We’ve said it dozens of times: watches and automobiles are about as complementary as two distinct industries can be. From the minutiae of nuanced mechanics to the desired balance of form and function, and even the mathematical relationship between speed and time, there’s a reason why so many watchmakers and auto racing teams have teamed up over the years — both as official partners or high-profile one-offs.
The latest to join the likes of TAG Heuer and Oracle Red Bull Racing, IWC Schaffhausen and Mercedes-AMG Petronas, and Richard Mille and Scuderia Ferrari is Breitling and Aston Martin Aramco F1. Announcing their partnership today (and ending AMM’s collaborative relationship with Girard-Perregaux), the brands have also unveiled their debut timepiece to coincide with the 2026 Formula One season.
A Titanium First
The most significant development of the new Navitimer B01 Chronograph is the case material. This marks the first time Breitling has executed a Navitimer in titanium — a milestone that deserves attention given the model’s 70-plus-year lineage. The weight reduction is noticeable at just 77g (2.7oz) for the watch head, though you’re still dealing with the familiar 43mm diameter, 13.69mm thickness, and 49.07mm lug-to-lug dimensions that define the modern Navitimer B01. It’s not a small watch, but the titanium construction should help with wearability.
The carbon fiber dial adds another layer of racing authenticity, featuring a subtle green mottling that nods to Aston Martin Racing Green. The dial itself goes with a vintage-style reverse panda layout, while a bright lime chronograph seconds hand provides a pop of color. Interestingly, there’s no Aston Martin branding on the dial side — just the traditional AOPA wings, which some might argue subtly echo the winged Aston badge.
Heritage Meets the Grid
Breitling’s connection to Formula One isn’t entirely new territory. Legendary drivers Graham Hill and Jim Clark — both accomplished pilots in addition to their racing careers — famously wore Navitimers during the 1960s. They used the chronograph’s circular slide rule for calculations both in the cockpit and on the circuit. It’s a compelling historical thread that gives this partnership more depth than your typical sponsor-driven watch release.
The 1,959-piece limitation pays tribute to Aston Martin’s first Formula One entry in 1959, the same year they claimed outright victory at Le Mans with the DBR1.
What’s Inside
Powering the chronograph is Breitling’s in-house Manufacture Caliber B01, featuring a column wheel, vertical clutch architecture, and 70-hour power reserve with COSC certification. The movement is visible through the sapphire caseback, where you’ll find a specially developed matte-black tungsten rotor with PVD coating and the Aston Martin Aramco logo. Additional caseback engravings include “One of 1959” and “Instruments for Drivers.”
Lastly, the embossed leather strap mimics the texture of racing seatbelts, with British Racing Green leather lining and a titanium folding clasp.
Spec Sheet
Model: Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team
Case Material: Titanium
Case Size: 43mm
Case Thickness: 13.69mm
Lug-to-Lug: 49.07mm
Movement: Breitling Manufacture Caliber B01 automatic
Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Water Resistance: 30m
Dial: Carbon fiber with green undertones, reverse panda layout
Strap: Embossed leather with racing harness texture, titanium folding clasp
Limited Edition: 1,959 pieces
Pricing & Availability
The Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is priced at $11,500 and limited to 1,959 pieces. Pre-orders are available now through Breitling’s website and authorized retailers, with an average delivery time of two months. The partnership makes its on-track debut at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 6-8, 2026.
Recap
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula ONE
Breitling just dropped their first-ever titanium Navitimer as part of a new partnership with Aston Martin’s F1 team, and it’s limited to 1,959 pieces as a nod to Aston’s 1959 Formula One debut. At $11,500, you’re getting the brand’s in-house B01 movement in a carbon fiber-dialed package that connects the watchmaker’s aviation heritage to the racetrack.
