Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 TWA Special Edition

The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 TWA Special Edition is a distinctive aviation-inspired chronograph created as part of Breitling’s Airline capsule collection. The special edition pays tribute to Trans World Airlines (TWA), incorporating aviation heritage into the iconic Navitimer design.

The watch features a 43mm stainless-steel case paired with a shimmering silver dial and contrasting anthracite subdials. The signature bidirectional slide-rule bezel gives the watch its unmistakable Navitimer character and reflects the collection’s historic connection with aviation.

At the heart of the Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 TWA is the Breitling 01 Manufacture self-winding mechanical movement. It provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve and offers chronograph timing for 1/4-second, 30-minute and 12-hour measurements. The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and contains 47 jewels.

One of the most distinctive details is the transparent sapphire caseback featuring the TWA logo. Depending on the reference, the watch was offered with a vintage-inspired brown calfskin leather strap, folding or tang-type buckle, or a stainless-steel mesh bracelet.

A cambered sapphire crystal with glareproof treatment on both sides protects the dial, while the watch offers 30m water resistance. With its TWA aviation connection, classic Navitimer design and in-house mechanical chronograph, this special edition is an appealing choice for collectors and aviation-watch enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Brand: Breitling
• Collection: Navitimer
• Model: B01 Chronograph 43 TWA
• Edition: TWA Special Edition
• Dial Color: Shimmering Silver
• Subdials: Anthracite
• Case Diameter: 43mm
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Movement: Breitling 01 Manufacture
• Movement Type: Self-Winding Mechanical
• Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
• Chronograph: 1/4 second, 30 minutes and 12 hours
• Bezel: Bidirectional slide-rule bezel
• Crystal: Sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
• Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal with TWA logo
• Water Resistance: 30m / 3 bar
• Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h.
• Jewels: 47
• Lug Width: 22mm
• Display: Analog
• Style: Aviation / Luxury Chronograph
• Special Feature: TWA commemorative caseback
• Gender: Men’s