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 Soon after its launch in 1952, the NAVITIMER chronograph became a favorite with pilots. in addition to its ability to measure short times, this wrist instrument is equipped with a "navigation computer", a circular chronograph slide rule able to handle all airborne navigation calculations, such as climbing times or fuel consumption rate, and even to convert miles into nautical miles or kilometers. this first navitimer was officially chosen by the aopa (aircraft owners and pilots association), encompassing chronograph pilots from around the world. today, this model has chronograph lent its name to a line of original mechanical chronographs, chronograph featuring a wealth of exclusive technical features and naturally all fitted with the famous slide rule. the professional line encompasses the breitling chronographs most specifically tailored to the world of aviation. from the emergency built-in microtransmitter to the electronic sophistication of the b-1, along with the ease of handling typical of aerospace models, breitling places its finest technology in the service of pilots. birth of georges favre-jacot, who at 22 years old, founded the watch factory. he was one of the first to understand the importance of the interchangeability of parts for rationalising chronograph production, thereby improving precision and reliability of mechanical watches. he grouped together all the different areas and know-how that make up watchmaking. thus, one of the very first true swiss manufacturing companies was born. through its numerous innovations, zenith has always contributed to the development of top class watchmaking . 1998 will remain a symbolic date in the history of bertolucci, the year a new and truly innovative watch was added to its collections. the serena reflects the bertolucci style to perfection. through the hippodrome-shaped case, it draws on the concept of the pebble, which lies at the heart of the brand''s creative inspiration. its pronounced curve is delicately extended to the bracelet to provide even greater wearer comfort. invested with a strong personality, it offers a blend of youth and modernity with a subtle touch of classicism, guaranteeing the watch''s continued success well into the new century. your online source for wholesale watches
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