Breitling has released the Navitimer 1884, a limited-edition timepiece that simultaneously celebrates the foundation of the brand (which took place in 1884) and one of its best collections.
With a striking but also distinctly Breitling design that’s sure to appeal to the brand’s die-hard fans, the new Breitling Navitimer 1884 Limited Series combines both modern and historic elements, including the famous 1952 aviation slide rule, and the twin day/month apertures for which the brand was renowned in the 1940s.
Named for the year Léon Breitling, a keen devotee of chronographs and precision instruments, founded the watch brand, this 1,884-piece limited-edition homage to Breitling’s rich history includes user-friendly functions, including a complete calendar displaying the day and the month through twin apertures at 12 o’clock, and the date by means of a central pointer tipped with a moon crescent: a system known as Datora that became a 1940s Breitling bestseller.
A self-winding movement certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), housed in a 46mm case, compliments an all-black dial is crafted using the “par épargne” technique on a solid silver base enlivened with red accents.
This new model also features an interesting practical detail in the shape of a 9 o’clock small seconds subdial providing an additional 24-hour “military-time” display much favored by pilots. The bracelet is available in leather or crocodile leather or in black rubber.
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