Description

Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 – Ref. RB0138211B1R1 (18K Red Gold)

The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is not just a timepiece — it’s a bold declaration of sophistication, technical mastery, and aviation heritage. With its 43mm case forged from solid 18K red gold, this model represents the pinnacle of contemporary chronograph design while paying tribute to one of the most iconic pilot’s watches ever made.

Its striking black sunburst dial is a study in legibility and depth, contrasted by three crisp white subdials and an elegantly framed date window at 6 o’clock. Each element is thoughtfully placed to maximize visual harmony and intuitive functionality. Red-gold hands and applied hour markers glow softly with Super-LumiNova, while the central red-tipped chronograph hand adds a subtle pulse of dynamic energy.

Inside beats the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B01, a COSC-certified automatic movement celebrated for its precision, durability, and seamless chronograph operation. With 47 jewels, a 70-hour power reserve, and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, it exemplifies technical excellence. A sapphire exhibition caseback invites you to admire its refined architecture and the gold rotor engraved with Breitling’s emblem.

Completing this masterpiece is an integrated 18K red gold bracelet, sculpted for both comfort and presence. Water-resistant to 30 meters, and with a case height of just 13.69mm, the watch balances heft and elegance, making it a commanding companion for both formal and adventurous settings.

Key Specifications

• Reference: RB0138211B1R1

• Case Size: 43 mm

• Material: 18K Red Gold

• Thickness: 13.69 mm

• Dial: Black sunburst with white chronograph counters

• Movement: Breitling Caliber B01, COSC-certified

  • 70-hour power reserve

  • 28,800 vph

  • 47 jewels

  • Column wheel & vertical clutch

• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph (1/4 sec, 30 min, 12 hr), date, slide-rule bezel

• Bracelet: Integrated 18K red gold

• Crystal: Dual-sided anti-reflective sapphire

• Caseback: Transparent sapphire

• Water Resistance: 30 meters

• Weight: Approx. 226 grams

• Crown: Non-screw-locked, double-gasket

Conclusion

The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 RB0138211B1R1 is for those who value history, admire precision, and demand elegance without compromise. It is not merely worn — it is experienced, in every glance, every detail, every tick.