My Navitimer 46mm is my prize possession. It has the window on the back that is missing from yours. I have the metal band, black leather band with holes/tang clasp, and a black leather band with deployment clasp. I have always wanted this watch, and now that I have one, nothing will make me part with it. I always love watching your videos because I know you're a Breitling enthusiast. Thank you.
Good evening Tristano. Once again your unbridled enthusiasm warms the heart. A truly stunning piece, that. I'm like a kid in Christmas Eve, I have an Aquis Staghorn Restoration arriving tomorrow. Very excited! Thank you again for fueling my passion my friend. Best regards, Mark
Isn't Breitling knocking it out of the park when it comes to their chronographs watches? Years ago I really did not like the Breitling brand but they are doing some amazing things right now. The Navitimer in an iconic watch. I think just as much so as the Rolex Daytona. In fact I would definitely consider a Breitling chronograph over the Daytona. Their movements I believe are matching up with and may be surpassing Rolex movements. Breitling is on the move upwards! Hope they keep it up.
A Breitling Navitimer was seen in the Bond movie Thunderball. Bond shows it to Domino, after finding in the submerged Avro Vulcan bomber off Nassau in the Bahamas. The watch was here her brother Francois.
Correct. And Connery as Bond uses a modified Top Time as a gadget watch with a built in geiger counter. So Breitling got at least two of their watches into that movie, and both as plot devices too.
Such an excellent intro TGV! I’ve been away from the channel for a few weeks but I’m so glad to have got the notification for the new video, great content always always. - James
This B03 Breitling caliber / Split seconds chronograph enables timing of different events that begin at the same time but end at different times . Pilots, which fond watches , should have a Navitimer in the collection. Tristan , excellent video as always , and thank you very much indeed !!!! Cheers.
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for this model line. I'll put on my blue dialed Citizen Navimitator that I tricked out with red subdial hands and pretend. If we ever get past hip-hop culture, maybe we'll see some 34mm chronographs again. Then I'll have to buy my wife one, too. Cheers!
Breitling, it seems to me, are one of the most unique and one of the most attractive luxury watches on the market. I particularly like the Navitimer in black steel. I only wish the case diameter on many of their pieces were not quite so large.
That chocolate brown leather strap from the Breitling is wonderful. Breitling and the other great luxury watch makers deliver amazing quality even by the used materials, design, durability, reliability and incomparable beauty. The watches above $3000-5000 ( and much more higher ) allow completely different and certainly great feeling to wear them, but you know what? I have a very nice, humble friend, wearing some 30 years old Chinese watch, which working very well for him and the LOVE of this guy to the life and to this time piece, like hold the greatest possible value of that watch. For me his example is very worthy, however I'm different, I strive for the higher quality, that's why I still choose Swiss or German made watches while I hold certain honour to the people who are wearing something much more commercial watches. I truly respect them in theirs own opportunities and chooses as the thing, to wear any kind of watch, in itself a great thing. We usually care about WHAT we eat, wear, etc but probably less much, HOW! Great video, thank you TGV! Best wishes! Robert :)
Hi TGV Clearly an impressive luxury product. I would have to wear it round my ankle, though. An excuse for introducing “The Extended Schwartzkopf”... Keep up the good work👍
LOL, Thank you Kjeld, I already get flack for the Schwarzkopf, I can't imagine the reaction to doing that! I might just have to try it ;-) Best regards, TGV
Great review! I bought the all blue dial limited edition navitimer this year. The navitaimer was my dream watch since i was 20 and after I saw it in breitling butique and finally at my 30 i was able to buy it brand new. I absolutely love it. Planning on getting a speedmaster professional as my next watch!
Thanx so much for the reply. Also, its almost weird to see a navitimer without that great leather strap. (honey brown with white stitching and is cut bigger around the lugs)
Another wonderful review here. I’ve just reviewed the Navitimer DC3 limited Edition on my channel. I have never had a buying experience like it and I doubt I will again so please take a look if you get a few mins. All the best, Paul
Thanks so much, Tristano, for the review of this gorgeous watch! The Navatimer is my grail watch, don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford one. The rattrapante is my second favorite complication, after the chronograph. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, my six in three-quarter inch is too small for this watch. That’s fine, because I like the look of the 41 mm Aurora blue dial B01 even better.
Can you please do a full review on the seiko skx007, I see you have not done a complete full one please do one and talk about the edc/survival aspects of the watch.
My go to watch reviewer, beautiful review my friend. The watch itself does seem to have a personality of its own, I’m a huge fan of the “caverness valley” dial as well.
Breitling I hope they return the blue dial with white sundials in the 41 mm size, currently only in black and 43mm. Tristano thanks for the journey. Can not wait to see outtakes of the horological trip.
What a beautiful watch! I have always thought that the Navitimer is a step ahead of other watches in aesthetics. Now, should I sell a kidney to buy that candy?I have bad temptations, Mr.TGV!!!
Wonderful. The spec and tech are impressive and I think the size - especially the thickness - actually works aesthetically. ....and I have to say, I would truly love to see a Transocean with that dial colour.....you had me at rosewood! :-)
Not to be too contrarian here, TGV, but for a lot of us the top of the list for chronographs is the Heuer Autavia reference 2446, aka the "Jochen Rindt". Just look at the prices they are commanding in the vintage market. As for Rattrapante chronographs, the Sinn 910 is more interesting for me. Cheers, Stephen
I'm curious can the main chronograph hand stop visually, but be still going in the background? and when you press the pusher, it kinda catches up to where it would be, like other chrographs do. That way you can have two stops - one seconds hand, and one chrono arrow hand - while it still kinda goes in the background, no?
wow that mesh on your Squale Lion Shark is awesome! which mesh bracelets can you recommend ? (20mm lugwidth) Great video as always, but I would have loved to see how you start the Rattrapante, then stop the ''normal'' chronograph and then set it back without catching the Rattrapantehand up at first. Or is that not possible? PS: sorry for my bad english :O
Nice review! wanted to add the small detail - along with rattrapante chrono they actually also implemented jumping minute hand. look at chrono minute counter at 3 o'clock - as chrono second hand passes the zero minute hand jumps to the next minute (not gradually moves along with second hand to the next minute) - it is nice touch. good watch - a bit large but nice.
That watch is lovely, I'm thinking maybe I will make it my 30s grail... So far I have been eyeing the Sinn 903 for a year now mostly because it's understated but maybe this time I think will echo nice not to be understated when I look back to it in 30/40 years time...
I just wish they'd do the current Navitimer 01 (or the 01 46mm) in the same blue as your A23322 with white/silvered subdials and inner bezel. Doesn't need to be the Rattrapante. I think the larger sizes would suit my scale better, plus there's getting the B01 movement into the bargain. As if things stay as they are (which is likely), I'm saving up for both a Sinn 903 St Black (903041) and eventually a blue A23322.
A really beautiful watch. The brown strap really goes well with the dial. Yes it is too big for me (i have a 7 1/2 wrist), but by looking at it, it makes me more interested in navitimers in general.
Well, the good news is, there are tons of smaller vintage Navitimers out there, check out the Montbrilant too, far more affordable too ;-) Thank you Fernando, Best regards, TGV
As always, a stellar review! Is it possible for you to do a review that strips the aesthetics of a watch and just compares the functionality of the watch, like the sea-dweller vs this brietling? What would you look for in a dive watch vs a pilot's, and the features in each. Many thanks, RS
Nice! Makes me want to dust off my Orient Dyno I've been avoiding lately for my dive watches. Although, I looked up how to use the slide rule bezel, I generally keep it set for quick glance tip conversion, lol
Wow, that intro was really, really good! How much time did you spend on it? Your video production quality sets you apart from the hundreds of other watch channels.
Hello sir, Great video again. I have a dear love for the Navitimer. My colt 41 auto was a gateway drug also thanks to you. It is wonderfully simple and yet intricate as well. It would be great if you could so a Navitimer buying guide from new to used, and which models are the best value in terms of age, price, features, etc. Their has to be a sweet spot that you can get a Navi in good condition at a good price. Can you help us find where the condition vs Price vs features lines intersect for a good buy? I know you have done vids on Navitimers, but is another one possible?
I love it how they split the logo in the second hands. That's not blingy at all, that is a getleman's watch. Blingy is a pimp's choice :-) That is a precision instrument. Takes a lot of skill to service too. A slide rule bezel really needs to be as big as you can carry. It annoys me that I can hardly use one without a magnifying glass anymore. You can make quite an impression when you use your watch to find out that 26 x 37 is about 960 :-)
+The Urban Gentry a question if i may. Would you sell your collection if it covered the cost of your grail watch???? no extra ££ required its something I am considering for myself
Originally I was going to buy an Omega Rattrapante, either the De Ville 44 or the Broad Arrow. Then I learned Omega used the Piguet 1286, which apparently has a tendency to blow up, even the newer ones with the upgrades. I've been on the hunt for a Rattrapante for a while and with Omega out, I don't have many options left. I already have a Zenith, a Glashutte, don't like IWC, wasn't even going to consider GP or Panerai, and I certainly don't want to drop a years salary on a Patek or Lange (the double split is my grail). It looks like Breitling might be the only way to go, and it pains me to think that; resale value, size, etc. I gotta admit though, Breitling has stepped up their game by building an all in-house Rattrapante and supplying movements to Tudor.
If only the watch were made of finer materials as the price suggests. I was disappointed to learn from Breitling's website that the dial, tick marks, and hands were made of brass. BRASS.
TGV.....I as well am a big Navitimer fan. I went for the Navitimer with their B01 in house movement. Love the watch. I like your older more vintage Navi as well. Where do you get your steel mesh bracelets?
Congrats! What a choice! I am envious. If they ever do one in my size I will jump on it. As for the mesh, I get mine from Holbens. Thank you my friend, always happy to hear from a fellow Navi fan. Best regards, TGV
Thanks TVG, appreciate the heads-up on the mesh bracelets. Ya..my 46 mm Navi is a little big for your wrist. My wrist is 8.25 inches...so I can handle a big watch. What I like about the new model Navitimers is the new B01 column wheel/vertical clutch movement.... and I think the solid gold applied emblem on the dial just rocks it! vs the older painted wing emblem. But..the vintage Navi's are awesome too. I'm in alaska..but if ever in New York.....I would love to take you and your wife out to dinner and talk watches. LOL
45mm fits me well, I have a 44mm and 45mm watches and I wear the 45mm daily. Your Chronograph looks as big or bigger than the 45mm version for some reason.
Very cool watch but just too big, especially the height of nearly 16mm. Love the color of the dial and the rattrapante complication. And you're right it's a complicated dial but it is legible. I have to admit though I like your little blue Navi better. In fact I never really considered a Navitimer until I saw your review of yours. Now it may be a "one day" watch for my collection. Ciao, John
haha, I am converting you to a Navi-man!!!! I don't know why but that pleases me greatly, I guess because it give me so much joy, I would others to experience the Navi too. Thank you John, I hope you go for it one day ;-) Best regards, TGV
The Navitimer range in general is a rather large watch, and, for that reason, it may not appeal to some buyers. I should also point out that Breitling's _Rattrapante_ watches seem to have come down in price over the years due to the simplification of the complications inside the watches. One correction to this video commentary: Breitling made an extremely attractive Rattrapante in the 1990s. So, they did not stop making Rattrapantes for as long as you state in your presentation. The 1990s Breitling Rattrapante model is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen, but it is *not* cheap, even when second-hand. The Breitling model number is *H34030.* I think it may have been a Limited Edition model with a gold case, but there could have been other Rattrapantes manufactured by Breitling at the time that were not Limited in numbers. I collect Breitling watches, but only mid 1990s models. To me, that was the absolute pinnacle of Breitling designs and beauty. I fell in love with Breitling watches at that time (the 90s) before they became the bigger re-launched name that they have become since then.
I walked into a shop recently looking for a navitimer, they had the h34030 in yellow gold just in serviced by Breitling. The dealer wanted to get rid of it and had no idea what it was, I didn't either but it looked and worked like no other navitimer I have seen. I have a few F.Piguet chronos and I recognized the movement's quirks and layout so I decided to buy it. After some research I was shocked at what it was... There is a A34040 and L34040(plat) plus an avenger rattrapante, each limited at 25 pieces h34030 was limited to 100. It was truly a limited series with less than 175 rattrapantes made by breitling in the 1990s with a movement that was the best automatic rattrapante available at the time, and only used in these 175 pieces. Unlike today's limited editions where have over 2k units shipped with reissues, and the movement would simply be the same as the normal versions but with a different case.
Darn you, TGV! I'm a sucker for a brown dial luxury watch and now you've put my savings for an Aragon 8008 amp and Acurus Act-4 processor in jeopardy. I'm just kidding . . keep the eye candy coming! ;-)
I suppose all is relative TGV, but I don't know 10k is especially good value. Either way, enjoyed the review as always TGV. Any hope that you'll review the Fortis Flieger Professional?
Well, considering what you get, it is all relative like you so rightly say. Would I ever pay that? Most likely no! But there are few watches as iconic, with a movement this complex, innovative and all in-house, so VERY impressive and not cheap to do! But you know this and I had to be honest about it. As for the Fortis Flieger, of course! Eventually I will cover it. I am a bit Fortis heavy at the moment so it will be a while but it is a brand I adore and have a massive respect for so stay tuned! I can say this ahead of time, I have worn a few of their Fliegers, AMAZING!!! Thank you Drew, great comment. Best regards, TGV
My Navitimer 46mm is my prize possession. It has the window on the back that is missing from yours. I have the metal band, black leather band with holes/tang clasp, and a black leather band with deployment clasp. I have always wanted this watch, and now that I have one, nothing will make me part with it. I always love watching your videos because I know you're a Breitling enthusiast. Thank you.
Good evening Tristano. Once again your unbridled enthusiasm warms the heart. A truly stunning piece, that. I'm like a kid in Christmas Eve, I have an Aquis Staghorn Restoration arriving tomorrow. Very excited! Thank you again for fueling my passion my friend.
Best regards,
Mark
I'm so happy I subbed to this channel. Your enthusiasm is so refreshing to see. The intros...like fine wine only getting better.
cheers!
Thank you Dan for sharing that, it inspires and motivates me greatly! :D
Best regards,
TGV
When I saw the navitimer rattrappente at Basel world I instantly knew you were going to review it! Glad you finally did!
Isn't Breitling knocking it out of the park when it comes to their chronographs watches? Years ago I really did not like the Breitling brand but they are doing some amazing things right now. The Navitimer in an iconic watch. I think just as much so as the Rolex Daytona. In fact I would definitely consider a Breitling chronograph over the Daytona. Their movements I believe are matching up with and may be surpassing Rolex movements. Breitling is on the move upwards! Hope they keep it up.
Stupendous...
Great video, great review, like always job well done TGV...
A Breitling Navitimer was seen in the Bond movie Thunderball. Bond shows it to Domino, after finding in the submerged Avro Vulcan bomber off Nassau in the Bahamas. The watch was here her brother Francois.
Correct. And Connery as Bond uses a modified Top Time as a gadget watch with a built in geiger counter. So Breitling got at least two of their watches into that movie, and both as plot devices too.
Thanks for the video, I now know what that watch is all about, you definitely educate the watch community. Keep up the good work.
TGV! beautiful piece, I know you enjoyed this one! Your knowledge and enthusiasm for Breitling is awesome! MY GOD, MY GOD! love it!
Thank you SN, very kind.
Difficult not to love right ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
The Navitimer is a beautiful watch, I am drooling as I watch the video. ⌚️⏱⌚️
Dear TGV,
just want to say that you are so professional and I really appreciate that.
regards,
MZH
Such an excellent intro TGV! I’ve been away from the channel for a few weeks but I’m so glad to have got the notification for the new video, great content always always. - James
This B03 Breitling caliber / Split seconds chronograph enables timing of different events that begin at the same time but end at different times . Pilots, which fond watches , should have a Navitimer in the collection.
Tristan , excellent video as always , and thank you very much indeed !!!! Cheers.
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for this model line. I'll put on my blue dialed Citizen Navimitator that I tricked out with red subdial hands and pretend. If we ever get past hip-hop culture, maybe we'll see some 34mm chronographs again. Then I'll have to buy my wife one, too. Cheers!
To busy for me but, amazing craftsmanship to put all those complications and make it beautiful internally. Great video, as always.
Thank you Jay :D
Best regards,
TGV
TGV, thankyou for this review. I just bought my first luxury watch, the Navitimer Rattrapante! Much love from Sydney, Australia!
WOW, what an amazing and truly wonderful choice, you must be chuffed to bits.
Enjoy and thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
Yeah it's a dream come true. I have been lusting after a Navi since I was in university.
Thank you for you channel I bought a glycine airman instead of a fashion watch because of you
That makes my day to hear that!
Enjoy your Airman sir, a true icon, wear it with pride.
Thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
Just put my lion shark on the mesh. It’s such a stunner. Couldn’t be happier! Great vid as always!
Great minds obviously ;-)
Thank you James, enjoy your LS my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Breitling, it seems to me, are one of the most unique and one of the most attractive luxury watches on the market. I particularly like the Navitimer in black steel. I only wish the case diameter on many of their pieces were not quite so large.
Great video! Informative without being pretentious.
Thank you Jake, deeply appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
Such al beautiful watch. I am a Breitling fan and especially with the Navitimers.
Great video again. Hope to see you soon with the next video 😊
Ciao 😊
That chocolate brown leather strap from the Breitling is wonderful.
Breitling and the other great luxury watch makers deliver amazing quality even by the used materials, design, durability, reliability and incomparable beauty. The watches above $3000-5000 ( and much more higher ) allow completely different and certainly great feeling to wear them, but you know what? I have a very nice, humble friend, wearing some 30 years old Chinese watch, which working very well for him and the LOVE of this guy to the life and to this time piece, like hold the greatest possible value of that watch. For me his example is very worthy, however I'm different, I strive for the higher quality, that's why I still choose Swiss or German made watches while I hold certain honour to the people who are wearing something much more commercial watches. I truly respect them in theirs own opportunities and chooses as the thing, to wear any kind of watch, in itself a great thing. We usually care about WHAT we eat, wear, etc but probably less much, HOW!
Great video, thank you TGV! Best wishes! Robert :)
Hi TGV
Clearly an impressive luxury product. I would have to wear it round my ankle, though. An excuse for introducing “The Extended Schwartzkopf”...
Keep up the good work👍
LOL, Thank you Kjeld, I already get flack for the Schwarzkopf, I can't imagine the reaction to doing that!
I might just have to try it ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
A wonderful discussion of the watch and current state of breitling. Making me think I might not need my car anymore looking at this haha. Cheers!
Fantastic watch , great video once again, definitely stepping up production on latest videos TGV👍
Thank you Raymond, very kind of you to say.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
These intros are just too much
Great video again!!!
Thank you Jesus :D
Always appreciated,
Best regards,
TGV
yeah indeed! Tristano should also do this for the black bay
Great review! I bought the all blue dial limited edition navitimer this year. The navitaimer was my dream watch since i was 20 and after I saw it in breitling butique and finally at my 30 i was able to buy it brand new. I absolutely love it. Planning on getting a speedmaster professional as my next watch!
Happy Halloween TGV! Love the channel and keep up the great work. 😀
Thank you so much Andy, have a great Halloween too!
Best regards,
TGV
Thanx so much for the reply. Also, its almost weird to see a navitimer without that great leather strap. (honey brown with white stitching and is cut bigger around the lugs)
Another wonderful review here. I’ve just reviewed the Navitimer DC3 limited Edition on my channel. I have never had a buying experience like it and I doubt I will again so please take a look if you get a few mins.
All the best, Paul
Great review of a great watch - subscribed !!!
It’s an incredibly crisp and clear dial and that slide rule bezel really does stand and advertise it as a navitimer. Ahhh if only I could afford one 🤩
Thanks so much, Tristano, for the review of this gorgeous watch! The Navatimer is my grail watch, don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford one. The rattrapante is my second favorite complication, after the chronograph. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, my six in three-quarter inch is too small for this watch. That’s fine, because I like the look of the 41 mm Aurora blue dial B01 even better.
Can you please do a full review on the seiko skx007, I see you have not done a complete full one please do one and talk about the edc/survival aspects of the watch.
My go to watch reviewer, beautiful review my friend. The watch itself does seem to have a personality of its own, I’m a huge fan of the “caverness valley” dial as well.
Breitling I hope they return the blue dial with white sundials in the 41 mm size, currently only in black and 43mm. Tristano thanks for the journey. Can not wait to see outtakes of the horological trip.
This watch reminds me of that one guy in the old Urban Gentry watch club who wore 48mm Invictas, that Navitimer is absolutely massive.
Saw that Watch at the Breitling boutique
Remarkable Watch
Great video thanks TGV
Thank you Rick, so glad you approve.
Best regards,
TGV
What a beautiful watch! I have always thought that the Navitimer is a step ahead of other watches in aesthetics. Now, should I sell a kidney to buy that candy?I have bad temptations, Mr.TGV!!!
Haha, definitely!
Unless you drink a lot of booze, one kidney should suffice ;-)
Thank you Enrique,
Best regards,
TGV
Wonderful. The spec and tech are impressive and I think the size - especially the thickness - actually works aesthetically.
....and I have to say, I would truly love to see a Transocean with that dial colour.....you had me at rosewood! :-)
Thank you Peter, OMG a transocean like that! Genius.
I hope they read this, I really do!
Best regards,
TGV
Great video. Navitmer is my favorite Breitling.:)
Not to be too contrarian here, TGV, but for a lot of us the top of the list for chronographs is the Heuer Autavia reference 2446, aka the "Jochen Rindt". Just look at the prices they are commanding in the vintage market. As for Rattrapante chronographs, the Sinn 910 is more interesting for me. Cheers, Stephen
absolutely fantastic intro, pure class.
i'm buzzed. great vid! thanks
Thank you, that makes me smile to hear :D
Best regards,
TGV
I'm curious can the main chronograph hand stop visually, but be still going in the background? and when you press the pusher, it kinda catches up to where it would be, like other chrographs do. That way you can have two stops - one seconds hand, and one chrono arrow hand - while it still kinda goes in the background, no?
wow that mesh on your Squale Lion Shark is awesome!
which mesh bracelets can you recommend ? (20mm lugwidth)
Great video as always, but I would have loved to see how you start the Rattrapante, then stop the ''normal'' chronograph and then set it back without catching the Rattrapantehand up at first. Or is that not possible?
PS: sorry for my bad english :O
Nice review! wanted to add the small detail - along with rattrapante chrono they actually also implemented jumping minute hand. look at chrono minute counter at 3 o'clock - as chrono second hand passes the zero minute hand jumps to the next minute (not gradually moves along with second hand to the next minute) - it is nice touch. good watch - a bit large but nice.
That watch is lovely, I'm thinking maybe I will make it my 30s grail... So far I have been eyeing the Sinn 903 for a year now mostly because it's understated but maybe this time I think will echo nice not to be understated when I look back to it in 30/40 years time...
Yes! Amon Tobin on the intro! 💪🏼
Haha, well spotted.
Thank you Ryan, always makes me glad to know I have the musically cultured among the gentry!
Best regards,
TGV
For those that don't like the bronze dial, they have started doing the Rattrapante in the black and white reverse panda too.
FANTASTIC!!!!
As soon as they do (not that they would) a 41mm in blue, I will buy it!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I just wish they'd do the current Navitimer 01 (or the 01 46mm) in the same blue as your A23322 with white/silvered subdials and inner bezel. Doesn't need to be the Rattrapante. I think the larger sizes would suit my scale better, plus there's getting the B01 movement into the bargain.
As if things stay as they are (which is likely), I'm saving up for both a Sinn 903 St Black (903041) and eventually a blue A23322.
A really beautiful watch. The brown strap really goes well with the dial. Yes it is too big for me (i have a 7 1/2 wrist), but by looking at it, it makes me more interested in navitimers in general.
Well, the good news is, there are tons of smaller vintage Navitimers out there, check out the Montbrilant too, far more affordable too ;-)
Thank you Fernando,
Best regards,
TGV
great review as always
Thank you Reece!
Best regards,
TGV
Excellent explanation coving a whole lot of points... 👍
Thank you Vivek :D
Best regards,
TGV
As always, a stellar review! Is it possible for you to do a review that strips the aesthetics of a watch and just compares the functionality of the watch, like the sea-dweller vs this brietling? What would you look for in a dive watch vs a pilot's, and the features in each.
Many thanks,
RS
Thanks, great review mate
great review as always. First time we have heard your wrist size!
Nice! Makes me want to dust off my Orient Dyno I've been avoiding lately for my dive watches. Although, I looked up how to use the slide rule bezel, I generally keep it set for quick glance tip conversion, lol
Wow, that intro was really, really good! How much time did you spend on it? Your video production quality sets you apart from the hundreds of other watch channels.
Great watch, great review!
Thank you Cedric :D
Best regards,
TGV
Hello sir, Great video again. I have a dear love for the Navitimer. My colt 41 auto was a gateway drug also thanks to you. It is wonderfully simple and yet intricate as well. It would be great if you could so a Navitimer buying guide from new to used, and which models are the best value in terms of age, price, features, etc. Their has to be a sweet spot that you can get a Navi in good condition at a good price. Can you help us find where the condition vs Price vs features lines intersect for a good buy? I know you have done vids on Navitimers, but is another one possible?
Great review. Fantastic intro.
Thank you Bryce :D
Best regards,
TGV
That Rose Gold will be a Future Classic.
Totally agree!
Thank you sir,
Best regards,
TGV
Sener S yes, though I think it won’t retain value same as SS.
One word...stunning! 😍
I love it how they split the logo in the second hands. That's not blingy at all, that is a getleman's watch. Blingy is a pimp's choice :-) That is a precision instrument. Takes a lot of skill to service too. A slide rule bezel really needs to be as big as you can carry. It annoys me that I can hardly use one without a magnifying glass anymore. You can make quite an impression when you use your watch to find out that 26 x 37 is about 960 :-)
Rattrapante is one of the best complications to see in action, better than a tourbillion but not as cool as a minute repeater or a carillon!
Next level intro there chief
Thank you Stanley, very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
love the video, once again, where did you purchase your mesh btw
Can you please make a shelf on snupps of your reviewed watches on the channel? Great video btw
That is GENIUS!!!!
Thank you Simba, I will start doing that soon.
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry Aha! You're welcome, can't wait to see that.
Beautiful! Definitely my Holy Grail watch.
XKCommander seriously 😒
Amazing dial...I would have also preferred a smaller dial like the one you have Brother...!!!
Nice use of the Enemy Ace comics , as a background.
Very well spotted!!!!
Thank you Alex, you know your comics.
Bes tregards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry , Thank you , and your welcome.
love your video's, and the watches! , my dream.. my goal.. still in my wish list , Breitling Navitimer!
+The Urban Gentry
a question if i may.
Would you sell your collection if it covered the cost of your grail watch???? no extra ££ required
its something I am considering for myself
Originally I was going to buy an Omega Rattrapante, either the De Ville 44 or the Broad Arrow. Then I learned Omega used the Piguet 1286, which apparently has a tendency to blow up, even the newer ones with the upgrades. I've been on the hunt for a Rattrapante for a while and with Omega out, I don't have many options left. I already have a Zenith, a Glashutte, don't like IWC, wasn't even going to consider GP or Panerai, and I certainly don't want to drop a years salary on a Patek or Lange (the double split is my grail). It looks like Breitling might be the only way to go, and it pains me to think that; resale value, size, etc. I gotta admit though, Breitling has stepped up their game by building an all in-house Rattrapante and supplying movements to Tudor.
If only the watch were made of finer materials as the price suggests. I was disappointed to learn from Breitling's website that the dial, tick marks, and hands were made of brass. BRASS.
Is it a quick set date? Or do you have to do the 9 o clock 12 o clock and reverse back to 9 o clock again thing?
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Very cool but I prefer your blue version!
TGV.....I as well am a big Navitimer fan. I went for the Navitimer with their B01 in house movement. Love the watch. I like your older more vintage Navi as well. Where do you get your steel mesh bracelets?
Congrats! What a choice! I am envious. If they ever do one in my size I will jump on it.
As for the mesh, I get mine from Holbens.
Thank you my friend, always happy to hear from a fellow Navi fan.
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TGV
Thanks TVG, appreciate the heads-up on the mesh bracelets. Ya..my 46 mm Navi is a little big for your wrist. My wrist is 8.25 inches...so I can handle a big watch. What I like about the new model Navitimers is the new B01 column wheel/vertical clutch movement.... and I think the solid gold applied emblem on the dial just rocks it! vs the older painted wing emblem. But..the vintage Navi's are awesome too. I'm in alaska..but if ever in New York.....I would love to take you and your wife out to dinner and talk watches. LOL
45mm fits me well, I have a 44mm and 45mm watches and I wear the 45mm daily. Your Chronograph looks as big or bigger than the 45mm version for some reason.
You jammy thing, I wish I could say the same. So many amazing watches 42mm and above, enjoy!
Thank you Joseph,
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TGV
What do you think about Mr. Kern being the new CEO of Breitling ?
I look forward to meeting him hopefully one day.
I guess I will tell you then!
Thank you,
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TGV
Very cool watch but just too big, especially the height of nearly 16mm. Love the color of the dial and the rattrapante complication. And you're right it's a complicated dial but it is legible. I have to admit though I like your little blue Navi better. In fact I never really considered a Navitimer until I saw your review of yours. Now it may be a "one day" watch for my collection. Ciao, John
haha, I am converting you to a Navi-man!!!!
I don't know why but that pleases me greatly, I guess because it give me so much joy, I would others to experience the Navi too.
Thank you John, I hope you go for it one day ;-)
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TGV
This version is gorgeous
My pocket says no... My mind says yes. DAMN YOU WALLET!
LOL! Tell me about it Mario, sadly my first says no too :-/
Thank you my friend, I hope you are well.
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TGV
Well executed.
I have a chunky 7 1/2 inch wrist. I could pull off a 45mm if only I could afford the darn thing in the first place.
meson1 just buy the sinn then? Better watch anyway.
I have a notion to curate a Navitimer sub-collection. So the 903 and A23322 are first up, both pre-owned. Then I'll see where I go from there.
I feel you there. 7 1/2 " here too. But my wallet is 1/2" :(
Nice watch. I was checking the aerospace ani-digi, awesome watch.
They are fantastic and still very affordable on the used market, happy hunting sir!
Thank you,
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TGV
How come I don't see any Franck Mueller watch reviews by you.
I am so happy that TGV reviewed this watch although I cannot afford it. Ha!
Best watch of the year!
I'm from Taxachusetts and I now have a place if needed to send in a watch for repair.
What a machine....Horological Stunner.....x
omg you made my day thank you
And in turn, your comment made mine!
Thank you William,
Best regards,
TGV
The Navitimer range in general is a rather large watch, and, for that reason, it may not appeal to some buyers. I should also point out that Breitling's _Rattrapante_ watches seem to have come down in price over the years due to the simplification of the complications inside the watches. One correction to this video commentary: Breitling made an extremely attractive Rattrapante in the 1990s. So, they did not stop making Rattrapantes for as long as you state in your presentation. The 1990s Breitling Rattrapante model is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen, but it is *not* cheap, even when second-hand. The Breitling model number is *H34030.* I think it may have been a Limited Edition model with a gold case, but there could have been other Rattrapantes manufactured by Breitling at the time that were not Limited in numbers. I collect Breitling watches, but only mid 1990s models. To me, that was the absolute pinnacle of Breitling designs and beauty. I fell in love with Breitling watches at that time (the 90s) before they became the bigger re-launched name that they have become since then.
I walked into a shop recently looking for a navitimer, they had the h34030 in yellow gold just in serviced by Breitling. The dealer wanted to get rid of it and had no idea what it was, I didn't either but it looked and worked like no other navitimer I have seen. I have a few F.Piguet chronos and I recognized the movement's quirks and layout so I decided to buy it. After some research I was shocked at what it was... There is a A34040 and L34040(plat) plus an avenger rattrapante, each limited at 25 pieces h34030 was limited to 100. It was truly a limited series with less than 175 rattrapantes made by breitling in the 1990s with a movement that was the best automatic rattrapante available at the time, and only used in these 175 pieces. Unlike today's limited editions where have over 2k units shipped with reissues, and the movement would simply be the same as the normal versions but with a different case.
Darn you, TGV! I'm a sucker for a brown dial luxury watch and now you've put my savings for an Aragon 8008 amp and Acurus Act-4 processor in jeopardy. I'm just kidding . . keep the eye candy coming! ;-)
Hehe - " ...might catch some flak" and you're reviewing a flying watch. Clever punning!
LOL
Goon one Neill! :D
Thank you old chap,
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TGV
what a beauty
May you please do a review about Paul Picot rattrapante !
I'm rather new to watches,can anyone answer me if the Fossil brand is a good one? I have heard bad and good things.
I suppose all is relative TGV, but I don't know 10k is especially good value. Either way, enjoyed the review as always TGV. Any hope that you'll review the Fortis Flieger Professional?
Well, considering what you get, it is all relative like you so rightly say. Would I ever pay that? Most likely no! But there are few watches as iconic, with a movement this complex, innovative and all in-house, so VERY impressive and not cheap to do! But you know this and I had to be honest about it.
As for the Fortis Flieger, of course! Eventually I will cover it. I am a bit Fortis heavy at the moment so it will be a while but it is a brand I adore and have a massive respect for so stay tuned! I can say this ahead of time, I have worn a few of their Fliegers, AMAZING!!!
Thank you Drew, great comment.
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TGV
I'm with you. Just because I can't afford it, it doesn't mean I can't be in awe of bleeding edge technology.
Does it take a while for Jeff to respond? Emailed him about my Seiko.
Very nice
Thank you Mike :D
Best regards,
TGV