The Swiss high end watch brand, in relationship with German watch and jewellery retailer Wempe, has unveiled the limited edition Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Astronaut Wempe Signature Collection (model: AB02304A1L1P1), combining classic design having modern technology, based on the Breitling Navitimer watch worn by camper Scott Carpenter in 1962.
The new observe has a diameter of 41 mm and a thickness of 13 mm, a reduction in size than the original (43 mm diameter), making it more versatile. The case is definitely crafted from stainless steel and includes double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a bidirectional rotating viser, the iconic circular slide tip, and a transparent case rear. It is water-resistant to one month meters.
The actual dial features a deep, loaded green hue, with the (aopa) aircraft owners and pilots association (AOPA) logo at 12 o'clock (24 o'clock). The particular hour markers use a basic 24-hour system and are lined with an aged Super-LumiNova fluorescent material, emitting a green sparkle in the dark for a vintage truly feel.
Subdials are placed at 3, 6, along with 9 o'clock, serving seeing that 30-minute, 12-hour, and modest seconds counters respectively. These kind of subdials are recessed in addition to decorated with circular constitution, giving the dial a three-dimensional look. The time, minute, and second hands and fingers, as well as the chronograph hands, usually are plated in 18K rose gold colored, with the hour and tiny hands inlaid with light Super-LumiNova luminescent material. Typically the central chronograph seconds give has a red lacquer word of advice for a striking appearance. To set up window is also located on 6 o'clock.
This timepiece is motorized by the B02 manual-winding mobility, which contains 39 jewelry, vibrates at 28, 300 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), and features a column controls and vertical clutch procedure, providing a 70-hour power reserve. It can be certified by the Swiss Standard Chronometer Testing Institute ,WHICH IS ABBREVIATED AS COSC,. The beautiful rhodium plating, bar-finish, and sunburst finish is usually admired through the transparent scenario back.
Often the Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Astronaut Wempe Trademark Collection comes with a dark brown alligator leather strap and a metal folding clasp.