The Navitimer World utilizes a 46mm case strictly to organize complex aviation data. This allows for a larger dial that maximizes legibility across three distinct readouts: the tri-compax chronograph, 24-hour GMT indicator, and logarithmic slide-rule bezel. Powering these complications is the Breitling Calibre 24. The alignment between the bi-directional bezel and inner rehaut remains precise to maintain computational accuracy whilst worn on the wrist.
Founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling, the company built its reputation as a specialist in technical timepieces, most notably chronographs. Breitling's development of the first independent pusher in 1915, followed by the second reset pusher in 1934, established the definitive architecture for the modern wrist chronograph.
Their expertise secured an inextricable bond with aviation, first as a supplier of on-board cockpit clocks to air forces like the RAF, and later with the 1952 debut of the Navitimer, a pilot's watch featuring a circular slide rule for flight calculations. Today, the brand continues this legacy, producing a range of COSC-certified chronometers, including its in-house B01 manufacture calibre, for its air, land, and sea collections.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: 2018 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Chronograph
Size: 46mm Thickness: approx. 16mm Lug Width: approx. 24mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored finish, light visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, bidirectional slide rule bezel, light visible wear Dial: Black matte dial, recessed sub-dials, applied markers, slide rule tracks Hands: Steel, baton hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull crown and pushers, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, a/r coated, light visible wear Bracelet: Black leather strap, light visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: B24