Even though the brand new Breitling Navitimer 8 was in the spot light for weeks now, it’s the right time to take a look at the revamped Navitimer 1. The most significant version for the purists. Michael already gave a short introduction to each of the newest Breitling navitimer 1 b01 replica watch collections during BaselWorld (click ), however now it is time to go hands-on my own favorite: the Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 at 43mm.
This version comes in several variations: steel with a leather strap, steel on steel, gold using a leather strap, gold on gold, gold and steel on leather. With this hands-on article, I chose the complete steel variant with all the famous Breitling navitimer 1 b01 43mm imitation watch pilot bracelet.
The Navitimer 1 with B01 movement was already in the collection. However, new CEO Georges Kern (be certain to read our interview with him) decided to do some small adjustments to the group. Less is more, have to have been his thoughts, as we mostly observe some removals of dial components. I attempted both during our meeting with Breitling in Basel, but even though my wrists are rather large, I prefer the 43mm edition. It sits on my wrist and I don’t like to have a watch which brings that much attention due to its size. Less is more, I concur with this’code’ and that I believe a watch doesn’t become more particular, better or nicer when it is simply bigger. I believe I got to the point that whenever I see a guy with a huge watch, regardless of what brand or segment, it just seems kind of ridiculous to me. Not only that, but also way too’fashion statement’ and that I believe we’re beyond the’big watches’ style for a while now anyway. I am not saying that the 46mm Breitling 1 B01 is absurd, but if this large edition doesn’t fit your body and wrist dimension generally, the 43mm might be a better option for you. With my 1.90m span and little overweight I am pretty sure I can handle the 46mm, I simply don’t feel as comfortable with it as with the 43mm. Simply put some thought in the size that you would like to utilize. Interesting enough Kern had a similar remark during his Breitling Roadshow demonstration in Zurich last February. When a Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Replica watch will not match his wrists, it ought to go. Not certain if this would please all of the tall men in the world, however, the message is clear. Enough with the absurd sizes.
Just like the Navitimer 8, CEO Georges Kern also determined that the panda dial must indicate an in-house movement is used for its Navitimer 1. In case there isn’t a panda dial, the Navitimer 1 utilizes the ETA7750 movement. You will also be able to see this based on the dial lay-out, as the ETA7750 has sub dials in 12, 6 and 9 o’clock rather than the normal 3, 6 and 9 o’clock lay-out for its sub dials. But to view it from space or in a glance, the panda dial is a simple indicator that you are dealing with Breitling navitimer 1 b01 chronograph replica watch in-house chronograph grade B01 movement. Besides the dial lay-out and Panda colour scheme, also the dimensions must give it away. The ETA based Navitimer 1 chronograph measures 41mm in diameter.
However, what did Breitling alter more into the dial of their iconic Navitimer? Already throughout the Breitling roadshow that was held earlier this season, Georges Kern and his staff made it clear that the wings could evaporate in the dial. Not exactly the exact same edition, but find beneath the rattrapante model from the previous collection. Breitling dropped a few things, particularly at 12 o’clock. The dial of this Navitimer was always rather active, but by eliminating two or three things, it has become a little more silent and gratifying to the eyes.
The new Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 chronograph has no wings on the dial, instead it just reveals the B-logo. They also fell the foundation year, 1884, by the dial. As you can see, the Navitimer 1 B01 within this guide has no’Chronometer’ about the dial anymore. However, on the official Breitling site the newest Navitimer 01 versions in 43mm and 46mm show’Chronometer’ again. I think Georges Kern made a decision to put it back on the dials after a conversation on social networking.
As written previously, the panda dials indicate that there’s an in-house chronograph motion within this watch. That is the Breitling caliber B01 movement of course. It’s a movement which has develop a great track record in a quick period of time. The B01 chronograph movement is also being delivered to Tudor for example, for their Heritage chronograph watch. The B01 movement is used at the Navitimer 1 in 46mm as well as in the panda dialed Navitimer 8 models.
The Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 utilizes a caseback with sapphire crystal so you can enjoy looking at the movement. On the bezel you will come across some engravings, like the fact that this is really a certified chronometer movement and the watch is water resistant to 3 bars (~30 meters).
Though I’d favor the Navitimer 1 onto a ring, the watch is also available — as shown in this article — on the stainless steel pilot necklace. A very cool looking bracelet which Breitling navitimer 1 b01 chronograph 43mm imitation watch has in their catalog for a long time already. Quite solid but also very comfortable on the wrist. Breitling narrowed down the options for the Navitimer 1 into some calf strap, alligator ring and pilot bracelet.
There are only minor changes in the Navitimer 1 set, but they match in the new leadership that Breitling is heading. They want to concentrate on the sea, land and atmosphere collections and the Navitimer is owned by the latter. With the panda dial for the in-house movement versions and one colored dials for your ETA based models, there’s a clear cut in the collection. There’s also a non-chronograph Navitimer 1, just like there is in the Navitimer 8 collection, which really looked quite nice when I tried it on in Basel. Using its 38mm, perhaps it’s somewhat more focused on women though. But with a selection of Navitimer 1 watches ranging from 38mm all of the way up to 46mm, Breitling makes sure there is something for everybody.
