Breitling Navitimer watches

Watch brands always have that one timepiece that’s iconic for them. The watch that never wholly changes and embodies the DNA of a brand. For Breitling, the Navitimer is that watch. The design of this watch has remained almost unchanged since 1952, when the aviator watch was first released. The very definition of a tool watch, this iconic model is well known for a unique bezel; the incorporation of a slide rule. While computers do most calculations for the modern pilot, the slide rule has assisted pilots throughout history. Just a few uses of this bezel include calculating air speed, distance traveled and currency exchange rates.

Navitimer Style Guide

Depending on the style you’re looking for, the watch is varied in its configuration. For a dress watch that exudes luxury and class, a Breitling Navitimer gold watch on a leather strap with red gold clasp is the perfect fit. However, If you’re looking for an everyday sport watch, a blue dial in a steel case on a stainless steel bracelet is the watch for you.

Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 and Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43

The Breitling Navitimer 46mm and 43mm chronograph versions have been completely built by Breitling to be a workhorse. This model features the manufacture Breitling Caliber 01 movement. This movement is COSC certified, and completely designed and made by Breitling. The biggest advantage to a Navitimer with this movement is the 70-hour power reserve for higher accuracy.

Breitling Navitimer GMT

The GMT version of the Navitimer adds the capability of showing the time in different time zones on the dial using a red arrow hand. While this watch features a modified Swiss-made movement, it is still COSC certified and has a 48-hour power reserve. The model also measures 46mm in diameter.

Breitling Navitimer B03 Chronograph Rattrapante 45

A piece of watchmaking brilliance, the Navitimer Rattrapante in essence has two chronograph movements inside. This movement has been developed 100% by Breitling. Rattrapante is the French word for “catch up,” and so it is a fitting name for this style of movement which allows split-second timing.

Breitling Navitimer 41

The Breitling Navitimer 41mm is available in a chronograph version or simple three-hand version. Besides its functionality, another major difference between the two variants is the bezel aesthetics. The bezel on the chronograph version continues to have the crescent-cut shape while the three-hand version features a vintage beaded bezel.

Breitling Navitimer 38 and Breitling Navitimer 35

Women have longed for a Breitling that is slimmer and elegant, but still is able to be recognized as a Breitling. The 38mm and 35mm versions of the Navitimer provide just that. Both sizes are three-hand versions which still incorporate the slide rule bezel with vintage beaded styling.

The B01 Movement

The first interpretation of the Breitling Chronomat with an in-house movement was released in 2009 and was designated the Chronomat B01. Today the B01 is the base movement for all manufactured movements in Breitling watches. This manufacture chronograph movement features a 70-hour power reserve, a vertical clutch, and a barrel system to allow precise chronograph manipulation.