Breitling presents a comprehensive overview of its new watches for 2026. Special editions from the "Navitimer" and "Toptime" lines are being released one after another.

Breitling, known for its watchmaking that prioritizes practicality and proclaims itself as "instruments for professionals," is showcasing a diverse range of new models for 2026, centered around its iconic Navitimer, as well as collaboration and partnership commemorative models. This article will introduce some of the most noteworthy new models announced by Breitling in 2026.

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"Navitimer Automatic GMT 41 Samurai Japan Limited"

　The Navitimer, a pilot's watch featuring a patented rotating slide rule, has been an iconic Breitling collection for over 70 years. Maintaining its original design codes, a limited edition model has been released to celebrate the Japanese national baseball team, "Samurai Japan," creating a truly special timepiece.

　The base model is the "Navitimer Automatic GMT 41." By replacing the chronograph with a GMT function, it retains its tool-like character while possessing a simple appearance. The dial incorporates the deep indigo color of the Samurai Japan team, and the red GMT hand, reminiscent of the Japanese flag, expresses the passion of the Samurai who compete against the world.

　The 41mm diameter case houses the Cal. Breitling 32 movement, which boasts a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. It is also available with either a seven-link bracelet or an alligator strap, and both come with a special brown leather-like box printed with the Samurai Japan logo.

"Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team"

　This year, Breitling became the official watch partner of British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin and its F1 team, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. To commemorate this partnership, a limited edition model of the Navitimer has also been released.

　This collaborative watch embodies the shared philosophy of "speed" that both companies have pursued for over a century. The dial features carbon fiber, inspired by the cockpit of an F1 car. Luminous paint is applied to the hands, indices, and slide rule to enhance readability. Furthermore, titanium, a material also seen in F1 cars, is used for the first time in a Navitimer, demonstrating a performance-oriented design throughout the entire watch.

　It is equipped with Breitling's flagship movement, Cal.01. It boasts high precision certified by COSC and a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, and its calendar has no restricted operating time zone, making it highly practical. Only 1959 of this model will be produced and sold, a number that pays homage to the year Aston Martin first entered Formula One.

"Top Time B01 Racing Kamen Rider Limited Edition"

　The "Top Time B01 Racing," which revived its bold design from the 1960s and made a comeback in 2025, is now available in a Japan-exclusive model. This racing chronograph, which expresses the free-spirited spirit of that era, is a special collaboration piece commemorating the 55th anniversary of the start of the broadcast of the timeless hero "Kamen Rider."

　Only 155 of these watches will be produced to commemorate the anniversary, and they retain a vintage look while expressing the world of Kamen Rider.

　The dial features a powerful color scheme with a black base and red accents. The unique layout, with two rounded sub-dials surrounded by an oval dashboard motif, is retained. In addition, the Kamen Rider emblem is placed on the small seconds subdial at the 9 o'clock position, and the words "LE HEROS ETERNAL" (Eternal Heroes) in French are inscribed on the tachymeter instead of text, with special details subtly incorporated throughout.

　The 38mm diameter cushion-shaped case houses the Cal.01, the brand's first in-house developed movement. As mentioned earlier, it boasts excellent accuracy and a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, making its performance modern in contrast to its classic appearance.

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

　As part of the new Navitimer collection, a complication incorporating an in-house manufactured perpetual calendar chronograph movement has also been unveiled. Inspired by the "extreme altitudes" that pilots challenge, specifically "high altitude (sub-stratosphere)," this masterpiece represents the pinnacle of the brand's watchmaking expertise.

　The variations include a limited edition model of 75 pieces worldwide with a platinum case and bracelet, as well as a stainless steel model with a platinum bezel. The latter can be chosen from a traditional seven-link bracelet or a blue alligator strap.

　The dial displays a comprehensive array of complex information, including a perpetual calendar, moon phase, chronograph, and rotating slide rule. The three sub-dials show a 30-minute counter and date at 3 o'clock, the month and year since the leap year at 6 o'clock, and the small seconds and day of the week at 9 o'clock. Each sub-dial features two hands of different lengths and colors to make the information easy to read.

　The Cal.B19 movement, which the watch is equipped with, is an in-house movement developed to commemorate the brand's 140th anniversary. In addition to its high precision, which has earned it COSC certification as a chronometer, it boasts a long power reserve of approximately 96 hours. Furthermore, the perpetual calendar has been meticulously designed for ease of operation, with a one-step correction system via the crown that allows for simultaneous adjustment of the display, as well as individual adjustments possible using the pushers on the side of the case.

"Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde"

　Among the new Navitimer models equipped with Cal.01 is a special limited edition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Concorde's first flight. This model expresses deep respect for the "Loiseau Blanc (White Bird)," which flew at twice the altitude of a typical passenger plane (60,000 feet) and crossed the Atlantic Ocean at Mach 2.2.

　This special edition features a dark blue dial reminiscent of the deep blue sky seen from the stratosphere. In contrast, the sub-dials and slide rule incorporate white, inspired by the nickname "White Bird," creating a striking contrast and evoking the image of the Concorde flying through the stratosphere.

　The case back is transparent. In addition to an engraving indicating the limited edition of 593 pieces, which is derived from the Concorde engine, special markings such as "Mach 2" and "JETLINER" can be seen, indicating the top speed.

"Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaut Artemis II"

The "Cosmonaut" is a milestone symbolizing the brand's connection to space, created in 1962 at the request of astronaut Scott Carpenter. Now, 60 years later, a new model has been announced: the "Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaut Artemis II".

　This model is based on the Navitimer, which combines a rotating slide rule and a chronograph, but is designed to display the time in 24-hour format. This feature, which allows for the distinction between day and night in satellite orbit where sunrise and sunset occur 16 times a day, has been carried over directly from the original Cosmonaut.

　Furthermore, this model features a newly adopted "Galaxy Blue" dial made from meteorite material. This utilizes the "Widmanstätten pattern" created by etching meteorite, and all 450 limited edition pieces feature a unique blue hue reminiscent of outer space and a one-of-a-kind pattern.

　The transparent case back allows you to observe the operation of the in-house hand-wound Cal.B02 movement through the "Artemis II Mission" logo print. The words "Artemis II" and "One of 450" are engraved on the edge of the case, further enhancing its exclusivity.