Breitling Navitimer 1884 Models

The Breitling 1884 watch – officially known as the Breitling Navitimer 1884 – is a strictly limited special edition. The watch is a homage to the company's success story, combining two functions that have contributed significantly to Breitling's prestige. The Navitimer has both the famous slide rule bezel from the 1950s and the popular calendar function with 24-hour display. Anyone who needs a functional chronograph will therefore be well served by this model.

Reasons why we love the 1884 model

- Chronograph function

- Slide rule bezel for calculating mathematical formulas

- Date, day and month display

- 24 hour display

Breitling 1884 price options

Since the Breitling Navitimer 1884 chronograph is a strictly limited edition, it's difficult to obtain and extremely popular with collectors. But if you have a little patience, you should eventually find a Breitling 1884 certified pre-owned model on the second hand market. For a barely worn, nearly new example of the Breitling 1884 Navitimer, expect to pay around £5,800. Depending on the condition, you can find a less pristine pre-owned model for about £4,900 or less.

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Technical features

A true all-rounder, the Breitling 1884 Chronograph is probably the most functional version of the famous pilot's watch Breitling Navitimer. In addition to its unique, practical combination of a slide rule bezel with chronograph feature, the model has an impressive technical sophistication throughout. It also comes equipped with a complete calendar. The date, day and month display system known as "Datora" was one of Breitling's best selling features in the 1940s, and it's still very popular today. The 24-hour display is located at nine o'clock.

Anyone with a Navitimer 1884 model strapped to their wrist can enjoy a host of other special features too:

- The calibre 21 Breitling 1884 automatic winding, high frequency movement, COSC-certified, with 25 rubies

- Complete calendar with date, week and month display

- Stainless steel case (46 mm diameter)

- Water resistance up to 3 bar

- Rotating bezel with circular slide rule

- Domed sapphire crystal, non-reflective on both sides

- Bracelet options: stainless steel, leather, crocodile, black rubber with aircraft tire tread pattern

- Black dial with crimson accents

Practical details: Navitimer model with calendar

Behind the Navitimer 1884's impressive multi-functionality lies a painstaking attention to detail, making sure that each feature is a pleasure to use. With the chronograph and the slide rule bezel, you can easily calculate mathematical functions and convert units. In addition, the Navitimer 1884 is equipped with a feature that was previously uncharted territory for the series: the calendar display. Thanks to its comprehensive combination of displays, you always have an overview of where you are in space and time. Pilots, aviation fans and watch enthusiasts worldwide love this limited special edition's extensive features, as well as its ultra modern design.

Modern design

The "1884" incised into the black outer coating of the Navitimer dial is a reference to the year in which Breitling was founded. It also stands for the fact that the edition is limited to only 1884 watches in total. The beautifully proportioned, contemporary style of the timepiece makes it an easy fit for day to day use. The Breitling Navitimer 1884 is a utility watch that doesn't have to hide behind elegant frills.

Alternatives to Breitling 1884 Navitimer models

The Breitling 1884 is far from easy to obtain because of its low production numbers. However, there are some other, equally attractive Navitimer special editions that you could choose from instead.

You could, for example, opt for the Navitimer 1461, a spectacular timepiece with a semi-perpetual calendar and moon phase display. Limited to 500 copies, the Navitimer AOPA (Organization Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) or Navitimer Blue Sky are other interesting alternatives with investment potential. In terms of price, there's not much to choose between the Navitimer 1461 and Blue Sky. Pre-owned models of both editions retail in the £4,500 to £5,400 range.