Revving Up: Discover the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Formula One Team

The Formula 1 season is just around the corner, and with it come exciting new sponsorships that fans won’t want to miss! This year, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, featuring Canadian Lance Stroll and Spanish double World Champion Fernando Alonso, welcomes Breitling as its Official Watch Partner. To kick off this partnership, the limited-edition Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Formula One Team is set to hit the market. Only 1,959 pieces will be available, each a nod to the year of Aston Martin’s inaugural entry into Formula 1.

A Bold New Partnership

How does Breitling make fans forget nearly two decades of its partnership with Bentley? By partnering with another iconic British luxury car manufacturer, Aston Martin! The first collaboration starts with Aston Martin’s F1 team. In the high-octane world of Formula 1, one of Ayrton Senna’s golden rules rings true: “If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you’re no longer a racing driver.” With Girard-Perregaux stepping aside, Breitling has secured its spot on the starting grid. The sleek 43mm titanium Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is the first watch to emerge from this thrilling collaboration.

The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43: A Timeless Tribute

The new Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Formula One Team represents a comeback for Breitling in the F1 arena. While the brand has enjoyed a rich history, featuring legendary drivers like Jim Clark and Graham Hill sporting Breitling Navitimers during the 1960s, it’s taken a hiatus from the spotlight. With the new F1 season upon us, the collaboration marks an exciting new chapter.

The limited-edition Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 recalls a bygone era, deeply rooted in the memories of Clark and Hill rather than the fresh faces of Stroll and Alonso. Remember, this iconic watch was born in 1952 as a companion for aviators, designed to provide essential calculations, from speed to fuel consumption. Clark and Hill, both passionate aviators, found these features immensely useful on the racetrack.

Design Meets Functionality

True to its racing heritage, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Formula One Team showcases the team’s distinct colors: Aston Martin Racing Green and lime accents, inspired by the team’s energetic livery. What’s more, this edition features a lightweight titanium case— a first for the classic Navitimer series—and maintains consistent dimensions at 43mm in diameter, 49.07mm lug-to-lug length, and 13.69mm thickness. With a water resistance rating of 30 meters, it’s as practical as it is stylish. The carbon fiber dial is made from materials commonly seen in F1, ensuring visibility even during the exhilarating night races like the Singapore Grand Prix.

At the heart of this remarkable watch beats the automatic in-house caliber 01, a COSC-certified chronometer boasting a 70-hour power reserve. Peek through the sapphire case back to admire the striking matte black rotor, crafted from tungsten and featuring a PVD coating, as it elegantly displays the Aston Martin Aramco logo. Additionally, you’ll find engravings on the titanium rim of the case back that read “One of 1959” and “Instruments for Drivers,” making this piece even more special.

Fans can expect to spot the Breitling logo on the Aston Martin Aramco F1 car and team apparel for the first time on February 9. This coincides with the reveal of the AMR26 F1 car. For those eager to own this piece of motorsport history, the limited-edition Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 is priced at a competitive €10,500. We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! What do you think about this partnership, the watch, or the price? Let’s talk!

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