Jet Set Time

Watches and aviation have always enjoyed a close relationship. We look at our favourite aviation-inspired watches of the season.

- Shruti Nair

BELL & ROSS: BR03-92 NIGHTLUM

Living up to the brand’s reputation of creating professional aviation timepieces, Bell & Ross’ BR03-92 focusses on optimum functionality. Loosely mirroring the silhouette of a plane cockpit clock, the watch features a modernist “circle in square” dial complemented by a simple and uncluttered display. This timepiece features a black matte case contrasted by Super Lumi-Nova C3 tinted ultra- phosphorescent green hands. It promises a water resistance up to 10 bar and has a mechanical automatic movement. With maximum readability being the goal, less is definitely more in this watch. bellross.com

BREITLING: THE BREITLING NAVITIMER1 B01 CHRONOGRAPH 46

Preserving the mantle of its predecessors, the Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 46 displays the defining features of Breitling’s Navitimer line. Since the early days of inception, the brand, known for its association to the aviation sector, has exemplified sophistication and style and continues to do the same with its new Navitimer model. Encompassed in a stunning 18K red gold case, this timepiece is available in two designs; one with an anthracite dial and a black alligator leather strap and another one with a silver dial coupled with a brown leather strap. The watch possesses a power reserve of 70 hours. It includes Super Lumi-Nova coated hands and a bidirectional rotating bezel. It also features a chronometer with a glare-proof sapphire caseback. breitling.com 3

FAVRE-LEUBA: SKY CHIEF CHRONOGRAPH