54046: Breitling Rare 14k Navitimer Chronograph Wristwa

Breitling Rare 14k Navitimer Chronograph Wristwatch Ref: 806 circa 1956 Case: 40mm, 14k , three piece snap case. Bezel is bi-directional, non-locking., #869782 Dial: black dial with gold tracks and off white outer scale. Applied AOPA logo, luminous syringe Movement: Breitling signed Venus 178, 17 jewel movement Band: generic vintage black lizard strap with generic gold plated buckle Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker

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Condition Report: Type: Breitling Rare 14k Navitimer Chronograph Wristwatch Ref: 806 circa 1956Signed: dial, case and movement signed by makerModel: Navitimer (ref: 806)Dial: black dial with gold tracks and off white outer scale. Applied AOPA logoHands: luminous syringeMetal: 14k Case: ##869782Case Info: three piece snap case. Bezel is bi-directional, non-locking.Case Width: 40mmCrystal: acrylicWatch Movement: Breitling signed Venus 178, 17 jewel movementBand: generic vintage black lizard strap with generic gold plated buckleCirca: 1956Condition: The watch is in overall very good condition. Case is tight with a nice snap to the case back. Outer case back stamps well defined. No flattening of the bezel beads. Evidence of a lug repair to the lower left lug. Bit of porosity above lower pusher. Upper left lug beginning to show signs of slight separation from case. Flawless dial. Two rusty case screws but movement appears unscathed. Uses female spring bars. The watch sets and runs and the chronograph function operates but the service history is unknown and a service is recommended. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"

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