Breitling Navitimer Model 806
Swiss. Gold-capped. This vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 features a gold-capped case with a bidirectional beaded slide-rule bezel, traditional crown at 3 o'clock, and dual chronograph pushers. The black gilt-accented dial displays the early Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) winged emblem without the "Breitling" brand name printed beneath, a signature marker of early Navitimers. The movement is #178. The lot is accompanied by its presentation box, supplied by Wakmann (the exclusive US importer/distributor for Breitling during this era). Offered without papers. 40mm. Swiss. This vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 features a gold-capped case with a bidirectional beaded slide-rule bezel, traditional crown at 3 o'clock, and dual chronograph pushers. The black gilt-accented dial displays the early Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) winged emblem without the "Breitling" brand name printed beneath, a signature marker of early Navitimers. The movement is #178. The lot is accompanied by its presentation box, supplied by Wakmann (the exclusive US importer/distributor for Breitling during this era). Offered without papers.
Condition
Dial/hands: strip of surface loss from extreme left margin of the black dial. Case/bezel: case shows light tarnish and minor scratches. Mechanical: all functions working. Bracelet: aftermarket leather strap with gold-plated buckle. Button closure on box is broken off but retained. The watch was observed to be running at the time of cataloguing but has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may require adjustment.
Swiss. Gold-capped. This vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 features a gold-capped case with a bidirectional beaded slide-rule bezel, traditional crown at 3 o'clock, and dual chronograph pushers. The black gilt-accented dial displays the early Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) winged emblem without the "Breitling" brand name printed beneath, a signature marker of early Navitimers. The movement is #178. The lot is accompanied by its presentation box, supplied by Wakmann (the exclusive US importer/distributor for Breitling during this era). Offered without papers. 40mm. Swiss. This vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 features a gold-capped case with a bidirectional beaded slide-rule bezel, traditional crown at 3 o'clock, and dual chronograph pushers. The black gilt-accented dial displays the early Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) winged emblem without the "Breitling" brand name printed beneath, a signature marker of early Navitimers. The movement is #178. The lot is accompanied by its presentation box, supplied by Wakmann (the exclusive US importer/distributor for Breitling during this era). Offered without papers.
Condition
Dial/hands: strip of surface loss from extreme left margin of the black dial. Case/bezel: case shows light tarnish and minor scratches. Mechanical: all functions working. Bracelet: aftermarket leather strap with gold-plated buckle. Button closure on box is broken off but retained. The watch was observed to be running at the time of cataloguing but has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may require adjustment.
