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Model Name:
Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute LE-362
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Reference:
PB02301A1B1A1
Price ($)
$
11500
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
8.9
Crowd Rating:
2238
Watch Description
Breitling’s iconic pilot’s chronograph – fit for space travel. By the early 1960s, Breitling’s Navitimer, with its circular slide rule for performing in-flight calculations, had become the undisputed pilots’ watch. But in the era of the Space Race, another competition was quietly underway, this time between watchmakers vying to be the first on astronauts’ wrists. Breitling showed its chops in the air once again, officially becoming the first Swiss wrist-worn chronograph in space on May 24th, 1962, when Scott Carpenter blasted off in the Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft wearing the Navitimer Cosmonaute. The watch was his personal request, a variation on the iconic Navitimer with the addition of a 24-hour dial to distinguish day from night in the darkness of space. Mercury-Atlas 7 orbited the earth three times before it splashed down in the Atlantic, making aeronautic—and watchmaking—history. Our Cosmonaute re-issue, limited to 362 pieces, commemorates the 60th anniversary of that mission. This watch faithfully honors the aesthetics of the original, with subtle updates that work almost imperceptibly to provide its modern-retro appeal. What you can't overlook, however, are its luxe upgrades like the platinum bezel and open sapphire crystal caseback that gives a window on the Breitling manufacture B02 movement. Special engravings on the caliber bridges, such as Carpenter, Mercury 7, Three orbits around earth and a replica uniform badge from the rocket’s space capsule, mark the occasion. As a final tribute, the caseback is engraved with the mission date, the limitation to 362 pieces and the phrase First Swiss wristwatch in space.
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A.I. Watch Review:
# Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute LE-362 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Breitling Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute LE-362 is a Swiss-made limited edition pilot's chronograph limited to 362 pieces, commemorating the 1962 spaceflight of astronaut Scott Carpenter who wore the original Cosmonaute; it features the iconic bidirectional slide-rule bezel, a distinctive ice-blue dial with black subdials and a 24-hour rehaut scale, robust stainless steel case, and in-house automatic Caliber B02 with column-wheel chronograph, COSC certification, and 70-hour power reserve, targeting aviation history buffs, collectors, and style-conscious professionals who value heritage tool-watch functionality.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.9/10.0
**Movement Metric (9.8/10.0)** - Breitling's manufacture B02 chronograph movement with 70-hour reserve and COSC precision rivals the finishing and reliability of ETA-powered IWC Portugiesers.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.6/10.0)** - The ice-blue dial with applied markers, circular slide rule, and balanced subdials delivers aviation-inspired artistry on par with vintage Omega Speedmasters.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Deeply tied to Breitling's space and aviation milestones like Carpenter's orbital flight, bolstered by in-house B02 advancements akin to Zenith's El Primero evolutions.
**Material Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Stainless steel case with brushed/polished finishes and dual-sided antireflective sapphire matches the robust build quality of Grand Seiko sport models.
**Complications Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Sophisticated column-wheel chronograph paired with slide-rule bezel offers practical utility comparable to Longines Spirit Zulu Time's toolset.
**Brand Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Breitling's luxury aviation prestige and low-production LE status align it with Omega's respected pilot-watch dominance.
**Versatility Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Excels as a dress-sport hybrid for daily wear or flying, though 30m WR trails Tudor Black Bay's all-terrain adaptability.
**Rarity Metric (7.8/10.0)** - The 362-piece run provides solid exclusivity over mass-production pieces but doesn't reach the scarcity of 100-piece A. Lange & Söhne editions.
**Functions Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Core timekeeping, date, and chronograph deliver dependable performance like a standard Tag Heuer Carrera, without extras like GMT.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.8
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Strengths in movement, design, and history drive high scores, while modest functions and rarity temper it slightly, delivering strong value versus implied pricing.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch overdelivers on luxury pilot heritage and in-house tech relative to its market price.
## Watch Data
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