Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph

Product detailed description

The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is one of the most iconic pilot’s watches in the history of Swiss watchmaking. The Navitimer collection was introduced in 1952, and thanks to its distinctive circular logarithmic scale, it became an essential tool for pilots, who used it to calculate speed, distance, and fuel consumption. This version, featuring a silver dial and contrasting black sub-dials, preserves the traditional look of the legendary aviation chronograph and combines it with a modern Breitling in-house movement.

The stainless steel case measures 43 mm in diameter and 14.22 mm in thickness. A distinctive feature is the bidirectional rotating bezel with an integrated circular logarithmic scale, which enables various aviation calculations. The silver dial with black sub-dials creates a striking contrast and offers a clear display of the chronograph functions. A 30-minute counter is located at the 3 o’clock position, a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, and a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock. The date window is positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock. The applied hour markers and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova luminescent material. The watch is fitted with the signature seven-row Navitimer steel bracelet with a folding clasp. The domed sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating is complemented by a transparent sapphire caseback. Water resistance is rated at 30 meters.

Inside, the watch is powered by the Breitling B01 in-house automatic caliber, one of the brand’s most significant modern chronograph movements. The movement features a column wheel and a vertical clutch, which ensure precise and smooth chronograph operation. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 half-vibrations per hour, features 47 jewels, and offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. COSC chronometer certification attests to its high precision and reliability. Thanks to the transparent sapphire crystal case back, one can admire the movement’s sophisticated construction and its automatic winding rotor.

The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 represents an exceptionally attractive blend of aviation history, traditional design, and modern watchmaking technology. The contrasting silver-and-black dial, the distinctive logarithmic bezel, the elegant steel bracelet, and the in-house Caliber B01 come together to create a timeless chronograph that ranks among Breitling’s most iconic and acclaimed models.