Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Review

The Breitling Navitimer model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with an 18K thick gold-plated case, 43 mm diameter and 7750 automatic chronograph movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Review

Breitling has no qualms about producing interesting watches in large quantities. Their mechanisms are also quite striking, to say the least. The Breitling caliber 01 is an excellent example of an automatic movement that can easily challenge some of the best COSC-certified chronometers on the market and has an impressive power reserve on top of that. So, let's break this down, shall we?

The Breitling Navitimer has been produced continuously for over 50 years, and Breitling recently decided to take things to the next level with its new house-in movement. We will take a closer look at two chronographs known as the Breitling Navitimer 01 (model numbers rb012012/ba49/743p and rb012012/ba49/744p). The only difference between these two watches is that one has a 20 mm wide pin clasp and the other has a 20 mm folding clasp.

However, let's take a look at the eye-catching features these two have in common, starting with aesthetics.

These two watch models use an 18kt red gold case with a diameter of 43 mm and a lug width of 22 mm. The case is waterproof to 30m/100ft; This isn't recommended for swimming — no one would want to take a watch like this near water anyway — but it's still worth mentioning.

The black panda dial uses lume-tipped rose gold-toned indices for the hour markers and features three silver subdials at 3, 6, and 9 for the chronograph and small seconds. The date window is positioned unobtrusively between 4 and 5 o'clock.

Previous models of the Navitimer chronograph used the subdials in a different layout at positions 6, 9 and 12, and these earlier models had the ETA 7750 movement. So far, the new symmetrical and “Daytona style” sub-dial layout has been appreciated by many watch enthusiasts.

These previous models featured a smaller 41mm case size and are easily distinguishable as they feature a letter 'B' at position 3 rather than the gold-winged Breitling logo applique at position 12.

Except for the chronograph hour hand, all hour and minute hands on the dial are rose gold toned; The hour and minute hands use a green lume fill. The dial flange is white and the numerals are printed in black. The red central chronograph hour hand uses a rose gold cursive 'B' and anchor emblem as a counterweight.

The bidirectional rotating bezel on this watch is known as the Navigation Computer. It utilizes a Slide-rule complication that, when used with the chronograph, can perform many aviation calculations such as climbing time, fuel consumption, tips and converting miles to nautical miles. The bezel can also be used as a compass by measuring the current position of the sun, and to further assist you in your calculations, there is a Celsius-Fahrenheit conversion table as well as the serial number of the watch on the case back.

The 43 mm Breitling Navitimer 01 chronograph has a case thickness of 14.60 mm; This is a rather ostentatious measure, typical of Breitling watches, which are known for being tough as nails. While this is a more refined watch from the brand, you can be sure that it is as durable as it is pleasing to the eye. It is fitted with a sturdy black alligator strap with white stitching and has an 18kt rose gold pin buckle or folding buckle, depending on the model.

It is powered by the house-in Breitling caliber B01 self-winding movement that forms its heart; This is Breitling's first in-house movement and hopefully the first of many. They chose to design the chronograph with a column wheel mechanism; This makes it a higher-end chronograph compared to a cam-driven chronograph complication.

The 47-jewel Breitling 01 or B01 movement oscillates at 28,800 VpH and has an impressive 70-hour power reserve. The Breitling B01 movement is classified as a highly accurate mechanical caliber with the COSC Chronometer designation, which certifies it to be accurate at least -4/+6 seconds per day. Breitling's first house-in caliber is also used in the new Navitimer 8, the larger 46mm Navitimer and Tudor's Heritage Chronograph.

Fortunately, there are several models of the Navitimer 1 that feature a sapphire glass case back that allows you to watch the fascinating mechanical engineering of the Breitling B01 automatic movement in action; Something everyone can appreciate.

Although the two models reviewed in this article are practically identical except for the buckle, the Navitimer 1 43 mm collection includes many different style options with blue, silver, gray and black dial combinations and comes on black or brown straps or steel bracelets. There is even a solid 18kt rose gold model set on a rose gold bracelet, which obviously comes at a price.

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