The Breitling Cockpit B50 is a pilot-oriented electronic chronograph built around the brand’s B50 thermocompensated SuperQuartz caliber. It combines analog hands with an LCD display and adds flight timing, lap timing, alarms, a second time zone and other functions. The current US listing for titanium reference EB5010221B1W1 specifies a 46 mm case and 100 m water resistance; Breitling does not date this listing as a new launch.
What is the Breitling Cockpit B50?
The Cockpit B50 is a multifunction electronic chronograph in Breitling’s Professional collection. Breitling describes it as “Aboard the titanium case of the multifunction electronic Cockpit B50 chronograph is an exclusive Breitling Caliber B50 – a SuperQuartz™ caliber with analog and digital displays.” That description applies to the model family; the specifications below focus on the current US titanium reference EB5010221B1W1.
Its defining feature is the combination of conventional analog hands and an LCD digital display. The digital screen adds timing and timekeeping functions that would be difficult to show on a hands-only dial, while the analog display preserves an at-a-glance watch face. The screen has white-light backlighting, and the movement indicates battery state of charge.
What does the B50 SuperQuartz movement do?
Breitling calls the movement its manufacture Caliber B50 and describes it as thermocompensated SuperQuartz. It drives the analog display and the 12/24-hour LCD, as well as the watch’s timing and calendar features. Thermocompensation is part of Breitling’s movement description, but the current product listing does not give a numerical accuracy figure.
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The official instructions discuss COSC quartz chronometer testing and SuperQuartz rate performance. Without a specific applicable figure and its conditions, it is not possible to state a seconds-per-year rate or claim a measured accuracy advantage over another watch. See Breitling’s current US Cockpit B50 listing and the Cockpit B50 instructions for use for the product and technical details.
Which functions are included?
Breitling’s specification lists a chronograph measuring to 1/100 second, with a maximum displayed time of 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Other listed functions include:
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- Flyback chronograph
- Electronic tachymeter
- Lap timing
- Flight-time timing and a “chrono flight” function
- Second time zone
- Perpetual digital calendar with week indication
- Two alarms
- Countdown timer with alarm
These functions make the B50 more than a conventional elapsed-time chronograph, but the number of functions also means the wearer should expect to interact with the LCD and pushpieces rather than relying only on the hands. The official instructions are the appropriate reference for operating the modes.
EB5010221B1W1: case, display and water resistance
Breitling’s current US listing describes EB5010221B1W1 as a titanium version with a black fabric strap. Its listed specifications are:
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| Specification | EB5010221B1W1 |
|---|---|
| Case material | Titanium |
| Case diameter | 46 mm |
| Thickness | 16.43 mm |
| Lug width | 24.05 mm |
| Water resistance | 10 bars (100 m/330 ft) |
| Crystal | Convex sapphire, glareproofed on both sides |
| Bezel | Bidirectional, with compass scale |
| Crown and caseback | Screw-secured caseback; non-screw-locked crown with two gaskets and integrated pushpiece |
| Listed US price | USD 6,850, excluding sales tax, on Breitling’s current US product listing; price and availability can change |
The 46 mm diameter and 16.43 mm thickness make this a substantial watch on paper. Buyers who prefer a smaller or slimmer case should try the watch on where possible rather than judging fit from diameter alone. The 10-bar rating is the listed water-resistance specification; it is not a substitute for following Breitling’s use and maintenance guidance.
Which strap fits a Cockpit B50?
Strap choice depends on the exact reference and attachment dimensions. For EB5010221B1W1, Breitling lists a 24.05 mm lug width and a black fabric strap. The German product page for the same reference also shows alternate strap items, while other B50 configurations include rubber and bracelet options. These family-wide alternatives do not establish that every strap fits every reference.
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Before ordering a replacement, confirm the reference, lug measurement and attachment compatibility with Breitling or the strap supplier. The German listing for EB5010221B1W1 provides reference-specific strap details; regional product options can differ.
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Breitling currently lists EB5010221B1W1 at USD 6,850 in the United States, excluding sales tax. This is a time- and market-sensitive listing, so check the live product page for current price and availability before purchase.
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The US product page states that the watch includes a two-year international warranty and that online registration may extend coverage by up to two years. Warranty eligibility and conditions can vary; consult the current terms applicable to the buyer’s region rather than assuming the same extension applies everywhere.
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How to assess whether it suits you
- Consider it if you want a pilot-oriented chronograph with a digital display, multiple timing modes, alarms and dual-time capability.
- Check the fit carefully if a 46 mm, 16.43 mm-thick case may be too large for your wrist or daily use.
- Verify the exact configuration if you are choosing between titanium, DLC-coated titanium, fabric, rubber or bracelet versions; specifications and strap compatibility depend on the reference.
- Do not buy on an assumed accuracy figure; the current listing identifies thermocompensated SuperQuartz, but does not provide a numerical rate claim for this reference.
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