Vintage
I ma not a big fan of Breitling Navitimers, but I must admit that some are pretty alluring. First of all, Cal Venus 178 only, for me. So, what did I find? Our dear HS' one, an AOPA: Another AOPA, belonging to another friend, but the hands are not correct: This third AOPA is a killer, stamped UTI. La
The Navitimer reference 806 is a notable early iteration of Breitling's slide rule chronograph, distinguished by its comprehensive circular slide rule bezel. This reference established many of the visual and functional characteristics that would define the Navitimer line for decades. It represents a foundational piece in the development of the brand's instrument watches, designed for calculations relevant to navigation.
The watch features a 40 mm stainless steel case, housing a manual-wind Venus 178 column-wheel chronograph caliber. This movement provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours. The dial is black, protected by an acrylic crystal, and the watch offers a water resistance of 30 meters. The bi-directional rotating bezel is integral to the slide rule function.
For collectors, the reference 806 is significant as an early example of the Navitimer, appealing to those interested in the historical progression of aviation-related timepieces. Its production span saw variations in dial printing and sub-dial configurations, which are points of interest for specialized collectors. The model's enduring design has influenced subsequent generations of the Navitimer.
How to refuse such a beauty? Thanks for the Vladding! Best fernando
I am interested! Do you know in which colors they are available?
But I'll try to find the source. Yes it's canvass with leather backing.
And I am too old ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
... sometimes it is impossible not to fall in love with some specimens we find along our long collecting trip. This was the case with my own Navitimer which I found some years ago which shows its subdials turned a golden color and tritum patinated to gray. It got a Venus caliber of course. Cheers! Abel.
Cream, Black, Brown, and Blue ( this last one for my MB 1858 Tachymeter ). Ideally 17 / 19 / 20 / 21 and 22 mm.
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