Swiss manufacturer Breitling was founded in the Swiss Jura in 1884 by Leon Breitling, a man dedicated to crafting precision chronographs and timers. Today, Breitling remains a leader in creating sturdy, reliable, and high-performance instruments that are especially beloved by those involved in air/water sports and commercial aviation. In addition to their own celebrated movements, in 2017 Breitling began co-production of movements with the Rolex-owned brand Tudor.
Long the go-to watch for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and even astronauts, the Navitimer is an iconic and robust workhorse that will serve you well.
The navigation timer, or, more efficiently, the Navitimer by Breitling gives you something most special: Its bi-directional rotating bezel features a circular slide rule, which is sometimes called a "navigation computer" and allows you to read minutes, seconds, and fractions of a second.
With the multifunctional slide rule it is possible to make an impressive amount of airborne calculations such as fuel consumption, climbing times, and the conversion of miles into nautical miles or kilometers.
Here's an especially appealing subtlety - look for the iconic Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) wings at the 12 o'clock position.
The bold black-colored dial sports silvered sub-dials where you will find a small seconds counter at 9 and chronograph functions give you a 30-minute counter at 3, a 12-hour counter at 6, and a red center seconds hand that can read up to 1/4th of a second. Be sure to look for the date window discreetly nestled into the counter at 6.
All this computational goodness is made possible via the self-winding automatic manufacture Breitling 01 caliber, a movement that beats at 28,800 vph, possesses 47 jewels, and delivers a convenient 70-hour power reserve. Most thrilling of all, you can view this accurate chronometer-certified movement in action via the screwed-down exhibition case back.
The stainless steel case measures 46 mm in diameter, 13.9 mm in height, and rests upon a black alligator leather strap with a stainless steel deployant buckle. Additional features include a 30 m / 3 atm water resistance, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and push / pull winding crown.
From its legendary capabilities to its dedication to accuracy, we are confident that this Breitling Navitimer will make an essential addition to your collection.
Standout feature(s): Fabulous 70 hours of power; lovely exhibition caseback allows you to view the chronometer-accurate movement in action; convenient "navigation computer" capabilities.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: AB0137211B1P1
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 46 mm
- Case Height: 3.9 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic manufacture, 28,800 vph, 47 jewels, 70-hour power reserve
- Caliber: Breitling 01
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, small seconds, chronograph, date
- Dial: Black color
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 30 m / 3 atm
- Band: Black alligator leather
- Clasp: Stainless steel deployant buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: $10,300
- Condition: Unworn; there's minor indication of handling on the strap
- Comments: Includes original box, instructions manual, watch tag, and warranty card from 2026.
