Breitling Navitimer 01 46
The Breitling Navitimer 01 46 mm impresses pilots worldwide
The Breitling Navitimer 01 46 mm is part of the legendary Navitimer pilot's watch series from the Swiss watch manufacturer. The legendary slide rule for special calculations of important values gives the exterior of this iconic luxury timepiece a unique recognition value. Lovers of functional watches all over the world recognize the chronograph for pilots from a distance.
Moving story
The Breitling Navitimer 01 46 mm shares an interesting model history with the models in the exceptional Navitimer range. In 1952, the watch workshop created an instrument for the wrist that was geared towards the needs of professional pilots. The technically highly functional timepiece, which the company called Navitimer, could be used to carry out all calculations for navigation in aviation, such as climb and descent rates or fuel consumption. The secret of this chronograph function, which is essential for pilots, is its circular slide rule.
In the Breitling Navitimer 01 46 mm model, the classic Navitimer is equipped with a very generous diameter of 46 millimeters. This case further underlines the presence of the timepiece and calculation instrument on the wrist. It emphasizes the original design and enables even better legibility of the time on the dial. The circular aviation slider is also optimized due to the size of the model. The watch has a transparent case back. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal allows a view of the automatic high-performance chronograph movement. This is the Breitling manufacture caliber 01. It has been officially certified by the COSC.
Valuable legend
As an instrument for aviation, the stylistically original chronograph has become a cult object. Its dial is available in black and blue. In addition to the time, it also shows the various functions such as chronograph, date and small second. The case of the Breitling Navitimer 01 46 mm is made of stainless steel. There are also versions of the remarkable watch in gold and a limited series in red gold. The watch has become a cult object worldwide.
