Breitling Navitimer 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 Men’s Watch
Product Overview
The Breitling Navitimer 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 Men’s Watch is a precision-engineered timepiece designed for the modern global traveler. Built for men who value both Swiss craftsmanship and functional elegance, this watch combines sophisticated world time functionality with robust mechanical performance. Its 43mm stainless steel case and refined brown crocodile-pattern leather strap make it suitable for both business and casual settings. Powered by the in-house Breitling Caliber B35 movement, it delivers reliable, COSC-certified chronometer accuracy. This is a watch built not just to tell time, but to keep pace with a world in motion.
Key Features
- World Time Functionality: A ring of world cities encircles the dial perimeter, allowing you to track 24 time zones at a glance. The world time zone indicator makes it simple to switch between cities and maintain accurate local time, ideal for frequent travelers or professionals working across continents.
- Breitling Caliber B35 Movement: This self-winding automatic movement is COSC Chronometer certified, ensuring exceptional precision. With a 70-hour power reserve, it continues running through long weekends without needing a manual wind, and its 28,800 vph frequency and 41 jewels contribute to smooth, reliable operation.
- Mercury Silver Dial with Luminescent Details: The dial features a refined mercury silver finish with luminescent hour and minute hands, plus Arabic numeral hour markers for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions. The date is displayed clearly at 6 o’clock within a discreet aperture.
- Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal: A cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides, protects the dial from scratches and reflections, ensuring clarity and durability in daily wear.
- Premium Case and Strap Construction: The 43mm stainless steel case combines brushed and polished finishes for a balanced, sophisticated look. Paired with a 23mm brown leather strap featuring a crocodile pattern and secured by a stainless steel tang buckle, it offers comfort and style. The screw-locked crown with dual gaskets and screw-down case back enhance water resistance and long-term reliability.
- Sapphire Exhibition Case Back: The transparent case back showcases the intricate mechanics of the Caliber B35 movement, highlighting Breitling’s commitment to horological excellence.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: AB3521U01G1P1
- Movement: Breitling Caliber B35, self-winding automatic, COSC Chronometer certified
- Power Reserve: 70 hours
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
- Jewels: 41
- Case Material: Brushed and polished stainless steel
- Case Diameter: 43mm
- Case Thickness: 14.55mm
- Bezel: Polished stainless steel, bidirectional rotating
- Dial Color: Mercury Silver
- Strap: Brown leather with crocodile pattern, 23mm inlet
- Clasp: Stainless steel tang buckle
- Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
- Water Resistance: 100 meters / 330 feet
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, world time zone
- Case Back: Screw-down, sapphire exhibition
- Crown: Screw-locked with 2 gaskets
- Style: Casual
- Origin: Swiss made
- Item Weight: 1.42 pounds
- ASIN: B07KCNXSK3
- Date First Available: October 31, 2018
- Manufacturer: Breitling
- Department: Mens
- Discontinued by Manufacturer: No
Benefits & Use Cases
This watch is ideal for professionals and travelers who need to stay synchronized across multiple time zones without sacrificing style. The world time function allows instant reference to global cities, making it a practical tool for international business meetings, flight planning, or staying in touch with contacts abroad. Its 100-meter water resistance ensures it can withstand splashes, rain, and swimming, adding versatility to its use. The combination of a durable sapphire crystal and robust case construction makes it suitable for daily wear, while the elegant leather strap and refined dial design transition effortlessly from office to evening events. Swiss-made and backed by Breitling’s reputation for excellence, it’s a long-term investment in both form and function.
Important Notes
This timepiece is not currently discontinued by the manufacturer and was first made available on October 31, 2018. For detailed warranty information, customers are advised to click the provided link in the product documentation. The watch comes with a stainless steel tang buckle and requires standard care for leather straps, including protection from prolonged moisture and direct sunlight to maintain appearance. Always ensure the crown is properly screwed down before exposure to water to preserve water resistance.
