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Spotlight on: the Breitling Navitimer 1. The unisex Navitimer.
Breitling traces its roots to making precision instruments,
made especially for pilots and military use. When it comes to aviation watches,
there’s no doubt that the Breitling Navitimer is on top of the list.
Breitling has made strides in bringing the Navitimer’s reach
beyond the aviation crowd. Aside from organizing the products into air, land, and sea models,
they also launched watches that were appealing to both men and women.
One such offering is the Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic. It successfully developed the
Navitimer into an approachable and stylish time-and-date model.
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When it launched in 2018, Breitling fans immediately noticed the absence
of the chronograph function on the Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic.
It was also introduced in a midsized 38 millimeter case.
Clearly, it was created as an everyday watch with mass market appeal.
While there is no chronograph, Breitling included the iconic slide rule bezel,
and affectionate nods to two vintage Navitimers.
The rice bead-style bezel was inspired by the Navitimer 8-0-6,
while the clean three-hand dial is a reference to the Navitimer 66.
Baton hour markers, and strategically placed red details on the index markers and seconds hand,
make for a sleek look.
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The Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic offers a wide range of variations. It was introduced in
a 38 millimeter case size in 2018, making it as much of a lady’s watch, as it is a gentleman’s.
This was followed by a 41 millimeter version in 2019,
and finally a 35 millimeter ladies’ version in 2020.
All Breitling Navitimer 1 Automatic watches come with a choice of a stainless steel case and bezel,
or a combination of stainless steel and 18k red gold.
Each size also comes with a choice of versatile black, blue, and silver dials.
An anthracite dial is made available in the 41mm range,
while the ladies range comes with a choice of a copper dial or a diamond-set mother of pearl dial.
Lastly, all models come with a choice of a black, blue,
or brown alligator leather strap -- or a stainless steel Navitimer style bracelet.
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The Navitimer 1 Automatic is powered by the Breitling 17 movement.
This caliber is not produced in-house, but is based on one
of the most time-tested movements in Swiss watchmaking – the ETA 2-8-2-4-2.
The COSC chronometer certified movement offers a power reserve of 38 hours,
and performs with an accuracy of minus 4 and plus 6 seconds per day.
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With the Navitimer 1 Automatic’s approachable and stylish design,
Breitling succeeds in championing fine horology for everyone.
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