Breitling Old Navitimer II Two-tone D13022
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 Navitimer ref. D13022 hailing from the mid-1990s. Featuring a two-tone construction with stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold, it measures 41mm in diameter and 14mm tall and wears with Breitling’s signature wrist presence that they and their iconic chronographs are known for, particularly their models from the 1990s or 2000s such as this one. Featuring a bright silver tri-compax dial sporting 3 golden subdials and a date aperture at 3 o’clock the Navitimer ref. D13022 is a unique variant of the Navitimer that retains its utilitarian pilot’s watch spirit but with a unique burst of luxury and style that is elegantly timeless, much like the Navitimer’s overall design.
THE DIAL Boasting a gorgeous silver dial with gold hands and subdials, the Navitimer ref. D13022 features an information-dense display that injects some luxury into the Navitimer's tool watch design brief.
THE CONSTRUCTION With its 18kt yellow gold bezel injecting some luxury into the Navitimer's construction and design, the ref. D13022 staddles the line between the Navitimer's utilitarian aesthetic and fashion-forward thinking.
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.
