Breitling Old Navitimer II A13022 Black Dial
First released in 1952 and based on Breitling’s 1942 Chronomat, the Breitling Navitimer was the pilot’s watch to end all pilot’s watches. Following Breitling’s collaboration with the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) to make the slide rule of its Chronomat even more relevant to pilots, the Navitimer was born as the ultimate pilot’s watch. Basically a hand-held computer, the Navitimer enabled pilots to quickly figure out fuel consumption rates, average speeds, convert between various scales, and much more. Offered here we have the Old Navitimer II ref. A13022 hailing from the 1990s. Made of stainless steel and measuring 41.5mm in diameter and 14.2mm tall, it wears with a distinctly modern wrist presence, something that Breitling’s timepieces have been known and loved for over the decades. Boasting a true-to-the-original black dial with a tri-compax design with three matching white subdials at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock and a date aperture at 3 o’clock, the A13022 features a white chapter ring for its slide rule bezel and punchy red accents that highlight the complexity of the Navitimer’s information-dense dial. A Navitimer variant that merges the collection’s historical aesthetic with Breitling’s modern build quality and attention to detail, the A13022 has helped power Breitling's ascension to the peak of sports watchmaking that they currently occupy in a manner that Breitling fans can only appreciate.
Brand : Breitling
Dimensions : 41.5mm x 14.2mm
Model : Old Navitimer II
Movement : Automatic Breitling cal. 13 (ETA Valjoux 7750 base)
Reference : A13022
Bracelet : Leather strap
Year : 1993 - 2002
Condition : Excellent
Material : Stainless steel
Included : Watch only
Dial Color : Black
THE DIAL Boasting a monochromatic black dial with white subdials at 12, 6 and 9 o'clock, the A13022 features a matching white chapter ring that highlights the inscriptions that give the Navitimer's iconic slide rule bezel its ability to make the calculations that pilots once relied so heavily on.
THE CONSTRUCTION While it is a slightly different model to the base collection, the A13022 features the Navitimer's essence in its design in the form of its large 41.5mm case that ensures it is a supremely robust and capable tool watch with tons of wrist presence.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
