Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Review - AB0121211

Breitling's Icon- The Navitimer. This is my review of the historic automatic chronograph. Apart from having a little bit hard to grip and wind crown I think it is a very nice offering that makes a satisfying addition to any luxury rotation. For any interested in getting competitive pricing from my AD the contact info is below. Name drop me please. I don't get any commission, but it helps my relationship with Saltzmans. Thanks guys!
Richard (401) 841-0011
RichardW@saltzmans-watches.com
www.saltzmans-watches.com/

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  • @Markpaul9
    @Markpaul94 жыл бұрын

    clearly the best Breitling available, by a mile

  • @Illinination53

    @Illinination53

    4 жыл бұрын

    This and the premiere

  • @adrock337

    @adrock337

    4 жыл бұрын

    My favorite in my collection.

  • @WINDINGCROWNS
    @WINDINGCROWNS4 жыл бұрын

    I love that watch. Would never think of taking it in water so water resistance is a non issue for me. It’s a beauty.

  • @seanpollard4844
    @seanpollard48444 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Thanks Bruce!

  • @uwe7445
    @uwe74453 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bruce, I totally agree. The NT is an amazing watch, no doubt and I really love the brand. Nevertheless I would like to see Breitling to increase the water resistance up to 100 m, independent of the fact that the NT is made for avaiation. In daily use this would bring just a little more convenience, because you just do not have to think about your watch when you are getting in contact with water. BR Uwe

  • @mattshafran1415

    @mattshafran1415

    3 жыл бұрын

    100% agree. I think the same of my Moon watch as well.

  • @RedEagle4Y
    @RedEagle4Y2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, this is a very nice watch with a classic background. I will definitely be buying one in the near future. Love the crocodile leather strap and look for one with gold trim and Arabic letters with 12 in view at the top. Not sure if the dial will be black or dark blue with a matching strap.

  • @MatthewPaul.
    @MatthewPaul.3 жыл бұрын

    I just have to get it out of my system and purchase this piece to add to my collection.

  • @logwind
    @logwind4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bruce for the great content.

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    Been hoping you would pop up on my channel. love the screen name man

  • @ripperx444
    @ripperx4444 жыл бұрын

    I feel me and you are on this new breitling craze after ignoring the brand for a long time! I am thinking buying this

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes they are making great choices! My only request would be to bring back the gold wings

  • @vinceandtheresa1243
    @vinceandtheresa12434 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. Great watch. Have mine ordered and can't wait. If I had my way though, Golden Wings for me.

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    Big congrats!!

  • @henri7359

    @henri7359

    4 жыл бұрын

    I bought secondhand just to get the wings!

  • @swampThaang
    @swampThaang4 жыл бұрын

    What happens when you press start, then reset on the chrono?

  • @TjPhysicist
    @TjPhysicist3 жыл бұрын

    What r your thoughts on the 41 model? (i.e navitimer design without the chronograph).

  • @krasnaludek298
    @krasnaludek298 Жыл бұрын

    I’m trying to decide between the 43 or 46 for this exact color scheme. My wrist also measures 7.25” … probably at the limits on case size if I go 46.

  • @sergezerkin
    @sergezerkin4 жыл бұрын

    Do you think the discount will be greater than those on chrono24?

  • @lostandconfusedsoul4457
    @lostandconfusedsoul44573 жыл бұрын

    Plz help guys I’m confused between the 41mm and the 43 mm Navitimer. I Don’t have massive wrist. What do u reckon?

  • @franurda
    @franurda2 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys, i would like to know where can I find a video about the differences between the chronograph and the automatic watches. Are the chronograph moved by batteries? Thanks and sorry for my ignorance, just starting in this world

  • @1000lightyrs
    @1000lightyrs4 жыл бұрын

    I think the B looks great on this dial. Breitling leather straps look so meaty and well made, I really need to get one for my Galactic 41

  • @jimg518
    @jimg5184 жыл бұрын

    I love this watch in a 43 size, but the Chronomat would be the one for me if they would make it smaller. Do you think they would ever go with a 42 Chronomat or even bring back the Colt 41? I’ve been thinking about flipping my Superocean II 42 for the 43 Navi, but have been waiting for a possible change to the Chronomat, which I don’t want to miss out on should it happen. 🙉

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can't see them moving away from it completely so I would bet an update is around the corner 🤞

  • @haxonwax2006
    @haxonwax20064 жыл бұрын

    Good video Bruce. Why not the model AB012012, which does have the gold wings? That's the one that I'm looking to get, but you worried me with you comments about the early issues with the B01 movement. Not sure if this is an early model, which would be predisposed to those issues.

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    The nice thing is any upgrades or changes will be taken care of at no extra cost when it goes in for service 😁

  • @pedroregalla3333
    @pedroregalla33334 жыл бұрын

    The chrono seconds hand stutters a lot. Is it some footage artifact or does it really stutter? It is well noticeable at 4:09min.

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes there is a bit of a stutter to the Chrono hand, definitely visible on the macro shots

  • @dinner_workingsly
    @dinner_workingsly4 жыл бұрын

    That intro music made me think I was gonna watch some honestoutlaw. That’s the only watch I’ve had on my wish list consistently for several years now. I’d have a hard time not spending that kinda cash on soooo many other things though.

  • @TheTimelyFocus

    @TheTimelyFocus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol, I thought the same exact thing! Fitting music for such a cool watch. Wonder how the watch would fair the vibration of a shooting competition

  • @j.vanguard4654
    @j.vanguard46544 жыл бұрын

    I thought you wanted to discuss how the watch winds, which you said was somewhat loud and you stated there was a specific torque necessary to wind it.

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry totally forgot. It is a little hard to grip with large fingers because of the proud bezel teeth. It's not as smooth as a bb Chrono which uses a modified b01 but I would say it's nicer action than the common 7750.

  • @Teachering
    @Teachering4 жыл бұрын

    Nice watch!

  • @excelerater
    @excelerater4 жыл бұрын

    Def look for this brand used before you walk into the AD

  • @wkdsid
    @wkdsid4 жыл бұрын

    How do you feel about 30m water resistance? I know it’s a chrono, but do you think it’ll stand test of time and be able to be passed on to next generation if you don’t swim with it etc? Need it to handle a torrential rainfall. The breitling aviator 8 b01 has 100m wr and Daytona does too...

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't think it is an issue. Obviously don't go swimming with it but if you get caught in a sudden rainstorm you'll be fine. Especially with regular maintenance and gasket replacement. I would be more worried about the leather strap myself

  • @JB-xt3ly
    @JB-xt3ly4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve thought about adding one but to be honest I’ve never tried one on. How does it wear and does it feel substantial? Great vid Bruce!

  • @BruceWilliams

    @BruceWilliams

    4 жыл бұрын

    It wears really nice. Not too tall and not too hefty on the leather. I would say it feels as substantial as a moon watch or el primero on leather

  • @fredob43

    @fredob43

    Жыл бұрын

    Having bought a B/Nav: 46mm 11 months ago. I will say it's wears well also looks great. Just one small problem the movement is at best rubbish. I think they have become very popular, so they are rushing them out without any care. The one I got gained around 10 Min: every day from day 1??? Has been back for fixing, a few months after that the Winding button stopped working making it useless as a watch. Now it's back yet again to fix that problem. Should get it back in around 3/4 months due to the lack of spares from Breitling. It's been back at the repair shop more than I have warn it. Tip think about buying one. But whatever you do don't spend your monies on one.

  • @edyocegueda8298
    @edyocegueda82984 жыл бұрын

    🤩 wow

  • @watchiologist8918
    @watchiologist89184 жыл бұрын

    Does the Chrystal move with the bezel while it’s turned?

  • @masterg7895

    @masterg7895

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @watchiologist8918

    @watchiologist8918

    4 жыл бұрын

    master G for sure? I don’t think so because on the Breitling Bentley it doesn’t although the chapter ring is in the inside just like the navitimer

  • @masterg7895

    @masterg7895

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@watchiologist8918 for sure. Writing this with a Navi on my wrist

  • @watchiologist8918

    @watchiologist8918

    4 жыл бұрын

    master G the chapter Ring also turns on a different ratio than the bezel

  • @sac_fijian6314
    @sac_fijian63142 жыл бұрын

    This OR the new Speedy?

  • @AssieBilancieri
    @AssieBilancieri4 жыл бұрын

    Bello l old Navytimer

  • @interflo91
    @interflo914 жыл бұрын

    The winged logo and the classic date font version is so much better. Erasing one line of text in the dial is ok though but the simple “B” just doesn’t do it for me. I have my Navitimer 01 since 2015 and it’s just perfect.

  • @stevefox8605
    @stevefox86054 жыл бұрын

    Love it, but wouldn't buy one without the old "proper" logo. Stay healthy 👍🏻

  • @greekwatchcollector722

    @greekwatchcollector722

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why? It's better looking

  • @DewinVega

    @DewinVega

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had the same mindset. However this model with the “B” you can now classify it as a limited edition. 2022 models reverted back to the wings which makes the ones with the “B” logo more valuable in the long term.

  • @markdance574
    @markdance5744 жыл бұрын

    Nice watch but even as a Breitling owner and fan of the brand I think most of the range is too expensive

  • @dansilver7759
    @dansilver77593 жыл бұрын

    Why so low on the wrist, why Most wear it above, it’s hard to get an idea of how it will wear like that, There’s a video “watch rules” But I do like the channel, have purchased models because of your vids

  • @Steve-id5qx
    @Steve-id5qx4 жыл бұрын

    It’s beautiful on that strap, but for the money you could have an Omega Speedmaster.

  • @Odat

    @Odat

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have both the watch above and the Speedmaster professional. I wear my Navitimer 95% of the time. It’s just a higher quality watch from the movement to the finishing!.

  • @charleskoerkel4312
    @charleskoerkel43123 жыл бұрын

    someday my life long dream is to buy the white face Navitimer and not lose sleep over the cost. someday.

  • @VulgarRage
    @VulgarRage3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t buy this watch because they removed the wings logo

  • @artagain8977
    @artagain89774 жыл бұрын

    I don’t want to have to stare at my watch for three minutes before I can see where the hands are placed. Way too busy.

  • @krasnaludek298

    @krasnaludek298

    Жыл бұрын

    If that’s the case, then I recommend an eye exam. I have zero issues telling the time on a quick glance; even when I tried-on the smaller 41.