Breitling Adds Navitimer Cosmonaute to Regular Production
The 24-hour chronograph, famously used in space flight, moves from limited-edition status to the brand's permanent catalog.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Space
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Breitling has moved the Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute into its permanent production catalog. This watch features the 24-hour display originally requested by astronaut Scott Carpenter for space flight.
Why it matters
The addition of the Cosmonaute to the standard lineup brings a specialized space-flight instrument to the broader commercial market. This transition follows a series of limited-edition releases that began in 2022.
The watch is powered by the COSC-certified hand-wound Caliber B02 movement, which oscillates at 4Hz and provides a 70-hour power reserve. Its case measures 41mm in diameter and 13mm in height.
The players
Breitling
A Swiss manufacturer known for its aviation-themed chronographs and high-precision mechanical movements.
Scott Carpenter
An American astronaut whose specific requirements for 24-hour timekeeping led to the original Cosmonaute design.
The details
The Caliber B02 movement features a 24-hour track, where the hour hand completes a full lap every 24 hours to track time without solar reference. A chronograph complication—a stop-watch function integrated into the movement—includes a 30-minute totalizer and a 12-hour totalizer for tracking elapsed time. The watch is available with a black dial and silver reverse panda subdials, paired with either a brown leather strap or a seven-link steel bracelet.
Timeline
1957: Breitling first utilized the stylized twin jet planes logo.
1962: Scott Carpenter wore a Breitling Navitimer during his space flight.
1965: The twin jet planes logo was introduced to the Navitimer dial.
2022: Breitling began releasing limited-edition reproductions of the Cosmonaute.
2025: Breitling released the platinum Scott Carpenter Centenary edition.
The Tech Race
Breitling continues to anchor its product roadmap in historical space exploration milestones. This move follows the 2025 platinum edition and cements the design as a core pillar of the current Navitimer catalog.
The watch is available now in two configurations, priced at $10,600 on a leather strap and $11,000 on a steel bracelet. It serves as a daily-wear alternative to the previously sold-out, high-cost limited editions.
The takeaway
Breitling has transitioned a niche space-flight historical piece into a permanent, accessible catalog item. Prospective buyers can monitor availability through official retailer networks for the updated 41mm reference.
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