Four Years Later... Original Grail Watch Achieved

I LOVE the Breitling Navitimer. It stood out to me the first time I went into a watch dealer, nervous and sweating. This is the watch I took a picture of and told myself I had to have it. Now, I do.
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[@wkdsid]

Don’t ever sell this watch. Trust me, I once made that mistake and nothing ever could replace it. Ended up buying it back. Dream watches like then navitimer shouldn’t be jettisoned especially since you got it preowned at a good value. This is a fantastic legend of a piece, especially this reference

[@RicParks]

I have this exact watch. You can change the date faster by winding the watch back past 9 o’clock then forward past midnight over and over. Still a pain… but waaaaay faster than what you were doing, going 24 hours per date change. 😊

[@tricky92x]

Came in the comments section to post this. Still a bit of a pain in the ass, but much better than going through the entire calendar.

[@iKaramboo]

Is this safe for the movement?

[@al1356]

You have to pull the winder into half position not out fully. Make sure the watch has some movement in it, check the seconds are ticking. You then need to do half turns of the winder 39 - 42 times before it will allow you to fast date set. Going back and forth between 9 and 12. Brilliant classic watch

[@daniell2217]

Congrats, my man! The Navi is classy and classic. Looks great on you. Breitling is def on the rise these days; they’re doing great things over there.

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thank you for this detailed review. Did not know about how inconvenient it is to set the date. Subscribed !

[@JA-mq9ti]

Stunning piece, looks great on you!

[@TheVeeginator]

As iconic as the Sub or Speedy in my opinion - fantastic watch (and definitely suits your personality)

[@HarrisonElmore]

Thanks!

[@stanwilson7040]

@@HarrisonElmore Sorry, but a true gentleman would never wear a watch over 36mm

[@michaelriera6277]

As a true gentleman, wear only period proper 34mm or less. I also only drink gin martinis and spoke a pipe.

[@cjmcaulay]

I’m a big Breitling fan, and the Navitimer is a legitimate icon. Enjoy!

[@ViolinistWilliam]

I think you got the perfect iteration of the Navitimer, with the best logo Breitling ever utilized. Also, two stitch straps are amazing-great company

[@tricky92x]

I have the blue dial version of this watch in mint condition, and the dial is like a sunburst. It's gorgeous.

[@joren7932]

I love the watch, the Navitimer is a classic for a reason, totally agree about the wings logo, congrats on getting your grail !

[@orangedan5424]

That is a beauty and love the older wing logo, much better than the current ones. Its a definite icon of a watch 👍

[@HarrisonElmore]

I agree!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

A grail watch indeed, that I would love to own. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@HarrisonElmore]

Any time!

[@bseroy1109]

Love it, I had the same experience walking into the watch store for the first time, thought it was the coolest watch they had. Love the new models, plan to pick up the ice blue or reverse panda 43mm hopefully sooner than later.

[@michaelriera6277]

The Navi is such a classic and a keeper for life.

[@solidarnosc9663]

The Breitling Navitimer.. CLASSIC !!

[@watches.]

Looks very fitting on you because you look happy in it. Enjoy it in good health

[@haromaster6086]

That’s what I like so much in this watch is the cup aspect. Congrats

[@teammacnamara5320]

I’m enjoying being on your watch journey with you. The Navitimer for me is far too busy. I have OCD and I can’t relax looking at it. However that’s what makes this hobby so great is that we all have different things we love. Enjoy it and wear in good health Harrison.

[@HarrisonElmore]

Thanks! I appreciate it. It’s definitely not for everyone!

[@VinceWatches]

Perfect navitimer, I recently acquired a Chronomat Blackbird in 39mm with the old logo...for me the most classy period of Breitling with a pure aviation universe. Congrats for your navitimer.

[@Dr_LK]

you should get a 22mm strap! the gap is distracting.

[@HarrisonElmore]

I already bought one. I just couldn’t wear that leather strap in 98 degree humid Indy summer!

[@ShuaCigar]

OCD detected😂..it is trending nowadays😀

[@Nuclear__HS]

What you might be able to do to more quickly set the date, is advance the hands through the COMPLETE date change, reverse the hands back before 8pmish (before where the date change mechanism would be engaged), and then advance forward through the date change again. Repeating until you get to the correct date. Still not "quickset" but if it works, might save you some time. I've had some 7750 watches without quickset that were able to do this.

[@ToolwatchBoutique]

Yes, this!! I learned that way too late too :D

[@HarrisonElmore]

Woah! I feel as though I just learned Grand Theft Auto has cheat codes. Thank you!

[@Eclipscion]

Great video as always! All the Navitimers I've seen have the blue AR coating, including my own. I do wish it was clear instead, as having a blue tint doesn't really fit that well into the Navitimer vintage aesthetics. But a minor gripe as the watch is undeniably an iconic beauty!

[@GrahamDLawson]

Interested to see a video for the reasons for selling the pelagos. Seemed to be a good fit from the last ones, interesting to see how things change over time. Enjoy the new one!

[@edrader]

change rapidly 🤣

[@DecemberNames]

Man you really love that watch with all the cons!

[@scottelmore4894]

Congratulations on achieving the Grail 😊

[@HarrisonElmore]

Thank you!! 😊

[@michaelavillion9302]

Nice comprehensive video. I like the navitimer a lot. Good review. The no quickset date is annoying. My grandpa’s seiko is the same. I thought about getting a navitimer but I have a speedy that I am not getting rid of. Glad you can enjoy it for a time

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

I have the exact same watch with both black leather strap and Breitling bracelet - the nest sized and best looking Navitimer ever made. Also, the best and most iconic chronograph IMO.

[@xekret]

I thought the watch looked familiar…. When you showed the old strap I knew it was the one I was eyeing on ebay. Awesome pick up! The a23322 has been a favorite of mine for over 10 years and I still have not owned one. I think I need to change that soon! Congrats again!

[@HarrisonElmore]

Very cool we were bidding on the same one. Best of luck! Good thing eBay has a bunch out there!

[@Supercruze]

You made a great choice. The Navi is a wonderful timepiece and the 42mm size is perfect in my opinion. Breitling is staring to listen to their customers and downsizing their Navi's collection and I think they offer the modern edition in 41mm, 43mm, and 46mm. One thing to keep an eye on with the 7750 is the auto winding work and reverser gears. If you go to wind the watch at the crown and it is difficult to wind or the rotor spins as you wind the crown, get the auto winding mechanism reverser gears cleaned and serviced. Oh that 7750 wobble. Workhorse movement. I have the Sinn 903 which is essentially a Navittimer and they have figured out how to offer a quick set date.

[@manueljnegrete5048]

Harrison, thanks fo this excellent review. I have a few to many pieces and am chrono heavy and really like them but back many years ago I saw a Navitimer on a friends wrist and never forgot it. Like yourself I prefer non cluttered dials. Low and behold I saw your exact model on ebay recently and tried to convince myself that I don't need another piece. Couple days went by and every time I went to the site I was worried that it had sold. I pounced on it a couple days ago andit is on it's way to the authenticator. I have some decent chronos like a speedy, late 90s Monaco and Tudor reverse panda but nothing has ever excited me like my wait on my new old a23322 reverse panda. It just oozes old school and hopefully it all pans out.

[@JoeGiz64]

Nice watch update. I remember a Navitimer annual calendar that looked similar to this…dont remember the reference. Nice watch!

[@RadenVijaya]

That is a beautiful piece ...

[@frostygill]

Good morning from Oregon. First time viewer/subscriber and baby “watch fella.” Anyway, I’ve got my first appointment with an AD in a couple of days, Tuesday, Sept 5, 2023. I’m 49 years old. And the way you described your first visit to an AD in the first couple of minutes in this video is oddly close to word for word the nervous conversations I’ve had in my head about my visit on Tuesday. I fearlessly climb frozen waterfalls in Alaska, Montana and Colorado and yet I’ve been CRAZY nervous about this appointment for WEEKS!! And I’ve had to talk myself out of canceling several times. Anyway, listening to you describe your own nervousness, for your own personal reasons, was quite encouraging. So, that’s a VERY long winded way for me to say THANK YOU! ❤️💪🏽😃🔥 ⏰ 🕰️

[@HarrisonElmore]

Haha it’s to be expected! It’s all about new environments, regardless of experiences and age. Just tell them what you like. Most the AD’s have some watch nerds there. If you find them, it’s all easy from there! Good luck!

[@steelsteez6118]

hey frosty, how did your appointment go?

[@frostygill]

@@steelsteez6118 Steel! Thanks so much for being so thoughtful and asking. I was just as nervous as one might expect. Such a random thing, this having feelings. Anyhoo, the dealer was very kind and approachable and generous and thoughtful and down to earth and helpful. I honestly don't think I could have asked for a better experience. This "enjoying watches" is such a journey into my own personal thought process and I'm very grateful to navigate it with such thoughtful people as yourself! Thank you! I was quite a bit more comfortable being 2,000 feet off the ground and hanging by a 9mm rope on the side of Half Dome at Yosemite National Park last week. The human brain is a crazy thing!! lol :)

[@tightlines106]

Nice piece congrats man when ya wear a watch that ya love gives ya more confidence in my opinion

[@maritimuse9127]

I would absolutely want to see a video on why you sold your Pelagos 39! Great video.

[@johnhebert3855]

I was bewildered with your watch's lack of a quick set date. Apparently, they used the wrong case. In that regard, your Navitimer is unique! Enjoy your watch.

[@teomersinkov2563]

The Navitimer is a legitimate grail watch. Several Breitlings has passed through me and my next one in future will definitely be this one. As for the free spinning oscillator I love that, besides the fact you can see it’s a mechanical movement you can feel it also.

[@garytru563]

A very good review! Thank you.

[@XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXXxXxxccx]

I have several Rolexs and I absolutely want a Breitling almost exactly like this. Except I want the Blue leather watch band. I’m a huge fane of Breitling watches

[@forgettmenot]

The blue IS the colour coming from the AR coating! Omega and Breitling are well known for their high quality AR coating skills - but I like my modern Omega AT’s colourless AR coating than the blue AR coating sheen. No biggie though - a legendary watch from an awesome brand. Congratulations on the new journey! I still don’t have a sports chrono and craving hard for it and this video got my cogs rolling…

[@HarrisonElmore]

Haha I figured, but thanks for the confirmation. Good luck!

[@planecrazyish]

Most beautiful watch ever 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@BenMwatches]

Absolutely gorgeous dial

[@HarrisonElmore]

Agreed!

[@K.J.H_]

Absolutely would love to see a video on why you let the Pelagos 39 go (and didn't bond with it?). I reckon I've watched your other vids on it like 5 times each!

[@HarrisonElmore]

Haha Wow! Bonding wasn’t the reason, but I will! Everything in the other videos still stands

[@El1988Che]

Very nice! I own a 38mm Navitimer Montbrillant myself and they are cool looking watches. Funny thing, mine has the B logo and that logo is actually the original one used in the 50s Chronomat that were the foundation of the Navitimer. I love the winged logo but from a "vintage" perspective, the B is more accurate haha. Cheers

[@JergenSplergen]

Beautiful. Chapeau!

[@watchound.bernardo9738]

Congratulations 👏👏👏 Honestly, it looks 10/10 on your wrist, especially with the Artem strap. Side note: the way you talked about the Pelagos, thought you’d keep it. Cheers

[@HarrisonElmore]

Thanks! Agreed. I’ve got a 22mm in the mail to fix the gap! I loved the pelagos and I probably will rebuy it or a version of it. I’ll make a video. Typically like anything it’s just about what you’d rather have with limited funds

[@watchound.bernardo9738]

​@@HarrisonElmore I have a classic Artem strap and wear it at the last buckle hole (6.75 inch wrist). I thought the deployant would wear as long (100/97) with the clasp almost at the curve of the wrist, but you seem barely off-centre. Do you recommend it, considering the length? Thanks

[@HarrisonElmore]

@@watchound.bernardo9738 I've got the loopless strap that I'm wearing it on, so the buckle side is longer than the classic strap. I love it. The length is perfect. It feels centered on my wrist. I also have a classic one with a buckle and it's a bit small and means I'm usually one of the last holes, so I think I'd look at the loopless and the deployant clasp if I were you

[@pstucken]

Yeah I have this watch too. You have to turn it 8:45pm to just past 12 and so forth to scroll through the date wheel. So it’s not that bad

[@ericpignatore5317]

Looks great on the sailcloth strap. IMO sailcloth is highly underrated.

[@superudi]

Congrats man 👌🏼 can’t believe you departed from the P39 though 😅

[@simonwright6882]

I didn't like the navitimer until I tried one on. I think it's cool that you wear your watches. I have 3 collection groups 1. Work 2. Home 3. Casio!

[@defenstrator4660]

Looking sharp.

[@HarrisonElmore]

Thanks!

[@Lorenzodial]

I need a good 21mm strap for my Squale Tropic! My Squale makes the same sound. And I love the blue tent! That Breitling watch is my favorite model! Keep it 42mm is not big.. And I have a watch winder fixes all the problems just like you said

[@watchchimp3102]

As a former vintage guy I can't tell you the way to quickly change the date is to cycle the watch back and forth between 9ish and wherever the new day pops in. (1-1:30ish) . It's pretty quick once you get the hang of it. 👍

[@paulojpcarvalho74]

I have this watch and I love it! And I hate the lack of the quick set date! 😡 There is a way around this problem, by screwing back and forth and forth between 9PM and 1AM. That is what I do!

[@RichardNievesNY]

I have the Old Navitimer II A13322. Love it

[@voidifremoved]

I own the same Navi but blue. You dont need to rotate the hands 24 hours at a time. Move the min hand 10 mins past midnight, then go back to about 11:40 PM. You will actually hear the watch click. Then back to 12:10 the date will advance. Then repeat going back to 11:40 etc. Much much faster, but yeah I have it on a watch winder then its grab and go. Its my favorite watch in my collection, I have the same wrist size and its so damn comfortable.

[@kosmar]

just curious, it doesn't switch date, when you set it backwards to before 8pm and then forward over 1am again and repeat?

[@marcfavero1255]

Congrats ! I own a 2001 cosmonaute who looks like quite the same (except it’s a mechanic lemania mouvement and 41mm). I love to wear it at home or in holiday when the light is high. It competes in wear time now with my white polar 42 explorer II and also another 7750 movement as well in my sinn 144st sa (who could be a beater that you will love to use for work), or my speedmaster

[@HarrisonElmore]

Very nice! I’ve looked at the 144’s could be something I add. Sounds like a good set!

[@marcfavero1255]

@@HarrisonElmore thank you. why don’t try a Damasko for any hard use but still good looking and readability? I love how you really use your watches, personally I can’t and I prefer to use a casio Gshock or a field watch / quartz Watch when I know it will be hard time

[@HarrisonElmore]

@@marcfavero1255 I've never worn one. I'll have to get one in!

[@avmelidor]

One of my fave

[@lannylee]

Congrats! Agree with your opinion on the dial being busy but attractive at the same time. I own the cal. B01 version, still got the old wing logo, decorated second hand, but comes with black date disc, quick set date, bi-directional winding, column wheel and horizontal clutch. Personally I think the AB0120 (43mm) is the perfect model that combines modern technology and the old look. If you ever think about selling the navi because of the negatives, suggest that you may consider swapping it for the AB0120.

[@yosefkashani9470]

I need one.

[@PabloTBrave]

A friend of mine inherited a vintage navitimer ( pre Watwr Resistance) , another friend has a Sinn 903 . No one I know has a modern brietling navitimer which is telling

[@dazlarg]

Have u tried the 41 navitimer? I tried in in the metal today at a breitling store and fell In love… I get the “busyness” you speak of.. it just gets you with this watch and draws you in.. I didn’t think I’d like it , but I was wrong.. it’s class.

[@michaelriera6277]

Love the winged B logo

[@bjoernaltmann]

The Navitimer is one of the icons. I like the older version with the B counterweight. - Yes it has this blue AR coating.

[@daniell2217]

Great call on the B counterweight. Such a great little detail.

[@Musicinternal]

I have the 12,9,6 Blue and white vintage. The anti reflective is stock on the watch on the outside of the crystal. Be careful as you can polish it off like I did with a crystal polishing kit (Polywatch)

[@Dewey21]

Moyer in Carmel, IN. Love that place!

[@itoldunot2fuckwithme]

As much as I love the 7750 some of it's assembly is just so frustrating. Especially the oscillating sprocket. Why did they have to make it in disappearium? 😁

[@josemedina1983]

I personally think I would buy the SINN 903 St it looks just like the navitimer but it has 100M WR. When Breitling needed cash they sold the rights to Sinn and parts as well.

[@HarrisonElmore]

I almost got a Sinn903, and I just happened to win this one on eBay. I’ll check out the 903 one day!

[@josemedina1983]

@@HarrisonElmore Either way is an awesome grail. If you are into the world of pilot watches you should check out Hanhart and Alpina both good alternatives for Breguet Type XX and IWC big pilot.

[@Archer335]

It might look great on a Nato strap. Well-done video.

[@racingr3553]

I love Navitimer, you should have gone for the B01, mechanical and performance wise is better overall. However I do own a version with 7750 and like it too.

[@p.thriver5410]

Absolutely gorgeous watch. My all time favorite. I am going to buy one soon. Is the background actually black, or a very dark blue?

[@lirrfan3879]

The date adjustment would annoy me too. Sell it and save for the new B01. It’s an absolute gem. Date at 6 too. It disappears when you’re not looking for it. I have the 43mm on steel and it’s a favorite. Sure it’s a busy dial, but it has a purpose. It’s more of an instrument to me than a watch.

[@m3chris1]

Nice i have a vintage 65 navi, congrats

[@steelsteez6118]

dude, you sold your pelagos 39?! What?? you were so in love with it. I even remember watching videos of you calling it "fucking perfect" (yes, those exact words lol). I remember how much you loved the ghosted bezel when the light would hit it. You even went as far as saying that it felt like they created the watch specifically for YOU! Would love to see a video indicating the reasons why you let it go. It seemed like an eternal love.

[@HarrisonElmore]

Hahaha all true! Unfortunately I’m not made of money yet! Nothing was wrong with the watch. I just wanted to try out new things and I knew I could always rebuy it

[@steelsteez6118]

​​@@HarrisonElmoreahh valid reasons ...for us enthusiasts it makes it difficult to just hang onto a few favorites without ever experiencing some of the icons like speedmaster, sub, navi, fifty fathoms , mark XX, etc., etc. Or even more under the radar brands like glashutte original, IWC, Moser, etc. Ive been fortunate to experience icons like the sub ,SMP 300, speedy, etc but theres soooo much stuff to try. Like u said, can always rebuy a lot of this stuff once you've experienced a ton of stuff.

[@--KMK]

wo hast du das armband gekauft ? danke

[@mhiggi02]

Love the watch. Currently torn between the speedy and Navitimer. Your dial looks navy blue vs black to me. Regardless it’s beautiful.

[@HarrisonElmore]

Appreciate it! I’ll be doing a comparison between the speedy and navitimer this week. Might help

[@mhiggi02]

@@HarrisonElmore cool I will look forward to it dropping

[@Mr-Merchant.]

This is the best Navi, you picked well. Last gen with the wings. I'm not a fan of the the new Navi, I can't get over the date window in a sub dial, even if they did it well. Love the channel, you got a sub.

[@HarrisonElmore]

Thanks! It’s my favorite version too.

[@Marco-kn8rg]

Actually the Next Gen (the First with the B01) has wings too

[@David_Martinez_USA]

lovely

[@mikaxms]

0:48 I'm still really curious why you sold the Pelagos 39. In the refinishing video in July you were still happy with the watch. What changed?

[@coffeemusic1]

There is a faster way to set the date. Go to midnight wine, hands backwards till 9 o’clock and then forwards to midnight and it changes the date. Nice watch I have the same one.

[@SinnMaster]

I’m digging the new intro, nice work man

[@HarrisonElmore]

Appreciate it! Trying new things!

[@bobbressi5414]

I own a newer version with the B01 movement. I love it. It does not have the wings logo and that is a negative but it is still a fantastic watch.

[@cjsolarmusic]

Can’t believe you sold the pelagos! This is a cool one tho. Don’t see these every day which is cool.

[@adrianpetreanu9942]

you can look in the sinn903 - they are just going to reissue the new model. you have 200m water resistance 1/3 of the price

[@rhettbaldwin2148]

Get the AB0120 ref instead! ... the BEST Navi there is IMO (I own it). Fixes your dislikes. Quickset date, colormatched date wheel, gold applied wings, BO1, 70 hours power (wing and anchor on seconds hand), sull slide rule, black galvanised silver dial, and batton indicies. Its an absolute gem and a keeper. Water resist is its only downfall ... but, I can let that slide (thats what a sub or a gshock is for). Also get the braclet for the extra bling when you feel like it.

[@JimErrington-io3jk]

My Grail watch bought new in 2002 ref A13322 still on original bracelet with date at 3o’clock does have a date quick set capability by pulling out winder to first stop. So I guess you should have bought an earlier version if you wanted that capability

[@catch2216]

There is another way to set the day, when you pass 12 and the day change you go back to 7:55 and then ahead to 12 again, the day will change again. You keep doing that until you reach the desire day. That way you don't have to wind 24 hours for each day , just from 12 to before 8.

[@JR-nl3mh]

Have one also, on a rubber strap. But 43 mm B01. The olo is much better than the actually B.

[@stephenbaumhauer2593]

Not my jam at all but i love following your journey. Congrats!

[@HarrisonElmore]

I appreciate that!

[@Benzo1818]

Don't let the water resistance hold so much power over your decision. If the watch isn't specifically made to go in water ...just don't get it wet. Some collectors get obsessed w/water resistance rating. Unless you live or work around lots of water I think owning a watch that has a lower than 100m/50m shouldn't make or break the decision. If you're the type of person that is conscious enough about your watch to film it while you're working, IMO it shouldn't be an issue to keep it dry. If you're worried about torrential rain showers or washing your hands just put it in your pocket while dealing w/such issues. The Navitimer was made for the sky not the ocean PS-yeah...I agree with w/another commenter...definitely get the wider strap. That gap looks horrendous

[@akshaykumar5264]

How can i know if it is original

[@low87dawg86]

I have the 43mm Swiss air Navi and I keep it on a black nato with a red stripe. It’s my bae.

[@rxl77]

😊 So if this is the original grail (and well done on achieving it), what’s the current grail watch objective? 😂

[@drdesign6886]

This whole video was essentially you telling us all that you will be selling your brand new purchase within a few months. Fair do’s, enjoy it while you have it I guess.

[@dehondvandeburen7800]

The rotor sounds like my sinn 140 lol

[@aDocandhisWatch]

Great video!! With all due respect, I think you underestimate the damage that water or steam can cause to a dial and movement of a watch. If you ever see water or steam inside of a watch it would require an immediate service 👍🏻

[@akshaykumar5264]

Hey i have the same one with steel strap. a24322 or something

[@edrader]

here you go again 🤣🤣

[@ran3030]

What strap is that?

[@HarrisonElmore]

It's from Artem Straps

[@jamespalsson746]

To each their own

[@YanzBra]

The 2022 navitimer refresh has a quick set date. Should have done your research and spent slightly more for a 'grail watch'