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Breitling Navitimer 1 Chronograph 46mm Steel Blue Dial Leather Strap AB012721

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The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The total length of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is between 17-20 cm. It shows slight signs of wear. It has scratches on tha glass.The watch comes with the original travel box and documents, along with an AGS Jewelry warranty card. For more information about delivery, warranty and return, please check our terms&conditions agreement. The Breitling Navitimer AB012721 is a notable model within the Navitimer collection, which is one of Breitling's most iconic and recognizable watch lines. The Breitling Navitimer AB012721 typically features a classic and robust design with a distinctive slide-rule bezel, which is a hallmark feature of the Navitimer collection. The slide rule allows for various aviation-related calculations, such as fuel consumption, airspeed, and distance. This model is powered by the Breitling Caliber B01, which is an in-house automatic chronograph movement. The B01 movement is known for its reliability and precision, offering features such as a column wheel mechanism and a vertical clutch for smooth chronograph operation. In addition to the chronograph function, the Navitimer AB012721 may include other features such as a date display, which is often positioned between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions on the dial. The Navitimer collection has a rich heritage dating back to the 1950s and has long been associated with aviation and pilot's watches. Over the years, it has become an iconic timepiece not only for its functionality but also for its timeless design and enduring appeal.

Creator:
Breitling
Design:
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46Navitimer Collection
Case Material:
Steel
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Diameter: 1.82 in (46 mm)
Place of Origin:
Romania
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
2017
Condition:
Seller Location:
București, RO
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3654222491712
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For pilots and others in love with flight, no brand is more closely associated with the world of aviation than Breitling. From the beginning, watchmaker Léon Breitling, who opened his shop in the Swiss Jura Mountains in 1884, was focused on chronographs and their uses in the burgeoning fields of sports, science and industry.

After Léon’s death, in 1914, his son Gaston continued along his father’s trajectory. An early fan of aeronautics, Gaston introduced one of the first wrist-worn chronographs, a welcome upgrade for pilots used to executing complex maneuvers while juggling a pocket watch.

In 1934, Gaston’s son Willy made another leap in the chronograph’s evolution, patenting the first wristwatch with two pushers — one to start and stop elapsed time and one to reset — a feature now taken for granted.

But perhaps the most significant development under Willy’s leadership was the Chronomat watch. Introduced in 1942, it featured a patented rotating slide-rule bezel for making calculations on the fly. This innovation led to the 1952 creation of the brand’s signature timepiece: the Breitling Navitimer.

Designed in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, it was adopted as the official watch of the AOPA in 1959 and remains the world’s most iconic pilot’s watch. Not content to rule just the air, Breitling developed dive watches as well, including the Superocean, released in 1957, and the Transocean, which followed in 1958. The house also took its show on the road, producing dashboard clocks and then watches in partnership with luxury automaker Bentley.

The Navitimer, however, still reigns supreme among pilots everywhere. Given the stature earned by Top Gun since its release — as well as the excitement around Top Gun: Maverick — it's never too late to pick up a vintage Breitling Top Gun Navitimer, displaying the official logo of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, for yourself or your favorite wingman.

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