Breitling Classic AVI Chronograph Curtiss Warhawk Watch Green Dial Brown Leather Strap, 42mm image number 0
Breitling Classic AVI Chronograph Curtiss Warhawk Watch Green Dial Brown Leather Strap, 42mm image number 1
Breitling Classic AVI Chronograph Curtiss Warhawk Watch Green Dial Brown Leather Strap, 42mm image number 1
Breitling Classic AVI Chronograph Curtiss Warhawk Watch Green Dial Brown Leather Strap, 42mm image number 2

Breitling Classic AVI Chronograph Curtiss Warhawk Watch Green Dial Brown Leather Strap, 42mm

Item No.
12260964
12260964
$5,800.00
From brave first takeoffs to the birth of commercial air travel, Breitling's history is inseparable from that of flight. In the 1930s, Breitling's Huit Aviation department made its name inventing precision cockpit clocks. Two decades later, it introduced yet another novel flight instrument, this time in wearable form: the Ref. 765 AVI. That pioneering pilot's watch provided the technical backdrop for today's Classic AVI, a collection inspired by the rugged spirit of famed early aircraft.
The Classic ACI Curtiss P-40 Warhawk honors one of those legends. Conceived as a pursuit aircraft, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk first flew in 1938 and quickly proved itself as a master of agility. It wasn't just the plane's capacity for pulling jaw-dropping turns that gave it an in-flight edge, its robust structure meant it could tolerate harsh weather conditions and even many mid-air collisions. The Warhawk's defiant shark-mouth nose art sealed its reputation as the rebel of the skies.
As a true pilot's watch designed to withstand the rigors of a vintage cockpit, the Classic AVI Curtiss P-40 Warhawk features large, highly legible Arabic numerals on the dial and bezel.
The knurled bezel on the 42mm case provides optimal grip, even in a pilot's gloved hands. Top-stitched calfskin straps give a nod to the seams found on classic flight gear. Pilots and other travelers will appreciate its legibility, wearability, and understated style. The engine of the Classic AVI is the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 23 movement, which provides approximately 48-hours of power reserve.
  • Item No.
    12260964
    12260964
  • Style #
    A233802A1L1X1
  • Jewelry Type
    Watch
  • Metal Type
    Steel
  • Metal Purity
    Stainless Steel
  • Band Color
    Brown
  • Band Material
    Leather
  • Clasp Type
    Folding / Deployant
  • Case Material
    Stainless Steel
  • Case Size
    42mm
  • Crystal
    Sapphire
  • Dial Color
    Green
  • Dial Marker
    Numbers / Arabic
  • Functions
    Chronograph, Power Reserve
  • Shape
    Round
  • Water Resistance
    100 Meters

Give your watch a quick check on a regular basis, wiping down the face and bracelet with a soft cloth, checking the leather on a strap, and making sure that the strap or bracelet is firmly attached to the watch face. Also, while many watches are water resistant, few are truly waterproof, so if you find that moisture or dust has penetrated the case of your watch, bring it into your local Ben Bridge store where we can have one of our watchmakers clean it out for you.

Our best advice on watch maintenance is to never attempt do-it-yourself repairs, no matter how handy you are or how good the instructions are on Youtube. Watches are super complex little machines and only an expert watchmaker should be trusted to get a watch back into working condition. Attempts by an untrained repair person may seriously damage the watch and can even invalidate factory warranties.

In general, having your watch checked regularly by your Personal Jeweler or watchmaker and serviced according to the manufacturer's guidelines should keep it in excellent shape.

Will ship in 4-8 business days. Order by 5/1 for delivery by 5/12.

Breitling Watches

Breitling has its very own place among watch brands: the highly exclusive ‘stronghold’ of technical watches. Since 1884, Breitling has established a global reputation for high-precision timepieces, its pioneering role in the development of the wrist chronograph, and its uncompromising commitment to design excellence. Breitling manufactures its own movements in-house and the quality of every watch is confirmed by its status as a COSC-certified chronometer, made in Switzerland.