Breitling Old Navitimer A13022 Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Chronograph Watch

Breitling Old Navitimer automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel featuring signature slide-rule bezel and champagne dial with three black subdials. Reference A13022, 41mm case with Caliber 13 movement based on ETA Valjoux 7750, date display at 3 o'clock, brown leather strap.

Signature bidirectional rotating slide-rule bezel enables complex mathematical calculations essential for aviation navigation including fuel consumption, rate of climb, and unit conversions. Champagne dial provides warm vintage aesthetic with excellent legibility against three black subdials. Three chronograph registers display 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock, 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock, and running seconds at 9 o'clock. Date window positioned at 3 o'clock maintains dial balance. Applied luminous baton markers and hands ensure visibility in low light conditions. Blue-tipped chronograph hands add distinctive accent detail. Brown leather strap complements the warm dial tones. Sapphire crystal provides scratch-resistant protection. Push-pull crown allows easy operation of time-setting functions.

Breitling introduced the Navitimer in 1952 as the definitive pilot's chronograph, quickly becoming the official timepiece of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. The Old Navitimer reference A13022 represents the classic design lineage with refined proportions and modern automatic movement. The signature slide-rule bezel remains functional for flight calculations despite modern electronic instrumentation. Breitling Caliber 13 movement, based on the reliable ETA Valjoux 7750, provides robust automatic chronograph operation. Old Navitimer models maintain strong collector interest for their timeless design and aviation heritage. These watches bridge vintage aesthetics with contemporary reliability, appealing to pilots and watch enthusiasts alike.