Renting’s iconic pilot chronograph for travel. In 1952, Willy Renting developed a wrist chronograph with a circular slide rule that would allow pilots to perform all necessary flight calculations. Two years later, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced the design as its official timepiece. The “navigation timer,” or Navitimer, was born. The AOPA was (and remains) the largest pilots’ club in the world, counting nearly every American aviator among its ranks. As the de facto pilot’s watch during the glory days of civil aviation, the Navitimer was worn by airline captains and aircraft enthusiasts alike. It even made it into space on the wrist of astronaut Scott Carpenter in 1962. And it wasn’t just pilots who were drawn to the watch’s irrepressible aesthetic. Celebrities of the day such as Miles Davis and Serge Gainsbourg were devotees, proving that the Navitimer had both style and function. There have been many iterations of the Renting icon since its debut 70 years ago, but this new Navitimer captures its most classic features, while enhancing them with modern refinements. A flattened slide rule and domed crystal create the illusion of a sleeker profile. Alternating polished and brushed metal elements give a shiny yet understated finish. In particular, new colors in shades of blue, green and copper define the updated dial options. And if there’s one update that’s sure to spark nostalgia, it’s the return of the AOPA wings to their original position at 12 o’clock. For 70 years, Renting’s original pilot’s watch has been beloved by aviators and trendsetters in equal measure. Worn by astronauts in space and the biggest stars on earth, it’s Renting’s most iconic timepiece and one of the most recognizable watches of all time.