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whoever Breitling's new director of design is, he's bringing life back to it.

@John_code

Жыл бұрын

truth!

@davebowman1982

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Their dial work is sensational

@UserKR13

Жыл бұрын

the dial seems like a copy of the Platinum Daytona

@diavalus

Жыл бұрын

@@UserKR13 indeed, has a round case & dial, hands, sub dials and a logo, so it is a Daytona clone. 🙃

@UserKR13

Жыл бұрын

@@diavalus you clearly dont know how a platinum daytona looks. Breitling just copies other brands now. Their dress watches look like Patek complications.

I never thought I would want a Navitimer or a Breitling in general, but they've been really hitting it out of the park lately. The new Navitimers are just stunning.

@jakecowens5624

Жыл бұрын

The new Breitlings are so so nice and I'm a big omega/rolex fanboy

@thesinfultruth7697

Жыл бұрын

Ur a pussy… they make some of the best watches.. I guess u like the lamé subtle crap

I've always felt the Navitimer has a far more iconic design than either the Speedmaster or Daytona. And far from detracting from the impact, the complexity and busyness of the dial actually adds to the appeal for me. It's just so well balanced and fun, even though the slide rule will remain an enigma in perpetuity ... because I just don't care. What I care about is emotional impact, and the Navitimer provides that in abundance. And that includes the new models. A little expensive perhaps (like all Breitlings), but a fantastic watch nonetheless. I think if Breitling priced their watches closer to Omegas and Tudors they would be more popular and successful. After all, they certainly have the designs to dominate the others in my view.

@eyeheartsushi2212

Жыл бұрын

Agree about pricing.

@apeekintime

Жыл бұрын

I've always felt the Speedmaster is the most iconic chronograph, followed by the Navitimer. The Daytona just looks generic. An expensive generic chronograph that is very well made (today).

@frankpentangeli7945

Жыл бұрын

@@apeekintime Fair enough, but in my view if the Speedmaster hadn't been the first watch on the moon, it wouldn't have nearly the prestige that it has. In other words, I believe the Speedmaster's iconic value comes from its history, not from its design.

@Chilam.

Жыл бұрын

I always thought it was ugly (I'm a Speedmaster owner) but I tried one on today and I absolutely fell in love

@Chilam.

Жыл бұрын

@Ralph Reilly it's got 30m, which I wouldn't even consider rainproof

I always wonder why when coloring the seconds hand they just don`t pop it into the paint - it sure is easier ,faster and not a big deal to automate .Plus the reflection of the back of it in videos like that will be great, not messy

@robertbrowne7880

Жыл бұрын

The paint would double the thickness of the hand making it harder to fit.

@AlessandroGenTLe

Жыл бұрын

I had once to re-do the tip of the second hand of a Blancpain bathyscape and if you put the hand in the paint you'll have a blob of paint on the hand, really not a good way. If you thin the paint to avoid the blob, then it will not cover the metal color below.

@robertbrowne7880

Жыл бұрын

@@AlessandroGenTLe I don't think people realize just how close the tolerance is. The space between the second hand and minute hand/crystal is usually around .04 mm.

@AlessandroGenTLe

Жыл бұрын

@@robertbrowne7880 Yep! Usually when I do the service of some chrono I'll send a pic (made through a 10x loupe) to the customer of the 4 hands (one of the sub-registers, the hour, minute and chrono central second ones) all aligned to show them how close they are. I think they often are in the 0.2mm distance range :)

The Navitimer was the watch I wanted after visiting my AD for the first time. The new ones: Stunning

@AwkwardHorology

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

@sushimshah2896

Жыл бұрын

What's AD?

@AwkwardHorology

Жыл бұрын

@@sushimshah2896 authorised dealer

@sushimshah2896

Жыл бұрын

@@AwkwardHorology ohh, thanks!👍🏻

Miles Davis wore a Navitimer. He is the definition of cool.

@HenryPerez_royal_hp

Жыл бұрын

So did herbie Hancock, another really cool cat 🐈‍⬛

@mitchmitchell9588

Жыл бұрын

You are 💯. Miles wore a Navitimer on a bund strap. He also wore a JLC Memovox.

I'm a Professional Pilot Flying the world's biggest Jet. I just collected my 43 B01 Navitimer. I love it. Perfect watch for flying. Reminds me of days of my flying career, where we had to use the slide ruler, we used to hang it on our collar, and had to do calculations on the fly. Wish I had such a luxury watch those days.. In todays modern age of jet flying its more of a piece to have on your wrist to feel those precious days which you had spent learning the art of flying. A well built watch.."If one day my aircrafts Chronograph stops working during a Holding Pattern" I could show off My Brietling and its chrono function ;)

I really like the direction Breitling are going in. 15 years ago they were synonymous with the loud guy wearing a bluetooth headset and wrap around Oakleys. My first serious watch was a Superocean Steelfish. It was an absolute tank!

I recently purchased the 41mm Navitimer in blue and I have to say, it is stunning. Wouldn’t even consider the Rolex as a professional career pilot!

The applied red paint on that seconds hand looks shockingly uneven! 😮😮😮

You hit it right on the head, exactly the watch I wanted you to narrate. Breitling's recent iterations have been a home run, I just got a 3861 Speedy Sapphire last week but if I had to pick a replacement, I would easily go with this Navitimer

I have 2 Breitlings in my collection. A Navitimer Heritage which is absolutely stunning and will never leave. The other is a MK1 Super Avenger from 2007 and will likely be sold on before too long. Definitely a watch of its time. 48.5 mm width even on my 7& 3/4 " wrist is pushing it a touch..lol

I love my Navitimer Legacy Edition - it was actually the first luxury watch that as a kid struck a cord and it rang “one day I’ll own one”

Breitling offers huge value, history and versatility.

@eyeheartsushi2212

Жыл бұрын

Not sure about the value part.

@ncavis

Жыл бұрын

@@eyeheartsushi2212 what brand has a better value? Grand sieko maybe…

@MiniForklift

Жыл бұрын

Until you try to sell it!

@attila2246

Жыл бұрын

Bought this watch at 25% discount. Can safely sell it for a profit. Don't see myself ever doing that though. It seems expensive but haggle a little, even the boutique was willing to give me 10% off.

@Armoer

Жыл бұрын

@@ncavis Omega, Sinn, Tudor

Navitimer on bracelet is so iconic, end of story.

The breitling navitimer 01 black dial and the blue version is amazing 😎👍

I am a professional pilot and last year bought previous Navitimer gold/steel with leather strap as brand new, I feel so lucky to own one before this latest one came out. To me it is the best looking watch especially in cockpit! Despite I like previous version more, if I couldn’t find mine, I would buy the new one without hesitation. I am also hoping to add sapphire Moonwatch and gmt master II Pepsi to my collection in the future.

I absolutely love Breitling. My first ever luxury watch was a Breitling Chronomat Japan special edition and this is some stunning watch. The case finish, bracelet and movement is amazing. Absolutely on par with Rolex.

@ashleychambers7602

9 ай бұрын

I agree 100%, I’ve two Breitlings in my collection but none are navitimers but I can see that changing sometime soon because these new ones are stunning

Such an amazing timepiece and one I want in my collection at some point. I think it is one of the best looking timepieces ever made.

I very much enjoyed this, thus, a 👍🏽. On the flight back from Switzerland aboard Swiss Air, on an impulse, I purchased the Limited Edition Navitimer B01 Swiss Air, commemorating the two companies’ 20 years of partnership. Limited to 700 pieces, and can only be purchased while on board a long-haul flight, a certificate which the Captain signs comes with the timepiece to certify the purchase at 35,000 feet cruising altitude. It couldn’t be any more special.

Breitling really are going for it since their new owners & management team took over

While I doubt that pilots still learn to use the E6B flight computer, this was the way I learned to do dead reckoning. I always wanted a Navitimer as a result.

Have you seen one of these in person? It’s a gorgeous watch.

I own two and lost it when you called it a portable eye 👁 exam. They are but as you said it's still just so cool. I feel so much smarter when I wear one of mine. But to be truthful I couldn't perform a mathematical function on it if you put a gun my head. But no one needs to know that.

Love it. But why is there dust or dirt inside the case? It's brand new right. My Breitlings surely didn't come with that option. You can see it at every shot between near the top of the hour hand and the B from the Breitling logo. There's a few spots that are reflections but that spot stands out. At first I thought it's the camera but the hands move over it is clearly inside the case.

Excellent narrative and superlative videography yet again "Hands". Top notch! Nice watch Breitling!

Brietling Navitimer 747 limited edition is unbelievably gorgeous

That's a great video, informative and funny with great photography. Well done

I’m not really into busy watches, but this watch looks great.

Glad to see Breitling getting some love lately!

Paul Newman is the greatest influencer of all time. Imagine if he preferred Speedmasters or Navitimers? Where would the Daytona be?

@robertsullivan4773

Жыл бұрын

He didn't buy his Rolex his wife gifted it to him.

@rodsalvador3608

Жыл бұрын

@@robertsullivan4773 understood and acknowledged. i didn't say buy, but prefer. the thought experiment holds. what if he were photographed and associated with omegas, or breitlings, or seikos instead?

@robertsullivan4773

Жыл бұрын

@@rodsalvador3608 it's all good 👍

Just pulled the trigger on a Navitimer, my first luxury wrist watch! Ended up going with the 43mm black dial with gold wings, the AB0120 from two generations ago. Should be arriving this week in the mail and I could not be more excited. Most will disagree but I've always thought the Navitimer had the coolest loooking dial in all of watchmaking due to its slide rule. I will say I'm not a huge fan of the new models though, I don't like most of the new colors aside from the black 43 and white 41 models but not a fan of the blue, ice blue, green or mint green ones. Too playful for a serious watch like this in my opinion. Also I really don't like how they removed the tachymeter scale and the new ones just don't look the same to me because of that.

@attila2246

Жыл бұрын

You can replicate the tachymeter quite easily with the slide rule so I don't mind that too much. Think it helps modernise the dial a bit by making it cleaner but I can understand why some people aren't a fan. My gripe is that the slide rule isn't angled as steeply, the watch looks a bit shallower. Still incredible to look at and wear though.

@rhettbaldwin2148

Жыл бұрын

That is an awesome watch you chosen! ... I have the same model (I hope you got the bracelet too), IMHO that is the best reference they have ever made. I have no doubt you will enjoy that one as much as I do. Congrats.

@jameswilson8820

Жыл бұрын

I would rather have a Tudor

@paulburns6110

Жыл бұрын

As a proud owner of an A24322 blue dial 46mm I approve your decision and hope you enjoy it.

@diehardgopher4253

Жыл бұрын

@@jameswilson8820 A BB58 may be my next purchase in a few years. Either that or save up for and wait even longer and get a rolex gmt, sub or milgaus. But definitely one of those, depending on how patient I am.

the amount of dust under the crystal is distressing for such an expensive watch

One question though, if it's twice as good, why don't people go amok for these?

I love the colour of the dial. Such a cool watch. A great brand moving forward, which is awesome to see. I am still in love with my B50 night mission.

I would need the 41mm variant to fit my tiny wrists. But the mint green color model (and this watch in general) looks astonishing. The price and lack of good water resistance is what puts me off though.

Love these new videos you making on Breitling. This amazing brand is reboring and deserve more coverage.👍🏻 Thanks for sharing

"The breitling navitimer is an epic watch, period" 😂😂😂🤣

Stunning watch. Not for me being that size but the dial colours are definable an improvement 👍

Couldn’t agree more, leather strap is definitely a better. Own the silver dial version on the brown leather strap, the golden accents definitely give a more expensive vibe there. Amazing video, thanks.

I was at the cosmonaut event in may and got to see the Scott Carpenter cosmonaut. Once in a lifetime

Love Breitling exceptional watches, it’s a shame it doesn’t have as much fanfare as it’s swiss rivals

@burakcangur3407

Жыл бұрын

I guess it is mostly due to slightly higher prices compared to the rivals and the lack of in house movements in some specific models .But ı agree the brand has some exceptional watches including these navitimers .I just love what breitling did with the navitimer.İf ı were to buy a chronograph at this price point ı would probably go with this blue navitimer

@aeis3007

Жыл бұрын

They went through a lot of bad years and only recently came back. They went through a few different owners/ceos and took some bad turns. Now they seem to be back though.

@AwkwardHorology

Жыл бұрын

@@aeis3007 definitely a topic for a video!

@robertposteschild2353

Жыл бұрын

@@burakcangur3407 daytona is like 12k USD lol

@rcrdofjrdo

Жыл бұрын

@@robertposteschild2353 Well, show me one place you can get one at retail price and then we'll talk.

Among pilots, we have some grail watches. The Navitimer is one of them, together with GMT Master II and IWC Pilot Chronograph. When someone is promoted as a Captain, is a tradition to get a nice watch. As now the GMT Master II is out of reach at retail price, and lost a bit the aviation related spirit, becoming more a fashion watch for travellers and non travellers, this ice blue Navitimer will be a strong contender to Rolex. I've never considered Daytona a pilot watch. Is a nice chrono, a bit overrated in my opinion. As an "honourable mention" I would say now the Tudor BB GMT is becoming very popular among pilots community, as it gives the same robustness and function of the Rolex, without having headache or concerns while working around the planet.

wish i can get a cosmonaut at a more affordable price. i've been using the circular slide rule to calculate tip for years since learning multiplication. didn't learn the other functions...

These beautiful Breitlings need to be seen and worn in the flesh. At The Mall in Shorthills NJ there is an Omega, Breitling, and Rolex boutiques. I’ve visited the Omega and Rolex ADs many times and always overlooked the Breitling. Last week I stopped by to see the latest Navis. Absolutely stunning, wear much smaller than expected, also felt very substantial . I will be buying a Navi at some point. If you are like me, don’t automatically dismiss Breitling. You’d be doing yourself a disfavor.

is that a dust particle on the dial?

I think this is the winner in the battle with speedy for sure. In order for speedy to win my heart it will have to go automatic and provide more dials in the 42 and under range. I like them from far but the plastic looking black dial really could be refreshed imo. That’s where Rolex Daytona is the best imo, they don’t try to stick as close to the original design which allows them to make the watch which delivers the qualities of better everyday wearer (for example water resistance and simpler look), that’s how such watches end up on wrists of famous people in the end of the day.

I am planning to study abroad and when I get a job there hopefully, I will buy this watch for my wedding, the one with Grey dial 43mm

"Portable eye exam" is the funniest thing I have ever heard about a Navitimer. 😆

Give us the case size of this latest Navi as you go through the theater of it all! Also talk about that handsome bracelet.

Breitling's history and back catalogue of designs is phenomenal, but I feel they are failing to hit the right notes with watch collectors. For example, their recent superocean release looks AWESOME and aesthetically appeals to people who understand the deep cut history of the slow chronograph. But then they ruin the magic by relegating the big minutes rehaut to just a design feature with no actual slow chrono functionality.

@jamesblonde2271

Жыл бұрын

Boy that really annoyed me, theres an old one one on Chrono for only $12,000 tho....🤣

This is REALLY a beautiful watch guys, really really stunning with that light blue sunburst dial!

@diavalus

Жыл бұрын

Breitling makes beautiful watches, but they have to be seen in person to convince someone.

Could you please make a video about "Lobinni Interlaken 12026" watch? I'd love to wait for it before ordering.

I love the 1960's black dial navitimer (sorry I don't know the exact yr/model) it still had more of that geeky look to it.

We use the Citizen now. GMT is important, but in yacht management, fuel conversions are much more common, especially in the Caribbean. Love the old Navi hands down, still use one.

@mrz80

5 ай бұрын

Alas, my eyesight is no longer up to to the task of reading those teensy little numbers, but my ancient Navi still holds pride of place in the collection. :D

That blue Navitimer is the cat's meow. Nice review as usual.

I awkwardly like the B01 and the B25 Datora 🤓🤫🫢 Breitling does have some iconic designs.

The underside of the chronograph seconds hand is disgustingly lacking any polishing or paint. This is unacceptable for a watch of that calibre. Look at the reflections

@mattdevico5747

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t notice that. What bothers me most is the uneven paint on the seconds hand. It makes it look like it has rusted.

@edteach3r

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, but many expensive watches look like that (e.g. my Heuer Autavia). The issue is that there is so little clearance between the hands. The upside is that you will never see it unless you look at your watch with a loupe. It bothers me, nonetheless.

@Odat

Жыл бұрын

If you look at a Patek this close, you’ll see issues. Trust me, I know :-)

I’m watching this video because I’m thinking of buying this watch and a Chopard Mille Migila 2022LE tomorrow from Mappin & Webb and I am going to be honest that second hand looks so rough it’s making me reconsider it.

I love that you’re finally making more Breitling videos would love to see the Pistachio Premiere one day! Only advice stop mentioning Rolex in every watch video to get more clicks

@steve_troy

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree on the Rolex/clickbait titles. If they want to play in the mud with the other yt hacks then that's their business but it's not going to look good for them in the medium to long term. Rolex used values are dropping big time. Attempting to cash in on short term trends is not a stable business plan be that by attempting to flip current model rolex at crazy prices or tagging every video with rolex. Meanwhile, Watchbox just snagged Jack Forster.

The mint green dial with alligator strap is just perfect

Why isn't the under side of the second hand polished? it detracts from the rest of the watch.

Thanks for sharing, great job as always.

The texture on the second hand looks like the red crackle on a Ferrari engine rocker cover - the detail 👌🏻

The macro shots of the red chrono hand isn’t selling me 🙈 but I love the ice blue dial on this new model. Definitely my favorite 👌🏼

Great looking time piece. My next watch will be a chrono, and this one is on my short list, others being Omega Speedmaster and Zenith El Primero. Hard choice.

Rolex “Alternative?” Breitling kicks ass over Rolex! Love my Breitling!!🔥

It’s weird, I usually like clean and simple design in most of my watches but the navitimer is just the right amount of clutter once you realize it’s function.

What's the name of this watch again?

5:09 the finishing on the underside of the chronograph hand 😬 That’s Hublot level.

@diavalus

Жыл бұрын

Then apply for a job at Breitling and show them how to do it. Easy job for you and you’ll earn a ton of money. Then you move on to the other watch manufacturers as there are plenty facing the same issue.

@TheBrendonian

Жыл бұрын

Do you imagine you could see that without a loupe?

@nkonig1

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBrendonian yes probably

@nkonig1

Жыл бұрын

@@diavalus might be the most extreme reply ever but I admire your ambition and confidence in my abilities!

@TheBrendonian

Жыл бұрын

@@nkonig1 clearly you have special eyes! Honestly though, you really won’t. I don’t think you appreciate the level of magnification in this video 🙄

Brilliant watch. And, great history... pure classic.

That ice blue colour works beautifully.

Is anyone else disturbed by the red speckles of paint under the chronograph second hand that gets reflected on the high polished hour and minute hands ? I can't unsee it.

@jasonchaney5382

Жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!! (and that tiny speck of dirt on the dial next to the logo) It's something you would never see with the naked eye, but in these macro shots it is SOOOO distracting I don't think I could own one because I know it's there.

@skogkatt31

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonchaney5382 yeah I saw the tiny black something next to the logo too. So that is why (to me) given the choice between this one and a speedy I'd take the speedy. And, we can appreciate for the same price (and probably a bit less) grand seiko finish is stunning

@MichaelandCathy1999

Жыл бұрын

I see it!! I would think that just dipping the hand in paint would solve the problem, much neater. 👍🇨🇦

@trumptookthevaccine1679

Жыл бұрын

Disgusting

That's a nice ice blue dial!

It rarely ever happens but i saw this watch n fall in love with it immediately

My first love will always be my Hesalite Speedy, but I’ve found myself googling Navitimers more and more in the last year or two. They really do have the equivalent legacy and, dare I say, beauty of design. I’d probably rate Daytona behind an Apple Watch.

Thanks Daytona for being the benchmark, lowering the bar, and making many more out there become rockstars! Grear content, as usual! Always learning something new. Thanks!

@MrDukeOmega

4 ай бұрын

But everyone wants a Daytona! Cry baby cry….

Breitling is having a nice comeback !

Speedy is a good watch and all, but why we have to all have the same tastes in the watch hobby? Feels like that sometimes. I've always preferred the Navitimer.

I mean Breitling is pretty much the watch brand to reckon with currently. Almost every new watch including their avenger revisions are great looking.

Beautiful watch. Why is the smaller second hand 10 seconds out from the main second hand? I’m probably going to get crushed for asking this but I say if you want to learn ask those who know.

@chriselley2261

Жыл бұрын

Smaller second hand is the actual second hand - always in motion. Larger sweep-second hand usually sits still at the twelve o’clock position - only moves when the stopwatch function is engaged. Cheers!

Bring back the domed timing buttons to the Chronomat.

They couldn't paint the bottom of the seconds hand red? The reflection of unpainted bottom of the seconds hand really bothers me, especially for this price.

Great prose on this one. Even better than usual (which is a high bar).

Brilliant video, so well done.

Hi People! I’ve recently purchased a new Navitimer online and I’ve noticed there’s a small peck of dust/metal shrivel on the dial. The watch is under warranty, sold on c2*, listed as brand new/unworn. Has anyone had experience like this? Shall I have breitling take care of it as a manufacturer issue under warranty and wait, or send it back to the seller?

The new Navitimers are stunning, what's with the textured second hand tho, it looks like it's been dipped in Dolmio...🍅🤗🤗

The navitimer and the Seamaster 300m are the best looking watches ever made imo. The latst interation of the navitimer is just sublime- looks way more luxury and expensive than ANY Rolex or even most of the Holy Watch Trinity.

26y/o here seriously considering on pulling the trigger on a brand new navitimer B01 chrono. its a watch i can see myself passing down, so i would rather not get it pre-owned.

@johnsmith-cz7dc

Жыл бұрын

hey are you from the uk?

As a fan-boy of Heuer's Careera; their chronographs beat out in both style & price ",

Oh how it bugs me when the seconds hand goes past the polished markers or hands and you can see that the bottom of the seconds hand is neither polished nor painted but has paint splattered around. I think they could do better at that price range...

Georges Kern is doing with Breitling what Jean Claude Biver did with Tag Heuer and Omega.

This latest iteration seem to have one less line of number marker? I haven't learnt what it's supposed to calculate but I think the charm of the navitimer is the ultra busy dial, the new one is still cool but I think I would prefer it keeping that extra line. 🤔 Anyone got an opinion on that?

@attila2246

Жыл бұрын

The new models removed the tachymeter scale. As someone who owns this watch I don't miss it at all. If for some reason you desperately need to calculate the speed of something just divide 3600 by the elapsed seconds. E.g. 20 seconds is 3600/20=180 and 3600/45=80. What I really miss are the schneider era wings. The AOPA is better than the 'b' but still not as good.

@khazelnut

Жыл бұрын

@@attila2246 what is 3600 / 17 😰

@attila2246

Жыл бұрын

@K Hazelnut 360/17 is about 21 so roughly 210.

@khazelnut

Жыл бұрын

@@attila2246 sounds like you don't need a scale on a watch at all 🤣🤣

@attila2246

Жыл бұрын

@K Hazelnut I spent a bit of time learning the watch and how to use it but nobody in person has ever asked me lol. You're right though, I find using the slide rule is slower than just calculating it.

Just a shame they don't have this colour in the 41mm version

Breitling is stepping up there game!

I love that ice blue iteration - however, having an actual pilot in the family ( niece!) I would feel a fraud wearing one of these! I also think the 43mm diameter is slightly too big for my delicate little wrist - certainly find myself marvelling at it though? I'm old enough to remember slide rules, some of the posh kids had one in their pencil cases at school. Luckily, chunky pocket calculators were just emerging - took an AA battery by the way - so, saved the day for me!

Top notch review, thanks.

Love Breitlings ❤️ this navitimer is perfect 💙💙💙

I love what Breitling is doing, no doubt they make some handsome pieces. But my ocd is kicking in with these macro shots. Is it just me? Or is that red hand just unfinished and unpainted on the bottom side?