Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 ‘Tribute to Concorde’ Reimagines the Golden Age of Supersonic Travel
There are machines and then there are legends. Concorde belongs firmly to the latter. Sleek, impossibly fast, and decades ahead of its time, it turned air travel into something aspirational. Today, Breitling taps into that same spirit with the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 ‘Tribute to Concorde’ a limited edition watch that revives the thrill of supersonic flight.
A Legacy Built in the Sky
Since its debut in 1952, the Navitimer has been more than a timepiece it has been a pilot’s companion. Originally created for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), it introduced a revolutionary circular slide rule that allowed aviators to perform critical calculations mid-flight.
Over the decades, the Navitimer transcended its cockpit origins to become a cultural icon. It found its way onto the wrists of astronaut Scott Carpenter, Formula One champions Graham Hill and Jim Clark, and artistic legends like Serge Gainsbourg and Miles Davis each drawn to its blend of precision and personality.
Concorde: Speed, Style, Supremacy
Much like the Navitimer, Concorde wasn’t just functional it was transformational. Flying at Mach 2 and cruising at 60,000 feet, it cut transatlantic travel time in half while offering passengers a rare glimpse of Earth’s curvature against the stratosphere.
Nicknamed the “White Bird,” Concorde symbolised a future filled with ambition, innovation, and elegance a future where speed met sophistication.
A Watch That Channels an Era
The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 ‘Tribute to Concorde’ captures that same energy. Created to mark 50 years since Concorde’s first flight, the watch blends aviation heritage with modern craftsmanship.
Its dial is rendered in a deep stratospheric blue, contrasted by crisp white subdials an aesthetic nod to the sky at supersonic altitude. The iconic slide rule remains, subtly echoing Concorde’s aerodynamic silhouette, while a luxurious alligator leather strap adds a refined finishing touch.
Engineered for Collectors
Limited to just 593 pieces referencing the Olympus 593 turbojet engines that powered Concorde this timepiece is as symbolic as it is exclusive.
The caseback engraving reads “One of 593,” alongside “Tribute to Concorde,” “Jetliner,” and “Mach 2” each detail reinforcing its connection to one of aviation’s greatest achievements.
More Than a Timepiece
This isn’t simply a watch it’s a tribute to a mindset. The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 ‘Tribute to Concorde’ brings together two icons driven by the same ambition: to go faster, push further, and redefine limits.
In a world where flying has become routine, this watch reminds us of a time when travel felt extraordinary and when the future looked impossibly exciting.
