Back in January, Breitling navitimer 1 b01 43mm replica watch released the first new collection with Georges Kern in the helm. The Navitimer 8 Collection has been… shall we say, controversial (an understatement if you ask me). Many fans have been in awe of”the very first Breitling they have ever enjoyed” but were met with the accumulative groan of extended established fans saying,”Where’s the slide rule bezel? This is not a Navitimer. Give this its collection!” Well, either side can rest at ease yelling, because Breitling navitimer 1 b01 chronograph imitation watch announced the release of the Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 and 46 comprising that signature bi-directional rotating bezel and slide rule that created the Navitimer… erm, a Navitimer.
I’m going to be completely honest — I had been a part of the latter crowd who was mad at the re-work of the Navitimer collection. When whispers of the re-work made their way throughout the business, I felt excitement and nervousness all at precisely the exact same time — especially with Georges making among my favourite versions his first endeavor using the brand. And I have to admit, when I saw themI was seriously disappointed with the outcome. They never actually grew on me either, and that’s something Breitling navitimer 1 b01 chronograph 43 replica watch have a tendency to perform. I felt they were seriously lacking in the aspects of that which left a Navitimer so familiar.
That having been said, I’ve forgiven them. These releases came as a surprise launching this morning, and I could not be happier. The slide rule bezel is there and the general design quality channels the classic glory of this original Navitimer, but only adds a modern and sleek appearance to an actually iconic watch. One thing of note, is that every one the models include contrasting sub-dials giving a modern panda/reverse panda modern appearance to the watches that was not always standard for the design. Additionally, the versions use the new Breitling navitimer 1 b01 replica watch logo that excludes the Breitling wings — a gripe I’m sure will come about immediately.
I am able to hear the boisterous sigh of relief from fans of the brand as I type that up. Additionally, I can hear the cumulative”Oh. Well I feel dumb.” From the audience who literally wrote off the brand due to the re-work (seriously, they are around the internet). For me? I am a bit of both and retract embarrassing and striking statements regarding Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 imitation watch losing part of the DNA — since it had been clearly there with lots of attention paid to it.
Pricing is a bit cumbersome, so bear in mind. As for the Steel instances, the Silver dial with a stainless steel bracelet will be $9,160, and the Blue Dial on leather is going to be $8,590. For your Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46, both the Anthracite and silver dial will come from Red Gold, include a black or brown alligator strap, and also cost a fairly steep $24,270. breitling.com
