{"product_id":"breitling-cockpit-b50-formerly-owned-by-a-military-pilot","title":"Breitling Cockpit B50 Pilots Watch - Excellent Condition (Serial No: 1807244)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Breitling Cockpit B50 occupies a very unusual place in the watch world. At first glance it resembles a modern pilot chronograph, but in reality it is far closer to a cockpit instrument that happens to be worn on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model was not created as a “pilot-style” watch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was engineered as a pilot’s operational tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe caseback inscriptions — Visual \/ Signal \/ Code \/ Negative \/ Affirmative \/ Ground-Air — are ICAO aviation communication references, underlining Breitling’s intention to build a functional aviation instrument targeted at both military, airline and GA pilots rather than a decorative aviation-themed timepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRechargeable lithium battery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermo-compensated SuperQuartz movement (≈ ±10 seconds per year accuracy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-duration flight chronograph\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight time recording and logbook memory\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUTC\/GMT with rapid offset adjustment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerpetual calendar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountdown timer and dual alarms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacklit LCD displays for night flying\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight titanium case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is in very clean condition as shown in the photographs. \u003cstrong\u003eSerial No: 1807244\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe previous owner was a military pilot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Adaptor Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharger Lead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size: 46 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material: Titanium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Quartz (Breitling Calibre B50 SuperQuartz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet: Rubber strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Arabic numerals with digital displays\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 100 metres \/ 10 ATM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the B50 Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a conventional quartz watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cockpit B50 uses Breitling’s thermo-compensated SuperQuartz movement (Calibre B50), which is approximately ten times more accurate than standard quartz movements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical quartz accuracy: ±15 seconds per month\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB50 SuperQuartz accuracy: approximately ±15 seconds per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis level of precision follows the same timing philosophy used in aviation instrumentation, which explains why professional pilots historically favoured models such as the Aerospace and Emergency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe B50 offers an extensive suite of operational features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerpetual calendar (automatic month and leap-year correction)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond time zone (GMT\/UTC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight chronograph with block timing capability\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountdown timer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo independent alarms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic tachymeter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacklit digital displays\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRechargeable battery system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt charges via a magnetic USB clip connected to the caseback — meaning the watch never needs to be opened and no battery replacement is required. The seals remain intact, maintaining long-term water resistance. The pilot who owns this watch said it was only used in the cockpit and has not had much use and the battery is performing optimally with several months between charges The watch is currently in the US and the pilot has been deployed to the middle east but will be at our UK location by the end of March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn practical use, pilots employed the B50 to track fuel legs, flight blocks, reserve timing, and UTC simultaneously. In many respects, it functions more like a wrist-mounted mission computer than a traditional chronograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Wearability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe titanium construction is significant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough 46 mm in diameter, it wears closer to a 42–43 mm steel watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely lightweight (approximately half the weight of a steel Navitimer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-magnetic protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock-resistant module mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese watches were built with military aviation and aerobatic flying in mind rather than purely everyday office wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 metres (10 ATM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being an aviation instrument, the B50 is better sealed than most mechanical chronographs because its pushers are electronic switches rather than mechanical chronograph actuators penetrating the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully charged, the watch typically runs for 2–3 months, depending on backlight and alarm usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of stopping abruptly like a conventional quartz watch, the B50 enters a low-power sleep mode while preserving the perpetual calendar and settings — behaviour much closer to avionics equipment than consumer electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Remarks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong modern Breitling models, the Cockpit B50 is one of the most technically serious watches the company has produced in the past two decades. 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