Breitling Watch Model Cheat Sheet
Breitling was founded in 1884 and from its onset was fastidiously focused on producing the absolute best precision chronographs and timers. And with that central goal constantly driving the brand, Breitling has churned out some of the most impressive and precise timepieces with a particular emphasis on aviation watches. We take a quick look at the history and significance at Breitling’s most popular and breakthrough models.
Navitimer
The Navitimer was released in 1952 and specially designed for pilots and aviation crews. Its most distinguishing featured is its slide rule bezel, used to make crucial in-flight calculations like fuel consumption, air speed and distance. Breitling is largely credited with making the slide rule bezel incredible popular with the introduction of the Navitimer. Today, the Navitimer is a highly sought after watch, prized for both its practical design and first class performance.
Superocean
The Breitling Superocean marked Breitling’s—the longtime premier manufacturer of aviation watches—foray into diving watch design and production. The Superocean debuted in 1957 when diving watches were enjoying their heyday. But the Superocean stood out from its competitors with a water resistance of 200 meters. Today, the Superocean’s practical and recognizable features are its large Arabic numerals and oversized hands which were originally designed for ease of reading under water.
Super Avenger II
As its name would suggest, the Breitling Super Avenger II is super-sized. The Super Avenger was recently introduced to the Breitling lineup in response to modern tastes’ preference for robust and hefty watch sizes. Even still, this contemporary addition upholds the core tenets of the Breitling brand: superior precision and an emphasis on utility. Breitling fans are particularly drawn to the Super Avenger for its dramatic size and enjoy it as a bold statement piece.
Colt
The modern-day Breitling Colt was inspired by the Colt Military, a watch originally introduced in the 1980s and designed for military operations. The updated design was renamed simply the Breitling Colt and was distinguished for its broad, uni-directional bezel with four engraved rider tabs. The Breitling Colt is incredibly popular with new collectors as a signature and reasonably priced model.
Breitling for Bentley
In 2002, Breitling partnered with Bentley, the British car manufacturer internationally renowned for its luxurious and posh cars. Breitling naturally borrowed inspiration from Bentley’s sophisticated fleet of vehicles and translated that allure into a mesmerizing collection of fine timepieces. The Breitling for Bentley collection includes mesmerizing conversation pieces and exquisite watches, decidedly worth of its namesake luxury brands.
If this piqued your interest in Breitling watches, learn more about the Swiss watchmaker’s impressive history and how they grew into the premier manufacture of aviation watches here.
