The unveiling of the new AMR26 single seater marks another chapter in the competitive evolution of Aston Martin Aramco in Formula 1. Extreme engineering, refined aerodynamics and an obsession with performance define the team on the grid. But beyond the asphalt and telemetry data, there is another arena where precision is tested: the wrist.
As the team’s Official Watch Partner, Breitling celebrates this alliance with a timepiece that captures the intensity of F1 in every detail: the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Formula One Team. A watch that not only accompanies competition, but embodies it.
Designed for intensity
Inspired directly by the cockpit of a F1 single seater, this chronograph shares materials, philosophy and purpose with the racing machine.
The carbon fiber dial recalls the same material used in the car’s chassis, a symbol of lightness and structural resistance. The titanium case, used for the first time in a Navitimer, reduces weight and reinforces the technical character of the piece. Enhanced luminescence ensures legibility even in low light conditions, as if it were a night lap under floodlights.
The result is a watch that conveys controlled tension: every element is there for performance, not decoration.
From the sky to the circuit: the return of the Navitimer
The Navitimer was born as an instrument for aviation pilots, incorporating a circular slide rule that allowed real time calculations. It was a tool before it was an accessory.
Over time, its precision also won over motorsport drivers, including Formula 1 competitors who demanded the same rigor on the track as in the air. Today, that legacy officially returns to the paddock alongside the Aston Martin Aramco team, closing a historical circle where milliseconds decide destinies.
An edition that pays tribute to history
The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Formula One Team is the first watch born from this collaboration and is limited to 1959 pieces, in tribute to the year Aston Martin made its debut in Formula 1.
Its aesthetic identity is unmistakable:
- Aston Martin Racing Green, deep and elegant.
- Lime accents, inspired by the single seater’s livery.
- Carbon fiber dial with technical texture.
- Textured leather strap that evokes racing harnesses.
Performance revealed
Just as a single seater reveals its soul in the garage, this Navitimer exposes its mechanical heart through the sapphire crystal caseback.
Inside beats the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC certified chronometer with a 70 hour power reserve. Designed to maintain absolute precision under pressure, it is the horological equivalent of the AMR26 power unit.
The matte black rotor, developed specifically for this edition, is made of tungsten with a high durability PVD coating and features the Aston Martin Aramco logo. A technical and aesthetic detail that reinforces the exclusive character of the piece.
More than a collaboration: a shared philosophy
Formula 1 is the most demanding laboratory in motorsport. Every thousandth matters, every component serves a critical function. That same mindset defines Breitling in its watchmaking approach.
The Aston Martin Aramco team represents ambition, innovation and a constant pursuit of performance. The Navitimer B01 Aston Martin Formula One Team translates those values into a tangible, wearable and limited piece.
On track, precision can mean victory.
On the wrist, it means legacy, engineering and character.
And in this partnership, both worlds beat to the same rhythm.
