Breitling Navitimer: The Aviator's Benchmark
Introduced in 1952, the Breitling Navitimer was more than a watch—it was a crucial tool for pilots, featuring a circular slide rule enabling complex calculations. Its iconic status was cemented when it became the chosen watch of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), with the association's logo adorning the dial on many models. The Navitimer's utility in pre-digital cockpits as a mechanical computer demonstrates the profound relationship between horology and aviation.
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Tom
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London, UK
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8.66” / 22.00 cm
A friend of mine purchased a Navitimer as part of his wedding gift from his wife in 2011 or so... and I was infatuated by the brand and I ended up getting my Breitling Transocean Day Date. Such an awesome brand and friendly staff members!
I think it's a very good looking watch.
I’ve always been infatuated with this watch back when I saw it in my boss’s wrist. Unfortunately it’s too big for me.