Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Two Tone Blue Tritium Dial Yellow Patina (Box/Mint)

Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Ref. D12022

Breitling is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1884, widely recognized for its strong ties to aviation and precision chronograph production. The brand built its reputation by developing highly legible, technically oriented instruments designed for pilots and professionals who required accuracy and reliability. Throughout the 20th century, Breitling became closely associated with flight navigation, slide rule bezels, and robust chronograph movements that reinforced its identity as a maker of functional tool watches.

The Navitimer, introduced in 1952, is one of the most iconic pilot’s chronographs ever produced. Equipped with a circular slide rule bezel, it allowed aviators to perform critical in-flight calculations directly on the wrist. The Cosmonaute variant was developed in the early 1960s with a 24-hour dial layout, originally created for astronaut Scott Carpenter during the Mercury space program. This distinctive configuration improves legibility in environments where day and night are not easily distinguishable. The two-tone Navitimer Cosmonaute references combine Breitling’s technical aviation heritage with a more luxurious aesthetic, making them highly regarded among collectors who appreciate both functionality and distinctive design.

Key Details To Consider

This Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute two-tone reference D12022 is presented in all-original condition and remains in excellent to near-new overall shape. The case shows only minimal signs of wear, reflecting careful use and attentive ownership over the years.

The original blue tritium dial is pristine, featuring a rich yellow patina evenly developed across all numerals and complemented by matching tritium-filled gold hands. The yellow gold bidirectional bezel operates smoothly and firmly, maintaining proper tension and precise function.

The watch is fitted with its original blue sharkskin leather strap, which shows light signs of age, and is paired with the Breitling deployant clasp. The movement is running perfectly with strong amplitude and excellent timekeeping, and the chronograph functions operate as intended.

This example is offered with its original box and accompanying booklets, with the exception of the warranty card, which has been misplaced.

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