Breitling, Gold Plated Navitimer Chronograph

Breitling A Gold Plated Chronograph Wristwatch
Ref. 81600 Navitimer Circa 1986
Case: Gold plated, stainless steel snap on back
Dial: Black with silvered subsidiary dials, bidirectional rotating bezel
M'vmt: Cal. 1873 manual, 18 jewels
Case, dial and movement signed
With a stainless steel Breitling buckle

The ref. 81600 was made for two years in 1986 and 1987 and was the first manual wind Navitimer reintroduced after the 'Quartz Crisis' that plagued the Swiss watch industry. The reference was only made in 2,000 examples and is one of the rarest versions of the Navitimer and Cosmonaute to be produced.
diameter 41.5 mm
Condition Report: The movement functions however has not been tested for accuracy or duration of power reserve. Case in overall very good to excellent condition with very light surface scratches consistent with age and light use. Dial in excellent condition, crystal with one scratch. Movement in very good condition.

The condition reports for the lots offered by Santa Fe Art Auction (SFAA) are provided as a courtesy and convenience for potential buyers. The reports are not intended to nor do they substitute for physical examination by a buyer or the buyer's advisors. The condition reports are prepared by SFAA staff members who are not conservators or restorers, nor do they possess the qualifications needed for comprehensive evaluation. Each condition report is an opinion of the staff member and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply anything as to the condition of a particular lot. Buyers are reminded that the limited warranties are set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. SFAA does not guarantee the future working of the movements or functions. Each lot is sold as-is.

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The condition reports for the lots offered by Santa Fe Art Auction (SFAA) are provided as a courtesy and convenience for potential buyers. The reports are not intended to nor do they substitute for physical examination by a buyer or the buyer's advisors. The condition reports are prepared by SFAA staff members who are not art conservators or restorers, nor do they possess the qualifications needed for comprehensive evaluation. Each condition report is an opinion of the staff member and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply anything as to the condition of a particular lot. Buyers are reminded that the limited warranties are set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. Each lot is sold as-is.