Should You Buy A Breitling Navitimer? | Watchfinder & Co.

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[@01AnthraciteXJR]

I love my old Navitimer! It was "passed down" to me by my father who bought it in 1989 when he got his pilot's license. It was a gift for completing my first solo flight.

[@prod.bynil-oh7440]

i Just realized im in the wrong economic class for this Hobby

[@Alecxace]

@@prod.bynil-oh7440 yup. But there are far more affordable pieces from Sinn that may interest you

[@adrianpetreanu9942]

what a nice gift...

[@ninomartini8081]

Spectacular watch. People are so blinded by the Daytonas that they forget who were the real OGs of chronograph. The Navitimer and the Speedmaster

[@JoseRodriguez-ey7ju]

also the El Primero, the Heuer Monaco, Seiko etc. etc.

[@torontowatches9709]

Totally agree man the El Primero is an amazing watch. The Navitimer is the greatest Chronograph ever made

[@proxcess4946]

This re-edition is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen. Definitely a grail piece for me.

[@thewristwatchexperience8153]

Love how the finish on the hands has a sort of fluffy crystalline look.

[@clivebillings4838]

All very well But service will try ones patience, two years on and still trying to get new seals.

[@FireBlade57]

I hate that.

[@smashexentertainment676]

I believe that's lume, but correct me if I'm wrong.

[@FireBlade57]

@@smashexentertainment676 It's not. It the same weird paintjob as on the Speedmaster hands.

[@thewristwatchexperience8153]

@@smashexentertainment676 Yes the numerals and hands use Superluminova but I'm taking about that white frame around the lume on the hands. You can see it is also used on the small subdial needles.

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

Best looking watch ever made IMO. A classic icon and the King of Chronographs.

[@amcluesent]

99% of owners have no clue how to use it.

[@MrPagnu]

Very true. I bought a ‘67 one myself 12 years ago and I can barely see the numbers when placed on the table. I can’t imagine to see them while seated in a shaking cockpit

[@valgehiir]

Neither should they.

[@MrThehardway]

99% of car owners can't set the clock on the dash either...lol...but I have to agree...I learned how to use an abacus once and wouldn't know where to start today...

[@navghtivs]

Pilots who got primary training before 2010 probably have some idea how to use it because they have seen the larger version of this, E6B, in their training.

[@scottcrawford3745]

@@navghtivs Correct. We all learned how to use the " Whiz-wheel" rotary slide-rule... My Commercial flight examiner even asked me to show him how I did it so fast... twice.. Practice makes you good with things.

[@FireBlade57]

When you show the watch on the wrist, I would appreciate, if you turn your hand slower and stop at 90° so we can see the hight of the watch. Thank you.

[@carps194]

Change playback speed or use the pause button.

[@JamesAlexander14]

You’ll want jam on it next..

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

I love my Navitimer - it was my dream watch since I was a teen. I’m happy to have finally added it to my collection (less than a week ago too!) the Legacy Navi B01 in 46 👍🏻 beautiful video, as always mate!

[@silvanmock5408]

congrats bro

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@silvanmock5408 Thanks so much, Silvan! For anyone curious to see what the Legacy Edition Navitimer looks like, you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aICvl6OYgM5rj6M

[@hugogh0113]

Well I'm a teen and this is my dream watch. I really hope my life develops like yours haha

[@JamesBachiciChannel]

@@hugogh0113 Dream big, work hard, take chances, but remember that there's no fixed path or recipe to reach your definition of success. Rooting for ya :)

[@chinchinche]

It's a good day when Watchfinder releases a new video.

[@matthew.silver]

Would love a behind the scenes video for how the watch videos are made and the approach to them! Another great and enjoyable video! I enjoy everyone of them. Fantastic work and narrative! Your channel has given me a great fascination into mechanical watches and I love it! Thanks!

[@NorthofYou1]

Anyone who has ever had to learn an E6B tends to love this watch. I personally love my B04. It’s fun to get competent again after all these years. As for to expensive? Any watch is to expensive if judged purely on it presenting the time, watches are now for the heart and the eye of the owner.

[@mrz80]

The question isn't "Should you buy a Navitimer?" but rather "Which Navitimer should you buy, and how many?" Breitling did sell a small number of 806 models, with the AOPA logo replace with Breitling's cursive B, in Europe, which is where my granddad got hold of his.

[@millersx9]

Best breitling watch in my mind. So good looking and with such a historical important piece. This and a Lindbergh hour angle watch would make any collector very very happy.

[@TWN321]

The updated Seamaster is also a beautiful watch!!

[@nicholasbrown1958]

I wanted a Navitimer for years but couldn't afford one. When I got a job with the RAF I was finally able to save up to buy one, ironically, one to celebrate the RAF centenary. The Navitimer isn't everyone's cup of tea and I'm fine with that. I think you either like it or you don't.

[@valgehiir]

I never understood why Navitimer is not a cult watch, like Speedmaster or Submariner.

[@MrThehardway]

@@valgehiir I only saw Chronomats in the military, so I wonder if it has to do with water proofing or MILSPECS or something, but I TOTALLY agree. The word iconic is thrown around everywhere, but this watch truly meets that mark!

[@nicholasbrown1958]

@@valgehiir I can only surmise that it's more iconic in aviation circles, I remember seeing it on the back of my flypast magazine. Most of us know about the Speedmaster and who hasn't heard of Rolex? But that's just a theory

[@georgegeorge2526]

Мy biggest concern is not having clear back! I want to see the hearth beating ...

[@nicholasbrown1958]

@F E personally, I think the size is an advantage because you can read that busy dial. As long as it's the watch that YOU want is what's important

[@dl6860]

Navitimer is awesome, with the in-house movement it's a keeper. Also good is the Breguet type XX. Both are majorly underrated.

[@TiMEworn]

Just gorgeous, but for that price tag I'd personally go for a Vintage 806 Navitimer or 1809 Chronomatic in good condition from the 60s/70s! But I get that many might prefer the technical reassurance of a new watch with vintage design.

[@ValueYourWatch]

Love this watch, classic and timeless. It holds its value well when you buy it pre-owned

[@sbaddison]

I bought one (the 806 reissue) for my 50th Birthday earlier this year. Quite hard to get hold of.

[@alech9418]

I love mine. When I bought it the jewler brought out an original to show me that needed alot of repair. As I picked it up and looked closely it occurred to me that I was handling a watch with radium paint... I will stick to my reissue.

[@coopdivi]

@@alech9418 Radium paint in a watch is harmless unless you ingest it in some fashion. Provided the crystal is intact, wearing the watch is perfectly safe as the emitted radiation isn't strong enough to penetrate to the outside. *Servicing* a watch with radium paint is another matter altogether, however.

[@alech9418]

@@coopdivi Should have noted, the crystal was completely destroyed, so it was exposed. Still, I am not particularly worried, and of course I am sure this was not even gracing the mind of the jewler while he let me handle it.

[@jamesbaum9775]

The Navitimer was also the first wristwatch worn in space by an American when Scott Carpenter wore his on an Aurora 7 mission.

[@abymathew295]

Patek, Lange, Rolex, Vacheron......NO, This gotta be the most recognisable watch on the planet....😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@billkipper3264]

When I look at the Seiko Flightmaster or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk I see a super busy jumble of numbers that make the dial seem overly crowded and hard to read. Conversely, the Navitimer is much neater in appearance, better laid out and definitely more elegant and refined. The Breitling Navitimer. My holy grail.

[@tarquesh]

Breathtaking. The hands are art. Red it already, the navitimer and speedmaster are lonely at the top.

[@fadiinspace]

Now all they need is to make the regular edition 40mm with a breitling wings logo, that will be my champion

[@reecemesser]

Yes and make it half the price instead of overpricing it as with the 01

[@jbhgd]

I LOVE my Breitling Navitimer World, but it would be great if it comes way more than 3 bars water resistance.

[@xpusostomos]

One major flaw... Inherently poor water resistance.

[@Peter_WongVI]

The nostalgia served in today's video pulled at my heart-strings.

[@belfastplanet]

Just love the Navitimer,got expensive though.

[@pandabearguy1]

Cheaper than a standard Sub

[@islamalobeidi313]

You won't regret it. I waited for almost 8 moths, and it was my 3rd Breitling. But so much worth it.

[@JLchevz]

@@islamalobeidi313 but are the services expensive? or standard for luxury watches?

[@islamalobeidi313]

@@JLchevz service is round once every 7 years and can be from 500-1000 usd. It is pretty standard compared to ultra high end watches like PP or similar price category.

[@JLchevz]

@@islamalobeidi313 yeah, I guess it's acceptable for such a nice watch, especially considering it's not frequent

[@VersedNJ]

Love the way it looks, have one with a blue face. Sinn also makes one for a little less and very good from what I hear.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Clearly, pilots had balls AND brains back then.

[@Agrippa31BC]

We still do.

[@troyjames5977]

And we dont anymore?

[@dragonmares59110]

I don't even have a watch but damn i love this youtube channel, the watches are nice and the man currently voicing the video and explaining them is really great.

[@dragonmares59110]

@@sandorpalcso1142 A navitimer is still dozen or hundreds of time more than what i could justify in a watch sadly. The services offered by the website linked to this channel is simply not possible for my budget

[@nomansland120]

Welcome to Watchfinder & Co, videos so good they can even make buying a Breitling look like a good deal.

[@alred6568]

I love the Navi I have the newer Datora model. However, I prefer my Sinn 903 that I owned for a very long time. The size of the Navi is a little too big to wear with dress shirts. Thanks for the well-made video.

[@Illinination53]

This watch is under 41mm and due to the manual wind it will also by very thin .

[@chrishammer5925]

It's so gorgeous... I love the white on white on bracelet. I got the Montbrilliant series and absolutely LOVE it. Perfecto

[@greggomes9192]

I had passed on buying one of these from my AD in February.... Yep I am thoroughly regretting that right now...

[@FirestormAA]

Breitling NaviTimer is one iconic timepiece.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Another awesome video, thank you, Watchfinder. Love and respect Breitling, but Navitimer is too busy for me. When I see someone wearing it, I say wow cool watch, looks great on him, but on me? No.

[@michaellynady7271]

Beautiful watch. Breitling Cosmonaute with blue face is still my favorite.

[@FreshlySnipes]

I just picked up a Navitimer 46mm. Its a really beautiful watch.

[@rmp5s]

Everyone is always talking about Rolex and Omega and I've always been like, "meh". Not my style...but THIS!? Yeeeeeees...LOVE Breitling!!

[@phibre1772]

I was absolutely was expecting you to demonstrate the functions of this masterpiece...but even in the shops they weren’t capable so...hihi

[@JoshWGrant]

Most of the boutiques should be able to help you with that, they have manuals for it and cardboard demos to practice on - they were happy to go through it all with me when I bought mine. Otherwise there are a bunch of other videos that go though it, watchfinder even have an older video on how the navitimer functions work I believe

[@roykortenoeven]

He already did 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ27YWSgZtiBrNE

[@truebluemiata]

I love your way of putting a watch I to perspective. I've not been drawn to the Navitimer and still am not, but I certainly have more understanding of, and respect for it. A real Tool Watch. Thank you.

[@mkl5624]

Kitty Hawk was the town. The name of the plane was the Wright Flyer.

[@1msorry1]

For me as a pilot, definitely yes.

[@mrsmith8224]

Find it strange that pilots like the Navitimer and not the Emergency (121.5)

[@DANIELMcCOY01]

3 comments in and there’s a pilot telling everyone they’re a pilot 😂

[@tyronevanwyk3652]

@@mrsmith8224 pilots don’t really like emergencies all that much

[@realfacthunt]

as if a pilot would use this lol

[@tyronevanwyk3652]

Well I do the slide rule to calculate time for specific distances where those distances are not reporting points for example. So they would not be on the flight plan waypoints per the garmins. Cant speak for anyone else but it has still limited use in new glass cockpit planes. Older ones of which there are many it might be more useful

[@MrHarlequin2316]

I’ve always found the modern Navitimer too ‘busy’ for my tastes, but there is something about the 1959 that strikes a chord with me and makes me wants to try one on in person. Wonder if we’ll ever be able to do that again? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jobenn4117]

These stinking KZbin ads ruin every viewing experience! Had enough after 3 minutes.

[@scottcrawford3745]

If you skip the first ad you can.. then fast forward to the last 10 seconds of the video.. let it play-out.. then hit replay right away, most of the ads will not come up, and the few that do are skippable. works about 90% of the time.

[@arcadelt5237]

You could always pay 🤔

[@lbco5229]

Thanks to the ads, we get this great content for free. It’s a necessary evil.

[@MrMonsterjesus]

@@lbco5229 The videos are already adds. High quality and interesting, but still made by a company that sells these watches as well.

[@Lavi-Aemilia-Astori]

Who designed double 15s none skip ad

[@stueyx]

The only watch with more 5s than a Rolex Airking.

[@Alias_Anybody]

There's a Seiko 5 with a 5s pattern on the dial.

[@Gneisneau]

Hello. Could you please kindly review the Breitling AVI 765 1953 Re Edtition. Thanks and best regards

[@raycollington4310]

I loved my Navitimer Olympus but sold it when my eyesight deteriorated with age. The busy dial needed reading glasses to read the dial. I like Breitling and still have a B50 which I love. Good video, thank you.

[@robertsullivan4773]

I almost bought the Olympus but didn't because I couldn't read it either and they wanted 6K USD for it used😊. But I bought the 806 anyway. I can see it well enough to calculate tips.😊

[@raycollington4310]

@@robertsullivan4773 As a Concorde fan I got hooked with the watch named after the RR engines fitted to the aircraft. Victim of the marketing dept. It was also a faff to keep the lunar cycle correct.

[@ThatBoyMGee]

True icon. Really like it. 15 years ago it was popular like a sub or daytona. Maybe times will change again one day.

[@HJ-bd2rr]

Can you feature the Glycine Airman 18 please? I do think the Glycine is underrated as the first gmt / dual time watch

[@smashexentertainment676]

I believe Glycine is too affordable for this channel ))

[@SamrayGTR]

Could you do more Yemas and Sinns? I want to be more versed on these two brands.

[@jdstarek]

I desperately want an AB012112...but they are impossible to find.

[@troyjames5977]

Literally just bought this yesterday!

[@troyjames5977]

@Brandon C you can get a pre owned for cheap forsure, I bought mine brand new and it's a more expensive model, around 7k CAD

[@ianwoollard2063]

It looks great but I always find it difficult to see what the time is when I look at one🤣

[@Oblio1942]

Be it me, all i want to know is the time and date, a rotating bezel is nice to tell me when my break is over.

[@mitchmitchell9588]

The history of the navitimer is amazing and singularly impressive. The design IS form and function. And in addition to superhero-like test pilots, Mikes Davis wore one on a black bund strap. Raquel Welch wore one in a movie as well. I would argue that the navitimer is higher in the list of must-haves than the speedmaster. There. I said it. Whut?!?!?

[@the.goat.yannis]

Can you PLEASE make more watch videos about more affordable watches and watch brands such as: Seiko, Citizen, Tissot, Tag Heuer, etc.

[@erikanderson123]

I have to believe that most people buy a watch for the aesthetics. This may not apply to everyone, but most of my GMT-owning friends hardly travel outside the state, much less the country. There is not a single scuba diver amongst my colleagues who proudly don their Submariner. And despite paying a small fortune for the privilege, I have yet to see anyone use their Chronograph’s stopwatch. Breitling watches are for the people who lean into the absurdity of it all and say, “Here it is, world. My watch is so ridiculously complicated with its busy navigation slide-rule maze of a dial and bezel that nobody could possibly believe I actually use any of these features”. Breitling owners are the most honest of the bunch. They bought a gorgeous watch because it’s gorgeous, period.

[@gjenkins1976]

Watchfinder - kings of making videos that never actually answer the question posed

[@marekglowacki2607]

1:20 beautiful moving Moire pattern on subdials

[@thomasmoll8822]

I’d happily own a A23322, but the latest re-editions aren’t really my cup of tea. As regards the classic ETA-based tricompax versions from 10 years ago (let alone the B01-based ones), I think prices have really gotten out of hands for what they are. So I happily leave them to the current in-crowd.

[@maschan91]

I would love a Navitimer Automatic 35 (I know: no chronograph, but I LOVE slide ruler bezels)

[@ryanpatterson9526]

I never liked Breitling watches, but now I want one. You could sell anything!

[@ShinChan-qy1jp]

Never give up my Montbrillant Datora. My next watch, is a Breitling too 👍🏼

[@davidkoon4788]

Confused by the comment, “straddling the Kitty Hawk” - Kitty Hawk is the name of a town near where the Wright brothers flew their “Wright Flyer” which was controlled by the pilot lying prone, not straddling.

[@Mile-long-list]

Yes but get an older one. Valjoux or the eta movements. They go up on value. The new ones dont ! I own a 2001 and its absolutely stunning. Doubled in value since I bought it new :) stunning thing to look at and wear, so comfortable. Just no water resistance which sucks.

[@JM-fc9gm]

Love the Navitimer as it’s part of Breitling’s heritage, but I would only buy one for flash, not usefulness. This is something I’d wear if I wanted to show off.

[@alech9418]

Hope this is a good review. I already got one of these exact ones.

[@h.google]

I would have to lose my mind to buy from Watchfinder at their prices.

[@Supraman7777]

Great video about a great watch as usual. I would love to see a video about the Wenger GST air

[@FunkMasterJunk]

Just like everyone else's comments, I have always wanted this watch. I always said to my wife, when I make Captain at a Major Airline (after many years of struggling, hard work and being flat ass broke), I am buying a Navitimer. Well, the day is upon me. I want it to be a family heirloom. I'd like to think that some day, after I fly West, someone will wear it and say, "This was my Dad's watch. He wore it to work with pride everyday. Now, I do too." The best part would be being a Dad....

[@HammAlexander]

Enjoy life, being dad is not everything....people expect too much. You dont know how your children will be or what the future will bring for you or your children. The world wont be a better place... .that is for sure.

[@FunkMasterJunk]

@@HammAlexander thanks. You're right.

[@宝矿力-o2i]

There are not available stocks for mainland China. Still enquiring amongst Japan Korea and Southeast Asia. Hopefully could get one!

[@Testforme100]

Would be nice if you included the dimensions of the watches you cover. This seemed interesting to me until you mentioned the fragile plexiglass.

[@smashexentertainment676]

I wanted Navitimer badly. But time passed and I got over it. Great watch, just not for me.

[@jorgegarrido758]

You said it, a watch made for pilots. i admire the piece, but it is too complicate for me. i like more simple things. still a great watch!

[@NathanChisholm041]

The Breitling B01 is their best version!

[@MasterEye6590]

If you want a perfect Navitimer go an buy the Sinn 903 ! It's the original one for a much bettter price.

[@dvsmaverick]

I was just thinking about the Navitimer during lunch time. True story.

[@valgehiir]

Beautiful watch, seriously under valued and under appreciated., I don't understand why Navitimer does not have cache of Speedmaster or Submariner. Maybe because Breitling makes many quartz watches, and that makes Breitling a 'not serious' brand.

[@digitalgulby]

I wish this music would play every time I walked into a room full of people

[@TheVampsLab]

I love Breitling watches ,but they too expensive for my current Budget..... :(

[@Robert_Browne]

It would have been both respectful and appropriate for every chronograph maker to stop production out of respect for what Breitling created with the Navitimer. You should absolutely buy a Breitling.

[@Ballsyone]

It's an E6B without the slide ruler portion of the pilot's handheld analog computer.

[@A.R.B.J.]

I am not a fan of the plexiglass crystal. Scratch magnet.

[@andrewwilliams3524]

Simple answer.Yes

[@marlonbernhauser7709]

so i have 7 different models of the navitimer only, and for my taste there is simply no more diverse watch than this epic and historical watch

[@akiblue]

The answer to your question, "should you buy a navitimer?" No, No one should buy a navitimer except for me. They're all mine. Every one of them!

[@balumsk]

Audio quality is too sharp and distortedin some ways in most videos

[@NumbFaith]

Do a review od Breitling Cockpit! Combo of diver and pilot watch

[@loaded2820]

When is that Vacheron Constantin Tourbillon video coming? 🤔

[@rr1309]

Great work ! It would be good to have one video about homage watches , such as Steinhart. Thank you

[@smallpiper2]

I'm no pilot but i love this watch.

[@sweeney5296]

A charmingly harsh utilitarian statement piece with real historical significance.

[@devarshdave]

this is the greatest watch of all time!

[@JsVideos69]

Should You Buy A Breitling Navitimer? Yes. Providing it's not a fake or stolen you should buy which ever watch makes you happy.

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Quite fancied a Swiss Air Navitimer as it is quirky as hell and the discount was attractive, but the Swiss Air sticker on the caseback looked tacky. The slide rules and whizz bangs are just an aesthetic and something to twiddle about with like a dive bezel that nobody uses. The Breitling Navitimer is up there with other design icons like the Submariner but it’s all just window dressing for we the sad watch nerds.

[@Deathignator]

The answer is yes, amazing watch.

[@MrZcotty]

do we really need the gotdamned theme to Halloween playing in the background throughout every video?

[@02b6a4]

Yes. Love my AB0127 (B01 46) on my super tiny wrist.