Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Black Dial – 904L Steel Casing
$528
The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is a living legend reborn for the modern era. Its iconic circular slide rule bezel — a hallmark of aviation timekeeping since 1952 — frames a commanding 43mm case crafted from 904L stainless steel, the same corrosion-resistant alloy favored by the most demanding industries on earth. The black dial is a study in purposeful elegance: luminous Arabic numerals, three white-lacquered subdials, and a tachymeter scale work in concert to deliver information at a glance, whether you’re at 35,000 feet or seated at a boardroom table. At the heart of this instrument beats the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B01 — an entirely in-house movement representing the pinnacle of Swiss horological engineering. Certified as a COSC chronometer, it delivers precision to within -4/+6 seconds per day and offers a generous 70-hour power reserve, ensuring the watch keeps pace with even the most demanding schedules. The column-wheel chronograph mechanism and vertical clutch provide a silky, instantaneous start with zero hand jump, a detail that separates true manufacture movements from the rest. The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is more than an instrument — it is a statement of belonging. Worn by pilots, engineers, and collectors who demand both form and function, it transitions effortlessly from the cockpit to the cocktail hour. The 904L steel bracelet with its folding clasp sits with authority on the wrist, while the sapphire exhibition caseback invites admiration of the movement within. This is a watch that rewards the wearer who understands that true luxury is measured not in excess, but in mastery.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 |
|---|---|
| Movement | Breitling Manufacture Caliber B01, Automatic, COSC Chronometer Certified, 70-Hour Power Reserve, 28,800 vph (4 Hz) |
| Case Material | 904L Stainless Steel |
| Case Diameter | 43mm |
| Case Thickness | 13.6mm |
| Crystal | Flat Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Black with White Lacquered Subdials and Silver-Tone Arabic Numerals |
| Bracelet Material | 904L Stainless Steel Navitimer |
| Clasp Type | Folding |
| Clasp | with Safety Push-Buttons |
| Bezel | Bidirectional Rotating Circular Slide Rule |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date at 6 O’Clock, Flyback Chronograph with 30-Minute and 12-Hour Counters |
| Additional Functions | Circular Slide Rule for Aviation Calculations (Speed, Distance, Fuel Consumption, Unit Conversions) |
| Water Resistance | 30 Meters (3 ATM) |
| Luminous Features | SuperLuminova on Hour Markers, Arabic Numerals, and Chronograph Hands |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Style | Aviation / Pilot Chronograph |
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