THE NAVITIMER SQUAD
BEHIND THE SCENES
For over 70 years, the original Breitling pilot's watch has been loved by aviators and tastemakers alike. Worn by an astronaut in space and the biggest stars on earth, it is Breitling's most iconic timepiece. Today, the Navitimer is no longer just a tool for pilots. It has become a symbol for all those who chart their personal journeys through life.
Breitling celebrates this significance with the "For the Journey" campaign, starring the Navitimer Squad: basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, principal dancer Misty Copeland and explorer Bertrand Piccard. Each member has taken an incredible journey to get to where they are today at the top of their fields. Each has charted a course and stayed the course through sheer determination. And each is on their way to achieving their next goal. Through powerful visuals and first-person narratives, we get to the heart of these inspiring journeys.
Meet the Navitimer Squad.
ERLING HAALAND
Pro footballer
There’s a reason he’s called “unstoppable” on the pitch. Erling Haaland’s career isn’t measured in goals, it’s counted in braces and hat tricks. That’s as much due to his power and speed as to his textbook center-forward style of play. The footballer with Manchester City is breaking scoring records on almost a weekly basis in the Premier and Champions Leagues and is already considered one of the best players in the world. Erling shows us how you can be the best at what you do and still be completely authentic, making him a natural ambassador for Breitling’s brand of casual, inclusive luxury.
CHARLIZE THERON
Actor, Producer and Humanitarian
Born in Benoni, South Africa, Charlize Theron’s exceptional talent propelled her from a ballet dancer to a Hollywood icon. Renowned for her versatile performances, she's captivated audiences in films like "Monster," "Mad Max: Fury Road," and "Atomic Blonde." Charlize's dedication to her craft earned her critical acclaim, including an Oscar for Best Actress. Beyond the silver screen, she's a UN Messenger of Peace, advocating for women's and children's rights. Charlize is a beacon of talent, empathy, and change in the industry.
GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO
Pro Basketball Player
Since joining the National Basketball Association in 2013, Giannis Antetokounmpo has hit nearly every career milestone achievable, including Most Improved Player, Most Valuable Player (twice), Defensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP. In 2021, he also led the Milwaukee Bucks to win the team’s first title in 50 years. Raised in Athens, Giannis shot through the Greek leagues and was drafted to the NBA while still a teenager. His willpower, dedication, unwavering vision and desire to give back make him an inspiration in our squad.
BERTRAND PICCARD
Aviation Pioneer Explorer
Adventure is in Bertrand Piccard's genes. Four generations of his family have been explorers of the air and sea. But Bertrand is also passionate about exploring the challenges of our time: sustainable development, clean technologies, the fight against inequality and individual responsibility. He uses his aerial missions (he has circumnavigated the globe in a hot air balloon and a solar-powered plane) to raise public awareness and encourage political action. His dual identity as psychiatrist and explorer has made him one of today's leading voices for sustainable development, and his journey is one from which we can all learn.
