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Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Ref. A233802A/L586/535X/A18DSA.6

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$6,050
ComplicationsChronograph
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk is the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Mosquito ($6,200) — shared caliber (Breitling 23) and Same family (Classic Avi). If price is the constraint, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER at $3,000 (vs $6,050 for the Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph
JIANGHUNmicro

War Drum Chronograph

4 variants · Ref. JH0106GJ
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$488MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Nezumi Studios VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102
Nezumi Studiosmicro

VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,063MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Certina DS-1 Chrono Auto
Certinamicro

DS-1 Chrono Auto

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,164MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Kobold Phantom SL Platinum
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL Platinum

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$48,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Kobold Phantom SL
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$16,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Memphis Belle Crono Predator
Memphis Bellemicro

Crono Predator

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,575MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutramicro

1956 Chrono

4 variants · 1956
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,060MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maenmicro

Skymaster 38 MKIII

9 variants · Skymaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,679MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Beaufort Bicompax
Beaufortmicro

Bicompax

3 variants
40.5mm·Manual
$810MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Echo/Neutra AVERAU CERAMIC CHRONO SAND
Echo/Neutramicro

AVERAU CERAMIC CHRONO SAND

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Kobold Professional Chronograph II
Koboldmicro
kobold professional chronograph ii

Professional Chronograph II

 
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Olech & Wajs Watches NAVICHRON
Olech & Wajs Watchesmicro

NAVICHRON

Ref. OW2002
38mm·Manual·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Mosquito
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Mosquito

Ref. Y233801A/BI93/535X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang

Ref. A233803A/BI92/536X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang

Ref. A233803A/BI92/536X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronosprint X Porsche

Ref. CBS2011.FC6529
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono

5 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Norqain Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,204MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

7 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Senna

Ref. CAZ201D.BA0633
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
IWC Schaffhausen Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph

12 variants · Formula 1
43/44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 38mm
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,085MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Manual
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster Manual

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,975MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto Chrono

Ref. H71626735
42/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 41mm
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants · Ref. H38416111
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

Ref. H76416155
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Indy 500
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph X Indy 500

Ref. CAZ101AW.BA0842
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Damasko DC66 black
Damaskomicro

DC66 black

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Super Bowl Lix Philadelphia Eagles Limited Edition
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Super Bowl Lix Philadelphia Eagles Limited Edition

Ref. R233802A/L676/535X/R18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

5 variants · Ref. CBN2A1B.FC6481
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G
Tudor

Black Bay Chrono S&G

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang
Breitling
Classic Avi

Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang

Ref. AB04453A/BI33/557X/A20DSA.6
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$30,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm
Omega

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

15 variants · Speedmaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Ref. CBU5050.FT6273
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$46,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling Avi 1953 Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi 1953 Edition

2 variants · Classic Avi
41mm·Manual
$27,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

19 variants · Ref. 126518LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 43mm
Omega

Speedmaster Chronoscope Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 43mm

3 variants · Speedmaster
43mm·Manual
$19,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

11 variants · Speedmaster
42mm·Manual
$36,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport Th Carbonspring

Ref. CBU5091.FT6305
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Curtiss Warhawk
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