Bokey TimeHello everyone, this is Bokey Watch Industry. In this watch review, we will discuss the V2 upgraded version of GF Factory’s new black-dial 43mm model from the Breitling Navitimer 1 series, with the official reference AB0121211B1A1. Let’s take a look at the specific flaws corrected through images and text.
Authenticity: Breitling Navitimer 1 Series AB0121211B1A1 Price: 67700
First of all, let’s take a look at the overall appearance size, the diameter is 43mm, and the thickness is 14.5mm. The diameter is 0.3mm thicker than the original. The whole shell is made of 316 stainless steel, and the overall polishing process is used, which is relatively bright.
The sapphire glass is used here, and the transparency is very good. At the same time, the v2 version of GF Factory also launched two classic colors: blue and panda.
On the disk, compared with the big wing logo at 12 o’clock in the old model, the new model has been changed to the brand initial B.
Small seconds at 9 o’clock, minutes at 3 o’clock, hours at 6 o’clock. The 3 small disc central axis and the large second hand central axis have made the shape of a mushroom head, but the axis is still a little hollowed, which is not the same as the original, and the CD pattern of the small dial is very delicate and has a radial effect. The font printing is also floating on the CD pattern, and there is no fault phenomenon!
The hour markers on the dial are in the shape of a nail, the top white square is filled with luminescent, including the hour and minute hands, and the red second hand length and triangle shape are basically the same as the original. Let’s take a look at the calendar here, the calendar window has a small step, the font size of the calendar is the same, filling the entire calendar window, through the side, the V2 version of the calendar and the dial distance is different, still has not changed, Bokey is estimated to be a problem with the movement, if you care about this flaw, you can choose the original single version, the date of the ETA7750 movement is closer to the dial.
The crown here is a screw-down handle with a polished finish, and the top of the head is engraved with the Breitling initials, which is no problem with the size
Here is a brief talk about the use of the function, many watch friends may not understand the purpose of the chronograph, first release the handle, pull out the first gear, adjust the calendar, pull out the second gear, adjust the time, the upper right button for the timing switch stops, pressed, the timing starts, run the second walk, press the button again, pause the timing, the lower right corner is a reset reset reset button, when we don’t need the timing function, just press the reset button, instantly back to the 12 o’clock position, It should be noted that when you need to stop or pause during the timing process, you must press the pause button first, and then press the reset button.
The case back is sapphire back transparent design, the edge of the case back is clearly engraved in place, including the model, coding, etc., these are also complete, there is no big problem, through the sapphire glass you can clearly see the structure of the entire movement, the important point of the GF factory v2 upgrade is the Breitling Cal.01 movement bridge, the base movement is still 7750 chronograph movement, but compared with the previous V1 version, it looks more restored and more refined. The appearance can bluff Xiaobai who doesn’t understand the table to a certain extent.
However, the position of the balance wheel of the movement is still different from that of the original, the balance wheel of the original movement is in the direction of 7-8 o’clock, while the balance wheel of the movement of the GF factory is located at 11 o’clock
The strap here is Breitling’s logo logo, the height of the whole logo is consistent with the original, the size of the lettering is the same, the clasp is a safety press buckle, the opening method of the small plate to demonstrate, pull up the safety buckle, the index finger stretches inward, gently use the index finger to top the inner buckle can be opened, the steel seal lettering inside the inner buckle is also relatively deep, keep consistent with the original, the other side of the strap has an extension device, the structure is also the same as the original, the spraying inside is also relatively neat, the overall workmanship of the buckle is still good.
In addition, the GF Factory V2 version of the Navitimer now comes with a pair of cowhide straps and buckles.
To summarize, the shortcomings of GF Factory’s V2 Navitimer B01 lie in the slightly insufficient movement simulation accuracy, including deviations in the balance wheel position and the height of the date display. However, overall, it is still quite excellent, offering multiple choices in color schemes and styles. For those who mind the date window’s fit, the original ETA 7750 version is recommended.
