Breitling Navitimer Automatic 38 -
Black Dial (Ref. A17325)
$5155.00$4295.00
The Navitimer Automatic 38 is the "Goldilocks" size of the non-chronograph Navitimer line. While the 35mm version (which we just reviewed) is lean and elegant, this 38mm model offers a bit more wrist presence while remaining significantly more compact than the 43mm and 46mm giants. It maintains the essential beaded slide-rule bezel but focuses on simple time-and-date functionality.
This pre-owned model from 2019 is in Excellent condition and comes with its original Box and Papers.
Key Features and Specifications
Detail | Specification |
Price: | $4,295 (Cash/Wire Price) |
Model Name: | Navitimer Automatic 38 |
Reference Number: | A17325241B1A1 |
Condition: | Excellent |
Box & Papers: | Included (Box & Papers) |
Case Material: | Stainless Steel |
Case Size: | 38 mm |
Dial: | Black with Index hour markers & Date at 6 o'clock |
Movement: | Breitling Calibre 17 (Automatic) |
Thickness: | 9.9 mm (Ultra-slim for a Navitimer) |
Bracelet: | Stainless Steel 7-link Navitimer Bracelet |
Year: | 2019 |
Why This Model Stands Out
Balanced Proportions: At just under 10mm thick, this is one of the thinnest Navitimers ever made. It slides under a dress shirt cuff with ease, making it a perfect "office-to-evening" timepiece.
The Beaded Edge: The bezel features a distinct "beaded" texture rather than the serrated edge found on the chronographs. This is a vintage-inspired detail that gives the watch a softer, more sophisticated look.
Time-Only Clarity: Without the chronograph sub-dials, the black dial is incredibly easy to read at a glance. The date window is cleanly integrated at 6 o'clock, maintaining the dial's symmetry.
Versatility: 38mm is widely considered the "sweet spot" for modern unisex sizing, making it an excellent choice for anyone who finds the 43mm Navitimer too cumbersome for daily wear.