Breitling Navitimer Chronograph Super Clone – BLS Factory Rose Gold Case Green Dial Edition

Chronograph Layout Logic — How Information Is Distributed

This BLS factory super clone chronograph follows a classic tri-compax functional structure:

• Central long hand: Chronograph seconds

• Left sub-dial (9 o’clock): 60-minute counter

• Right sub-dial (3 o’clock): Small seconds (continuous time base)

• Bottom sub-dial (6 o’clock): 12-hour chronograph counter

• Date window: Independent calendar aperture

Each counter is mechanically isolated. Starting or stopping the chronograph does not disturb the base timekeeping. This separation is essential for stability in repeated timing use.

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Start / Stop / Reset — Real Button Behavior

This is where the functional personality becomes obvious.

Upper Pusher (Start / Stop)

• Requires deliberate pressure

• First resistance → mechanical engagement → clean release

• The chronograph seconds hand begins with zero hesitation

• No false start, no bounce

Lower Pusher (Reset)

• Firmer resistance than start

• Reset snap is fast and forceful

• All three chronograph hands return without stagger

• No delayed realignment

This means:

You can trust that every full timing cycle is mechanically complete.

There is no soft-trigger behavior here. This is a tool-style pusher feedback, not decorative.

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Timing Precision — How the Counters Actually Advance

• The chronograph seconds advances with crisp mechanical stepping.

• The minute counter advances exactly once per 60-second revolution.

• The 12-hour counter advances progressively, not in sudden jumps.

This confirms that the timing system is not simulated. It is driven by true layered mechanical transfer, not direct digital emulation.

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Crown Behavior — Base Time Control Only

The crown does not interact with the chronograph system.

• Position 0: Manual winding

• Position 1: Date correction

• Position 2: Time setting

Chronograph control remains fully separated at the pushers. This prevents accidental desynchronization during time adjustment.

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Slide-Rule Bezel — Still Fully Usable With Chronograph Running

The slide-rule bezel remains:

• Bi-directional

• Independent from timing gears

• Free of added drag during chronograph operation

You can actively:

• Run the chronograph

• Rotate the bezel

• Adjust minor references

…without introducing cross-resistance. This confirms mechanical isolation between bezel and timing layer.

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Functional Rhythm — How This Watch Behaves Over Daily Use

This is not a “set once, wear forever” Navitimer.

• You will use the pushers.

• You will reset it multiple times per day.

• You will notice the pusher resistance becoming familiar.

• You will feel the internal clutch engage under your finger.

Over time, the chronograph becomes a repetitive interaction tool, not a visual feature.

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Factory Interpretation — What BLS Prioritized

BLS factory clearly focused on:

• Pusher feedback

• Chronograph stacking stability

• Independent timing behavior

They did not prioritize:

• Ultra-thin profile

• Silent rotor behavior

• Decorative chronograph theatrics

This is a function-first chronograph, not a display chronograph.

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Who This Version Is For / Not For (Purely Function-Based)

For:

• Users who:

  • Actively time short events

  • Reset frequently

  • Rely on manual control

• People who:

  • Want tangible mechanical feedback

  • Enjoy start–stop precision

Not For:

• Users who:

  • Never touch chronograph pushers

  • Prefer watches that disappear on the wrist

  • Dislike mechanical resistance during interaction

This watch rewards decisive input, not casual tapping.

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My Personal Functional Observation

The chronograph engaged cleanly every time without false starts. Reset action remained sharp after repeated cycles. The minute and hour counters maintained alignment across extended use. The pushers did not soften with repetition. The feel remained consistent. This confirmed that the timing layer was not surface-level decoration, but a working mechanical module.

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Factory vs Original — Function Nature Only

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Closing Thought — Functional Ownership

My attitude toward this version is shaped by how directly it responds to start, stop, and reset. It communicates through force, not appearance.
We can show how it is built and how it behaves. But how it fits into your life is a decision only you can make.