Breitling has put together a Father’s Day selection drawing from across its catalogue, covering aviation, motorsport, and diving heritage. Five references make the cut, each carrying a distinct story.
The Chronomat B31 Automatic 40 is the most everyday-ready of the group. Originally conceived for Italy’s Frecce Tricolori aerobatic squadron in the 1980s, the Chronomat was engineered to perform beyond 7G forces. Vogue once called it “the watch for the ’90s.” The current version carries Breitling’s new COSC-certified Manufacture Caliber B31, introduced in 2025, with a 78-hour power reserve in a 10.99mm-thick case. At 40mm, it is the first time-and-date Chronomat offered in that case size. The signature rider tabs and Rouleaux bracelet remain. Reference: AB3114101L1A1.
The Top Time B31 is where the Caliber B31 makes its debut. At 38mm, it draws on dashboard clock aesthetics from classic motorsport and comes in three dial configurations: green, blue, or a two-tone white and sky-blue. It pairs with either a three-row steel bracelet or a perforated calfskin strap that references racing gloves. Reference: AB3113A71C1X1.
For the Formula 1 follower, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is limited to 1,959 pieces, a number marking the year Aston Martin entered the sport. The watch uses a carbon-fibre dial, titanium case, and the Manufacture Caliber 01 with a matte-black rotor bearing the Aston Martin Aramco logo. Reference: EB01381A1B1X1.
The Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 42 completes the water-focused side of the selection. The original Superocean Heritage launched in 1957 as a diver’s watch with an aesthetic identity distinct from its peers. The current chronograph version pairs the Manufacture Caliber 01 with a ceramic-inlay bezel for durability, tone-on-tone subdials, and the house’s signature arrow-and-spear hands. It fits on an integrated mesh-metal or mesh-rubber bracelet and is designed for legibility above and below the surface. Reference: UB0156H11B1S1.
