The Navitimer is one of the easiest Breitling watches to recognise. Its busy dial, circular slide-rule bezel and aviation background have given the collection an identity that has survived through numerous generations.
At YouReplica, we use this section to bring together our coverage of both original Navitimer references and the replica versions that follow them. For UK readers comparing different models, the important details usually go well beyond the logo on the dial.
What Defines a Navitimer?
The circular slide rule remains the collection’s signature feature, but case size, sub-dial position, bezel construction and movement choice have changed considerably over the years.
Some Navitimer models are traditional chronographs, while others use simpler three-hand layouts. Breitling has also experimented with different metals, dial colours and case dimensions, making the range broader than it first appears.
Details Worth Comparing
When examining Breitling Navitimer replica watches for UK readers, useful points include the spacing of the slide-rule scale, dial printing, sub-dial proportions, bezel profile and overall case thickness.
A watch can look convincing at a glance while still feeling noticeably different if these proportions are wrong.
Explore Our Navitimer Coverage
This archive includes new releases, historical references, movement discussions and closer looks at the design details that distinguish one Navitimer generation from another.
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