54048: Breitling AOPA Gold Plated & Stainless Steel Nav

Breitling AOPA Gold Plated & Stainless Steel NavitimerxCosmonaute Chronograph Wristwatch ref: 809 circa 1964 Case: 41mm, gold plated case top and bezel with stainless steel case back, Three body case with slide rule bezel, #978505 Dial: black with satin silver sub-dials and luminous numbers with applied AOPA logo, luminous gold baton hands Movement: Venus 178, 17 jewel manual wind Band: generic dark brown lizard strap with plated buckle Signed: Dial, case and movement signed by maker

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Condition Report: Type: Breitling AOPA Gold Plated & Stainless Steel NavitimerxCosmonaute Chronograph Wristwatch ref: 809 circa 1964Signed: Dial, case and movement signed by makerModel: NavitimerxCosmonaute (ref: 809)Dial: black with satin silver sub-dials and luminous numbers with applied AOPA logoHands: luminous gold baton handsMetal: gold plated case top and bezel with stainless steel case backCase: ##978505Case Info: Three body case with slide rule bezelCase Width: 41mmCrystal: acrylicWatch Movement: Venus 178, 17 jewel manual wind Band: generic dark brown lizard strap with plated buckleCirca: 1964Condition: The watch is in very good condition. Case is in very nice shape with just a tad of base metal poking through the highlights of the lugs. Retains original crown. Slide bezel moves smoothly with nice tension. Gorgeous original dial with matching patina to hands and numbers. A few dings on the case side. The watch sets and runs and the chronograph function operates but, as always, 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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