Breitling are one of the foremost manufacturers of chronograph watches and hence a vintage Breitling chronograph is potentially a highly sort after item. A chronograph watch is a timepiece which can be used both for keeping track of the time as well as doubling up as a stopwatch. A chronograph is not the same as a chronometer – a chronometer is the name given to watches which achieve a certain level of accuracy. Here are some of the most popular vintage Breitling chronograph watches.
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Breitling Chronomat 1967 Vintage Original 217012 ChronographUS $707.00 |
E13360 Breitling Chronograph Titanium Avenger Mens Watch cnxipUS $709.77 |
Breitling Chrono Cockpit B30012 Chronograph Mens WatchUS $736.00 |
Breitling Navitimer Olympus Automatic Chronograph
The Navitimer Olympus varies only slightly from the regular Navitimer by including a calendar complication. The Navitimer range of watches was first sold in the 1950s with the aim of providing pilots with a watch they could rely on whilst in the air. For this reason it was necessarily a chronograph watch to provide stopwatch functions. The Olympus model includes a full calendar which means it cannot just keep track of the day but also the month. Some models even have a feature to keep track of the moon’s phase.
The Olympus chronograph can be bought with an automatic movement. It also comes with several different timing dials to help the owner measure time more accurately.
Breitling Chronomat Automatic Chronograph
If you want to buy a high quality vintage Breitling chronograph then look no further than a Breitling Chronomat Chronograph automatic. A popular option is to buy this watch in 18k gold. There are other options available if you aren’t a fan of gold watches or can’t afford to buy one. Like many professional watches most vintage Breitling chronographs for sale use a unidirectional bezel. This means that the bezel can only be turned in a single direction which makes mistakes whilst underwater less likely. The newer versions of the Breitling Chronomat automatic are waterproof down to around 300 metres but you should check how waterproof a particular vintage model is before buying.
Vintage Breitling Chrono Avenger Automatic Chronograph
The Avenger watch by Breitling is an example of a striking and elegant design. Due to its purpose as a professional watch a vintage Breitling Avenger chronograph will usually be a durable timepiece and able to stand up to the strains of everyday life. Generally, people today require more from a watch than in the past but the Avenger won’t let you down. If there’s a single watch which sums up the power of Breitling then the Avenger has to be it.
One thing to note about the Avenger watch is that it’s relatively big with a diameter of 48mm. This sometimes causes it to be referred to as a “man’s watch”. If you plan on wearing a vintage Breitling chronograph rather than just storing it for show then an Avenger may not be the most comfortable option. It is certainly a remarkable choice though and a watch you can be proud of.