Breitling Navitimer 50th Anniversary Reference A41322
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2002
Maker / issuer
BreitlingThis Breitling Navitimer 50th Anniversary model, reference A41322, is a self-winding stainless steel chronometer wristwatch produced in 2002 to commemorate the 50-year history of the Navitimer collection.
The timepiece features a three-body case design with a brushed finish, lapidated lugs, and a bidirectional rotating reeded bezel fitted with a slide-rule. It is powered by the Breitling Caliber 41, a 38-jewel rhodium-plated automatic movement featuring a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance. The watch is presented with a bicolor black and silver dial, displaying subsidiary registers for seconds, 12-hour, and 30-minute timing functions, alongside a date aperture.
The assembly is secured by a stainless steel Breitling buckle. This example is identified by case number 535752.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Year
- 2002
- Maker
- Breitling
- Diameter
- 41.5 mm
- Movement
- Cal. 41
- Condition
- As new
- Reference
- A41322
- Serial Number
- 535752
- Maker / attribution
- Breitling
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is housed in a three-body stainless steel case with a brushed finish. Notable exterior features include lapidated lugs and a bi-directional revolving reeded bezel, which incorporates the characteristic Navitimer slide-rule function. The case back is screwed-down and features an embossed logo. The watch maintains a thickness of 15 mm and a diameter of 41.5 mm. The dial displays a bicolor black and silver design. It is configured with luminous baton indexes and luminous steel baton hands. Functionality includes a date aperture and guilloche-textured subsidiary dials dedicated to the constant seconds, 12-hour, and 30-minute chronograph registers. The perimeter of the dial includes an outer minute and 1/5th seconds scale, alongside the outermost slide-rule graduated markings.
- Visible features
- • Bicolor black and silver dial with three subsidiary dials • Bidirectional revolving reeded bezel with slide-rule • Stainless steel case with brushed finish and lapidated lugs • Fitted with a black leather strap featuring white stitching
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 41. This rhodium-plated, self-winding movement is constructed with 38 jewels. The technical specification includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance equipped with a shock absorber. The timing system utilizes a self-compensating flat balance spring and an index regulator. The movement also features a hack mechanism, allowing for precise synchronization. According to the auction description, the movement is signed.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is identified as the property of a German collector. The lot is accompanied by a suite of original accessories including a fitted box and various booklets. The serial number 535752 is recorded on the case, and the watch is fitted with a stainless steel Breitling buckle. The auction description attributes the item as a fine, water-resistant, self-winding chronometer wristwatch.
Identification
- Reference
- A41322
- Serial number
- 535752
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description advises that an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense
- Research required: The specific country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source text