Breitling D13022 Old Navitimer II Chronograph Two-Tone Black Dial

The Breitling Old Navitimer II reference D13022 is a classic late-20th-century expression of the brand's most recognizable aviation chronograph, combining the traditional circular slide rule bezel with a warmer two-tone case execution. Produced during the 1990s and early 2000s, this reference sits within the long-running Old Navitimer family that preserved the visual DNA of the original Navitimer while offering modernized construction and everyday wearability. Its black dial delivers the dense, instrument-like presentation collectors expect, with contrasting chronograph registers and date display reinforcing the watch's utilitarian pilot-watch purpose. The gold and steel case gives the model a distinctly period-correct character, balancing technical Breitling identity with a more luxurious presentation than the standard steel versions. Inside is the Breitling Caliber 13, the brand's automatic chronograph based on the Valjoux 7750 architecture, a movement respected for its durability, serviceability, and proven long-term reliability. Collectors continue to value the D13022 for that robust movement choice, as well as for the Old Navitimer's direct connection to Breitling's aviation heritage. The reference is not generally known as a country-specific or boutique-only limited edition, which makes its appeal more about honest period character, correct configuration, and dial originality than commemorative marketing. At 41 mm, it retains the strong wrist presence expected of a Navitimer without departing from the proportions that made these transitional Old Navitimers so wearable. For buyers seeking a vintage-leaning Breitling with unmistakable cockpit aesthetics, bi-metal charm, and a thoroughly established automatic chronograph caliber, the D13022 remains a compelling and increasingly appreciated choice. Like New with Breitling box and papers dated 1995.