Breitling Navitimer

Here is a watch for anyone who loves the idea of a tool watch that secretly does math for you. The Breitling Navitimer 1461 Perpetual Calendar is one of those pieces that looks busy at first glance, but once you understand it, you realize every line on that black dial has a job to do. This is the famous pilot's chronograph, dressed up with a perpetual calendar that tracks the date, weekday, and month, and adjusts itself through leap years without asking for help. The name 1461 actually refers to the number of days in four years, which tells you exactly how confident Breitling was when they built this complication. Inside is the automatic caliber B38, a chronometer certified movement that keeps time with the kind of precision pilots have trusted for decades, backed by a 42 hour power reserve. The case is steel, 41.5mm wide, with the iconic rotating slide rule bezel that made the Navitimer famous among aviators who needed to calculate speed and distance long before smartphones existed. As a limited edition piece, this one carries a bit of extra rarity for collectors who like their watches with a story. Our offering is in very good condition - serviced by Breitling in 2024, so it is ready to be worn and enjoyed, not just admired. Comes with a Bakélite Ecrin Breitling box - period correct and probably original to the watch and service invoice. Covered by our limited warranty of 1 year, starting on the date of purchase.