Top 5 Breitling Watches for Christmas

A Jura Watches Christmas guide to the best Breitling watches

Is your partner the aviation and pilot watch-loving kind? How do world-class chronograph designs and chronometer-certified movements sound? Ever since its inception in 1884, Breitling has been the king of aviation chronographs. The brand has experienced huge success with designs like the Chronomat, the Navitimer and the Avenger series. Having ventured into movement manufacturing in 2009, Breitling stands by its promise of precision, performance and exceptional accountability. Each timepiece lives up to its reputation in equipping pioneers of the land, sea, and air with precision tools. So, if your loved one has a weak spot for beautifully crafted tool watches and you consider them the horologically curious type, dip into this guide and find a Breitling timepiece perfect for them this Christmas time.

Breitling Watch Avenger 42 AB0146101C1A1

If your loved one needs a rugged tool with functional pilot watch features, the Avenger has it all. The line is famous for its masculine timepieces equipped with rider tabs on the bezel and a knurled crown. Of course, the Avenger links back to the Chronomat, taking on some of its most popular characteristics. This tough cockpit tool is competent on the ground or high up above the clouds. Its deep blue dial is particularly attractive, verging on deep turquoise territory. The black dials are rich and contrast nicely alongside the red accents seen in the 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock. Aside from a reliable automatic movement that performs relentlessly inside a 300-meter water-resistant stainless steel case, this Breitling Avenger watch is fitted on a stylish three-link stainless steel bracelet. The feature gives the watch a professional look, enabling it to pair well with smart Christmas attire and office suits in the new year and beyond. The bracelet is equipped with a micro-adjustable folding clasp, making it particularly handy for making changes while on the go.

Breitling Watch Superocean III Automatic 42 Rainbow A17375211B2S2

Vibrant colours of the rainbow embody everything important about the Superocean III series. The watch pays homage to the 1950s and 1960s surfing era with a vivid, legible display encased in a robust stainless steel case. The model takes inspiration from Breitling’s much earlier Slow Motion watch – a tool with a unique indicator. This high-contrast dial in black is paired with clean case lines, chunky rainbow-coloured indexes and a green-filled square block on the tip of the minute hand. The rainbow-gradient luminescent material promises superb legibility in the dark, while the sand and water-resistant case is 300-meter water resistant too, and perfect for plenty of underwater adventure. If your partner takes to the water frequently, this Breitling Superocean III watch, complete on a turquoise rubber band and powered by an automatic movement, perfectly balances the nostalgia of a vintage dive watch with the brand’s rich heritage.

Breitling Watch Navitimer 32 A77320E61A2A

This lady's Navitimer watch from Breitling may not feature the complex slide rule bezel but it makes up for that with its glistening diamond dot indexes and luxurious mother-of-pearl dial. The Navitimer watch is one of the brand’s oldest and most popular collections. Its circular slide rule bezel has proved an indispensable feature for completing calculations on the fly. This lady’s Breitling Navitimer watch still embodies the pilot-like spirit of the collection, even with its beaded bezel, which surrounds an hour track represented in scintillating diamond dot indexes. Rose gold-coloured hands enhance the iridescent mother-of-pearl tones on the dial, infusing the design with a sense of refinement and indulgence. The 32mm model is powered by a quartz movement and envelopes the wrist with a 7-link stainless steel bracelet in brushed and polished finishes. This watch is ideal for any lady missing an easy-to-wear yet sumptuous and elegantly crafted watch from their collection.

Breitling Watch Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 Bracelet AB0139211B1A1

A watch that does more than just tell the time. Although infused with undeniably elegant pilot watch characteristics, there is even more to enjoy about this watch than meets the eye. The model is powered by the Breitling 01 Manufacture movement, complete with approximately 70 hours of power reserve. Historically, this watch design holds a lot of meaning for Breitling. It’s a particularly apt Christmas gift idea for anyone who takes an interest in the heritage of the brand and its story. For example, in 1952, Willy Breitling developed a wrist-worn chronograph with a circular slide rule that would allow pilots to perform all necessary flight calculations. Tasks included measuring distance based on fuel consumption, speed based on distance, and simple multiplication and division calculations. Two years later, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced the design as its official timepiece. The “navigation timer” – or Navitimer – was born. The AOPA was (and remains) the largest pilots’ club in the world, counting nearly every US aviator among its ranks and using the Navitimer as a tool for all air-bound tasks. This watch features a black dial with silver chronograph counters and a stainless steel bracelet that enables it to pair with dressy attire whenever the need arises.

Breitling Watch Chronomat Automatic 36 Red Gold U10380591A2U1

The Breitling Chronomat debuted in the 1940s, but the design we are most familiar with today is the one that took the world by storm during the 1980s. This lady’s Chronomat watch from Breitling combines functional elegance with superior accuracy. Its practical and robust stainless steel case is paired with indulgent 18ct rose gold tones in the bracelet and on the diamond-adorned bezel. The Chronomat is recognisable for its four rider tabs on the cardinal points of the bezel and its Rouleaux bracelet, as showcased in this model. This is a 36mm model with 100-meter water resistance for protecting a chronometer-certified movement at its centre. It also features an easy-grip Breitling-engraved crown, diamond dot markers, and a sapphire crystal glass front for protecting the dial from damage.

If you’ve seen a gift you’d like to purchase in time or Christmas, call and speak to our sales team here at Jura Watches on 01335 453453 or email us on help@jurawatches.co.uk, where we can advise you further on our online finance options and delivery timescales.