Whoever has a good watch owns a treasure, which in the case of luxury brands can be considered authentic works of art that reflect the 'savoir faire' of craftsmen, capable of creating emblems that are passed down from generation to generation.
In the cradle of the needle masters, Switzerland, as well as to choose a firm capable of reinventing itself without losing its essence, Breitling would appear in first place. Proof of this can be found in the reinterpretation of one of his most iconic models, the Navitimer, on the occasion of his seventieth anniversary. A new version that incorporates its most classic features with improved state-of-the-art processes and that promises to become an essential novelty for the most demanding.
Although the most characteristic features such as the baton indexes, the trio of chronograph counters or the notched bezel remain practically intact; the protagonism is taken by the new details such as its ultra-polished finishes or the profile that gives the feeling of being more compact thanks to the optical effect it creates between the convex glass and a flat calculation table. As a result, a slimmer and stronger silhouette capable of giving a sophisticated hat to the most casual looks.
The model reinvents the most characteristic elements of previous designers – © Courtesy of the brand
Attention to details
Designed to satisfy all tastes, presented in several versions that vary according to the size -46, 43 or 41 mm-, the materials of the case -18K red gold or stainless steel- and the straps -in semi-gloss crocodile leather or metal bracelet with 7 links - with finishes opposite each other. The dial also offers interesting possibilities with blue, green or copper tones; And yes, the most nostalgic will be happy to know that the AOPA winged logo returns to its original position at 12 o'clock.
On the other hand, the caliber 01 movement (which also has COSC certification) has a power reserve of 70 hours and the possibility of easily changing the date hours through its window at 6 o'clock. five years.
Perfect to fit with looks of all kinds – © Courtesy of the brand
The reflection of a very special story
When Léon Breitling created his first chronograph in 1884 at just 24 years of age, little did he know that his success would be able to survive decades and even centuries. Over time, Breitling experienced a remarkable demand for dashboard watches and military chronographs that culminated in 1915, with the introduction of what would be the first wrist chronograph with a 30-minute counter that became a favorite with pilots.
An elegant and practical designer – © Courtesy of the brand
Later, in 1942, he created the Breitling Chronomat, which would be the model that the Navitimer would take as a reference when it was created ten years later, in 1952 by Willy Breitling. This new piece incorporated a circular slide rule that was of great help to the pilots in that it helps them to carry out all the necessary sighting operations. So much so, that two years later the largest aviator club in the world - the AOPA - made it its official watch. Little by little the Navitimer became more notable in the aeronautical industry to such an extent that it even reached space in 1962 on the wrist of astronaut Scott Carpenter in 1962.
However, not only astronauts fell for its groundbreaking design, as a good handful of milestones of the time wore it on their wrist, such as Miles Davis, Serge Gainsbourg, Jim Clark or Graham Hill. A cast now joined by figures such as basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, American Ballet Theater prima ballerina Misty Copeland and aviation pioneer and explorer Bertrand Piccard in the new campaign.
A watch loaded with history and symbology that marked a before and after and whose renovation has all the ingredients to make it a success again.
