Breitling - Navitimer Chronometer - No reserve price - A17329171C1A1 - Men - 2020-2025

Breitling Navitimer – Automatic – Blue Sunburst Dial – 41 mm

A refined expression of Breitling’s distinctive instrument-inspired style, this Navitimer Automatic combines a luminous blue sunburst dial with a 41 mm stainless steel case and its original stainless steel bracelet. Applied baton markers, luminous hands and a red-tipped seconds hand bring clarity and contrast to the display, framed by the intricate circular slide-rule scales and finely scalloped bezel.

Technical Details

Brand: Breitling

Model: Navitimer Automatic

Movement: Swiss automatic Breitling movement

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Case material: Stainless steel

Case diameter: Approximately 41 mm

Crystal: Sapphire

Dial: Blue with a radial sunburst finish

Hour markers: Applied polished baton indices, doubled at 12 o’clock

Hands: Contrasting hour and minute hands with luminous inserts

Seconds: Slender central seconds hand with a red tip

Bezel: Scalloped rotating bezel with circular slide-rule scales

Case back: Closed stainless steel

Bracelet: Original Breitling stainless steel bracelet with alternating polished and brushed surfaces

Clasp: Breitling-signed folding clasp

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist circumference of up to approximately 18 cm

Accompaniment: Generic box

Water resistance: Not tested

Condition Report

Grade A – Very good overall condition with fine traces of use.

The stainless steel case and bracelet show surface marks consistent with careful wear. Scratches are visible on the clasp and case back, as illustrated in the photographs.

The blue dial presents attractively, with clearly defined printing, applied markers and a striking sunburst finish. The sapphire crystal appears clear in the supplied photographs.

Please examine the auction photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and illustrate the watch’s cosmetic condition.

Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.

Story & Heritage

The Navitimer’s appeal is captured in its distinctive dial architecture: concentric scales, precise markings and a prominent bezel give it the visual character of a miniature instrument. This three-hand automatic interpretation brings those details together around a spacious, balanced central display.

The blue sunburst finish adds another dimension. Its radiating texture catches the light, shifting between pale blue highlights and deeper shades as the viewing angle changes. Small red accents punctuate the surrounding scales and echo the tip of the seconds hand.

The original steel bracelet extends the polished character of the case. Its closely arranged links and contrasting finishes create a fluid visual connection to the watch, while the signed clasp provides a recognisable finishing detail.

With its automatic movement, expressive blue dial and unmistakable Navitimer styling, this Breitling offers an appealing balance of technical detail and everyday elegance—a watch equally engaging at a glance and under closer inspection.