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Breitling Navitimer 50th Anniversary Reference A41322

Partially verified

This Breitling Navitimer 50th Anniversary model, reference A41322, is a self-winding stainless steel chronometer wristwatch produced in 2002 to commemorate the 50-year history of the Navitimer collection. The timepiece features a three-body case design with a brushed finish, lapidated lugs, and a bidirectional rotating reeded bezel fitted with a slide-rule. It is powered by the Breitling Caliber 41, a 38-jewel rhodium-plated automatic movement featuring a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance. The watch is presented with a bicolor black and silver dial, displaying subsidiary registers for seconds, 12-hour, and 30-minute timing functions, alongside a date aperture. The assembly is secured by a stainless steel Breitling buckle. This example is identified by case number 535752.

The watch is shown alongside its fitted presentation box, Breitling booklets, and international warranty document.
The watch is shown alongside its fitted presentation box, Breitling booklets, and international warranty document. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
A41322
Catalogue / lot identifier
502
Source-reported date
2002
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
535752

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The timepiece is housed in a three-body stainless steel case with a brushed finish. Notable exterior features include lapidated lugs and a bi-directional revolving reeded bezel, which incorporates the characteristic Navitimer slide-rule function. The case back is screwed-down and features an embossed logo. The watch maintains a thickness of 15 mm and a diameter of 41.5 mm.

The dial displays a bicolor black and silver design. It is configured with luminous baton indexes and luminous steel baton hands. Functionality includes a date aperture and guilloche-textured subsidiary dials dedicated to the constant seconds, 12-hour, and 30-minute chronograph registers. The perimeter of the dial includes an outer minute and 1/5th seconds scale, alongside the outermost slide-rule graduated markings.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, brushed, screwed-down case back with embossed logo, bi-directional revolving reeded and graduated steel bezel, lapidated lugs, sapphire crystal.”
  • “Bicolor black and silver with luminous baton indexes, guilloche subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30-minute registers, outer minute and 1/5th seconds scale, outermost slide-rule.”

Movement and Escapement

The watch is powered by the Breitling Caliber 41. This rhodium-plated, self-winding movement is constructed with 38 jewels. The technical specification includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance equipped with a shock absorber. The timing system utilizes a self-compensating flat balance spring and an index regulator.

The movement also features a hack mechanism, allowing for precise synchronization. According to the auction description, the movement is signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 41, rhodium plated, 38 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, index regulator, hack mechanism.”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Provenance and Documentation

The object is identified as the property of a German collector. The lot is accompanied by a suite of original accessories including a fitted box and various booklets.

The serial number 535752 is recorded on the case, and the watch is fitted with a stainless steel Breitling buckle. The auction description attributes the item as a fine, water-resistant, self-winding chronometer wristwatch.

Evidence for this section
  • “Accompanied by fitted box, warranty, COSC certificate and booklets.”
  • “Property of a German Collector”
  • “Breitling, 'Navitimer, 50th Anniversary', case No. 535752”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production volume of the Navitimer 50th Anniversary edition?
  • Does the COSC certificate indicate the specific date of testing for this chronometer?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Navitimer 50th Anniversary Reference A41322
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBreitling“Breitling, 'Navitimer, 50th Anniversary'”
ReferenceA41322“Ref. A41322”
Serial Number535752“case No. 535752”
Year2002“Made in 2002 for the 50th anniversary of the Navitimer model.”
MovementCal. 41“M. Cal. 41, rhodium plated, 38 jewels”
Diameter41.5 mm“Diam. 41.5 mm.”
ConditionAs new“Grading System Grade: A Good Case: 1 As new”

Visible details

  • Bicolor black and silver dial with three subsidiary dials
  • Bidirectional revolving reeded bezel with slide-rule
  • Stainless steel case with brushed finish and lapidated lugs
  • Fitted with a black leather strap featuring white stitching

Research qualifications

  • The auction description advises that an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense
  • The specific country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Breitling Navitimer 50th Anniversary Breitling, 'Navitimer, 50th Anniversary', case No. 535752, Ref. A41322. Made in 2002 for the 50th anniversary of the Navitimer model. Fine, water resistant, self-winding, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch, round button chronograph, registers, date, slide rules with a stainless steel Breitling buckle. Accompanied by fitted box, warranty, COSC certificate and booklets.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 1a35734ef7

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