Navitimer Cosmonaute
| Brand : | Breitling |
| Collection : | Navitimer |
| Model : | Navitimer Cosmonaute |
| Nber of pieces : | 1962 |
| Complement : | Steel - Navitimer Bracelet |
| On sale : | 2012 |
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Brand : Breitling Collection : Navitimer Model : Navitimer Cosmonaute Nber of pieces : 1962 Complement : Steel - Navitimer Bracelet On sale : 2012 List Price : 8 120 € Diameter : 43 mm Styles : Sporty Types : Hand-winding Calibre : Breitling 02 Calibre distinction : COSC certified Chronometer Complication : 24-Hour Display 30-Minute Counter Circular Slide Rule Chronograph 12-Hour Counter Case material : Steel Case peculiarity : Engraved caseback Bidirectional rotating bezel with circular slide rule Shape : Round Water-resistance : 30 meters Dial : Argent Dial color : Black Silver Display : Luminescent hands Indexes : Luminescent Arabic numerals Glass : Domed Sapphire Antireflective coating Strap material : Steel Strap color : Black Strap clasp : Folding buckle + More characteristics : Movement
Manufacture Breitling Caliber 02
Frequency:
28.800 vibrations per hour
39 jewels
Over 70-hour power reserve
1/4th second chronograph
Case
Cambered sapphire crystal. glareproofed on both sides
Enraved caseback:
Aurora 7 mission insignia
Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion scale
Dial
The dial motif is created using the
refined “par épargne” process on a sterling silver base
DESCRIPTION
- NAVITIMER COSMONAUTE
limited edition
1962 - 50 YEARS - 2012
BREITLING CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST SPACEGOING WRIST CHRONOGRAPH
On May 24th 1962, a Breitling Navitimer chronograph became the first wrist instrument to share in the conquest of space by accompanying the Aurora 7 flight. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historical feat, the brand is launching into orbit a new Navitimer Cosmonaute equipped with a high-performance Manufacture Breitling movement, entirely developed and produced in the company workshops. This 1,962-piece limited edition is distinguished by its 24-hour display, its manualwinding mode – two nods to the original 1962 chrono graph – as well as the Aurora 7 mission insignia engraved on the caseback. Navitimer Cosmonaute. The legend continues.
MAIDEN SPACE FLIGHT
The early 1960s were all about the space race. The Americans launched the Mercury program intended to develop manned flights. They were looking for a high-performance, accurate and reliable chronograph capable of withstanding exceptional conditions. With this in mind, they naturally turned to Breitling, the “official supplier to world aviation” and a privileged partner of the finest hours in aeronautical history. The Navitimer, the cult pilot’s watch created in 1952, with its famous circular slide rule serving to perform all operations relating to airborne navigation, naturally asserted itself as the ideal instrument in taking up this challenge. It successfully passed all the required tests, and on May 24th 1962, Lt Commander Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times aboard the Aurora 7 capsule. On his wrist was a Navitimer equipped with a 24-hour graduated scale serving to distinguish day from night – an absolute necessity in space. Mission accomplished. This was a major new token of recognition for Breitling, and this space conquest pioneer soon entered the brand’s collections under the name of Cosmonaute.
THE ENGINE
DRIVING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT
The new Manufacture Breitling Caliber 02 powering the Navitimer Cosmonaute stands out by its 24-hour display and its manual-winding system – two distinctive features echoing the model that accompanied Scott Carpenter in orbiting the Earth. It was developed by the Breitling engineers and watchmakers based on Caliber 01, the world’s best chronograph movement, and is endowed with all the assets of this exceptional “engine” – including an original column-wheel structure, maximum reliability, security and functionality, unfaltering sturdiness and exceptional precision confirmed by a chronometer certificate granted by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute). Issued in a 1,962-piece limited edition, the 50th anniversary Navitimer Cosmonaute features a black dial with silver counters. The dial motif is created using the refined “par épargne” process on a sterling silver base, thereby guaranteeing the peerless radiance and readability of the indications. In addition to the Aurora 7 mission insignia, the engraved caseback also carries a Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion scale – another detail faithful to the design of the vintage Navitimer models.
- NAVITIMER COSMONAUTE
limited edition
1962 - 50 YEARS - 2012
BREITLING CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST SPACEGOING WRIST CHRONOGRAPH
On May 24th 1962, a Breitling Navitimer chronograph became the first wrist instrument to share in the conquest of space by accompanying the Aurora 7 flight. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historical feat, the brand is launching into orbit a new Navitimer Cosmonaute equipped with a high-performance Manufacture Breitling movement, entirely developed and produced in the company workshops. This 1,962-piece limited edition is distinguished by its 24-hour display, its manualwinding mode – two nods to the original 1962 chrono graph – as well as the Aurora 7 mission insignia engraved on the caseback. Navitimer Cosmonaute. The legend continues.
MAIDEN SPACE FLIGHT
The early 1960s were all about the space race. The Americans launched the Mercury program intended to develop manned flights. They were looking for a high-performance, accurate and reliable chronograph capable of withstanding exceptional conditions. With this in mind, they naturally turned to Breitling, the “official supplier to world aviation” and a privileged partner of the finest hours in aeronautical history. The Navitimer, the cult pilot’s watch created in 1952, with its famous circular slide rule serving to perform all operations relating to airborne navigation, naturally asserted itself as the ideal instrument in taking up this challenge. It successfully passed all the required tests, and on May 24th 1962, Lt Commander Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times aboard the Aurora 7 capsule. On his wrist was a Navitimer equipped with a 24-hour graduated scale serving to distinguish day from night – an absolute necessity in space. Mission accomplished. This was a major new token of recognition for Breitling, and this space conquest pioneer soon entered the brand’s collections under the name of Cosmonaute.
THE ENGINE
DRIVING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT
The new Manufacture Breitling Caliber 02 powering the Navitimer Cosmonaute stands out by its 24-hour display and its manual-winding system – two distinctive features echoing the model that accompanied Scott Carpenter in orbiting the Earth. It was developed by the Breitling engineers and watchmakers based on Caliber 01, the world’s best chronograph movement, and is endowed with all the assets of this exceptional “engine” – including an original column-wheel structure, maximum reliability, security and functionality, unfaltering sturdiness and exceptional precision confirmed by a chronometer certificate granted by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute). Issued in a 1,962-piece limited edition, the 50th anniversary Navitimer Cosmonaute features a black dial with silver counters. The dial motif is created using the refined “par épargne” process on a sterling silver base, thereby guaranteeing the peerless radiance and readability of the indications. In addition to the Aurora 7 mission insignia, the engraved caseback also carries a Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion scale – another detail faithful to the design of the vintage Navitimer models.
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Brand : Breitling Collection : Navitimer Model : Navitimer Cosmonaute Nber of pieces : 1962 Complement : Steel - Navitimer Bracelet On sale : 2012 List Price : 8 120 € Diameter : 43 mm Styles : Sporty Types : Hand-winding Calibre : Breitling 02 Calibre distinction : COSC certified Chronometer Complication : 24-Hour Display 30-Minute Counter Circular Slide Rule Chronograph 12-Hour Counter Case material : Steel Case peculiarity : Engraved caseback Bidirectional rotating bezel with circular slide rule Shape : Round Water-resistance : 30 meters Dial : Argent Dial color : Black Silver Display : Luminescent hands Indexes : Luminescent Arabic numerals Glass : Domed Sapphire Antireflective coating Strap material : Steel Strap color : Black Strap clasp : Folding buckle More characteristics : Movement
Manufacture Breitling Caliber 02
Frequency:
28.800 vibrations per hour
39 jewels
Over 70-hour power reserve
1/4th second chronograph
Case
Cambered sapphire crystal. glareproofed on both sides
Enraved caseback:
Aurora 7 mission insignia
Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion scale
Dial
The dial motif is created using the
refined “par épargne” process on a sterling silver base