All Three 2022 Breitling Navitimer sizes are doing things to me

A look at the three new Navitimer B01 chronographs from Breitling in 41mm (AB0139241C1P1), 43mm (AB0138211B1A1), and 46mm (AB0137211C1P1).
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Special thanks to Ralph Wiggum

[@Joltsu]

People who often comment "41mm is too big" really should try more watches on their wrist. Breitlings often wear smaller than they measure. People tend to pass on awesome watches just because of the size stated on the brands website.

[@lucioledizerot196]

Agreed. We also need to stop universalizing our own preferences. If it's too big for me, it doesn't have to be too big for you

[@amansawhney3318]

The 806 is a fabulous size but I think they should make a chronomat just like the OG 808 chronomat. It’s a perfect size for me.

[@FlorianGrau]

I have never worn a Navitimer, but why do they wear small? Usually the size of a dial makes a watch look big or small and the Navitimer's front is dial almost exclusively. I would have expected them to wear actually larger than Panerais etc.

[@tockingwatches2377]

I feel the same way but about smaller watches.

[@mracekproductions]

@@FlorianGrau I wouldn’t say they wear smaller but certainly true to size … in my opinion. I have a Navi and tried the new ones recently and with the new lug design they did wear a touch smaller ; on my wrist

[@SilveryFoxster]

I recently purchased a 46 Navitimer, olive face with stainless steel strap. I fell in love with the watch the moment I tried it on. It’s by far the classiest and most beautiful watch I’ve ever owned.

[@hendersonshorology]

Superb video, thank you 👍🏻 These look great, full stop. If they’re your thing then I imagine you’ll be pretty excited about the refresh. As someone who isn’t a navitimer guy, these interest me so good job Breitling 👏🏻

[@mracekproductions]

As a Navi nerd; some of the small things bug me, but overall a fantastic rework of a classic icon. I’m happy it’s awakening more people to the Breitling brand which can’t be a bad thing. Great review was always mate

[@jasonhall10]

I love how thorough your specs are. Other watch channels need to take note.

[@thachometer]

Your videos are so good! “Proud and embarrassed to be a part of.” That speaks directly to my soul, man.

[@johngoodenough3134]

Please please don’t stop reviewing watches!!! You make my day!!

[@YoureTerrific]

You've got a deal.

[@nigelwest3430]

I've had my Navitimer for 15 years now and I still love it as much as when I first bought it

[@seansimpson4129]

Great video. Somehow, visually, the smallest size looks the thickest. There's always pushback to bigger watches, but sometimes a small watch looks out of proportion if it is even slightly on the thicker side (case in point the Tudor BB pro). I think 46 looks the best, and not overly big because of its proportions being spot on.

[@Tacticalwon]

Love the video, love the Navitimer! Nice work as always!

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@BradyPuryear]

Great review! Love these new Navi’s ❤ The blue with the white sub dials is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@smiles564]

VERY WELL DONE! I'm impressed!

[@Griffin1994]

Re the 46mm Navi: 52mm L2L and 13.9mm thick is extremely reasonable measurements for that size Chrono! Really does make the details Clear. It’s a watch that isn’t busy just for the heck of it and you would enjoy seeing the details! I am happy that Breitling is providing tons of variety in colors and sizes without raising the prices between the variances drastically though! But hey, this is coming for a dude who rocks a MM300 SLA047 as a daily 🕺🏾🤷🏾‍♂️

[@DiojoWatches]

52 L2L is the IWC 41 chorno, IWC 41 almost size me out, navitimer i'm thinking about buying a 43

[@dukes70]

Sinn bought the rights from Breitling to use the dial layout to build their own “navigation” pilot chronograph in 1979. The 903 was born! Column wheel, Swiss mvmt (non COSC, non in-house), but about $5.6K less! Only in 41, black or beautiful blue, bracelet or strap. I have the blue, gorgeous watch! Def great alternative to Navitimer

[@dukes70]

I also have the blue, love it! 🔥🔥

[@americanlegendswatches]

Neat comparison of the 3 sizes side by side. I do like how the display back takes up more of the back on the smaller diameter versions.

[@YoureTerrific]

Yeah, that's a better look.

[@timro247]

Man! Your reviews are timeless.

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@henkvandebeek7921]

And I want you to know that I particularly appreciate your attention to detail when noting your wrist size. It is this kind of journalism that the watch world is in desperate need of 😂

[@YoureTerrific]

Nautical leagues

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

The Navitimer is the best looking watch ever made IMHO. The new ones look amazing, but my personal favourite is the older 42mm A23322 - just incredible!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

You know, i've just been learning more about the Navitimer lately as well! I knew embarrassingly little about it before. But such a cool watch, and as always - perfectly displayed by you! Loved this video

[@brunolang210]

I really like these videos where you compare 3 very similar watches with different sizes because you are esentially catering towards 3 wrist size groups

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

I love watches and own many, some of my favorites are omegas. I purchased a a new 2021 46mm two tone navitimer on a strap, (which I changed out for the new strap, since the clasp is nicer) and I actually have been wearing it the most lately. I think the new version looks great, but I am happy with the one I have. I think breitling is making some excellent watches lately!

[@spawndwalk]

man I want every watch you make a video of... props to your work

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks and sorry

[@bikerd72]

Brilliant video! Thanks. It's great to get a model version comparison like this, especially for people like me who can't afford new watches due to price! #ThumbsUp

[@virdi1992]

Just picked up the 46 green dial navitimer. Absolutely beautiful

[@cheesball96]

You don’t give yourself enough credit dude. Great review

[@thomasluk1913]

I love the 1959 re-edition too. I love what George Kern is doing with Breitling

[@YoureTerrific]

That thing is a beauty.

[@jonburk]

The Navitimer always looked too big and too busy for me. But there's something different about the new ones that gets it just right. So I bought the 43mm in ice blue on a black strap. Love it.

[@YoureTerrific]

Well done.

[@rvboyett]

I’m shopping for my first Breitling. This was very useful.

[@tortellofer]

Best Navitimer review! The 46” looks great on you!

[@jackblah5842]

46" is entirely too big :P

[@anthonyoquendo5197]

IMHO you have the most interesting and visually appealing videos on KZbin.. I love the Breitling navitimer specially the 43mm, it's a true icon, the design, functions, history, movement and the overall sense, look and feel of quality on the wrist.. very impressive! Breitling just dropped a limited edition Navitimer 43mm Boeing 747 limited to 747 pieces.. It would be cool if you could comment on this release cause I'm on the wait list for one, if you can get your hands on one and make a review even better.. Love your content my friend ⌚️😃👍

[@whizwheel9436]

Nice comparison of the 3 size options. I believe the Tudor BB Chrono uses basically the same movement. I would love to know how Breitling adds roughly 4K to the price tag for the Navitimer.

[@chris22824]

I am purchased the 41mm and I have a very skinny wrist. I absolutely love this piece!

[@michaeldemarco899]

This is a wonderful review of these watches! On your wrist I think the 43 was perfect. My wrist is about a half inch bigger than yours. Idk why people like small watches especially with over a 7” wrist. That 46 mm is sure appealing to me I’ll be checking these out today vs Rolex.

[@jonahb2149]

Playlist is always 🔥

[@davidrogers4066]

I went for the dark green just to wind all the old school Navi lovers up. Its a beautiful dial and in the 46 it looks fantastic.

[@JamieReviewsStuff]

Love them all, but honestly love the 46 the most on you! It looks great. I'm really trying to talk myself out of the 43, but I can't help but love it!

[@DiojoWatches]

same, especially cause the SkyBlue color is 43 exclusive

[@JamieReviewsStuff]

@@DiojoWatches It's such a great color, amazing on a bracelet and the brown alligator.

[@NovemXI]

That date window integration is perfect, I can’t stand 4:30 dates on already busy chronographs. Out of these the 43mm would be my choice.

[@YoureTerrific]

Yeah, the date is really good. Almost invisible because of the placement and the otherwise busy dial.

[@257Alpha]

Absolutely fantastic overview and review of the new Navi’s. Was very surprised you chose the 46mm as your personal favorite, but damn does it wear really well in your shots, and my wrist is 18cm as well 😏

[@YoureTerrific]

I was surprised too.

[@KD-wh1mi]

Can we get a your explorer vs the new explorer vid? I have a 7in wrist and we love to see the wrist shots you produce. Thank you

[@geoffwatches]

Don't like any of them but I always love you videos, so enjoyed it.

[@totallyhappycrop]

The Sinn 903 II looks like a great alternative - it's also a lot more water resistant.

[@NeonMako]

That bracelet is bloody gorgeous! Shame about not having microadjust though...

[@yaliyu01]

lord have mercy, i need me a navitimer. I've wanted one but thought them too big for the longest, may need to step into the AD. Just acquired on Aquis recently though, and balling on a college budget; navitimer may have to wait a few yrs. Side note: I started liking Breitling after seeing the lead in a K-drama don a beautiful Navitimer (Memories of the Alhambra - riveting show, would recommend) .

[@BowlOfSalmon]

nice review again. I didn't get hands on with the 46mm but works on your wrist for sure.. I wasn't a navitimer guy either ... but damn .. I want one ...

[@YoureTerrific]

They all work. Really surprising.

[@paulojpcarvalho74]

Wonderful video!

[@pilot777300ER]

My blue dial 43 on steel, with golden hands and golden numerals, is on the way. A special edition watch created in conjunction with Singapore Airlines Pilot only. A limited edition for the pilots. I'm looking forward to getting It on my hand. Will take a shot when flying the A380.

[@floridaman727]

Was so close to buying one. Then I tried on the IWC pilot Chrono 41 and just lost it. The strap change system, the WR, and the aesthetics spoke to me. More tool watch. That’s the hardest part about the navitimer for me. To ostentatious for me unfortunately even though I love it.

[@luthorlisander8006]

Pilot steel bracelet is one of the top 3 worldwide.

[@FreshlySnipes]

I just picked up the big boy last week on a bracelet. Sexy watch

[@Madzguy007]

I wish i had the money to get one... I used to have a knockoff under the brand "Rotary" and absolutely loved it

[@josephcastaldo4881]

Nice job!

[@mrk131324]

And remember that there also is the original continuation of the Navitimer, the Sinn 903. It‘s 41mm (like the original) and more water resistance. And it costs only half the price of the Breitling.

[@cdepo2042]

Wish they made the 41s in the same dial color variations as the 43s.

[@k.iskandar]

That 46mm looks great on your wrist

[@marcisbored]

didn't think i could like this channel anymore but that Dean Pelton reference lmao

[@YoureTerrific]

Indean it was a reference!

[@Hwang_Over]

i got a 6.5" wrist, i wonder if the navitimer world being at 46mm would be too big?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another killer video brother 👏

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks so much, my dude

[@SHODUUP]

Did you find the 41 to be too small ? I really dig the new 2022 blue model.

[@JusttheWatch]

The Navitimer was my grail watch before I knew what a grail watch was.

[@tonykowalski4189]

For a pilot watch, it makes a lot of sense having a big diameter so there should be no complaint on that

[@andrewdodge1311]

Best watch reviewer out there!

[@TheCdM1981]

The new Navitimer in its classic black/white form 41mm and silver 43mm is probably the two nicest Navitimers ever released period. Although the 43mm probably looks best on a 7in wrist due to its 49mm lug to lug length. But that’s preference. The 41mm Navitimer has the same measurements as a Rolex sub. To put it into perspective. Btw a 43mm watch isn’t considered “small” although on the proper wrist it looks fine. I agree the 46mm though looks fine on a 7in wrist as I’ve also tried that size on but would never buy a 46mm. In the end a Breitling Navitimer is nicer than almost any IWC since you mentioned and more known than any Zenith. It’s worth the money spent and can easily be had for around $1k-$1500 off from authorized resalers. Grey market a few dollars more. But not worth the warranty void.

[@alexhemsath6235]

Great video as always. I find it very funny that people refer to some of the cleanest, most legible watch dials ever (Fliegers, e.g. IWC Big Pilot) and some of the busiest, most complicated dials ever (like the Navitimer) both as "pilot watches". Yes, I know both were historically used by pilots and have different design goals. I still find it curious. Personally, the Navitimer was the first watch that really kicked off my interest in luxury timepieces (I went to an airshow in 2014 where the Breitling Jet Team performed...marketing works, dammit) and so I feel like one is in my future at some point. And I definitely think it will be a blue 46 millimeter like the one in this video. However, I could have bought one a few weeks ago at Watches of Switzerland in Heathrow Terminal 5 and went for a Grand Seiko instead, for what that's worth.

[@YoureTerrific]

Last I checked you already had a aerospace chronograph.

[@alexhemsath6235]

@@YoureTerrific Last I checked it was okay to have more than one. 🙂

[@YoureTerrific]

Only if your wife agrees.

[@LawrenZza88]

navitimer vs cosmonaute ? which do you prefer for me... its the cosmonaute

[@wheelsandwatches]

They look nice. Sensible sizes too…especially thickness on all of them.

[@YoureTerrific]

For sure

[@BabyJesus66]

Funny, I also keep track of how much I've lost on the stock market this year on this watch... I realized how accurate it was when I was mugged and they took the watch.

[@ulifluhme]

You keep excusing your preference for large watches. What’s better than not caring about what the current fashion trend is? I have 17cm wrists and would get the 46, no doubt. Thanks for the size comparison, very helpful!

[@YoureTerrific]

I also excuse my preference for small watches. I'm getting hit from all sides!

[@ulifluhme]

@@YoureTerrific that, of course, is inexcusable. Shame, shame, shame.

[@michaelfierman3256]

This was great! Despite how stunning they are, it's so much easier for me to reconcile paying $6200 for the IWC Pilot Chrono in 41mm. You're practically a community service channel. I do love these though, and now I see why i'd want the middle one rather than the smallest. It does seem a bit cramped in comparison. that bracelet is killer.

[@YoureTerrific]

The IWC is noticeably thicker and heavier, but has better water resistance. It's tough competition.

[@mracekproductions]

@@YoureTerrific why not both 🤷‍♂️😉

[@attila2246]

The retail price is pretty high but if you ask around you will get discounts. I tried them on at the Breitling boutique and the salesperson contacted me a few days later offering me the watch 1k off. Ended up buying it off another AD for a 25% discount. Given the current inflation/grey market on watches, you could do a lot worse than a Navitimer :)

[@voidifremoved]

I own a Breitling blue with white sub dials a23322, you can pick one up for half the cost of the new ones and get it serviced by Breitling. For those disappointed with the WR, the reason is the slide rule bezel. Breitling has stated in order to increase the WR they would have to make it internal. Maybe they will produce it in the future but that would change the iconic look of the Navi.

[@drnick40]

43 on a bracelet is the Goldilocks

[@Annoyedsince1986]

That 3 bar tho

[@krasnaludek298]

I like the 43 & 46; probably leaning 46 on bracelet.

[@oorangeo]

I'm glad somebody's finally giving wrist measurements in nautical leagues so us non-Americans can actually understand what you're talking about.

[@YoureTerrific]

Inclusion

[@996rick]

A measured take on large watches. Thank you!

[@YoureTerrific]

My pleasure.

[@desireless4092]

AB012012 is peak Navitimer

[@RichieKhan]

Incredible video, just one correction. The all-gold with white dial is 41mm.

[@YoureTerrific]

Oh, shoot. You’re right. Sorry.

[@seyley2901]

2:45, you mentioned that that these are automatic, are the Navitimers not 'Self-winding mechanical' ? I may be confused.

[@TechPanzer]

I knew you'd be a Navi guy too! Everyone I've asked that likes the Navitimer also likes the Ploprof. Coincidence? I think not!

[@YoureTerrific]

Ah, so people are damaged in the same way. Nature is amazing.

[@Alexander5400sonne]

06:35 I think the 46mm looks the best

[@BabyJesus66]

Not a big Breitling fan, but that bracelet looks really nice.

[@YoureTerrific]

Elegant

[@KAL-589]

I just discovered this channel. Bro, your videos are awakening something in me. This channel is going to be costly .....

[@incyphe]

Ah.. you have good size wrist to pull off the big daddy size. I'm jealous!

[@henri7359]

Navitmer with wings, then I am happy!

[@Knight40384]

very cool✨

[@escottmitchell]

There is an unexplored parallel in the Breitling Navitimer and Panerai Luminor. The legacy of purposeful design and an associated contemporary dismissal from self-described watch enthusiasts, their quirky can’t-mistake-it-identity, the simplicity and clarity of the concept-even if the slide rule of the Navitimer is too particular for most liberal arts majors and people born after 1960-but most of all, the illogical elegance of their oversized cases. They both require that their owners not give a damn about what those enthusiasts think. And, I think, they reap the rewards of enjoying something really fun. I say this is unexplored, and yet, you have now explored both and come to, I think, the same conclusion. Thank you for being the fresh air this hobby needs, for being different, open-minded, and, well, fun.

[@YoureTerrific]

Well written, my man. I like your style.

[@Mr-Merchant.]

Date window in a chrono sub dial is a deal breaker for me.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

5:02 “There are other…which are time-only, not even chronographs, and that are noticeably thicker than these watches.” My 14.7 mm thick in-house movement Black Bay Heritage Diver feels personally attacked 🤣🤣🤣

[@YoureTerrific]

Attack intended.

[@thejonnerd]

Why no tachymeter? I wonder why Breitling removed it. The AOPA is almost a deal breaker. Breitling has great emblems (the wings or even the B). I really like the date at 4:30 too.

[@OSTARAEB4]

I agree. Not really a fan of the original AOPA. It looks unbecoming of the piece.

[@wallingtonlin9208]

I think 41mm is way to small for the Navi. still prefer the bold 46mm

[@mikelewis_94]

Definitely gonna drop 10k to grab one of these so I can track my stock market losses more precisely 😂

[@aaronmunro5818]

41mm looks best from a design/proportion standpoint. It's also the closest to the original Navitimer.

[@jemyc-hy3mq]

So you guys think that a slim lady could carry off the 41mm?

[@adambourne254]

F I love these watches

[@carlslater8843]

You know the navi could be one of the last bastions of a watch actually being used for it’s purpose. Many general aviation pilots still fly aircraft from the 60’s and 70’s, meaning they have analogue gauges. It’s why we’re still trained on how to navigate with paper charts and a flight computer. Which the navitimer is a simpler version of.

[@YoureTerrific]

Super cool.

[@VianJ]

GREEN 41MM

[@rainydaywatches6508]

"Proud and ashamed" No two words better describe my feelings about collecting luxury watches.

[@YoureTerrific]

How about “money pit”?

[@rainydaywatches6508]

@@YoureTerrific I'm proud and ashamed of my money pit. Yep, that works.

[@TrashPandaMD]

To see how much money I lost on stock market this year this hits too close to home. The only thing stopping me from seeing my AD.

[@YoureTerrific]

A pain I know all too well.

[@tufbodytransformationsmot]

Mate, that intro tickled me.

[@MarioGonzalez-yq3gw]

FAR too busy of a dial for me, but I love the video nonetheless. Do not stop reviewing watches!!!

[@YoureTerrific]

Never stop never-stopping.

[@nkonig1]

I’m personally not a fan of the changes. I prefer the b wing logo to the aopa. I also miss the counter balance logo on the chrono hand. The date placement is an improvement though. I think this is a sleeker and more classy design but in turn makes it kinda boring.

[@YoureTerrific]

Counter balance and arrow tip are missing.