{"product_id":"case-366-breitling-navitimer-b01-chronograph-46-blue-ref-ab0137","title":"Case #366 — Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 Blue Ref. AB0137","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #366 — Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 Blue Ref. AB0137\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown — card undated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eThe Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 Ref. \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eAB0137\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the boldest modern executions of the Navitimer formula — a full-size \u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e46mm\u003c\/strong\u003e pilot’s chronograph with the signature slide rule bezel, strong wrist presence, and the in-house B01 movement that anchors Breitling’s modern chronograph lineup. In blue on brown alligator, it takes the classic Navitimer layout and gives it a warmer, more luxurious feel than the black-dial variants, while still keeping the watch firmly in aviation-watch territory. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is that it does not water down the Navitimer identity. The dial remains dense, technical, and unmistakable, the circular slide rule keeps the model’s historic character intact, and the exhibition caseback lets the watch feel every bit as modern mechanically as it is classic stylistically. Breitling lists the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eBreitling 01 manufacture movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eapproximately 70 hours of power reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e46mm steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003ebrown alligator strap\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e3 bar water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e for this exact configuration. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eThis example is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e8-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003ewarranty card is undated\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the production year is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"153bhp\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e AB0137 \/ AB0137211C1P1\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 Blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bidirectional Slide Rule Bezel\u003cbr data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cambered \/ convex sapphire, glareproofed both sides\u003cbr data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003cbr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breitling 01 Manufacture Automatic Chronograph\u003cbr data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Alligator Leather Strap\u003cbr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tang Buckle\u003cbr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 m\u003cbr data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown — card undated\u003cbr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent pre-owned condition overall, with light wear consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vr0rnk\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003e✈️ Aviation Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eThe Navitimer is one of the most recognizable pilot’s watches ever made, built around a design language that has remained remarkably consistent for decades. The circular slide rule, chronograph layout, and highly legible aviation-focused dial are all part of what made the Navitimer a defining reference in the category. In the B01 era, Breitling kept that core identity intact while upgrading the movement architecture to a modern in-house chronograph platform. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eThat matters because this watch is not simply a modern chronograph wearing an old name. It still feels like a real Navitimer — technical, distinctive, and a little larger than life. In the 46mm case, that identity becomes even more pronounced, and the blue dial with brown alligator strap gives the watch a more elevated look without losing the instrument-watch feel that defines the model. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"olqnr0\" data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003eThe appeal here is rooted in presence, movement, and styling. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003e46mm\u003c\/strong\u003e Navitimer is the larger, more assertive take on the classic formula, and for the buyer who wants a full-size Navitimer with real dial impact, it lands exactly where it should. The blue dial and brown alligator pairing also gives the watch a richer and slightly less common look than the more familiar black-dial route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4306\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"3998\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e remain the strongest overall presentation, and this one also benefits from a generous \u003cstrong data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003e8-inch fit\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is especially useful on a larger pilot’s chronograph like this. For the buyer looking for a modern Breitling flagship chronograph with unmistakable character, this is a very compelling configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1i62gsk\" data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4338\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4338\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4726\"\u003eThe Navitimer is less about one single celebrity association and more about broad recognition. It is one of those watches that remains instantly identifiable across the hobby because the design is so firmly tied to Breitling’s modern identity. Its appeal comes from heritage, mechanical substance, and the fact that it still looks like nothing else. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\" data-start=\"4728\" data-end=\"4756\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4731\" data-end=\"4756\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4757\" data-end=\"4956\"\u003e“Recovered as a Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 Blue Ref. AB0137. Box, papers, and cards. Excellent pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately an 8-inch wrist. Warranty card undated.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tceir8\" data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"4980\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"4980\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5363\"\u003eCase #366 delivers the full-size Navitimer experience exactly the way many buyers want it: bold case size, rich blue dial, brown alligator strap, and Breitling’s in-house B01 chronograph movement. With \u003cstrong data-start=\"5183\" data-end=\"5209\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, strong overall presentation, and a generous fit, this is a very attractive example of the modern Navitimer B01 46. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5365\" data-end=\"5406\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5368\" data-end=\"5406\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57124064264495,"sku":null,"price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_3756_6d324cdb-4329-468c-9a3e-cbd639e7ba58.jpg?v=1776905752","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-366-breitling-navitimer-b01-chronograph-46-blue-ref-ab0137","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}