Breitling Navitimer Chronomat & Unitime 'They Trust Breitling'

They trust Breitling — you can, too! When the B.O.A.C, United Airlines, KLM, Lockheed, and more put their faith in your equipment, you know you're doing something right. Such was the case with Swiss watchmaker Breitling in the 1950s. Having turned its expertise in manufacturing dashboard instruments into classic tool watches such as the Unitimer, Navitimer, and Chronomat, it had the freedom to expand from its utilitarian roots into more elegant fare — fare such such as the calendar-equipped Reference 66.26 automatic calendar watch pictured in this mid-century ad from 1957. Ultimately, this versatility of design is what helped the brand thrive — and why it's still around today. This ad is custom framed in a 12 5/8” x 15” natural wood frame with a brown finish. It features a custom-measured, hand-cut 4-ply matte in light blue, complimenting all the ad tones. Every material used is acid-free and the glass is anti-reflective and offers UV-protection to keep this precious ad preserved no ma