristwatch with dual-frequency distress beacon
  • Designed for professionals in challenging environments

Key Specifications

  • Case Sizes: 43mm to 51mm
  • Materials: Titanium, Stainless Steel
  • Dial Colours: Black, Yellow, Orange, White
  • Unique Functions:
    • Integrated emergency radio transmitter
    • Chronograph
    • Alarm
    • Second time zone
  • Water Resistance: 30m to 100m
  • Bracelet Options: Rubber, Titanium, Stainless Steel

Revolutionary Features

  • Dual-frequency emergency signal
  • Hybrid analogue and digital displays
  • Robust construction for extreme conditions
Breitling Emergency Orbiter 3 Limited Edition Box Set

Breitling Top Time Collection: Retro-Modern Chronographs

Heritage and Design

  • Originally launched in the 1960s
  • Revived with modern technology and vintage aesthetics
  • Targeted at young, style-conscious professionals
  • Features distinctive “Zorro” dial designs

Key Specifications

  • Case Sizes: 40mm to 42mm
  • Materials: Stainless steel
  • Dial Options:
    • Classic “bow-tie” designs
    • Racing-inspired layouts
    • Bold colour combinations
  • Functions:
    • Chronograph
    • Tachymeter scale
    • Time and date displays

Notable Models

Top Time Classic Cars Collection
  • Ford Mustang Edition
    • Green dial with brown leather strap
    • Racing-inspired chronograph
  • Chevrolet Corvette Edition
    • Red dial with racing-themed elements
  • Shelby Cobra Edition
    • Blue dial with contrasting subdials
Top Time Deus Limited Edition
  • Partnership with Deus Ex Machina
  • Lightning bolt-shaped chronograph hand
  • Retro-racing aesthetic
  • Limited production numbers

Special Features

  • COSC-certified chronometer movements
  • Vintage-inspired pump pushers
  • Exhibition casebacks
  • Water resistance to 100m
  • Premium leather straps
Breitling Top Time Deus Luxury Preowned Watch

Breitling Professional Collection: Ultimate Tool Watches

Heritage and Design

  • Purpose-built for specific professional needs
  • Emphasis on functionality and reliability
  • Incorporates advanced materials and technology
  • Built to withstand extreme conditions

Key Models

Endurance Pro
  • Case Size: 44mm
  • Material: Breitlight® (proprietary lightweight polymer)
  • Features:
    • Thermocompensated SuperQuartz™ movement
    • Bidirectional rotating bezel with compass scale
    • Multiple colourways available
  • Functions:
    • Chronograph
    • Pulsometer scale
    • 100m water resistance
Aerospace Evo
  • Case Size: 43mm
  • Material: Titanium
  • Digital-Analog Display featuring:
    • Chronograph
    • Second timezone
    • Alarm
    • Countdown timer
    • Backlight
  • Professional-grade functionality

Technical Specifications

  • SuperQuartz™ movements
  • Water Resistance: 100m to 300m
  • Special Features:
    • Night Vision Compatibility
    • Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
    • Robust crown protection
    • Professional-grade straps and bracelets

Unique Characteristics

  • Designed for professional timing needs
  • Enhanced durability features
  • Specialised functions for specific professions
  • Advanced material technology
  • Professional-grade accuracy standards
Breitling Endurance Pro 44 Professional Chronograph Watch

The Breitling-Bentley Partnership: A Legacy of Luxury

Two Decades of Collaborative Excellence

From 2002 to 2021, Breitling and Bentley forged the longest-running partnership between a watch brand and a luxury car manufacturer. This remarkable collaboration produced some of the most exceptional timepieces in Breitling’s history.

Memorable Collaborations

Highlights of the Partnership

  • First collaboration: Onboard clock for Bentley Continental GT (2003)
  • Official sponsor of Team Bentley at 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Created limited edition watches celebrating automotive achievements

Iconic Collaborative Timepieces

  1. Breitling Bentley Supersports Light Body Watch
    • Commemorated a world record ice speed run of 205 mph
    • Celebrated extreme performance and precision
  2. Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Bentley British Racing Green
    • Powered by Breitling’s in-house Caliber 01 movement
    • Unique transparent caseback with metalized Bentley logo
    • Inspired by historic 1929 Bentley “Blower”
  3. Premier Bentley Centenary Limited Edition
    • Produced in 18K red gold and stainless steel
    • Featured unique brown elm burl dials
    • Tribute to Bentley’s 100 years of luxury motoring

The Final Chapter

The partnership concluded with the Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Bentley Limited Edition:

  • Exclusive series of 25 pieces
  • Represents the pinnacle of collaborative luxury
  • Symbolizes shared commitment to craftsmanship and innovation

Legacy of Collaboration

Key Achievements:

  • Celebrated automotive and horological excellence
  • Created unique, collectable timepieces
  • Demonstrated synergy between two luxury brands

As noted by Bentley’s CEO Adrian Hallmark, the partnership proved that “when two like-minded brands work together authentically, the performance of both is enhanced.”

Breitling for Bentley B04 GMT Watch

What to Look for When Buying Pre-Owned

Authenticity Checks

  • Original documentation
  • Service history
  • Condition of case and movement
  • Matching serial numbers

Key Features to Examine

  • Chronograph functionality
  • Water resistance rating
  • Movement type (Automatic, Manual or Quartz)
  • Condition of crystal and dial
  • Bracelet/strap integrity

Why MVS Watches is Your Trusted Pre-Owned Breitling Destination

MVS Watches is a premier destination for luxury pre-owned timepieces, specialising in authenticated, high-quality watches from top brands.

Our Commitment

  • 100% authenticity guarantee
  • Transparent grading system
  • Expert watch authentication
  • Competitive pricing
  • Exceptional customer service

Frequently Asked Questions About Pre-Owned Breitling Watches

Are Pre-Owned Breitling Watches Reliable?

Absolutely! Breitling’s exceptional craftsmanship means these watches are built to last decades with proper maintenance.

Do Pre-Owned Breitlings Hold Their Value?

Certain models like the Navitimer, Chronomat, and limited editions can sometimes retain or even appreciate in value.

What Warranty Do You Offer?

MVS Watches provides 6 months warranty on all pre-owned Breitling watches that are outside of their manufacturer’s warranty, ensuring your peace of mind.

Conclusion: Your Gateway to Luxury

A pre-owned Breitling isn’t just a watch, it’s a piece of history, an engineering marvel, and a statement of sophisticated taste. At MVS Watches, we’re committed to helping you find the perfect timepiece that tells your unique story.

Ready to explore our curated collection of pre-owned Breitling watches? Contact us today or explore the range here.

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