New steel and platinum versions for the Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

Breitling introduces new Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar models in stainless steel and platinum. Prices start at €32,000

Breitling has introduced two new interpretations of the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar, the highest expression of the brand’s iconic aviation chronograph.

Powered by the manufacture B19 self-winding movement, first introduced in 2025, the two new references are offered in stainless steel with a platinum bezel or in full platinum.

Operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) with a 96-hour power reserve, Breitling’s calibre B19 uses a one-step correction system via the crown to advance all calendar indications simultaneously. 

Alternatively, two discreet dimple-style pushers at 8 and 10 o’clock enable individual adjustments.

Winding is handled by a solid 18k red-gold rotor, visible through the sapphire caseback. Certified as a chronometer by COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), this is the most advanced movement ever housed in a Navitimer.

Both models are housed in a 43 mm case equipped with a cambered sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating, for a total thickness of 14.94 mm. Water resistance is rated at 3 bar (30 metres / 100 feet).

Combined with the bidirectional notched bezel, the circular slide rule allows pilots to perform all necessary flight calculations.

The calendar indications follow a 3-6-9 layout: date at 3 o’clock, month and leap year at 6 o’clock, and day of the week at 9 o’clock. The moonphase display appears at 12 o’clock, just above the Breitling logo.

Indexes, hour and minute hands are treated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced readability in low-light conditions.

The 75-piece limited edition (ref. LB19211A1C1P1) in full platinum features a deep blue lacquered dial inspired by the stratosphere at high cruising altitudes.

The full platinum case is paired with a black outer slide rule and a contrasting white inner scale, creating a clear visual focus at the centre of the dial.

It is fitted with a matching navy-blue alligator strap with a folding clasp.

The second execution, in stainless steel with a platinum bezel, is defined by its anthracite dial. 

It features the same high-contrast slide rule configuration and refined dial architecture and is available either on a brown alligator leather strap with a stainless steel folding buckle (ref. PB1921251B1P1) or a seven-row stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp (ref. PB1921251B1A1).

The new Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar models are priced at €49,000 / US$52,000 in full platinum, €32,000 / US$31,700 in stainless steel with an alligator leather strap or €32,500 / US$32,200 with a steel bracelet. breitling.com