Breitling Watches at Auction in Australia

About Breitling

Breitling is a watch house founded in 1884 and based in Grenchen, Switzerland, best known for Navitimer and Chronomat. Crown Auctions offers pre-owned Breitling pieces in its Australian online auctions. Each lot is inspected by specialists and listed with photographs and condition notes.

Léon Breitling founded the company in Saint-Imier in 1884 to make chronographs and timers. The family went on to develop the independent chronograph pusher.

The Navitimer, launched in 1952 with a circular slide-rule bezel, became the pilot's chronograph of choice.

Signature styles

The Breitling watches collectors look for

Navitimer

The slide-rule pilot's chronograph since 1952.

Chronomat

The sporty chronograph on the "Rouleaux" bracelet.

Superocean

Dive watches in bold colours.

Avenger

Robust, oversized aviation pieces.

Availability at Crown

Buying Breitling through Crown

Pre-owned Breitling pieces come to Crown from private collectors and estates, so what is on offer changes week to week. Every lot is inspected by our specialists and photographed in detail, with condition notes, before it goes live. Register once and set a brand alert to hear as soon as a new Breitling lot is listed.

How buying at auction works How every watch is inspected

What to check on a Breitling

✓Slide-rule bezels should turn smoothly and click evenly.
✓Check whether a movement is in-house (B01) or an ETA base, as this affects value.
✓Read the condition report and zoom into every photograph before you bid.
✓Factor the buyer's premium and shipping into your maximum bid.

Questions

Does Crown Auctions sell pre-owned Breitling watches?

Yes. Breitling pieces appear in our online auctions as they become available. Every lot is inspected by our specialists before it is catalogued. Set a brand alert to hear when new Breitling lots are listed.

Is Crown Auctions an authorised Breitling dealer?

No. Crown Auctions is an independent Australian auction house and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Breitling. We offer pre-owned pieces at online auction.

How do I know a Breitling lot is genuine?

Each lot is examined for case, dial, movement and papers before listing, and condition notes are published with photographs. Our buying guide explains what to check yourself.