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The wristwatch was introduced in 1952.
The latest version of Breitling’s Navitimer watch refines classic elements in a sleek design.
New York—Breitling has released a redux of one of its most classic timepieces.
Earlier this month, the watchmaker unveiled the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 U.S. Limited Edition.
Willy Breitling developed the first Navitimer—a play on “navigation timer”—in 1952. Its claim to fame was its circular slide rule designed for pilots to perform flight calculations.
In 1954, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association adopted the Navitimer as its office timepiece, putting its logo at the 12 o’clock position.
In the seven decades since, there have been many versions of the Navitimer, but Breitling said the latest edition features the original’s most important features, like the circular slide rule, three chronograph counters, baton indexes, and notched bezel for grip.
To refine these classic elements, the new Navitimer boasts a slimmer profile thanks to the leveled slide rule and domed glass atop the dial.
This redux of the classic pilot’s watch features the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 movement, a COSC-certified chronometer with 70 hours of power reserve. The watch is water resistant up to 30 meters.
Powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, the movement’s oscillating weight is also slimmer and can be viewed through the open caseback.
The movement allows the wearer to change the date at any time. The date is displayed in a window at the 6 o’clock subdial.
Hearkening back to the original Navitimer, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s winged logo is returned to the 12 o’clock position.
The anthracite dial with black sub-dial is housed in a 46 mm stainless steel and 18-karat red gold case.
The watch features a black alligator leather strap with a folding clasp.
There are only 300 B01 Chronograph 46 U.S. Limited Edition watches available.
They are exclusive to Breitling boutiques and authorized retailers in the United States, and are sold on Breitling.com.
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