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historic automatic chronograph
Mar 15, 2020
Bruce Williams
Breitling's Icon- The Navitimer. This is my review of the historic automatic chronograph. Apart from having a little bit hard to grip and wind crown I think it is a very nice offering that makes a satisfying addition to any luxury rotation. For any interested in getting competitive pricing from my AD the contact info is below. Name drop me please. I don't get any commission, but it helps my relationship with Saltzmans. Thanks guys!
Navitimer, the pilot watch of choice. Since the 1950s its slide rule allows for all critical calculations during navigation. Both 43 and 46mm versions are powered by Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
MOVEMENT
Caliber Breitling 01 (Manufacture)
Movement self-winding mechanical
Power reserve approx. 70 hrs
Chronograph 1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration 28,800 v.p.h
Jewel 47 jewels
Calendar Dial aperture
CASE CHOICES
Case Steel, steel & gold, black steel, 18K red gold
Caseback Screwed in (sapphire crystal)
Water resistance 3 bars
Bezel Bidirectional, slide rule
Crown Non screw-locked, two gaskets
Crystal Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
DIMENSIONS
Diameter 43.00 mm
Thickness 14.22 mm
Weight (without strap) 159.00 g.
STRAP
Lug 22/20 mm
Iconic look of the Navitimer with its signature slide rule and the constrasting sub-registers. Breitling in-house chronograph caliber 01 offers 70-hour power reserve and comes with a 5-year warrantee. CHF 8,400 on steel bracelet.
THE STORY
An all-time favorite among pilots and aeronautical enthusiasts since 1952, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 mm combines technical mastery and original design. With Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01, a true emblem of reliability and performance, this legendary model stands out with its steel case, black dial with red seconds hand, silver chronograph counters and applied hour markers. Available in steel, steel & gold, red gold as well as other dial colors, its bidirectional ratcheted rotating bezel ensures smooth and easy handling of the famous circular aviation slide rule.