Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute

About This Watch

The Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute is a faithful re-edition of the legendary 1962 timepiece that became the first Swiss wristwatch worn in space, aboard the Aurora 7 capsule piloted by astronaut Scott Carpenter. The defining feature of the Cosmonaute is its 24-hour dial — requested by Carpenter himself because in orbit, with sunrise and sunset occurring every 90 minutes, a conventional 12-hour dial was useless for distinguishing day from night. The 2022 re-edition faithfully recreates this distinctive 24-hour display while updating the heart of the watch with the B12 caliber, a hand-wound version of the B01 chronograph movement. At 41mm, it is noticeably smaller than the standard Navitimer B01 43mm, creating a more vintage-proportioned package that wears beautifully on the wrist. The hand-wound movement eliminates the need for a rotor, resulting in a thinner profile and a more engaging ownership experience — the ritual of daily winding connects the wearer to horological tradition. The Cosmonaute is not just a watch; it is a tribute to the pioneering era of space exploration and a reminder that Breitling's history extends far beyond aviation into the cosmos itself.