Breitling’s iconic pilot’s chronograph – in a poignant tribute to the “Queen of the Skies.” In 1952, Willy Breitling developed a wrist-worn chronograph with a circular slide rule that would allow pilots to perform all necessary flight calculations. As the defacto pilot’s watch throughout the glory days of civil aviation, the Navitimer was worn by airline captains and aircraft enthusiasts.
The Boeing 747 made its maiden voyage in 1969, and went on to revolutionize civil aviation, putting long-haul flights within reach of a new generation of air travelers and connecting the world like never before. As Boeing delivers its last 747, Breitling celebrates two aviation icons with a special-edition Navitimer, limited to 747 pieces. The Navitimer Boeing 747’s colors echo the palette found on the original aircraft, captured in the cream dial with black subdials, and red inner slide-rule scale with blue accents. The open caseback reveals the exceptional Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. It is engraved with “One of 747” and the phrase “The Original Jumbo Jet”—providing a poignant tribute to an aircraft that opened the skies and changed the way we travel.
A TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN OF THE SKIES
In 1952, Willy Breitling developed a wrist-worn chronograph with a circular slide rule to enable pilots to perform all essential flight calculations. Since then, the Navitimer has become one of the most beloved mechanical chronographs in the world, worn by airline captains and aircraft enthusiasts alike.
This special edition Navitimer, limited to 747 pieces, pays homage to two aviation icons – the Navitimer and the Boeing 747. Offering a poignant tribute to the aircraft that changed the way we travel, the colours of the timepiece reflect those found on the original aircraft, while the open caseback is engraved with “One of 747” and “The Original Jumbo Jet”.
AN ICON IN THE MAKING
This limited edition timepiece sits confidently in a 43mm stainless steel case, secured with a classic black alligator leather strap.
Framed by a bi-directional bezel, the cream dial draws inspiration from the original aircraft, with three black sub-dials and a red inner slide rule scale with blue accents. A date display at 6 o’clock adds further functionality.
Driven by the Breitling Calibre 01 movement equipped with a 70-hour power reserve, this impressive watch is water resistant to 3 bars (30 metres).
| Brand | Breitling |
|---|---|
| Reference | AB01383B1G1P1 |
| Delivery Option/Leading | On request |
| Condition | New (Original Box & Papers) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Limited/Special Edition | Boutique Edition |
| Case material | Steel |
| Case size (mm x mm) | 43 mm |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Thickness (mm) | 13.69 mm |
| Case Back | Open |
| Waterproof | 30 meters / 3 ATM |
| Dial | Silver dial |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Movement Calibre | Breitling 01 (Manufacture) |
| Power Reserve (h) | approx. 70 hours when fully wound |
| Frequency | 28'800 v.p.h., 4 Hz |
| No. of Jewels | 47 jewels |
| Strap material | Black alligator leather |
| Clasp (Buckle) | Folding Clasp |
| Buckle Material | Stainless steel |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
