Breitling 809 (Pre-owned - Good) — USD 3,950 on eBay

On May the 24th 1962, Scott Carpenter comes back from space. He is the 6th man to go there, the second american with to rteach orbit. Americans have now the same number of orbital flights as soviets, they catch up after losing to Sputnik and Gagarine. The space race goes onm between USSR and USA, Ke

Choosing between Breitling Co-Pilot AVI MK2.1 ref. 765 and Navitimer MK2.2 ref. 809 is tricky. The author leans towards Navitimer's unique features but finds its dial overly complicated compared to the Co-Pilot.

Breitling's Navitimer gained space fame in 1962 with Scott Carpenter. A new limited edition, the Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute, honors the past and future. Worn by astronauts for over 70 years, the watch boasts a unique galaxy-blue meteorite dial, reflecting space exploration.

Dear All; Breitling was (almost) always a company with a very clear identity: high-performing technical watches with an aviation image (“Instruments for Professionals”). Breitling played that field very well. The watches had a broad clientele, but were not necessarily considered horological highligh

Dear All; Breitling was (almost) always a company with a very clear identity: high-performing technical watches with an aviation image (Instruments for Professionals). Breitling played that field very well. The watches had a broad clientele, but were not necessarily considered horological highligh

Here it is in all its beauty. The watch is not mine. I tested it with an UV light, and the red parts of the slide rule are luminous. The condition and the patina are awesome. Full of charm! Enjoy. Nicolas