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Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition

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The Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition is a modern wristwatch produced as a reissue of the 1950s Reference 765 AVI model. It is housed in a 41mm stainless steel case featuring a bidirectional rotating 12-hour bezel, dual pump pushers, and a signed crown. The matte-black dial includes an outer 1/5th-seconds track, Arabic indices, and a triple-register chronograph layout with sunken black totalizers. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Calibre B09 hand-wound movement, which offers a 70-hour power reserve. It is fitted with a black calfskin leather strap with white contrast stitching. This timepiece is designed with physical details similar to the original 1953 reference, with specific differences noted in the absence of the 'Genève' text on the dial and a water resistance rating of 30 meters.

Front view of the Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition on a black leather strap.
Front view of the Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition on a black leather strap. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
765 AVI
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2020s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Features

The watch is constructed with a 41mm stainless steel case. It features a bidirectional, rotating 12-hour bezel with a knurled edge, designed for use in pilot-oriented timekeeping. The case includes two circular pump-style chronograph pushers positioned on the right side of the case flanking a signed crown.

The front of the watch is protected by a sapphire crystal. The case is paired with a black calfskin leather strap that features white contrast stitching, matching the aesthetic of the chronograph configuration.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a 41 stainless steel case with dual pump pushers, a signed crown, a sapphire crystal, and a rotating, bidirectional 12-hour bezel”
  • “With its knurled bezel and crisp pusher action, the Aviator 765 AVI 1953 is every bit the faithful tool watch”

Dial and Chronograph Configuration

The dial is finished in matte black and contains an outer track measuring 1/5th-seconds intervals. The time is indicated by large, luminous Arabic numerals. The chronograph layout utilizes a triple-register configuration consisting of sunken black totalizers located at the three, six, and nine o'clock positions.

The handset consists of three central hands and three small hands for the registers, all utilizing a syringe style with luminous coating. The overall layout and design maintain the visual appearance of the 1953 original reference, omitting the 'Genève' text traditionally found on the dial of the vintage version.

Evidence for this section
  • “handsome, highly legible matte-black dial with an outer 1/5th-seconds track; large, luminous 'Arabic' indices; a triple-register chronograph layout with sunken, black totalizers and a luminous 'syringe' handset”
  • “virtually the only changes are the absence of the word "Genève" from the dial”

Movement and Performance

Internal timekeeping is performed by the Breitling Calibre B09. This is a hand-wound mechanical movement. It has been tested and certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC).

The movement provides a power reserve of 70 hours. The watch features an increased water resistance rating of 30 meters compared to the original design.

Evidence for this section
  • “COSC-certified Breitling Calibre B09 hand-wound movement with 70 hours of power reserve”
  • “an increase in water resistance to 30m”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific year of release for this re-edition?
  • Are there any variations in the dial layout compared to the 1953 reference beyond the 'Genève' omission?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBreitling“Vendor: Breitling”
Case MaterialStainless steel“Housed in a 41 stainless steel case”
Case Diameter41mm“Housed in a 41 stainless steel case”
MovementBreitling Calibre B09“COSC-certified Breitling Calibre B09 hand-wound movement”
Power Reserve70 hours“70 hours of power reserve”
Water Resistance30m“an increase in water resistance to 30m”
CrystalSapphire“a sapphire crystal”

Visible details

  • Bidirectional rotating bezel with 12-hour numerals
  • Three sunken chronograph registers
  • Arabic numeral hour markers with luminous filling
  • Signed winding crown with Breitling logo

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond its status as a modern reissue
  • The text does not identify the specific material or construction method of the dial indices

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 888a003fa4

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