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BREITLING’S NAVITIMER 8: A
TRIBUTE TO ONE OF WATCH
MAKING’S GREATEST LEGACIES
Breitling, famous for its chronographs and its strong link to aviation, has just launched a new pilot’s watch
collection: the Navitimer 8. The 8 in its name is a nod to the Huit Aviation Department, which was set up in 1938
to produce cockpit instruments as well as classic pilot’s watches for civilian and military use. At the time, Willy
Breitling chose the name “Huit,” the French word for “eight,” as a reference to the eight-day power reserve
offered by its storied cockpit instruments.
Georges Kern, Breitling’s CEO since the summer of with a high recognition value. Guy Bove, Creative Director
2017, is particularly excited about the new product at Breitling who fully immersed himself in the design of
line. “With the Navitimer 8,” he says, “we are honoring the board clocks and wristwatches created by the Huit
not only our rich heritage but also our pioneering Aviation Department, described the inspiration behind
role in building chronographic instruments. But while the Navitimer 8’s exterior design cues as follows: “With
the Navitimer 8 pays tribute to our past, it also does the Navitimer 8, we wanted to create a watch that was
something considerably more important. It opens the in line with our vision for the brand’s future, but which
door to a very exciting future.” would also pay tribute to the great Breitling watches
of the early to mid-twentieth century. From a design
The Navitimer 8 – Bridging the Past and the Future perspective, it occupies a unique position between
Huit’s onboard clocks and the Navitimer.”
The Navitimer 8 family introduces five distinct models
that are worthy heirs to watchmaking’s richest aviation Resurrecting Design Values
tradition, drawing heavily on Breitling’s design DNA and
the technical features of the first board clocks and The new watches resurrect some of the design values
pilot’s wristwatches as well as on the Huit Aviation of the Huit Aviation Department’s onboard clocks –
Department’s commitment to quality. especially in terms of the dials and bezels – as well
as Breitling’s iconic pilot’s watch, Reference 768,
It is also worth noting that Huit Aviation had distinguished with the rotating bezel and distinctive triangular
itself by putting its products through a series of pointer that made it a favorite among pilots. Just as
rigorous challenges. It subjected each instrument to important were the luminous hands against black
extreme temperatures and vibrations before checking dials, a combination that offered easy readability in
its timekeeping precision with oscilloscopes. The any lighting conditions, and which also contributed to
Department’s commitment to quality was rewarded as it Breitling’s aviation heritage. The Navitimer 8 watches
immediately attracted the attention of military aviators recall the uncompromising flair of that earlier era.
and, ahead of World War II, received a large order for
chronographs from the Royal Air Force. It starts with the eye-catching case: with the typical
notches on the bezel, its contrasting satin and polished
Continuing a Great Tradition surfaces and its artfully shaped lugs, it offers – from
the very first glance – a compelling blend of sportiness
Each of the five new models in the collection expresses and elegance.
a design code – conceived down to the minutest detail –
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numerals on the dial of each new Navitimer 8 model,
Guy Bove took inspiration from the style used on the The Navitimer 8 B01 is powered by the in-house
first pilot’s watch models including the Reference 768. Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. The self-winding,
The small triangles and the long minute markers in the 43-millimeter watch has a ratchet-wheel chronograph
so-called railway minute tracks also recall those from with vertical coupling and a power reserve of more
some of Breitling’s great early wristwatch models, than 70 hours. The display features 30-minute and
as do the luminescent skeletonized hour and minute 12-hour counters and a date window. The highlight
hands, the latter’s length being matched precisely to of this new range, the Navitimer 8 B01, is available in
the dial’s indexing. The beveled hands add a degree of stainless steel with a black or blue dial, or in 18 k red
sophistication and shine to the dial. gold with a bronze dial, each with the distinctive design
elements of contrasting subdials. It is presented on a
Each Navitimer 8 watch is water-resistant to 10 bar (100 stainless steel bracelet or an alligator leather strap
meters). Their dials are all visible through sapphire with a pin buckle. The COSC-certified chronometer has
crystals with anti-reflective coating on both sides. a transparent sapphire case back.
The chronographs in the family offer power reserves
ranging from 40 to more than 70 hours, depending on Navitimer 8 Unitime
the model and movement.
The Navitimer 8 Unitime was designed with international
A Bidirectional Rotating Bezel travelers in mind. The automatic wristwatch offers
world-time indication through an ingenious independent
The rotating bezel, which features a handy glass rim hour hand that can be adjusted with the crown. At the
with a practical pointer, was an indispensable element heart of the COSC-certified chronometer is the Breitling
of the early aviator wristwatches, both with and Manufacture Caliber B35, a self-winding movement,
without chronograph. A similar bidirectional rotating which, with its bidirectional ball-bearing rotor and two
bezel also distinguishes the new wristwatches. The spring barrels, delivers a power reserve of more than
wearer can easily measure short time intervals by 70 hours. The stunning dial is available in black or silver.
positioning the pointer at the appropriate distance The Navitimer 8 Unitime has a transparent sapphire
before or after the hands. The glass rim has a total of case back. The 43-millimeter stainless-steel case with
60 small recessed grips: one for every minute. a rotating bezel comes with an alligator leather strap
with a pin buckle.
The light reflected by the slanted bezel gives the watch
a sporty appearance and emphasizes the subtle design. Navitimer 8 Chronograph
As a classic pilot’s watch and navigational instrument, The Navitimer 8 Chronograph offers 30-minute and 12-
the Navitimer 8 is a proud member of Breitling’s most hour counters at 12 and 6 o’clock, respectively, along
famous family of wristwatches. For these models, the with a small seconds hand at 9 o’clock. It is accurate to a
brand focused on optimal readability and functionality, quarter of a second. The COSC-certified Breitling Caliber
taking inspiration from the onboard clocks and some 13 chronometer movement is at the heart of this watch.
of its great chronographs from the 1930s and 1940s. It is wound automatically with the use of a unilateral
ball-bearing rotor, delivering an autonomous running
Introducing the Family time of more than 42 hours. The 43-millimeter case
is available in stainless steel with a leather strap or a
We invite you to meet the five impressive members of stainless-steel bracelet, or in DLC-coated steel paired
the Navitimer 8 collection. with a leather strap with a pin buckle. The Navitimer 8
Chronograph has a solid, screwed case back.
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The Navitimer 8 Day & Date prominently displays the day
of the week and the date along with the time. The day
of the week is indicated at the 12 o’clock position while
the date is ideally placed at 6 o’clock. The automatic
wristwatch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 45, whose
bidirectional rotor winding offers over 40 hours of power
reserve. The dial, in black or blue, is revealed through a
double anti-reflective sapphire glass. The 41-millimeter
stainless-steel case has a solid screwed back. It comes
with a leather strap with a pin buckle.
Navitimer 8 Automatic
The Navitimer 8 Automatic makes a style statement. It
is clearly a direct descendent of Breitling’s legendary
watches from the 1930s and 1940s. Inside the
stainless-steel case with its rotating bezel and pointer
is the Breitling Caliber 17, which, with its bidirectional
rotor winder, delivers more than 40 hours of power
reserve. The eye-catching dial is available in black or
blue. The 41-millimeter COSC-certified chronometer
has a solid screwed case back and is offered with a
choice of a stainless-steel bracelet or a leather strap
with a pin buckle.
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As the highlight of our new watch line, the Navitimer 8 B01 is presented in stainless steel as well as in 18 k
red gold, each with the exclusive Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. With those two versions, the manufactory
meets all the demands of discerning watch bearers.
The first completely self-developed and -manufactured On the wrist, the precise manufacture caliber can
chronograph movement made its debut at Breitling be identified by the arrangement of the permanent
just in time for the company’s 125th anniversary in second, the positioning of the 30-minute and 12-hour
2009. Its tension spring supports a ball-bearing rotor totalizers, as well as the clearly readable window date
highly efficiently in both directions of rotation. When positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock. The distinctive
the tension spring is fully wound, more than 70 hours design element are the three contrasting subdials
of power reserve are available. This guarantees that that add to the unmistakable statement of top-class
the new Navitimer 8 B01 accurately displays hours, chronograph performance with the Navitimer 8 B01.
minutes, seconds, and date, even after a weekend The three circular counters are distinctly offset in
tucked away in the vault. As befits a sophisticated color.
mechanism of this kind, a classic control wheel
operates the three chronograph functions start, There is a choice between a black or blue dial in the
stop, and reset. At the push of a button, an energy- steel models. A bronze-colored version harmonizes
saving friction coupling connects the stopwatch perfectly with the precious red gold case. Double
mechanism smoothly to the wheel mechanism. anti-reflective sapphire glass gently curves over
Other pioneering features include a patented self- the front in each version. On the back, the exclusive
centering system with an innovative heart-shaped inner workings are displayed through a transparent
lever to reset the chronograph to zero. The deliberate sapphire case back. The steel Navitimer 8 B01 features
restriction to just 346 components ensures longevity either a leather strap with a pin buckle or a stainless
and high serviceability. All components are finely steel bracelet with a folding clasp to give a secure and
finished and assembled according to Breitling’s strict comfortable grip on the wrist. The solid gold version is
specifications. Balance and balance spring oscillate only available with an alligator leather strap and pin
at four hertz. This means that time intervals can be buckle. Regardless of the case material, the Navitimer
precisely timed to within one fourth of a second. Before 8 B01 is water-resistant up to ten bar and is sure to
the ticking microcosm finds its resting place in one of catch the eye.
the eye-catching new cases with bidirectional pointer
bezel, it has to prove itself for 15 days in the official
Swiss chronometer test. After successfully returning
from the rigorous testing laboratories of the COSC, the
watchmakers assemble the exquisitely designed dial
with the hands, whose length and shape are exactly
aligned with the dial.
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NAVITIMER 8 B01
Reference: AB011713 in stainless steel and RB011713 in 18 k red gold
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Depth: 7.2 millimeters
Winder: automatic with dual-acting ball-bearing rotor
Power reserve: at least 70 hours
Number of components: 346
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph: ratchet wheel control, vertical coupling, 30-minute and
12-hour counter
Display: hour, minute, second, window date
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel or 18 k red gold
Diameter: 43 millimeters
Height: 13.97 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Case back: screwed steel, sapphire glass
Crown: screw-locked
Bezel: with pointer, bidirectional
DIAL
Stainless steel models: Black or blue with contrasting fields for permanent
seconds and totalizers
Gold model: Bronze-colored
STRAP
Stainless steel models: Leather strap with pin buckle or stainless steel bracelet
with folding clasp
Gold model: Brown alligator leather strap with pin buckle
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ALL OVER THE WORLD
As the highlight of our new watch line, the Navitimer 8 B01 is presented in stainless steel as well as in 18 k red
gold, each with the exclusive Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. With those two versions, the manufactory meets
all the demands of discerning watch bearers.
Having time under control around the globe could not an exceptional position in what is now an extremely
be simpler. And all that in a sporty, elegant design wide range of exclusive manufacture calibers. This
assembled with exclusive watchmaking expertise. extraordinarily functional movement is Breitling’s first
in-house development without a chronograph. After
Breitling’s Navitimer 8 Unitime awakens memories fully winding the two barrels by the dual-acting ball-
of a watch line which made its debut in 1951 and bearing rotor, more than 70 hours of power reserve are
caused quite a stir even then. The new universal available.
wristwatch for 2018 caters once more to globetrotters,
cosmopolitans and, of course, business people who Of course, each piece undergoes the 15-day accuracy
need global time-related information. And as you would and reliability test at COSC that Breitling demands of
expect, the experienced traditional manufacturer all mechanical timepieces before being installed into
has considerably expanded the functional spectrum its striking steel case.
compared to its 67-year-old forerunner.
The rotatable glass rim with a total of sixty notches
Highly intelligent mechanics developed in-house make provides a range of valuable services while underway
mastering the 24 standard time zones a breeze. The across the world. If you want to be constantly aware of
hour hand can be moved forward or backward step the remaining flight time during long-distance flights
by step via the crown when traveling across time or avoid a parking fine, all you need to do is turn the
zone borders. The window date at 6 o’clock follows pointer in front of either the hour or minute hand. It’s
automatically, while the minute hand remains in place. the simplest possible way to have any remaining time
As a result, it takes just an instant to set the respective in full view at all times. On the other hand, you can also
local time. If you position the city that represents the move the pointer to the scheduled arrival time of the
current time zone at 12 o’clock, the counterclockwise aircraft and immediately determine how accurately
rotating 24-hour ring in combination with just as many the onboard computer calculated it as soon as you
cities indicates what time it is around the globe. This land.
is made possible by an intelligent differential system
and a sophisticated connection between this city ring Any moisture or wetness encountered at home or
and the innovative automatic movement. Of course, while travelling do not harm the wristwatch, which is
Breitling has patented both. The no less elaborate available with a black or gray dial. The water-resistant
winding and pointer positioning systems are protected case with its 43-millimeter diameter, the front double
by two more patents. anti-reflective sapphire glass, and the transparent
sapphire case back can withstand pressure of up to ten
The 36.6-millimeter wide and 7.8-millimeter deep bar. In short: Breitling presents the ideal companion in
B35, with its four-hertz balance frequency, occupies every respect with its Navitimer 8 Unitime.
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NAVITIMER 8 UNITIME
Reference: AB352113
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber B35
Diameter: 36.6 millimeters
Depth: 7.8 millimeters
Winder: automatic with dual-acting ball-bearing rotor
Power reserve: at least 70 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, window date, world time, inde-
pendently adjustable hour hand in both directions
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 43 millimeters
Depth: 14.38 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Case back: screwed transparent case back, sapphire glass
Crown: screw-locked
Bezel: with pointer, bidirectional
DIAL
Black or silver
STRAP
Alligator leather strap with pin buckle
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NAVITIMER 8 CHRONOGRAPH
There is no doubt that the chronograph is among the most fascinating extra functions in mechanical
wristwatches. Breitling is a traditional specialist in this field and offers its customers several models to choose
from.
Chronographs are more popular than ever. Breitling Breitling offers this timepiece with a monochrome dial
fully understands this fact in every respect. The in black or blue featuring striking Super-LumiNova®
manufactory understands the importance of a luminescent numerals and luminescent hour and
function to precisely time short or long intervals while minute hands.
at the same time maintaining an expressive look.
The new Navitimer 8 Chronograph is aimed at price- The convex double anti-reflective sapphire glass gives
conscious customers. Its outer qualities, that is the an undisturbed view of this carefully tuned ensemble.
design code with all its expressive facets, the elaborate A version made of DLC-coated stainless steel is also
case, dial and pointer details, and the outstanding available in addition to the classic stainless steel case
manufacturing quality are in no way inferior to those with a 43-millimeter diameter. Whichever version you
of its more illustrious counterpart manufactured choose, the case withstands water pressure up to ten
with Breitling Caliber 01. This chronograph makes no bar. The back consists of solidly screwed stainless
compromises when it comes to reliability and precision steel. You can choose between a leather strap with
either. The Breitling Caliber 13 automatic movement a pin buckle or a stainless steel strap to match the
built into the interior of the case has served well in 45 design of the case.
years of short-term timekeeping. A three-dimensional
switching mechanism controls the stopwatch start, Finally, the handy rotating bezel with its pointer offers
stop, and reset functions. An oscillatory mechanism, real added value. Clearly perceptible, it can remind you
proven over more than one hundred years, establishes of any upcoming appointments or the expiry of your
the connection between the movement and the parking meter.
stopwatch mechanism. The four-hertz balance
frequency mechanism allows stopwatch timing to
within one fourth of a second. The 30-minute and 12-
hour totalizers are arranged in a vertical line, while
the small seconds hand is located at 9 o’clock. Other
features of this robust wristwatch: weekday display,
window date, at least 42 hours of power reserve, and
accuracy officially certified by the COSC.
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NAVITIMER 8 CHRONOGRAPH
Reference: A1331410 in stainless steel and M1331410 with DLC-coated
stainless steel
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 13
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Depth: 7.9 millimeters
Winder: automatic with unilaterally acting ball-bearing rotor
Power reserve: at least 42 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph: mechanism control, oscillatory mechanism coupling,
30-minute and 12-hour counter
Display: hour, minute, second, day of the week, and date
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel or DLC-coated stainless steel
Diameter: 43 millimeters
Depth: 14.17 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Case back: solid, screwed
Crown: screw-locked
Bezel: with pointer, bidirectional
DIAL/HANDS
Black or blue
Super-LumiNova® luminescent numerals and luminescent hour and minute hands
STRAP
Leather with pin buckle or stainless steel bracelet
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CLEARLY INFORMED
As the highlight of our new watch line, the Navitimer 8 B01 is presented in stainless steel as well as in 18 k red
gold, each with the exclusive Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. With those two versions, the manufactory meets
all the demands of discerning watch bearers.
Quintessence on the wrist: The Breitling Navitimer automatic Breitling Caliber 45 movement with four-
8 Day & Date displays the day of the week, the date, hertz balance frequency, officially tested for accuracy,
and the time. Precision, reliability, functionality, and a serves as the driving force. Its ball-bearing-mounted
strong look characterize this wristwatch. rotor clamps the mainspring barrel in both directions
of rotation. It has over 40 hours of power reserve when
Let’s be honest: many office workers look at the dial fully wound. A 41-millimeter stainless steel case with
of their wristwatch at regular intervals throughout the double anti-reflective sapphire glass, screw-on crown,
day. The date is also very often the focus of interest, and screw-down back provides protection up to ten
as well as the time. That is why there is still a heated bar water pressure. As a reminder of the Huit Aviation
debate about the significance of this indication. The Department, the new Navitimer 8 Day & Date also has
same can also be said about the day of the week a rotating bezel with a practical pointer, which can
– maybe not to quite the same extent, but it is still be used to mark the time of an important event, for
significant. example the departure of a flight. The approaching
hour or minute hand will reliably ensure that you are
This is why we also give it a very prominent place on the never late again. This model comes with a supple
new Breitling Navitimer 8 Day & Date. You could even leather strap with a pin buckle – nothing more is
say that it crowns the black or blue dial of this typical required for the perfect companion on your wrist.
pilot’s wristwatch in the style of the 1930s and 1940s. A
wide cut-out on the dial guarantees perfect readability
of the name of the weekday, which is written out in
full, using large black capitals on a white background.
On the opposite side, in the south so to speak, the
window date is no less perceptible. This arrangement
gives the dial a pleasant symmetry, with the hands for
hours, minutes, and seconds rotating in the center. The
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NAVITIMER 8 DAY & DATE
Reference: A4533010
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 45
Diameter: 29 millimeters
Depth: 5.05 millimeters
Winder: automatic with dual-acting ball-bearing rotor
Power reserve: at least 40 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, date, day of the week
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 41 millimeters
Depth: 11.19 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Case back: solid, screwed
Crown: screw-locked
Bezel: with pointer, bidirectional
DIAL/HANDS
Black or blue
Super-LumiNova® luminescent numerals and hands
STRAP
Leather strap with pin buckle
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Purist par excellence: Breitling takes us back to its legendary wristwatches from the 1930s and 1940s with the
new Navitimer 8 Automatic.
Breitling’s new wristwatch is the ideal expression of Breitling manufactures its case with convex, double
its continuing history as an internationally recognized anti-reflective sapphire glass, a screw-in crown, and
manufacturer of precise, robust, and extremely a solid screw-in base made of stainless steel. You can
reliable timepieces for aviation. In this sense, the choose between a leather strap with a pin buckle or a
Navitimer 8 Automatic has links to exemplary onboard stainless steel strap. A black DLC-coated version with a
clocks and an expressive pilot’s wristwatch, which leather strap is also available. Whatever your choice,
made history from 1940 onwards. The Reference 768 the case withstands water pressure up to ten bar.
underlined the comprehensive expertise that the Huit
Aviation Department has consistently demonstrated Finally, the bezel with 60 small notches replaces a
since its founding in 1938 with its crystal-clear chronograph by moving the pointer in front of the
readability, perfect usability, and reliability under any minute hand at a certain distance, thus allowing
circumstances. Naturally, this version of the Navitimer the remaining time to be set for a certain event –
8 Automatic is also packed with positive features. completely straightforward and simple. It definitely
It appeals to timekeeping purists who only want to doesn’t get any simpler and more practical than that.
read hours, minutes, seconds, and the date off their
blue or black dial. The chronometer certification is
a guarantee of precision, which must be passed by
every single Breitling Caliber 17 without exception.
The maximum running deviation tolerated is between
minus four and plus six seconds in a 24-hour period.
This makes this 41 millimeter chronometer with a ball-
bearing rotor winding on both sides, over 40 hours
of power reserve, and four-hertz balance frequency
99.99 percent accurate in a day consisting of 86,400
seconds.
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NAVITIMER 8 AUTOMATIC
Reference: A1731410 in stainless steel and M1731410 with DLC-coated
stainless steel
WATCH MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Caliber 17
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 4.6 millimeters
Winder: automatic with dual-acting ball-bearing rotor
Power reserve: at least 40 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second, date
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel or DLC-coated stainless steel
Diameter: 41 millimeters
Height: 10.74 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Case back: solid, screwed
Crown: screw-locked
Bezel: with pointer, bidirectional
DIAL/HANDS
Black or blue
Super-LumiNova® luminescent numerals and hands
STRAP
Leather with pin buckle or stainless steel bracelet (uncoated version only)
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