Navitimer Cosmonaute 24-Hour Pilot’s Watch

Breitling developed its pilot market with the 1952 launch of a slide-rule watch that arguably became the most famous flight instrument ever made: the 24-hour-dial Breitling Navitimer. This watch was the basis for the equally renowned Navitimer Cosmonaute, released 10 years later, which received design input from astronaut Scott Carpenter. Carpenter wore it into space on May 24, 1962, using its built-in flight computer to calculate mission data. 

For purists, the Cosmonaute has remained relatively unchanged for more than half a century: as always, it offers a 41-millimeter-cased flyback chronograph with a 47-jewel automatic mechanical movement

Breitling watches are ‘Instruments for Professionals’. Known primarily for being a favorite of aircraft pilots, Breitling watches are very popular with people from all walks of life. Breitling watchmakers are governed by four essential criteria: sturdiness, functionality, precision and aesthetic sophistication. You can be sure that any watch released by Breitling will have achieved the top echelon in all four, before being named a ‘Breitling’ piece.

Also known as: Breitling A12019