QD Watches

QD Watches regularly carries a wide range of Breitling watches, including the Navitimer, Chronomat, Superocean, Superocean Heritage, Premier, Avenger, and Top Time collections. These families represent the core of Breitling’s modern identity: aviation chronographs, professional dive watches, all-purpose sport watches, and vintage-inspired racing and dress chronographs.

Our inventory may include new, unworn, and pre-owned Breitling watches in stainless steel, two-tone, 18k red gold, titanium, and other premium materials. Availability changes regularly as we acquire pieces from collectors and sellers, so the selection shown on this page is updated as inventory becomes available.

The Navitimer, Chronomat, and Superocean are three of Breitling’s most recognizable collections, but each has a distinct purpose and design language.

The Navitimer is Breitling’s legendary aviation chronograph. First introduced in the 1950s, it is best known for its circular slide rule bezel, which was designed to help pilots calculate speed, distance, fuel consumption, rate of climb, and unit conversions. For collectors, the Navitimer is one of the most important pilot’s watches ever made and remains the clearest expression of Breitling’s aviation heritage.

The Chronomat is Breitling’s versatile sport watch collection. It is known for its bold case profile, rider tabs on the bezel, and signature Rouleaux bracelet on many references. The Chronomat has roots in aviation and chronograph timing, but today it functions as one of Breitling’s strongest everyday watches because it balances sport capability, wrist presence, and polished design.

The Superocean is Breitling’s professional dive watch family. It is built around legibility, water resistance, robust construction, and easy wear in active environments. If you want a Breitling that is especially well suited for water, travel, and casual daily wear, the Superocean is often the most practical choice.

In simple terms, choose the Navitimer for aviation heritage and chronograph complexity, the Chronomat for a bold all-purpose sport watch, and the Superocean for dive-watch durability and water-ready performance.

The Breitling Caliber B01 is Breitling’s flagship in-house automatic chronograph movement. Introduced in 2009, it helped establish Breitling as a serious manufacture movement maker, not just a brand known for case design, aviation history, and externally sourced chronograph calibres.

The B01 is respected because it uses a column-wheel chronograph architecture, vertical clutch system, automatic winding, COSC chronometer certification, and an approximately 70-hour power reserve. In practical terms, that means smoother chronograph operation, strong reliability, and enough power reserve to take the watch off for a weekend and pick it back up without necessarily needing to reset it.

You will find the B01 in many of Breitling’s most desirable modern chronographs, including select Navitimer, Chronomat, Premier, Top Time, and Superocean Heritage references. When you see “B01” associated with a Breitling, it typically signals that the watch is powered by one of the brand’s most important in-house chronograph movements.

Breitling generally recommends a maintenance service approximately every two years and a complete service approximately every four to six years, depending on the model, movement, and how the watch is worn.

A maintenance service is focused on preserving performance and water resistance. It may include checking movement parameters, replacing seals, testing water resistance, and cleaning the case and bracelet. A complete service is more involved and typically includes full movement disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, replacement of worn components where needed, gasket replacement, and case and bracelet refinishing when appropriate.

If you regularly swim, travel, wear your watch daily, or own a dive-oriented model such as a Superocean, periodic water resistance testing is especially important. With proper care and service, a Breitling watch can remain accurate, reliable, and wearable for decades.

Pre-owned Breitling watches can offer strong value, especially for buyers who want a luxury Swiss chronograph or sport watch without paying current retail pricing. Breitling has a deep catalog, and the secondary market often gives buyers access to discontinued references, previous case generations, limited editions, and models that are no longer available new.

Collectors often pay close attention to references with in-house B01 movements, classic Navitimer configurations, Superocean Heritage models, special editions, and discontinued Chronomat or Bentley-era pieces. Value depends heavily on condition, box and papers, service history, movement, rarity, and current market demand.

Buying pre-owned from QD Watches also gives you the benefit of working with an experienced luxury watch dealer. Every pre-owned Breitling we sell is inspected, authenticated, and ready to wear.

Breitling case sizes vary widely across collections, and the right choice depends on your wrist size, style preference, and how much wrist presence you want.

As a general guide:

• Navitimer: available in a wide range of sizes, including smaller automatic references and larger chronograph models. The 41mm, 43mm, and 46mm chronographs are among the most recognizable modern sizes.
• Chronomat: commonly available in sizes ranging from smaller 32mm and 36mm models to larger 40mm, 42mm, and 44mm sport references.
• Superocean: often found in sporty case sizes such as 36mm, 42mm, 44mm, and 46mm, depending on the reference.
• Superocean Heritage: typically seen in balanced vintage-inspired dive watch sizes such as 38mm, 42mm, and 44mm.
• Premier: generally more refined and dress-oriented, with many references around 40mm to 42mm.
• Avenger: one of Breitling’s boldest collections, often found in larger, more rugged case sizes.
• Top Time: usually more vintage-inspired in proportion, with many modern references around 38mm to 41mm.
• If you want a bold, unmistakably Breitling look, a larger Navitimer, Chronomat, Avenger, or Superocean may be the right fit. If you prefer something more understated, consider a smaller Navitimer, Premier, Top Time, or Superocean Heritage. If you are unable to visit in person, our team can help guide you based on your wrist measurement and how you plan to wear the watch.

Yes. QD Watches has been buying luxury watches from collectors and sellers since 1993. We accept trade-ins from major luxury watch brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, OMEGA, Cartier, Tudor, TAG Heuer, and Breitling.

Our team will provide an offer based on the brand, model, reference number, condition, box and papers, service history, and current secondary market value of your watch. Trade-in credit can be applied directly toward your Breitling purchase.

Warranty coverage depends on the specific Breitling watch. If a new or unworn Breitling includes an active Breitling international warranty, manufacturer coverage may apply according to Breitling’s warranty terms.

Breitling’s manufacturer warranty varies by movement type. Many watches with Breitling manufacture mechanical movements, including B01-equipped references, are eligible for longer manufacturer warranty coverage than models with externally sourced movements, provided the warranty is active and all required conditions are met.

Pre-owned Breitling watches purchased from QD Watches are covered by our own warranty, which our team will explain based on the specific timepiece, condition, and service history. If warranty coverage is important to you, we recommend contacting our team before purchasing so we can confirm the details for the exact Breitling watch you are considering.

A few simple practices will help keep your Breitling running accurately and looking its best:

1. Wipe the case and bracelet with a soft microfiber cloth after each wear to remove oils, dust, and surface residue.
2. Confirm the crown and pushers are fully closed before any contact with water.
3. Rinse the watch with fresh water after exposure to saltwater or chlorinated water, especially if you wear a Superocean or another water-ready Breitling model.
4. Avoid operating chronograph pushers underwater unless the specific reference is designed for that use.
5. Keep older mechanical watches away from strong magnets such as speakers, magnetic clasps, tablet covers, and laptop hinges.
6. Store the watch in its original box or a padded watch case when you are not wearing it.
7. Keep the watch away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and unnecessary moisture when stored.
8. Have water resistance tested periodically, especially if you swim with the watch or rely on it for water use.
9. Follow Breitling’s recommended service intervals to preserve movement performance, water resistance, and long-term reliability.

QD Watches is located at 861 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, Suite #165. Contact our team to arrange an in-person viewing of any Breitling watch in our collection, or browse and purchase securely through our website.

We also work with watch buyers and collectors nationwide, with secure shipping available throughout the United States.