Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 Japan Limited Edition

The story

Breitling’s iconic pilot’s chronograph – for the journey. In 1952, Willy Breitling developed a wrist-worn chronograph with a circular slide rule that would allow pilots to perform all necessary flight calculations. Two years later, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced the design as its official timepiece. The “navigation timer” – or Navitimer – was born. The AOPA was (and remains) the largest pilots’ club in the world, counting nearly every US aviator among its ranks. As the defacto pilot’s watch throughout the glory days of civil aviation, the Navitimer was worn by airline captains and aircraft enthusiasts. And it wasn’t only pilots drawn to the watch’s irrepressible aesthetic. Celebrities of the day such as Miles Davis and Serge Gainsbourg were devotees, proving that the Navitimer had style as well as function. There have been many iterations of Breitling’s icon since its debut 70 years ago, but this new Navitimer captures its most classic features, while enhancing them with modern refinements. A flattened slide rule and a domed crystal create the illusion of a sleeker profile. Alternating polished and brushed metal elements give a lustrous, yet understated finish. This Japan exclusive Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41 Japan Edition features a brown dial and matching colored subdials unique to this model and is paired with a semi shiny alligator leather strap in brown. The case material is available in stainless steel and 18K red gold. The stainless steel model is limited to 50 pieces and the 18K red gold model is limited to 25 pieces with the case back engraved with the production number. This rare timepiece is only available at our Breitling Omotesando and Online Boutiques.