New (2022) vs Old (2020) / Breitling Navitimer B01

[@nofxslc]

I prefer the older design, and am glad I picked one up just before the refresh. Unpopular opinion, I know, but I prefer the B logo to the wings.

[@오태균-u1z]

❤

[@Dardania]

You forgot to mention that the new model has a much curvier shaped saphire crystal which makes the watch look more flat compared to the old model which has much more depth.

[@donaleeesio]

They ruined it, the previous version was perfection, especially the panda one. The AOPA logo looks like Kaiser Wilhelm moustache!

[@rolandgeorges960]

Exactly.

[@moritzvonlicht2322]

cry baby

[@Dardania]

Old one everyday

[@rolandgeorges960]

At anytime. 🤌👍

[@Ae073001]

As an owner of that previous model, to me the best part of the newer model is the cleaner slide rule. Everything else to me are minor upgrades. The logo is fine but I like the B as well.

[@adrock337]

The only thing I hate about the Navitimer is that it is uncomfortable to wind and/or set. Something about the way the crown and bezel match up, it’s hurts and is difficult to set. Takes almost 3 minutes when my other watches can be set in 30 seconds to a minute

[@Cali_Texan]

I agree. It’s annoying.

[@nofxslc]

Also agree. I prefer the old model aesthetically, but hate the crown. The onion crown on the new design will help.

[@marcellogallucci4176]

Old one looks better, especially thanks to the greater inclination of the scale on the bezel

[@mattschubert1739]

Love the Navitimer, and reading through the comments here has been interesting to see what different people like in them. I feel the B0127 with black face and black alligator strap is the most beautiful Navitimer. With the polished finish, the gold B wings (I didn’t think anyone would want to buy a Navitimer without this logo), the open back and cursive engraving/embossing on the back make this a master piece for me. I prefer the look of the newer hollowed out self winding mechanism in the 2022, it opens up the back very nicely , and the date window being on the 6 balances the faces out perfectly, but for the B0127 still takes the win for me.

[@chriskim7123]

Old logo is much better

[@popalaurian]

good update , congrats mr kern

[@DirectorsGarage]

Funny. I love the wing logo and date placement on the new, but I prefer the hands on the older model, and I like that the old Navi is full polish. The Navi is about big bold bling. Brushed metal is like putting a rock star in a tux, in my opinion. I went with the 2018, when it came down to it and saved about $1500.

[@Koboldius1987]

I would like a combination of both generations. Bracelet, movement and date position from the new one. Hands, stronger inclination and sapphire crystal from the old one. And as a cherry on top: The old Breitling logo (B with wings) and written underneath in the following order: Breitling Navitimer 1884. The new one only has Navitimer at the top on the 46 model, otherwise above the lower totalizer. Doesn't look good.

[@timzlow]

I came across a Breitling Navitimer Model: S022C20NP that has the B Wing logo which has Breitling 01 movement. Can you please advise if the Breitling 01 movement is same as B01? Thanks

[@TheCameltotem]

Only good changes are the AOPA logo and less thickness. I dont like the brushed case, subdial changes and all the other small tweaks.

[@mariefranziskavargasheufem7301]

I PREFER THE OLD ONE, MY FATHER GAVE ME IT'S HIS, BEFORE HE DIED.

[@RusRr-o9c]

Сочувствую Вашей потере😢 Я потерял Отца в 2008 г. а Мать в 2017г. И мне очень не хватает их...

[@bnick25352535]

Nothing can surpass a father's watch.sorry for your loss.

[@bikefreak5787]

Then I kick the bucket my son in law gets mine. I have the old one. Ps. Sorry for your loss.

[@sergeyberlin3264]

The new AOPA logo is historically accurate, so thats OK for me. The new brushed bracelet and case looks more elegant. I don't need tachymeter scale, for that there is the Speedmaster :) The old one is too shiny. Shiny watches remind me of Invicta..

[@desireless4092]

AB012012 is peak Navitimer. After the refresh the logo is lamer, so is the date cutout, the Navitimer lettering is... just there and part of the scales are removed, the design of the propeller like sub dial hands is also gone. Absolutely atrocious.

[@cesarfernandosilvamelo]

superb

[@moritzvonlicht2322]

Thank you

[@jwrappuhn71]

Older model looks much better.

[@OSTARAEB4]

The AOPA logo looks tacky.

[@CliffordAttwood-p4b]

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[@stephen255]

Cannot buy or wear 30m water resistance 🙄

[@watch_on_wrist]

why ?

[@stephen255]

@@watch_on_wrist Because I just bought TWO Super AVI 's with 100m water resistance. When these companies put out 30m = them being lazy and me not buying it.

[@CynicalManInBlack]

@@stephen255 you know it is a pilot watch, not a diver, right? It is simply impossible to make a Navitimer very water resistant without redesigning it to a point where it no longer looks like one.

[@stephen255]

@@CynicalManInBlack Breitling, IWC and Longines all have 100m pilot watches

[@rolandgeorges960]

@@stephen255 On the moment you have rotating parts and push buttons it gets tricky. Buy a Breitling Seawolf if you need one for diving, pretty much best diving watch for the price out there.

[@eduardopereira5245]

I have both, and i call tell you guys the new one is a much much better watch

[@Odat]

I’ve tried both on multiple times and no the new one is not much better. They are pretty much the same watch. The new one has a much more domed crystal and looks flatter. Also, although the newer one is thinner on paper, the previous model actually has a thinner middle case. The middle case on the new one is thicker than the previous version. The date looks better on the previous model as it’s on a black background. They are both just as good.

[@eduardopereira5245]

@@Odat but in the end of the day, the new one is a more refined watch, much better clasp, thinner aligator bracelet, brushed case, improved bezel... details are everything... both good but the winner is the newer version.

[@nofxslc]

I prefer the older model by quite a bit.

[@rolandgeorges960]

@@nofxslc For sure older model.

[@ahmedkanfer3223]

The new bracelet is better

[@andrewbrown5636]

New one looks a lot classier with the brushed case/ bracelet. The old one was way too trashy looking

[@aaronmunro5818]

Much prefer the new version. Moving that crooked, ugly date wheel to 6 o’clock was a great idea.

[@Marlo2403]

Easy decision, take both!