Watch Straps for the Breitling Navitimer
Breitling makes watches for aviation, diving, and motorsport — and each line has a distinct strap character. The Navitimer (43mm) uses a 22mm lug width; the Navitimer 41 uses 20mm. The Superocean 42 uses 20mm; the Superocean 44 uses 22mm. The Chronomat 44 uses 22mm. The aviation identity of the Navitimer calls for leather or pilot-style straps; the Superocean suits rubber or sailcloth; the Chronomat suits both. Breitling's official straps cost $150–$350. Other sites have leather, rubber, and NATO alternatives from $6.
Buying tips
- 01Navitimer 43mm (B01): 22mm — look for padded brown leather for aviation authenticity.
- 02Navitimer 41mm (A17326): 20mm — same look at a slightly smaller scale.
- 03Superocean 42/44: rubber dive straps are the most appropriate and popular strap choice.
- 04The Breitling case has relatively straight lugs — flat-end straps seat well without gaps.
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What lug width is the Breitling Navitimer?
The Breitling Navitimer B01 (43mm, references AB0121, AB0127) uses a 22mm lug width. The Navitimer 41 (A17326) uses 20mm. The Navitimer 1 B03 Rattrapante (45mm) uses 22mm. The Navitimer B01 (41mm, A7139) uses 20mm. Before buying a Breitling Navitimer strap, confirm your case size: the 43mm and larger references use 22mm, while the 41mm references use 20mm. Both are well-represented on other sites. The Superocean 42 uses 20mm; the Superocean 44 uses 22mm. The Chronomat 44 uses 22mm. If you're unsure, Breitling's website lists lug width under the technical specifications for each current reference.
What's the best cheap strap for the Breitling Navitimer?
The Breitling Navitimer is an aviation chronograph first made in 1952 — its DNA is the cockpit. Padded brown calfskin leather is the most authentic strap for the Navitimer, evoking the leather jackets and navigational equipment of early aviation. Search 'padded leather watch strap 22mm' or '22mm pilot leather strap' on other sites for $8–$18 options. A textured calf or vintage-finish leather in medium brown or dark tan is ideal — avoid smooth, polished leather which looks more appropriate on a dress watch. Black leather is a clean alternative for the black-dial Navitimer. For a more casual look, a canvas or NATO strap in olive or tan at $4–$10 suits the Navitimer's aviation utility character.
What's the best cheap rubber strap for the Breitling Superocean?
The Breitling Superocean is a professional dive watch, so FKM rubber is its natural strap material. The Superocean 42 uses 20mm; the Superocean 44 and Heritage use 22mm. Search 'FKM rubber strap 20mm quick release dive' or '22mm rubber dive strap' on other sites for $8–$15 options. The Superocean's sporty case suits slightly textured or embossed rubber — a smooth dive texture rather than a completely flat surface. Black rubber is the most versatile choice; navy blue rubber pairs well with the Superocean's blue dial variants. Sailcloth straps in 20mm or 22mm are also popular for the Superocean — they give a yacht-racing character that bridges dive and sailing heritage.