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8 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I B reitling is writing a new chapter in the epic saga of its famous Navitimer aviation chronograph. In launching a reinterpretation of the classic model in a larger diameter, as well as a travel version featuring revolutionary user friendliness, Breitling introduces two new variations on a legendary watch – both equipped with high performance chronometer-certified Manufacture Breitling movements. In 1952, Breitling created a ‘wrist instrument’ purpose-built for pilots and other aviation professionals. Equipped with a circular slide rule, the Navitimer served to handle all calculations relating to airborne navigation. This unique chronograph, featuring an ultra-technical, original yet elegant design, soon established itself as the most iconic Breitling model to date, and a cult object for all passionate aeronautical enthusiasts. A gilt-edged emblem of security, the Navitimer has been produced without interruption for over 60 years. This fabled watch is the doyenne of all mechanical chronographs worldwide – and one of the ten great 20th century watchmaking classics. New for 2014, the updated Navitimer 46mm is a larger-than-life take on the legend. New size, new power: the classic Navitimer now appears in a larger diameter – a look that enhances its presence on the wrist and accentuates the originality of its design, while optimising its readability. These generous dimensions further highlight the famous black dial produced using the ‘épargne’ technique against a pure silver background – a method ensuring excellent readability and stunning radiance. The Navitimer 46mm is also available with a blue dial featuring tone-on-tone counters. A transparent caseback provides a chance to admire Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01, probably the world’s finest automatic chronograph movement, entirely developed and produced in the Breitling Chronométrie workshops and chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) – the highest benchmark for precision and reliability. This modern timepiece is fitted with a choice between a steel bracelet and a leather or crocodile strap, or in a limited edition (200-piece) red gold version with a black dial. A trustworthy companion of airborne adventurers, the Navitimer has always viewed the world as its playground – and the second new variation, the Navitimer GMT, confirms it. Breitling decided to think big in creating this chronograph with a traveller’s soul. User friendliness is guaranteed by the ingenious Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, which is clearly visible through the transparent caseback and equipped with a dual timezone system boasting peerless functionality: simply pulling out the crown and turning it in one-hour increments enables instant setting of the travel timezone date and hour – while maintaining a home-time display in 24-hour mode and without losing any precision. The large-format steel case with its imposing 48mm diameter frames a perfectly readable instrument panel. The new Navitimer GMT comes with two faces – a classic dial in black with silver counters, or an all-silver version – andmay be fitted with a steel bracelet or a leather or crocodile strap. Like the Navitimer 46mm, it is also available in a 200-piece red gold limited edition with a black dial. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Navitimer 01 (46 mm): Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01, officially chronometer- certified by the COSC, self-winding, high-frequency, 47 jewels. Over 70-hour power reserve. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalisers. Calendar. Case: steel or 18K red gold (200-piece limited series). Resistance to 3 bars. Rotating bezel with circular slide rule. Cambered sapphire crystal, glare- proofed on both sides. Transparent sapphire crystal caseback. Diameter: 46mm. Dials: black or Aurora blue. Straps/bracelets: Barenia leather, crocodile leather/Navitimer (steel version only). Navitimer GMT: Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, officially chronometer- certified by the COSC, self-winding, high-frequency, 47 jewels. Over 70-hour power reserve. 24-hour 2nd timezone display. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalisers. Calendar. Case: steel or 18K red gold (200-piece limited series). Resistance to 3 bars. Rotating bezel with circular slide rule. Cambered sapphire crystal, glare-proofed on both sides. Transparent sapphire crystal caseback. Diameter: 48mm. Dials: black or Mercury silver. Straps/bracelets: Barenia leather, crocodile leather/Navitimer (steel version only).