Breitling unveils a new limited-edition Navitimer, paying tribute to the aircraft of all aircraft: the Concorde.
Breitling’s Navimeter has a deep-rooted influence in the history of aviation, with links to some of the most legendary planes ever built and this time, the inspiration comes from the Concorde.
The Concorde redefined what was possible in the sky, cutting trans-Atlantic flight time in half at twice the speed of sound and lifting passengers high enough to see the curvature of the Earth. The supersonic aircraft was a symbol of a time when the world dreamed bigger.
“Flying with the Concorde was like nothing else. Today, travel is a necessary step to reach a destination, but a Concorde flight was an experience in itself. It’s only natural that we pay homage to the 50th anniversary of its first flight with our iconic Navitimer,” said Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. The Navitimer was designed in 1952 for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Known as the first wristwatch flight computer, it featured a patented circular slide rule that could perform crucial onboard calculations. For over 70 years, the Navitimer has played many roles, from essential pilot’s tool to cultural icon. While it began as a practical tool-watch for pilots, its influence went far beyond aviation, becoming the first Swiss wristwatch in space with astronaut Scott Carpenter before finding its way onto the wrists of Formula 1 legends Graham Hill and Jim Clark.
The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde features a Breitling Manufacture Calibre B01, self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing and approximately 70 hours of power reserve. The case is made of stainless steel with a diameter of 43mm and cambered sapphire glass, glareproofed on both sides, with a platinum bezel. It is finished with a white and blue dial, Super-LumiNova luminescent indexes, hour and minute hands, and a blue alligator leather strap with a stainless steel folding buckle.
Limited to 593 pieces, it references the Olympus 593 turbojet engines that powered the aircraft. The caseback is engraved with ‘One of 593’, ‘Tribute to Concorde’, ‘Jetliner’ and ‘Mach 2’ the aircraft’s cruising speed beyond the sound bar
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