New for 2019, Breitling releases an all-new Navitimer with some interesting influence and aesthetic changes. The all-new Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Swissair Edition seems to be the first of an Airlines collection that Breitling promises to expand. Last year, Breitling made a bold move and released an updated Navitimer 8 Collection to mixed reviews. Later, they released their more modern B01 take on the classic Navitimer design, and that was a lot less controversial if a bit predictable. Now, quite unpredictably, drawing from the Navitimers early days and airlines from that era, the new watch takes influence from what Breitling claims is the most emblematic airlines of the time, starting with this Swissair Edition.SpecificationsBrand: BreitlingModel:?Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Swissair EditionDimensions: 43mm x 14.25mmWater Resistance: 30 metersCase Material: Stainless steelCrystal/Lens: Sapphire, front backMovement: Breitling Manufacture Calibre B01Frequency: 4HzPower Reserve: Up to 70 hoursStrap/Bracelet: Black leather or stainless steel braceletPrice Availability: TBD AnalysisThis is an interesting move for Breitling, and one that seems to be the start of a new subset of Navitimers. This Swissair edition seems to be the cornerstone of what Breitling claims will be a capsule collection. It is fitting, I suppose, considering the brands Swiss nature, as well as a previous Swissair collaboration signified only by the watchs name and an airplane-tipped seconds hand. This watch in particular is unique-looking, if not a bit seemingly racing-inspired, but I guess theres no way around that when youre working with a red and black color scheme.The Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Swissair Edition has all the same features as your standard Navitimer, including the slide rule bezel and panda dial sub-registers with the exception of the red colorway, and Swissair logo on the sapphire caseback. Curiously, Breitling uses the modern logo of Swissair (post 2002 bankruptcy) despite the stated influence of the 1950s and 60s (though I would argue its more 70s). Regardless, the more modern branding is unlike so many of the Pan-Am branding weve seen in the industry over the years. Unlike the TAG Heuer x Gulf Monaco, Breitling hasnt exactly had a rich heritage with this airline in particular, so I will be interested in seeing how well it fares.ConclusionRegardless, this is a cool-looking watch. I cant help but see a bit of racing influence in this watch-Im immediately reminded of the panda dials of the Chopard Mille Miglia-which doesnt exactly fit the mold of a typical aviation inspired watch. What I do see here is a unique colorway, however peculiar the branding. While Swissair is only the first in a series, its a great start to an interesting direction the brand is taking. Price for the?Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Airlines Swissair Edition watch hasnt been announced yet, but I would imagine it will be right around the $8,500 mark keeping it in line with previous 43mm stainless steel models, and allowing for a bit of a premium for the collaboration and bracelet option. Learn more at breitling.com [...]