Born over 70 years ago, Breitling’s original pilot’s watch has been worn by an astronaut in space as well as the biggest stars on Earth. That said, it is by far the brand’s most iconic timepiece. Breitling unveils the new Navitimer that captures its most classic features with a modern touch.
To create the new Navitimer, Breitling preserved the most recognizable aspects of the icon’s design code. From a distance, this is unmistakably a Navitimer, with its circular slide rule, baton indexes, trio of chronograph counters, and notched bezel. Upon closer look, its modern refinements are obvious and all encompassing.
A flattened slide rule and a domed crystal create the illusion of a more compact profile. Alternating polished and brushed finishes give the metal elements a lustrous yet understated quality. A slimmer silhouette on the oscillating weight enhances the open-caseback view of the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01.
This legendary timepiece is available in 46, 43, or 41 mm, features two case materials of stainless steel or 18-karat red gold as well as a choice of straps of semi-shiny alligator or seven-row metal bracelet. Uplifted modern colors in shades of blue, green, and copper define its updated dial options. Last but definitely not least, the return of the AOPA wings to their original position at 12 o’clock is sure to spark nostalgia.
Breitling celebrates this iconic legend in a new campaign, NAVITIMER—FOR THE JOURNEY, featuring the Navitimer Squad, featuring basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland, and aviation pioneer and explorer Bertrand Piccard.
“We don’t throw the term ‘icon’ around lightly,” says Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. “The Navitimer is one of the most recognizable watches ever made. It’s on collectors’ lists of the greatest watches of all time. What began as a tool for pilots has gone on to mean something profound to every single person who has had this timepiece along on their personal journey.”
