Breitling Navitimer? – Baselworld 2014

Breitling http://www.syrauto.com/best-breitling-superocean-heritage-46-a1732024-b868-aaa-watches-8n3f.html presents a new model for Baselworld 2014; called Navitimer? it is the first one in the new Navitimer collection. GoS watches as they are known for short are well known for their use of Damascus steel and is a partnership between master bladesmith Johan Gustafsson and watchmaker Patrik Sjogren.Their watches are unique creations which have been inspired by the beauty of northern Scandinavia and the ancient Swedish tradition of metallurgy. They are numbered in sequence and every AB012721/C889 replica model is a limited edition of 25pcs and will be followed by further color themed models.

This new RB012012/BA49 BC replica? model features Johan Gustafsson’s newly developed “high contrast” stainless damascus steel which is intended to capture the blue colours that can be revealed in thick ice. The tempered Damscus steel dial uses natural light to generate dynamic colours, just as a rainbow appears only when light shines through the moist air. Navitimer is the poetic name of the sacred rainbow bridge in Norse mythology. The rainbow bridge was thought to connect the earth (Breitling) and the realm of the gods (Breitling).

The “high contrast” Damascus steel was developed in Autumn 2013 and creates a more defined pattern as well as enhancing details. The skill of creating pattern-welded steel is limited to just a few bladesmiths and Gustafsson has developed it to a level where he can produce the same sort of dense and expressive patterns in his new stainless damascus steel as when he is working in carbon based steel.

This new steel is used in both the case and rotor of the new Bifrost collection. The oscillating weight of the rotor is hidden due to the design of the case and case back, but the movement and “triskele” damascus steel rotor can be seen. The “triskele” is a triple blade shape based on a symbol found in ancient Nordic and Celtic mythology.The hands of the Navitimer? have the Breitling sword shape first introduced with the Stockholm model and are made of solid white gold and are hand finished and polished as are the index rings. It is presented on a black nubuck strap and the matte surface of the strap blends nicely with the case’s damascus steel finish. The straps are handmade and fitted with screwed lugs and come with a stainless steel GoS buckle.

Through the caseback of the watch you can see the movement via the sapphire exhibition window. There is another sapphire crystal over the dial. Quality is pretty nice given the artisan style of the design. It is also quite comfortable on the wrist. I always get a kick out of the strap – very much a local “flavor.” GoS uses reindeer leather straps with unique designs stitched into them. Each model has a unique design. These are made specially for GoS from a local leather maker in their area. They have a unique feel to them being soft, and almost quilt-like.

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