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What Is the Best Breitling Watch?
Expert Picks for Every Wrist

Breitling is one of the most revered watchmakers in the world, and the company is renowned for its professional watches. From pilot watches to diving watches, you can count on Breitling to design a top-notch timepiece. Not many companies can boast about working with the Royal Air Force, the US Air Force and Bentley. Breitling’s history and reputation speak for themselves, but that doesn’t mean choosing from their impressive catalogue is always an easy decision.

With so many top-notch options, it can be difficult to narrow it down to just one. While you will undoubtedly be pleased with your purchases, it’s a good idea to consider the differences between the models to ensure you get a Breitling that is perfect for you. In today’s BQ Watches blog, we’ll provide you with some expert picks in different categories to help make your choice easier.

Jet Setting and Business Travel

Breitling Transocean Unitime

Whether you’re jet-setting for pleasure or making frequent business trips across borders, you need a watch that can keep up. Your solution is the Breitling Transocean Unitime. The GMT function on luxury timepieces has become increasingly popular over the years, but Breitling raises the bar with a world-time function. With this, you can easily adjust your watch to any time zone around the world without losing track of local time.

The Breitling Transocean Unitime manages to be the perfect marriage of luxurious design and useful functionality. For world travellers, few watches can live up to the standard of the Transocean Unitime.

BREITLING TRANSOCEAN UNITIME AB0510

Aviators and Pilots

Breitling Chrono Cockpit

Breitling are no strangers to the world of aviation, so those looking for a pilot’s watch will have plenty of options. Perhaps one of the best pilot’s watches in the Breitling lineup is the Chrono Cockpit. 

This aesthetically pleasing timepiece offers options in two-tone yellow gold and steel for those who want a timepiece with rarer materials. The easy-to-read chronograph counters are perfect for pilots and aviators. The 39mm case size also strikes a perfect balance, fitting well on most wrists. It’s also water-resistant up to 100m, so you can trust it to be a durable choice as well. Whether you’re taking off, landing, or in the sky, this watch won’t let you down

Aeronautics and Astronauts

Breitling Exospace B55

One of the most unique watches in the Breitling catalogue is the Breitling Exospace B55. If you happen to be an astronaut, this might be the obvious choice. For the rest of us, this is a watch that combines form, function and classic Breitling design that makes a bold statement.

The Breitling Exospace B55 is one of the most technologically advanced Breitling options, as it is a smartwatch. Strict watch enthusiasts may not prefer the look of the popular smartwatches on the market, but the Breitling Exospace B55 may just change their minds. The sleek aesthetic and 46mm size look great on the wrist. It also has an app, a notification system, chronograph functions, alarms, a calendar and more. The rubber strap also adds to the durability of this timepiece. Overall, if you’re looking for a smartwatch that looks a lot better than the other smartwatches out there, the Exospace B55 might be for you.

BREITLING EXOSPACE EB5510
BREITLING BENTLEY GT A13362

Motorsports and Racing

Breitling Bentley GT

Combining the world of luxury vehicles and luxury watches is rarely a bad thing, and that rule holds true with Breitling’s collaborations with Bentley. The Breitling Bentley GT is the ideal watch for motorsports and racing enthusiasts. 

With a stainless steel case and 45mm size, you can trust this watch is robust and durable enough to hit the tracks. It is also highly functional thanks to its tachymeter scale and chronograph functions. If you’re looking for a racing-inspired timepiece from the Breitling catalogue, it’s hard to beat the elegance and sporty style of a Bentley GT.

Boating and Diving

Breitling Superocean 44

If you’re an avid boater or diver, you can’t go wrong with the Breitling Superocean 44. This watch can withstand incredible depths of up to 300m, making it the perfect companion on or in the water. The large 44mm size and highly legible dial make it perfect for underwater visibility. It also has a rotating bezel for calculating your dive times. The watch also has rubber and steel bracelet options, giving it a versatile style. 

If you’re looking for a watch that can perform during serious underwater adventures while looking endlessly stylish on land, this might be the choice for you.

BREITLING SUPEROCEAN 44 A17376
BREITLING MONTBRILLANT H 30030.1

History and Collectability

Breitling Montbrillant “Blue Angels”

Finally, we have the perfect watch for Breitling collectors or fans of aviation history. The Breitling Montbrillant “Blue Angels” is a timeless and elegant watch that features an insignia of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. The tachymeter and chronograph scales add flight functionality to this timepiece while the rose gold case adds style and class. 

This watch offers exceptional style to stand out from the crowd, and it is also a rare and historic timepiece for aviation fans.

Browse Premium Watches in Our Breitling Inventory

When you’re ready to buy a Breitling watch, BQ Watches is here to help. We have an excellent selection of all the best pre-owned Breitling watches. We’re sure to have something that suits your style in our inventory. Of course, we’re also happy to source a Breitling for you if you can’t find your preferred model. We look forward to helping you find your perfect timepiece!

  • BREITLING NAVITIMER 1 B01 CHRONOGRAPH AB0138

    BREITLING NAVITIMER 1 B01 CHRONOGRAPH

    • YEAR2022
    • BOXYes
    • PAPERSYes
    £6,250
  • BREITLING AVENGER GMT A32397

    BREITLING AVENGER GMT

    • YEAR
    • BOXYes
    • PAPERSYes
    £2,800
  • BREITLING PREMIER B01 AB0118A11L1A1

    BREITLING PREMIER B01

    • YEAR2022
    • BOXYes
    • PAPERSYes
    £5,600
  • BREITLING 1953 AVI RE-EDITION LB0920

    BREITLING 1953 AVI RE-EDITION

    • YEAR2022
    • BOXYes
    • PAPERSYes
    £30,000
  • BREITLING NAVITIMER AB0910

    BREITLING NAVITIMER

    • YEAR2024
    • BOXYes
    • PAPERSYes
    £7,250

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