Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806
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Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806

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£4,500.00
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The Breitling 806 Navitimer is the definitive vintage pilot's chronograph, distinguished by its iconic "twin jets" logo and highly sought after manual-wind Venus 178 column wheel chronograph movement. This era of the Navitime...

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Breitling Vintage Navitimer Ref 806

Regular price
£4,500.00
Unit price
per
Tax included.

C S Bedford Jewellers

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

  • Address: 135 High Street
  • City: Ruislip
  • Country/region: United Kingdom
  • Phone: +441895632100

UK Estimate delivery times: 5-7 Business days. Collection also available.

Return within 30 days of purchase. Duties & taxes are non-refundable.

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The Breitling 806 Navitimer is the definitive vintage pilot's chronograph, distinguished by its iconic "twin jets" logo and highly sought after manual-wind Venus 178 column wheel chronograph movement.
This era of the Navitimer is highly sought after by collectors for its classic "reverse panda" dial and its functional role as a wrist-worn navigation computer. 
The 1966 model, which is the example for sale, represents a transition in Breitling's design language, moving toward increased legibility and modern branding.

 

By 1966, the dial prominently featured the two superimposed aircraft logo, replacing the earlier AOPA wings for most commercial models.

The dial is matte black with three silver-white subsidiary dials located at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions.

This model features smaller "Size 1" sub-dials, which collectors note for their elegant and discreet appearance compared to later, larger registers. It also features Tritium baton hour markers and an Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock, with white pointed baton hands containing luminous inserts. It features a bidirectional rotating serrated or "milled-edge" bezel that operates an internal circular slide rule. This allowed pilots to perform complex calculations such as fuel consumption and airspeed. The 41mm stainless steel case was considered quite large for its time, designed to provide a clear view of the complex dial scales. The dial is viewed through a domed plexiglass crystal.

This particular example, dated by it's individual serial number to 1966, is in excellent pre-owned condition with no deep scratches or dents to the case or bezel. The bezel turns smoothly with an even friction, and all chronograph functions operate as they should. The dial has, over time, developed a warm golden hue to the typography, chapter ring and sub-dials. The watch will come with a Breitling travel case and cleaning cloth.

Product Information

Calibre:
Venus 178
Case Diameter:
41mm
Crystal:
Plexi
Functions:
Chronograph , Slide rule
Movement:
Manual wind

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