The new “Navitimer Caliber 01” is distinguished by its slightly broader diameter and its transparent caseback providing clear views of its high-performance “motor”. Whereas, Breitling rarely introduces timepieces with clear casebacks, so this Navitimer is very special, with its transparent caseback. But that's not all. This is also the second watch that is powered by Breilting's 100% in-house movement (a movement which you can now enjoy more often, because the back is clear.) If you had not heard about the introduction of the new Caliber 01 movement, let me tell you.
Featuring an original architecture, the selfwinding Caliber 01 chronograph movement is the crowning achievement of the longstanding quest for precision and reliability that has consistently governed. This exceptional caliber is also distinguished by its pioneering production and assembly mode. Inspired by an avant-garde concept used in other cutting-edge sectors, Breitling has developed an industrial chain-production formula that revolutionizes traditional movement assembly. Each caliber is individually monitored by an ultra-sophisticated computer program that automatically directs it towards the appropriate workstation, along a route alternating fully automated workstations with others requiring manual intervention.
The Navitimer Caliber 01 special edition is available in two limited series of 2,000 in steel, and 200 in red gold, each bearing an individual number engraved on the side of the case middle. The watch features a diameter slightly broader than that of the series-produced Navitimer (43 mm compared with 42 mm), the dial which is made using the “épargne” process on a solid silver or gold base – a sophisticated technique endowing the indications with peerless radiance and readability – is exclusively available in a classic black version with applied hour-markers. Breitling’s winged symbol in gold is slightly raised to stand out from the watch face. The transparent sapphire caseback, a rare feature on Breitling models, provides a unique opportunity to admire the original architecture of Caliber 01 with its column wheel, its oscillating weight and its entirely performance-oriented design. An impressive set of characteristics that are bound to delight devotees of exclusive models – before the series-produced Navitimer models equipped with 100% Breitling calibers take flight next spring.
This will likely become a great collector's item and a bestseller, as it is the first Navitimer to receive the Caliber 01 movement. Plus it has a clear caseback, something Breitling fans, including myself, have been wanting for a while.
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