Pre-Owned Breitling Chronoliner

The Breitling Chronoliner merges vintage pilot aesthetics with modern chronograph performance. Modeled after classic airline watches from the 1950s and 60s, this distinctive line is defined by its ceramic bezel, triple time zone tracking, and aviation-grade precision — making it a favorite among collectors with a passion for flight and heritage design.

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Breitling Chronoliner: A Modern Homage to Airline Chronographs

The Breitling Chronoliner collection pays tribute to the golden age of commercial aviation with a design language rooted in the 1950s and 60s. Distinguished by its oversized ceramic bezel, vintage-inspired pushers, and triple time zone capabilities, the Chronoliner is both rugged and refined. Whether in steel, rose gold, or limited editions, each model reflects Breitling's enduring legacy of flight instrumentation and traveler's functionality.

Explore Pre-Owned Breitling Chronoliner Watches

The Breitling Chronoliner reinterprets vintage aviation timepieces for the modern collector. Characterized by its bold 24-hour ceramic bezel and triple time zone functionality, the Chronoliner stands out as a pilot's chronograph with global ambitions. With a design inspired by cockpit instruments of the 1950s, it blends classic cues with high-performance modernity.

One of the most sought-after references, the Chronoliner Y2431012/BE10 , features a stainless steel case with a high-contrast black dial and white subdials. It houses the Breitling Caliber 24 — an automatic GMT movement that displays three separate time zones, making it ideal for travelers, pilots, and frequent flyers.

Core Features of the Chronoliner Collection

Ceramic 24-hour bezel with bidirectional rotation
Triple time zone tracking
Classic tricompax chronograph layout
Breitling Caliber 24 automatic movement (base ETA 7754)
42-46mm stainless steel and limited edition gold cases
Vintage-style domed sapphire crystal and oversized pushers

Chronoliner vs. Navitimer

While the Navitimer focuses on slide rule functionality and intricate dials for aeronautical calculations, the Chronoliner emphasizes legibility and practical travel functions. Both are rooted in aviation history, but the Chronoliner is more streamlined — offering a simplified yet bold interpretation of the pilot's watch.

Explore the full range of pre-owned Breitling watches , including Chronoliner, Navitimer, Chronomat, and Superocean models — each meticulously authenticated and backed by a two-year global warranty.

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The Chronoliner combines triple time zone tracking with a vintage design, ceramic bezel, and oversized chronograph pushers, setting it apart from more complex instruments like the Navitimer.

Breitling has discontinued the Chronoliner from its current catalog, making pre-owned models especially collectable among enthusiasts of classic aviation watches.

Most Chronoliner models use the Breitling Caliber 24, an automatic chronograph movement with GMT functionality based on the ETA 7754.

Yes. The Chronoliner features a 24-hour hand and a rotating bezel, allowing simultaneous reading of three time zones — ideal for international travel.

The Navitimer features a slide rule for flight calculations, while the Chronoliner opts for cleaner legibility, modern materials, and simplified functionality.