Breitling Navitimer 806

$14,785.00

Description

Featuring the 1955 Breitling Navitimer 806.

The 806 can be credited as one of Breitling’s most iconic and enduring watches. Price: $14,785

Basic Info
Listing code AHM3U6
Brand Breitling
Model Navitimer
Reference number 806
Movement Manual winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year of production 1955
Condition Good (Light signs of wear or scratches)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men’s watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, California, Irvine
Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Movement/Caliber Venus 178
Base caliber Venus 178
Number of jewels 17
Case
Case material Steel
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Black
Dial numerals Arabic numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Black
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions Chronograph
Description The Breitling Navitimer reference 806 was introduced in 1954 and retired in 1972/73. The 806 can be credited as one of Breitling’s most iconic and enduring watches. Navitimers of the modern era still carry the same look as the ref. 806.

What made the Navitimer popular, was not it’s looks but it’s usefulness. The Navitimer’s distinguishing feature is the Slide-Rule bezel, borrowed from the 1942 Breitling Chronomat. You can think of a Slide-Rule as a mechanical calculator. The Slide-Rule was an incredibly useful feature for pilots back when there were no digital devices. The Slide-Rule on the Navitimers can be used to calculate a host of pilot-appropriate calculations including fuel consumption, air speed and distance.

This piece is in very good condition and features the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) logo on the dial.