Breitling has released a limited-edition Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 to honor the centennial of jazz musician Miles Davis's birth. The watch draws inspiration from the ref. 806 Mk5 Navitimer that Davis famously wore, incorporating vintage design cues while utilizing modern watchmaking standards. This release also coincides with the announcement of the forthcoming Breitling Social Club.
- Limited to 500 pieces in stainless steel
- 50 three-watch sets available, including steel, yellow gold, and platinum versions
- Stainless steel version priced at $8,900 on leather strap, $9,600 on bracelet
- Box set priced at $96,400
- 41mm case diameter
- 13mm thickness
- 47.09mm lug-to-lug
- Manually wound B09 caliber
The watch revives vintage design cues such as the historic Twin-Jet logo and the Air Racer bracelet, which had been absent from Breitling's catalog since 2019.
The manually wound B09 caliber allows for a slightly slimmer 13mm case profile compared to automatic Navitimers and eliminates the date window for a cleaner dial.
The dial features cream-colored Super-LumiNova and includes a small inner scale marking hours up to nine for the slide rule, a detail seen on early Navitimer references.
The stainless steel version is limited to 500 pieces, with a "One of 500" engraving on the caseback.
The box set includes steel, 18k yellow gold, and platinum versions, presented in a case designed to evoke a trumpet case, with the platinum model featuring a blue dial.
Owners of the stainless steel edition receive a two-year membership to the Breitling Social Club, set to launch in late 2027.
The Air Racer bracelet is a modern interpretation with hinged links near the clasp for improved comfort.
The watch is based on the ref. 806 Mk5 Navitimer, which Miles Davis was photographed wearing.