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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

BREITLING – Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Scott Carpenter Centenary Platinum Edition

 

BREITLINGNAVITIMER B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Scott Carpenter Centenary Platinum 140th Limited Edition Anniversary 2025

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 BREITLING MARKS SCOTT CARPENTER’S
CENTENARY WITH PLATINUM

NAVITIMER COSMONAUTE

To celebrate 100 years since the birth of the American spaceflight pioneer, Breitling unveils the 50-piece limited-edition Navitimer Cosmonaute – the first Swiss wristwatch in space.

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 On May 24, 1962, Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times as part of NASA’s Mercury-Atlas 7 mission – becoming only the second American to do so. On his wrist: a one-of-a-kind Navitimer, custom-built by Breitling for space.

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Astronaut Scott Carpenter prime pilot for the Mercury Atlas 7 mission goes through a water egress training session. Photo credit NASA

Its chronograph and signature slide rule had made it an indispensable tool in the cockpit. But space called for something different. 

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Prior to his mission, Carpenter wrote to Breitling asking for a custom Navitimer with a few special modifications: a wider bezel for use with gloved hands, a stretch-metal bracelet to fit over his space suit, and, most famously – a 24-hour dial. In orbit, where the sun rises and sets every 90 minutes, this 24-hour display would keep him grounded in time.

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Scott Carpenter talks to the American president after his rescue. May 24 1962. Photo credit NASA

It was a challenge that third-generation founder Willy Breitling couldn’t refuse. The result was the Navitimer Cosmonaute. Delivered just days before lift-off, it became the first Swiss wristwatch in space.

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Now, six decades later, Breitling honors that era-defining journey – and the man behind it – with a platinum tribute to one of the great names in space exploration.

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The new Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Scott Carpenter Centenary celebrates 100 years since the late astronaut’s birth on May 1, 1925. The deep blue dial evokes the color of Earth as seen from space – vivid, saturated, and unforgettable – while the crisp white slide rule recalls its swirling cloud cover. 

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That same blue carries through to the matching alligatorleather strap, secured with a white-gold folding buckle. Limited to just 50 pieces, this edition is the ultimate tribute to Carpenter and his historic Mercury-Atlas 7 mission.  

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Breitling has been part of some of the most important moments in watchmaking, but sending the first Swiss wristwatch into space is one of our proudest achievements,” said Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. “Willy Breitling didn’t hesitate when Scott Carpenter asked for a watch built for space; he made it happen. That spirit – being innovative, taking risks, pushing limits – is how we still operate today.

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 Astronaut Scott Carpenter in front of an F-10610_Jan. 1961. Photo credit NASA

THE CENTENARY COSMONAUTE

The Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Scott Carpenter Centenary is powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B02, a manual chronograph with a 24-hour display. The handwound movement isn’t just a tribute to the original – it also performs where automatics may falter. Not essential for most, but reassuring if the next trip involves zero gravity.

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The COSC-certified movement offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve and is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. 

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Unique bridge engravings commemorate Carpenter with the inscriptions “Carpenter,” his capsule “Aurora 7,” “3 orbits around the Earth,” and the name of NASA’s first astronaut group “Mercury 7.” Additional caseback engravings read “First Swiss wristwatch in space,” “One of 50,” and “Scott Carpenter Centenary 1925-2025.”
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At 12 o’clock, the dial bears the winged logo of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) – highlighting the Navitimer’s historic role as the official watch of the world’s largest pilots’ club since its development in 1952

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The watch features three subdials for running seconds, chronograph minutes, and hours, along with a discreet date window at 6 o’clock. Mushroom pushers ensure smooth operation, while a bright red chronograph seconds hand enhances legibility when measuring elapsed times.

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The timepiece is presented in a luxurious wooden box, with the interior marked “First Swiss wristwatch in space. May 24th, 1962.” Accompanying the display is a replica of Carpenter’s Mercury 7 name badge.

CUSTOM-MADE FOR CARPENTER

The original Cosmonaute was damaged upon splashdown. After landing 250 nautical miles (460 km) off course in the Atlantic, Carpenter spent three hours in a life raft awaiting rescue. During that time, salt water corroded the dial.

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Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission, being recovered from the Atlantic Ocean. Photo credit NASA.

The "first Swiss wristwatch in space". Scott Carpenter's original Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute worn during his Mercury-Atlas 7 mission in 1962.

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Willy Breitling replaced the watch, and the original remained in the brand’s archives – untouched and unseen – until 2022, when it made its first public appearance for the 60th anniversary of Carpenter’s mission. It was later displayed at Breitling’s Then & Now pop-up museum in Zurich as part of the brand’s 140th anniversary. Fittingly, the corrosion on the dial has taken on the appearance of a distant planetary surface.

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 To celebrate the new limited edition and the final week of Breitling’s 140th-anniversary pop-up museum, a special event was held on site. There, Willy Breitling’s son Gregory – who had been just a boy when the Cosmonaute was created – shared the story. His recollections offered a rare glimpse into the decision-making, creativity, and sheer speed with which his father responded to Scott Carpenter’s request.

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Scott Carpenter undergoes a simulated mission in the procedures trainer at Langley Air Force Base Virginia. Photo credit NASA

Though damaged, that original endures as a powerful artifact from the dawn of space exploration and a bold new direction in Swiss watchmaking. With the new centenary edition, Breitling revives a pioneering timepiece, while inviting a new generation to rediscover the spirit of adventure that carried Scott Carpenter into orbit, and into history.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Model : BREITLING NAVITIMER  B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute  Scott Carpenter Centenary Platinum Edition

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 Reference: LB0240211C1P1  Platinum


MOVEMENT
Caliber:    Breitling Manufacture Caliber B02
Diameter:    30.4 millimeters
Depth:    6.83 millimeters
Winder:    self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve:    approx. 70 hours
Number of components: 273
Balance frequency:    28,800 a/h or 4 hertz

Chronograph:   Chronograph: column-wheel, vertical clutch, 1/4th second, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
Display:    hour, minute, second, date window
Certification:    COSC-certified
CASE
Material:    Platinum
Diameter:    41
millimeters
Thickness:    13.6
millimeters
Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip):  
  47.09 millimeters
Water resistance:    up to 3 bar (30 meters)
Glass:    cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Caseback:   screwed platinum, sapphire crystal
Crown:    non-screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel:   platinum, bidirectional with circular slide rule
DIAL/HANDS
Blue with white contrasting chronograph counters
Super-LumiNova® luminescent hour and minute hand
STRAP
Blue alligator leather strap with an 18K white gold folding buckle


 🔰Limited edition of 50 pieces

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🔴 #BREITLINGNavitimer 🔴 #BREITLINGchronograph 


Year: 2025
PRICE -Excl. Sales Tax EUR 42,000 / USD 42,000.💰

 Warranty Duration (Years): 5
+3 years Mechanical Manufacture Breitling Movements 

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ROMY HEBDEN
Head of Public Relations


BREITLING SA

Schlachthausstrasse 2
2540 Grenchen
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 654 54 54
Mobile: +41 79 731 90 28
E-mail: romy.hebden@breitling.com
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

BREITLING – NAVITIMER B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

 

BREITLING NAVITIMER B19 Chronograph Perpetual Calendar 43 Ice-Blue Dial 2025

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 BREITLING RELEASES THE NAVITIMER B19 PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WITH AN ICE-BLUE DIAL

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The newest Navitimer shines with a radiant ice-blue dial, platinum bezel, stainless-steel case, and Breitling’s perpetual calendar chronograph manufacture movement, the Caliber B19, previously released only as part of a limited anniversary series.

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For over 70 years, Breitling’s legendary Navitimer has been instantly recognizable by its circular slide rule, notched bezel, and chronograph function. As a watch that’s on every collector’s list as one of the greatest of all time, now the Navitimer gets a serious boost to its functionality with the manufacture Caliber B19, Breitling’s first perpetual calendar movement, featuring day, date, month, and moonphase. Only slight adjustments are required to keep it running for a full century.

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Beloved by celebrities including Miles Davis and Serge Gainsbourg, the Navitimer was designed in 1952 for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). It was to become a watch synonymous with the jet age. 

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Known as the first wristwatch flight computer, the circular slide rule could perform all onboard calculations. And while it began as a practical tool-watch for pilots, its influence did not end with aviation. It became a style icon for its original design.

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Now the Navitimer comes equipped with Breitling’s first exclusive perpetual calendar chronograph movement, the Caliber B19, released only last year as part of Breitling’s 140th anniversary celebrations. This newest Navitimer features an ice-blue dial, complemented by a platinum bezel, in a 43 mm stainless-steel case, complete with illustrated moonphase at 12 o’clock.

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The mushroom pushers enable easy use of the timekeeping functions, while the open case back makes it possible to marvel at the movement. The Navitimer B19 comes with the options of a black alligator leather strap with a comfortable folding buckle, or a seven-row stainless-steel bracelet with a butterfly clasp.

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Breitling CEO Georges Kern says, “It takes a lot for us to use the word icon, but the Navitimer has earned it. Combined with the perpetual calendar chronograph movement, the B19 is a tour de force, never missing a beat for a full century. It’s a watch that will keep time for generations.

The Caliber B19, Breitling's first perpetual calendar manufacture movement

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The Caliber B19 is the latest evolution in the brand’s move towards Breitling-exclusive movements, which began with the 2009 release of its flagship Manufacture Caliber 01— considered the gold standard of chronograph movements. 
 
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The B19 combines Breitling’s chronograph specialty with a calendar complication that self-corrects for leap years and months of 28, 30, and 31 days.

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In addition to rigorous independent accuracy tests to achieve COSC certification, the Caliber B19 undergoes a 16-year aging simulation that includes, among other extreme challenges, 100,000 crown winds, 3,456,000 weight turns, and 60,000 shocks at 500G.

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Designed and assembled at Breitling’s Chronometrie, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the Caliber B19 offers a stunning 96-hour power reserve and requires only minor adjustments to stay up to date for the next hundred years. 

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This new ice-blue Navitimer B19 marks the first time this movement has been available outside a limited series, elevating the legendary watch to a new tier of timelessness—built to last for generations.

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Technical Specifications

Model : NAVITIMER B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

Reference: PB1920251C1A1

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Reference: PB1920251C1P1

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CASE
    Material: Stainless steel
    Diameter: 43 millimeters
    Thickness: 14.94 millimeters
    Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip): 49.07 millimeters
    Glass: cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
    Caseback: stainless steel, screwed in, sapphire crystal
    Crown: stainless steel, non screw-locked, two gaskets
    Bezel: platinum, bidirectional with circular slide rule
    Water-resistant up to 3 bars (30 meters)
DIAL
    Ice-blue dial
    Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes, hour and minute hand
MOVEMENT
    Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber B19
    Self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
    Diameter: 30 millimeters
    Thickness: 8.53 millimeters
    Number of components: 374
    Balance frequency: 28,800  (4 hertz)
    Chronograph: column-wheel, vertical clutch, 1/4th second, 30-minute
    Power reserve: approximately 96 hours
    Certification: COSC-certified
Functions/Indications
    Hour, minute, second
    Chronograph
    Perpetual calendar
STRAP
    Stainless steel seven-row bracelet with a butterfly clasp, or black alligator leather strap with a stainless steel folding buckle
    Size (lug/buckle): 22/18 mm

🔴 Price :  29.400 € / GBP 25,400 / $ 29,500 USD / 29 500 CHF💰

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ROMY HEBDEN
Head of Public Relations

BREITLING SA
Schlachthausstrasse 2
2540 Grenchen
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 654 54 54
Mobile: +41 79 731 90 28
E-mail: romy.hebden@breitling.com
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Thursday, January 23, 2025

BREITLING – NAVITIMER B01 Chronograph 43 Purple Exclusive Edition

 

BREITLING NAVITIMER B01 Chronograph 43 Purple Dial Cortina Watch Exclusive Edition 2025

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Cortina Watch Online Exclusive

Built for Precision Timing

The leading retailer and distributor of luxury timepieces across the Asia Pacific region, Cortina Watch, has partnered with the renowned Swiss watchmaker to unveil a limited edition of the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43. Paying tribute to Breitling’s storied legacy with the Navitimer since 1952, this timepiece is now available exclusively online at Shop.CortinaWatch.com.

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Limited to just 50 pieces, this special release not only commemorates Breitling and Cortina Watch’s long-standing partnership but also highlights the importance of a thriving and robust e-commerce market. With its bold purple satiné translucide dial, this unique Navitimer brings a fresh, contemporary aesthetic to Breitling’s heritage design.

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Powered by the Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01, this self-winding mechanical movement ensures remarkable accuracy and durability. With a 70-hour power reserve, 47-jewel construction, and a vibration frequency of 28,800 beats per hour, it offers exceptional performance. 

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The smooth column-wheel mechanism powers a 1/4th-second chronograph counter, complemented by 30-minute and 12-hour subdials, enabling precise and effortless time measurement for the modern connoisseur.

Versatile Design, Robust Build

This exclusive Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is crafted with a stainless-steel case and finished with striking 5N red gold hands, indices, and Breitling logo. 

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The purple dial’s translucent, satin effect lends depth and vibrancy to the watch face, creating an eye-catching contrast that celebrates Cortina Watch’s commitment to innovation in luxury retail, which has expanded well beyond Singapore’s shores to many other key capitals in Southeast Asia. The stainless-steel rim of the sapphire crystal caseback is engraved with “One of 50 and “Limited Edition”, affirming its exclusivity.

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Designed as a professional tool watch, it includes Breitling’s signature bidirectional bezel with a slide rule for navigation, emphasizing its aviation legacy. The glare-proofed sapphire crystal ensures clarity, while water resistance of up to 3 bars adds durability. Its stainless-steel bracelet is both robust and comfortable, complemented by a calfskin leather strap for added versatility.

 Heritage with a Modern Twist

The purple dial’s satin effect provides a vibrant and dynamic aesthetic, symbolizing Cortina Watch’s innovative spirit in luxury retail. This design blends tradition and modernity, capturing the attention of discerning collectors and online shoppers.

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Further reinforcing its status as a professional tool watch, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is equipped with Breitling’s signature bidirectional bezel, featuring a functional slide rule for navigational calculations – a nod to the brand’s legacy in aviation and navigation. 

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The watch is capped with a glareproofed, cambered sapphire crystal, ensuring clear readability from all angles. With a water resistance of up to 3 bars, this watch remains robust, while its dimensions – a thickness of 13.95 mm and a lug-to-lug height of 51.88 mm – provide a substantial, comfortable presence on the wrist. 

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The watch is completed by Breitling’s signature stainless-steel link bracelet, designed for maximum strength and superior comfort. As an added bonus for this online exclusive, it also comes with a complimentary 535X Brown Drakkar calfskin leather strap, offering a versatile and stylish alternative.

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The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Cortina Watch online exclusive is available only in Singapore and Malaysia.

Cortina Watch is the authorised retailer for all brands available on Shop.CortinaWatch.com.

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Technical Specifications

Model : NAVITIMER B01 Chronograph 43 Exclusive Edition
 
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MOVEMENT
Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber
B01
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Depth: 7.2 millimeters
Winder: automatic with dual-acting ball-bearing rotor
Power reserve: approximately 70 hours
Number of components: 346
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph:
Ratchet wheel control, vertical coupling,
30-minute and 12-hour counters
Display: hour, minute, second, window date
Certification: COSC-certified
CASE
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 43 millimeters
Height: 13.95 millimeters
Height (upper lug to lower lug tip): 49.07 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 3 bar (30 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Caseback: screwed steel, sapphire crystal caseback is engraved with “One of 50and “Limited Edition”, affirming its exclusivity.
Crown: non screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: Bidirectional, slide rule
DIAL/HANDS
Purple satiné translucide
Super-LumiNova® luminescent hour markers and hour and minute hands
STRAP
Stainless-steel link bracelet and 535X Brown Drakkar calfskin leather strap

🔰Edition: ✅ Only 50 Pieces

🔴Price USD 13.980 $ 💰- available exclusively online at Shop.CortinaWatch.com.

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ROMY HEBDEN
Head of Public Relations

BREITLING SA
Schlachthausstrasse 2
2540 Grenchen
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 654 54 54
Mobile: +41 79 731 90 28
E-mail: romy.hebden@breitling.com
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