Pioneers of the aviation world required reliable and efficient instruments; Breitling was the answer. Many pilots had taken an interest in Breitling’s pocket chronographs, and later its wrist chronographs. Breitlings worldwide fame was built on its reputation for precision and sturdiness; each watch enriched with outstanding quality, these time instruments were indispensable to any successful pilot. Breitling is a beacon of precision to various armed forces, including the Royal Air Force to which Breitling equipped its famous World War II propeller-driven fighter planes.
The legendary Navitimer wrist chronograph was launched in 1952, the timepiece instantly became a cult object for pilots and aviation enthusiasts; even today it is still considered to be symbolic of precision and horological excellence. Over the generations the Navitimer has stood the test of time and has been continuously manufactured for almost 60 years, making it the world’s oldest mechanical chronograph still in production.
In launching the Navitimer in 1952, Breitling gave pilots a genuine wrist instrument; it has found its way through the years unchanged in either form or spirit. This chronograph is capable of performing all airborne navigation calculations. The Breitling Navitimer A23322 watch is distinguished by a red-tipped additional central hand and with a contemporary 41 mm case size, the A23322 is a striking symbol of perfected aerodynamic technology.
Breitling Navitimer watches are truly a historical rampart. Introduced over half a century ago the legendary 806 model has remained almost unchanged in form reinforcing the timeless persona of the Navitimer; A true navigation instrument.