Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Breitling's New Navitimer for 2011

To start this off folks, I am a huge Breitling fan. I use to own a traditional navitimer but sold it about a year ago. It is one of the few things in life that I regret doing. Although I am a huge advocate of in house movements, this is one of the few watches I can overlook because of the design and history.

So why blog about this watch?

Breitling is basically the cult watch of any who is into aviation and their most iconic watch is the navitimer. The navitimer nowadays look almost the same as the they did when they first came out, thus keeping the soul of the watch intact. The new limited edition navitimer, called the navitimer 01, has the same exact design as the traditional navitimer but with a few slight differences.

Unlike the traditional navitimer, this one has a few changes. First, the special edition one has a few differences on the face. Specifically, it has a red chronograph second hand, a red date wheel for the date and the numbers on the subdials have been slightly changed to be guided along the edge. As far as the case is concerned, the case measures in at 43mm, which is slightly larger than the traditional navitimer which sits at 41.8mm and the watch is offered in only stainless steel (limited to 2000) or 18k red gold (limited to 200).   The special edition navitimer also has a display back that lets you look through the case to see the movement unlike the traditional one that had a solid caseback. Within, you can view the new and improved ETA valjoux movement that now carries 47 jewels unlike the old model that carries 25.

Below are some pictures for you guys to take a look at. I for one am a big time fan of the new navitimer, specially the fact that it has a display back. Although I am a big sucker for in house movements, I can make an exception for this one even though it carries a modified ETA. Enjoy

OLD NAVITIMER

NEW NAVITIMER




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29 comments:

  1. NicholasJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Hey Ive been browsing your blog, you seem to do a lot of "high end" watches. Have you happened to have reviewed any g-shocks? Or is this strictly classy watches? Anyways the display on the back of the last picture, is it glass that makes it visible? That's actually pretty cool.

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  2. watchmanJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    yea I am working my way around man. There are million things to talk about, just haven't gotten to it yet. I just decided to write about this because i was browsing breitling's site and found this.

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  3. buuddhaJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I wear a Breitling Colt. It was given to me by my father. He wears a super fancy Breitling, no idea what kind, but hopefully it will be mine one day!

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  4. shadowAZNmanJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    You know, there's something I really appreciate about well-made watches. I know nothing about them, but all that precise engineering is so interesting to me for some reason. Cool blog, guy

    http://steppedkeys.blogspot.com/

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  5. Clarence MillerJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    my boys got one of these breitlings. pimp shit

    Wanna get the ladies? learn my shit.
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  6. LeanmassJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Post some pics of square shaped watches. Ive seen some that look pretty sexy.

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  7. Choms1337January 18, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Oo, very nice looking watch :D I want more :D plz :D

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    wow, the new one is GORGEOUS.

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  9. StyronJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    These are daft!

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  10. mrecanJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    both are really beautiful but the old one attracts me more

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  11. RebeccaJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    those watches confuse me

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  12. ChrisJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    The Navitimers are nice, but I have girly wrists and they are almost certain to be too big for me. Looking forward to the superocean writeup.

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  13. Telia TuliJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    flashy yet elegant.
    i like the Brietling

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  14. The VikingJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    They're great! :D

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  15. BTN Hip HopJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    i prefer the old one to be honest

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  16. PikamitsuJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    oooooh, VERY classy. A very nice upgrade, I must admit.

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  17. UsagiJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    uh huh...it's a nice watch. its back is beautiful than the front:)

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  18. Ashley McKayJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I feel sophisticated just looking at all of these!

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  19. DooJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Both of these are awesome ! the old one is quite good too!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Pretty badass watches :D

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  21. The ChampJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    So many dials and arms...

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  22. beyondhiphopJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    this is a bad ass watch

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  23. ArcitaJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    those watches look sick man. this blog makes me want to learn more about watches. you should do a noobies guide to watches or something along those lines.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Looks awesome.

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  25. Speedy EdJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    badass watch

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  26. VaporJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Very classy

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  27. Josh TreeJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Supported

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  28. Drew BriskiJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I like the classic look of them. Very nice.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Great review except this watch has a new in-house movement called the 01, not anything from ETA - not that there's anything wrong with that either.

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