We no longer present the Breitling Navitimer which must be one or even the flagship model of the brand. It has known many different models. With this 2022 chronograph, we find in addition to a manufacture caliber, the history of the first Navitimer with the AOPA logo. The measuring tools are perfectly set up. Even if the first Navitimers were in 46. This model 41 fits perfectly on small wrists and all the details are there!

Combining history and quality

<p dir="ltr">The <strong>Breitling</strong> brand, an emblematic figure in Swiss watchmaking, became known for her pioneering role in the field of chronographs. Founded in <strong>1884</strong> by L&eacute;on Breitling, the brand Breitling quickly gained a reputation for its precision instruments, designed specifically for aviators and motorsports enthusiasts.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Breitling brand</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Since 1950, the history of Breitling is dotted with successes and innovations. In 1952, the brand launched the Navitimer collection, equipped with a slide rule allowing pilots to calculate essential data in flight. This model quickly became the official watch of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), a prestigious recognition in aviation.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In 1969, Breitling participated in the development of the first automatic chronograph movement, the famous Caliber 11, marking a milestone in watchmaking. In the 1980s, under the leadership of Ernest Schneider, Breitling strengthened its commitment to aviation and adventure sports, launching models such as the Chronomat, which redefined the modern chronograph.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The 2000s saw the creation of the Breitling Caliber 01 manufactured movement, another milestone in the brand's history. The brand's desire to guarantee the highest quality has been affirmed by obtaining COSC certification for its movements, a rare distinction in the industry.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the emblematic models of the Breitling brand?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/navitimer">Breitling Navitimer</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>A true icon in the world of aviation</strong>, the Breitling Navitimer was launched in 1952. Its steel case of at least 40 mm going up to 46 mm, with a water resistance of 30 meters, is equipped with a leather or steel strap. Powered by the Breitling Caliber 01, it features a distinctive dial with chronograph subdials and a rotating slide rule for flight calculations. This model has been adopted by pilots around the world and was even worn by astronaut Scott Carpenter during his space mission. The Breitling Navitimer has been worn by many personalities, particularly French ones such as Serge Gainsbourg, who like to wear it on a metal racing bracelet.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Breitling Navitimer is one of the brand's flagship models, driven by the reference<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/navitimer_b01_chronograph"> Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph</a>.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/superocean">Breitling Superocean</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Designed for divers and water sports enthusiasts</strong>, the Breitling Superocean is recognized for its robustness and performance. Its 42mm to 46mm steel case, boasting impressive water resistance up to 200 ATM, comes with a rubber or steel strap. The Breitling Caliber 17 automatic movement powers this model, with a clear and luminous dial. Complications include date and a power reserve indicator for some variants.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/chronomat">Breitling Chronomat</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Breitling Chronomat is one of <strong>Breitling's most versatile sports watches.</strong> The 42mm to 44mm steel case, with 20 ATM water resistance, is complemented by a metal or rubber strap. The Breitling Caliber 01 powers this watch, which features chronograph subdials and a date. The model is known for its contrasting dials and unidirectional bezels, making it a popular choice among pilots and water sports enthusiasts.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Breitling Premier</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Breitling Premier is Breitling's elegant and refined line, aimed at those looking for a watch that goes well with formal outfits. The 40mm to 42mm steel case, with 100m water resistance, comes with a leather or metal strap. The movement can vary between the Breitling Caliber 01 and other automatic movements, with sleek dials displaying the chronograph and date functions. The likes of James Dean have been associated with this classic watch.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/avenger">Breitling Avenger</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Renowned for its robustness and functionality, the series Breitling Avenger is intended for demanding professionals. The 43mm to 48mm steel case, with water resistance up to 300 ATM, is coupled with a rubber or metal strap. Different Breitling movements power this watch, which includes chronograph functions, date functions, and even a unidirectional rotating bezel for some variants. The Avenger series is popular with military and aviation professionals for its reliability and bold design.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Breitling Classic AVI</h3>
<p dir="ltr">A piece that reflects the brand's aeronautical heritage, the Breitling Classic AVI (Aviation) is a tribute to the brand's pilot watches from the 1950s and 1960s. The case of this timepiece is generally made of stainless steel, measuring between 40 and 43 mm, and offers a water resistance of 30 meters to 100 m, depending on the model. The strap can vary between leather and metal, giving the watch a sturdy yet elegant look. Powered by various high-precision mechanical movements such as the Breitling Caliber 13 or 23, the Classic AVI features an easy-to-read dial with chronograph dials and date. Its complications often include a tachometer, useful for calculating speeds. The Classic AVI is associated with the golden age of aviation and the spirit of adventure of that era.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Breitling Classic AVI exemplifies the brand's passion for aviation and its commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and functionality. It evokes a time when flying was synonymous with glamor and exploration, and it continues to capture the imagination of pilots and aviation enthusiasts to this day. It&rsquo;s a watch that speaks as much to history as it does to watchmaking expertise, and it continues to be an iconic piece in the Breitling collection.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/top_time_triumph">Breitling Top Time</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Breitling Top Time, first released in the 1960s and recently re-released, is <strong>a nod to the vintage style and rebellious spirit of that era</strong>. It features a 41mm steel case, 30m water resistance, a leather or Milanese mesh strap, a Breitling Caliber 23 chronograph movement, a distinctive &ldquo;Zorro&rdquo; shaped dial or with contrasting subdials , and a date complication. This watch was associated with pop culture of the time, including actor Sean Connery as James Bond. The Top Time gained a following among the young professionals of the era and continues to attract those who appreciate its retro aesthetic and modern functionality.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The reintroduction of the Top Time shows that Breitling respects its heritage while remaining at the forefront of innovation. It is a piece that captures the essence of its era while delivering the precision and quality that Breitling is famous for. Its timeless design makes it appealing to collectors and vintage watch enthusiasts, as well as those looking to add a touch of classic elegance to their modern timepiece.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/endurance_pro">Breitling Endurance Pro</a></h3>
<p dir="ltr">Specially designed for athletes and extreme sports enthusiasts, the Endurance Pro features an innovative 44mm Breitlight&reg; case, offering exceptional lightness and strength. It features 10 ATM water resistance, a colored rubber strap, a Breitling Caliber 82 SuperQuartz&trade; movement, a dynamic dial with chronograph counters, and a tachymeter bezel complication for measuring speed. This watch, combining performance and style, is a perfect choice for those who lead an active lifestyle and want a watch that can keep up with them. Professional athletes such as triathlete Chris McCormack have made this watch their choice for competition, highlighting its exceptional qualities.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The addition of the Endurance Pro to Breitling's lineup demonstrates the brand's continued commitment to creating watches that meet the needs of professionals and adventure enthusiasts. With its unique combination of features and innovative materials, it stands out as a compelling choice for those looking to push the boundaries.</p>
<p dir="ltr">These different models represent the diversity and excellence of Breitling in the watchmaking landscape. Each one is a testament to the precision engineering and innovation that characterizes this historic brand.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Breitling watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Prices of new Breitling watches change every year, but <strong>most Breitling models cost between $ 5,000 and $ 10,000</strong>. The brand's entry level begins with a<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/endurance_pro"> Breitling Endurance Pro</a> proposed to $ 3,350, while a Breitling Super Chronomat B01 in red gold costs $ 42,500. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to obtain a Breitling at more attractive prices.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Breitling: The benchmark brand for pilots&rsquo; watches</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Breitling has solidified its place in the watchmaking landscape through its constant innovations and commitment to precision. Known for its strong ties to aviation, the brand has also extended its expertise to dive watches and lifestyle pieces. Breitling's positioning as a champion of technology and bold design makes it attractive to adventure seekers, professionals and style connoisseurs. To find out more about these exceptional watches, the brand's website is a useful resource of information.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The brand Breitling is owned by the CVC Capital Partners fund and produces around 150,000 watches per year, all models combined. The brand that recently bought<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/universal_geneve"> Universal Geneve</a> in 2023, is also part of the <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the most popular Swiss watch brands</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To choose the Breitling that suits you best, <strong>Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews</strong> are a valuable resource for learning<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/breitling/why_customers_choose_breitling"> why customers choose Breitling</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated February 2024)</p>
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When I was still a novice, only 2 luxury watch brands came to mind: Rolex and Breitling, the second perhaps because of the 3 brothers for forty-somethings who have the reference :-) And for me Breitling, it was the Navitimer. I had a friend who owned one about fifteen years ago, and I found it magnificent at the time.

As I became more interested in watches over time, the Navitimer had completely disappeared from my mind. I saw it regularly but no longer really had any interest in it, I found it too busy and unsightly.

At the dawn of my 40th birthday, I was looking for a new acquisition with the only criterion, an icon. My choice fell on a Moonwatch, which I looked at for hours on Youtube. I finally decided to try it on and on this occasion, well, nothing happened at all. What a disappointment! I didn't have any other model in mind at the time. A friend told me about the new version of the Navitimer but I wasn't that interested in it. I let time pass, I tried other models and the Speed again, but still nothing. And still surfing, I came across the new Navitimer released at the end of 2022. I talked about it again with my friend who replied: you're stupid, I've been talking to you about it for 2 months! Well, I hadn't noticed... So here I am back in the store for a test and there, the magic happened.

My choice fell on a Navitimer Chronograph B01 43mm sunray silver background. I bought it on a steel bracelet, with the addition of the black crocodile and a rubber that also suit it very well. I'll take the opportunity to rant: good God Breitling, make us quick-change bracelets! I know it's complicated on steel but honestly on soft ones it's super simple. This would prevent budding watchmakers like me from accidentally scratching their beauties...

Well what a beauty this Navitimer is! Despite the theoretical diameter, its 43mm are not too imposing and fit my 17.5cm wrist very well. What is fascinating about this watch is the incalculable number of extremely well-made details: its domed glass and the absence of flange and bezel give it an incredible dial opening. Its polished indexes and hands, its slide rule, the different angles of the sub-counters, the perfectly integrated date, the polished and brushed pushers, the chamfers, the beauty of the movement highlighted by the sapphire crystal back, the historic logo, the red details... And so on and so forth.

There is a lot of information, but it is not at all overloaded like the previous models. The designers managed to integrate all the DNA of the Navitimer but with an unmatched finesse and poetry that you can spend hours contemplating as there are so many details. It's crazy, everything is different and yet I would be incapable of listing the changes. The designers really worked hard, it's a feat!

This is just my opinion but I find that the light dials (and especially mine :-)) do it much more honor than the original black that I like much less. Frankly it is not cheap but I think you get what you pay for.

I have had it for almost a year now and I have worn it on various occasions and on its 3 bracelets. It is very easy to wear and goes with a lot of styles. It is simply not the one I would choose for a ceremony or in an ultra chic context but frankly it is to nitpick, and maybe also because I have some that are more suitable for these occasions!

If I have to sum up, go and try it and you will be able to contemplate the finesse of its details and the quality of the realization of the most legendary of aviator watches.

An icon, a myth, "THE" pilot's watch

I dreamed of having a Breitling Navitimer. I chose a new model because I wanted to have this 70-hour power reserve. I had the opportunity thanks to Godechot Pauliet to acquire this model. My choice was oriented towards the Breitling Navitimer B01 in 43 mm. It is equipped with a high-quality mechanical movement with automatic winding, the Breitling Caliber 01, which is entirely developed and manufactured by Breitling. This column chronograph movement is a guarantee of precision and reliability. This reliability is confirmed by a watchmaker that I follow on Instagram. The indexes, the hands with the luminova, the micro grooves in the sub-dials and the meticulousness of the calculation rules are all elements that give this watch a luxurious appearance. I love the B at the end of the red second hand on the chronograph and I am crazy about the black dial which sometimes has electric blue reflections. Note that it does not like water (3 atm) and on the other hand it is precise +1 to +2s per day. This design is more than 70 years old and this watch was a tool used for airline pilots. Beyond that, this watch is the favorite of my loved ones. A masterpiece !!!

A sophisticated navitimer

My Navitimer 43 is my little wrist computer, wrapped in a ceremonial suit. I love its features and design, even if I use it more often to calculate a tip than to estimate my fuel level!
Breitling has managed to make a very cluttered dial and yet make it very readable. The contrast of the panda sub-dials and the touches of color make it a small marvel of clarity and a unique experience on the wrist. I love the beautifully executed indices and hands.
A small detail that matters, I chose an older model with the gold winged Breitling logo, which enhances the dial and adds a touch of color to the center, which elevates the watch in my view.
On the wrist, Breitling gives us a lesson in ergonomics with an incredibly comfortable strap, but this case also pairs very well with leather. The look on the strap is iconic though and the comfort makes it an ideal choice for everyday wear.

The iconic Breitling

A must-have in a collection, the Navitimer needs no introduction.

This version is part of a limited series of 2000 copies for the launch of the first Navi equipped with the Breitling 01 caliber (transparent back, white gold logo, etc.)

Note the Air Racer bracelet called "Gainsbourg" in reference to the singer 👌

Breitling Navitimer B01

Another chronograph with this Breitling Navitimer B01 in 46mm! 

It's a fully analog dashboard for the pilot that I am not. It fits perfectly into my collection, especially alongside my Omega Speedmaster Mark III. Much more modern and imposing at 46mm, it is paradoxically not as big as it seems due to its rather short lugs. Without being visually too thick, the proportions make it a comfortable watch to wear every day. 

Its sunburst blue dial is magnificent and sparkles with a thousand colors depending on the angle of the sun. Precision and reliability are present, and ultimately, that's what we expect from a recent watch at the very least. I chose it with the blue rubber strap to give it an even sportier look than on exotic leather. The genuine Breitling steel bracelet, on the other hand, gave it a too shiny look that made it slide towards an ostentatious watch! 

Love it!

Beast & Bold

Equipped with a manufactured Mvt and COSC, a quality of finish ++ with a contained diameter of 41mm, a bracelet with a style known at Breitling but not very practical when it is necessary to remove or add a link, I regret the lack of readability of the dial depending on the reflections (why does Breitling insist on offering so few colors in this diameter?? 3 since its release in early 2022) despite the date well integrated into the counter at 6 o'clock and a water resistance that does the minimum, too bad! This is a beautiful iconic piece, which gives a serious nod to the Navitimers of the past.

Iconic

<p>La marque <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en <strong>2020</strong> par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.</p>
<p>Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.</p>
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
<p class="p1">La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>750&euro;</strong>. La <strong>SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</strong> est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de <strong>599 &euro;</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>SYE</strong> est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, les <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises"><span class="s2">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</span></a> dont SYE fait partie.</span></p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)</p>

<p dir="ltr">The brand <strong>SYE</strong> [Start Your Engine] was created in <strong>2020</strong> by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.</p>
<p dir="ltr">SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands"><span class="s2">Ranking of the best French watch brands</span></a>, including SYE.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated November 2023)</p>

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