The centrepiece of the 1952 released Navitimer is the rotating bezel activating a circular slide rule allowing pilots to perform complex calculations for navigation and aeronautics. Whilst modern commercial aircraft utilise GPS and computerised avionics, the Breitling Navitimer remains a favourite timepiece of pilots and aeronautical engineers.
The slide rule is no longer required for normal commercial aviation requirements but maintains the aviation inspired heritage of pilots. I wouldn't purchase a Breitling Navitimer for only one reason and that is I'm not a wannabe pilot and don't want to be running around pretending to be something I'm not. I will leave the Navitimer to the people who have earned their flight status.
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