Breitling Navitimer Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

The Breitling Navitimer Perpetual Calendar Chronograph represents the most advanced evolution of one of watchmaking’s most iconic pilot’s watches.

Powered by the Manufacture Caliber B19, it combines a chronograph with a perpetual calendar and moonphase, bringing together precision timing and long term calendar functionality in a single movement.

What sets this watch apart is its technical capability. The perpetual calendar automatically adjusts for varying month lengths and leap years and requires no major correction for a century.

A user friendly crown system allows all calendar indications to be adjusted together, while additional pushers enable precise individual corrections. The movement also delivers a 96 hour power reserve and is certified as a chronometer, ensuring consistent accuracy.

The Navitimer’s aviation heritage remains central to its identity. Originally developed for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, it introduced a circular slide rule that allowed pilots to perform essential flight calculations directly on the wrist.

This functional design continues to define the watch, linking its modern complexity to its historical purpose.

Material and design play a key role in distinguishing this release. Executed in platinum or in steel with platinum elements, each version reflects different atmospheric conditions through its dial colors.

Deep blue evokes high altitude skies, while anthracite tones reference the stillness of space. The layered dial construction, raised subdials and detailed moonphase display add depth and visual complexity.

The Navitimer Perpetual Calendar Chronograph stands as a fusion of heritage and innovation. It preserves the identity of a historic aviation instrument while introducing one of the most sophisticated movements ever integrated into the collection, reinforcing its place as a benchmark in contemporary watchmaking.