Breitling’s latest take on its signature aviator’s chronograph is the buy replica Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Cortina Watches, a limited edition for the Singapore-based retailer.
The 50-piece run retains the classic Navitimer design featuring the hallmark slide rule bezel, but with a striking dial in satiné translucid purple, essentially translucent lacquer. The purple dial is matched with red gold appliqués that include the Breitling emblem, contrasting against the dial’s vibrant hue.
Initial thoughts
Breitling’s newest offering is one of many (maybe too many) dial variations within the Navitimer collection, such as the Navitimer Singapore Airlines Editions and the Navitimer B01 “S&S 10th Anniversary”, but it’s distinctive for the vivid dial colour that is seldom used by Breitling. Admittedly, the colour is hardly traditional for a pilot’s 1:1 fake watches, but it is appealing and refreshes the familiar Navitimer look.
This edition is based on the 43 mm model, which some might find too big. The 41 mm Navitimer, which is also identical in size to the vintage original, is more wearable.
The new perfect copy Breitling Navitimer watches UK is priced at S$13,980 (equivalent to about US$10,000), which is comparable to the regular production version. Given the high-spec, in-house chronograph movement, the Navitimer B01 is reasonably priced. Even though the limited editions are arguably too numerous, this edition manages to stand out.
Exquisite movement
Dial colour aside, the Cortina edition is identical to the standard AAA clone Breitling Navitimer B01 43 mm watches. Inside the steel case is Breitling’s in-house, self-winding Calibre 01 operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offering a 70-hour power reserve. One of the more sophisticated industrial chronograph calibres on the market, the movement employs a column-wheel mechanism and vertical clutch.
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