Breitling’s Navitimer has long been the chronograph of choice for pilots, but the company’s new partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team draws the iconic watch into the paddock. The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco F1 is a limited‑edition timepiece that merges aviation heritage with motor‑sport detail. Only 1,959 examples will be produced, a nod to the year Aston Martin first entered Formula 1.
At its core, the watch uses Breitling’s in‑house B01 calibre, an automatic chronograph movement with a 70‑hour power reserve and column‑wheel construction. The movement sits inside a 43mm titanium case that is just 13.69mm thick and weighs a svelte 96.95 g. A carbon‑fiber dial evokes F1 cockpit components, while green accents pick up the Aston Martin Aramco livery. The bidirectional slide‑rule bezel and 1/4‑second, 30‑minute and 12‑hour counters retain the classic Navitimer functionality, and a sapphire case back reveals the rotor, which is etched with the Aston Martin Aramco logo.
Breitling supplies the watch on a black calfskin strap with a titanium folding clasp and 22mm lug width. Water resistance is rated to 3 bar—enough for rain or hand‑washing—and the watch ships with a certificate of authenticity. The piece is priced at $11,500 and will be available through Breitling boutiques and authorized retailers.
The design celebrates the Swiss brand’s new role as official timing partner of the Aston Martin F1 team, announced this week by Aston Martin. For fans who have followed the evolution of Breitling’s aviation chronographs, our coverage of the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 46 North American Limited Edition provides context on how different materials and partnerships reshape a classic.
The Aston Martin Aramco F1 edition shows that even a 70‑year‑old watch can adapt to new disciplines without losing its identity.
