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Navitimer 01

Name: Breitling Navitimer 01
Brand: Breitling
Availability: InStock

43mm Popular Model

Low $4,815

Median $5,650

High $6,296

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The Breitling Navitimer 01 keeps the slide-rule bezel and densely printed dial that make a Navitimer feel like cockpit equipment, but puts Breitling’s own B01 chronograph movement underneath. It’s the combination enthusiasts come for: a familiar face, with a column wheel and vertical clutch doing the work behind it.

The Navitimer dates to the 1950s; the 01 marks its move to an in-house automatic chronograph. For the classic look, start with the black dial and contrasting silver subdials—the scales remain busy, but the chronograph registers have room to breathe. This 43mm case has plenty of presence, so pay attention to how its long lugs sit on your wrist. Try the slide-rule bezel for smooth movement, and make sure the chronograph hands return precisely to zero. The aviation remit doesn’t extend to swimming: its 30m water-resistance rating is a practical limitation worth taking seriously.

MovementAutomatic

CaliberBreitling B01

Case MaterialStainless Steel

Case Size43mm

Water Resistance30m

What owners love

The dial rewards a closer look: the slide-rule scales, recessed subdials and polished markers give it plenty of detail without making it feel flat. Owners often enjoy that instrument-panel look even if they rarely use the slide rule.
The Breitling B01 chronograph has a satisfying, positive action at the pushers, and the roughly 70-hour power reserve is genuinely useful. It’s a part of the watch owners appreciate beyond the dial design.

Common Criticisms

The 30m water resistance is a recurring frustration for a watch that otherwise feels substantial. Owners tend to keep it away from swimming and are more cautious around water than they would like.
The tiny slide-rule markings need good light and good eyesight, and the lume is modest. The dial is enjoyable to study, but it isn’t the easiest watch to read in the dark.

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