
The new replica Breitling Navitimer 41, a tribute to Miles Davis, perfectly complements every movement.
To commemorate the centenary of Miles Davis’s birth, Breitling has released a limited-edition Navitimer watch, inspired by the ref. 806 Mk5 model worn by Davis.
The manual-winding B09 in-house movement, the monochrome panda dial, and the replica Air Racer bracelet faithfully recreate the original from the mid-1960s.
Miles Davis wore a similar fake watch Online long before tool watches became fashion items. This jazz icon—trumpeter, bandleader, and arguably one of the coolest people of the 20th century—had a particular fondness for the Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 Mk5. He wore this pilot’s watch not as a tribute to aviation, but as a natural extension of his own style and philosophy. In a 1985 interview with Spin magazine, Bob Dylan called Davis “cool” in his eyes. The Navitimer watch on Davis’s wrist is the best testament to this title: a professional tool watch imbued with personal expression, a phenomenon he began wearing long before collectors recognized it. To commemorate the centenary of Davis’s birth, Breitling has released the Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Miles Davis watch—limited to 500 pieces—its design directly inspired by the iconic timepiece Davis wore in the mid-1960s.
This design is not a replica, but rather a capture of its essence. Breitling faithfully reproduces the monochrome reverse panda dial, including the white bezel and sub-dials, the vintage-style cream-colored Super-LumiNova luminous hour markers, and the period-appropriate Breitling “twin jet” logo—the civilian retailer’s mark for non-AOPA (American Pilots Association) versions of the watch. It’s worth noting that Davis’s 806 Mk5 watch was actually the first Navitimer to combine the “twin jet” logo with a reverse panda dial, giving it significant historical importance beyond its celebrity status.
This watch features a 41mm stainless steel case, the same diameter as the original, and houses the Breitling in-house B09 movement, a manual-winding design. This choice reflects the era in which Davis owned his Navitimer – when automatic chronographs did not yet exist. The movement boasts a 70-hour power reserve, a vertical clutch column wheel mechanism, and is COSC certified. The sapphire crystal case back is engraved with “Limited Edition of 500 Pieces” and “Miles Davis Centenary,” offering a clear view of the movement’s operation. Discount copy watches
This watch offers two strap options, both complementing its vintage aesthetic. The first is a hand-dyed gradient brown calfskin strap with a folding clasp, echoing the warm tones of the dial. The second option—perhaps even more appealing—is a reissue of the Air Racer bracelet. This rally-inspired stainless steel bracelet originally debuted in the 1960s and was popularized by musician Serge Gainsbourg in the 1980s. Its unique breathable design has been upgraded near the clasp, adding hinged links for improved comfort. Its reissue is delightful.
In addition to the Wholesale copy watch itself, owning one of these 500 limited-edition commemorative timepieces grants a two-year membership to Breitling’s first social club, opening in Williamsburg, New York at the end of 2027. For those wishing to forge a deeper connection with this launch, a limited edition of 50 “Lifetime Club Membership Sets” brings together three Navitimer 806 Mk5 commemorative watches (in stainless steel, 18K yellow gold, and platinum respectively), housed in a display box designed to resemble a traditional trumpet box, with a blue lining paying homage to Davis’s landmark album, Kind of Blue. The Miles Davis Commemorative Edition watch is a truly limited-edition commemorative timepiece: it doesn’t rely on superficial symbolism, but rather on a genuine understanding of the original’s meaning. Davis wore the Navitimer watch not as a prop—and Breitling certainly didn’t create this timepiece for that purpose either.
Breitling Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Miles Davis
Brand: Breitling
Model: Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Miles Davis
Case Dimensions: 41mm (diameter) × 13mm (thickness) × 47.09mm (length-width)
Case Materials: Stainless Steel
18k Yellow Gold (Lifetime Membership Package Only)
950 Platinum (Lifetime Membership Package Only)
Water Resistance: 30 meters
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating
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Dial: Black reverse panda dial (stainless steel and 18k yellow gold)
Blue reverse panda dial (950 platinum)
Strap: Brown calfskin strap with folding clasp (stainless steel)
Black calfskin strap with folding clasp (18k yellow gold)
Blue calfskin strap with folding clasp (950 platinum)
Stainless Steel Air Racer Bracelet (Stainless Steel Only)
Movement Caliber B09, in-house movement, manual winding, COSC certified. Power reserve: 70 hours. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, sliding bezel.


