Breitling Navitimer movements?

[mts]

I'm new and trying to learn so don't beat me up if I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about.

But what kind of movements are in the Navitimers? Are the Montbrilliant Datora the same movements as the Navitimers?

[CHIP]

The Navitimer line has quite a few movements. Most modern Navitimers use the B23, which is based on the Valjoux 7753 movement, while others use the B41, which is based on the ETA 2292-A2, and Breitling Chronometrie (formerly Kelek) adds a chronograph module to it.
Other Navitimers use the Lemania movement, just like the ones in the Speedmaster Pro.

The Datora uses the B21, which is based on the Valjoux 7751 movement.

[mts]

Thanks!

Is there any kind of website reading I can brush up on different movements of automatic swiss watches?

[CHIP]

mts said:

Thanks!

Is there any kind of website reading I can brush up on different movements of automatic swiss watches?

This is not the best link for what you want, but it is still informative and it can lead you to many other sites full of info. You can click HERE to visit the site.
Another way to get what you want would be to simply google "ETA". They are the leading ebauche supplier in the world. Wikipedia has lots of good articles as well. Search for ETA and just start clicking on links within the article to learn more.

If you want the two most popular movements, Google (or Wikipedia) ETA-2824 and ETA-2892. For Chrono, Google Valjoux 7750, El Primero and Lemania.

You will find all kinds of cool stuff!

[Archer]

mts said:

Thanks!

Is there any kind of website reading I can brush up on different movements of automatic swiss watches?

Welcome!

Don't forget manual wind too! Google Unitas or ETA 6497 and 6498 - probably the most common manual wind movements out there these days.

Cheers!