Encyclopedia / Breitling / Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43
Current deal · verified Oct 19, 2026, 10:06 PM ET
$7,275 Retail $10,700
Save $3,425 (32%) · new · WatchMaxx
Ref. AB0138211B1A1 (black dial, steel bracelet) · In stock, ready to ship (per WatchMaxx)
Brand new from a grey-market dealer; the warranty may be WatchMaxx's rather than Breitling's. Jomashop had the same ref at $7,650 (10:12 PM ET). Prices change fast; check the store before you buy.
Price comparison: fixed-price listings
| Store | Condition | Box & papers | Asking price | Link | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono24 marketplace seller | new | Not stated | $6,869 | View | Oct 19, 2026 |
| WatchMaxx | new | Yes* | $7,275 | View | Oct 19, 2026 |
Fixed-price (buy-now) asking prices in USD for ref. AB0138211B1A1, cheapest new and cheapest pre-owned with box and papers per store, sorted low to high and checked Oct 19, 2026 (ET). Buy-now listings only. Pre-owned listings are shown only when the listing states box and papers. * New from a grey-market dealer: comes boxed, but the warranty card may be the dealer's rather than the brand's. Chrono24 rows are individual third-party marketplace sellers. Prices change fast; confirm with the store.
What it really costs
| Market | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Breitling US retail | $10,700 | breitling.com |
| Grey-market new | $7,275 WatchMaxx · $7,650 Jomashop | watchmaxx.com / jomashop.com |
| Pre-owned | about $7,250 – $9,300 (median ~$8,300) | Chrono24 |
All prices in USD, checked Oct 19, 2026 (ET). Pre-owned ranges are the middle 80% of asking prices on the first Chrono24 results page for that ref (about 60 listings, used and some unworn), fixed-price listings only. Grey-market = brand-new from a non-authorized dealer.
Buying guide
Key references
| Ref. | What it is | US retail |
|---|---|---|
| AB0138211B1A1 | 43 mm steel, black dial, steel bracelet, Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01 | $10,700 |
Which one I'd pick
New vs pre-owned: today the new grey-market price ($7,275) sits at the bottom of the pre-owned range. That makes new the obvious pick.
What to check before you buy
- Box and papers: a brand warranty card matters for resale. Grey-market new watches may carry the dealer's warranty instead of the brand's, so ask which one you're getting.
- Water resistance: it's only 3 bar (30 m). Keep it out of the pool.
- Fakes and red flags: avoid prices far below the grey-market numbers above, stock photos only, or sellers who won't show the caseback, clasp and warranty card.
Alternatives worth a look
- Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional: The other great pilot's/space chronograph, below retail. (42 mm stainless steel, Calibre 3861, retail $7,800 (.001, hesalite, bracelet); $9,000 (.002, sapphire, bracelet))
- Zenith Chronomaster Sport: El Primero chronograph, 25% under retail today. (41 mm stainless steel, El Primero 3600, retail $12,300 (03.3100.3600/69.M3100, dealers' listed retail))
- Breitling Chronomat B01 42: Breitling's sportier B01 chronograph. (42 mm stainless steel, Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01, retail $9,550)
History
In 1952 Willy Breitling developed a wrist chronograph with a circular slide rule that let pilots do flight calculations on the bezel.
Two years later the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) made the design its official timepiece. The 'navigation timer' became the Navitimer.
Breitling was founded in 1884 in Saint-Imier by Léon Breitling and is based in Grenchen today. The current Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 uses the in-house Breitling 01 with about 70 hours of power reserve.
Specifications
| Brand | Breitling |
|---|---|
| Model | Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 |
| Key references | AB0138211B1A1 |
| Launch year | 1952 |
| Case | 43 mm stainless steel |
| Thickness | 13.69 mm |
| Lug width | 22 mm |
| Bezel | Bidirectional, slide rule |
| Crystal | Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides |
| Movement | Breitling Manufacture Calibre 01, automatic chronograph |
| Power reserve | 70 hours |
| Water resistance | 30 m |
| Approx. US retail (Oct 2026) | $10,700 (AB0138211B1A1, black dial, steel bracelet) |
Specs from the brand's official product page for the main reference. Retail prices are list prices, not market value, and change often.
Highlights
- Circular slide rule bezel
- AOPA winged logo
- COSC-certified chronograph
FAQ
How much is a Breitling Navitimer B01 43?
Breitling's US site lists the AB0138211B1A1 at $10,700 (checked Oct 19, 2026). It was $7,275 new at WatchMaxx, and pre-owned asking prices on Chrono24 mostly ran about $7,250 to $9,300.
What is the slide rule on the Navitimer for?
It's a circular slide rule on the bezel that lets pilots do their flight calculations, which is why Breitling built it in 1952.
Is the Navitimer water resistant?
Only to 3 bar (30 m), per Breitling.
What does AOPA mean on the Navitimer?
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which adopted the design as its official timepiece two years after its 1952 debut.
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