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Basic Info |
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| Listing number | AHM371 |
| Brand | Breitling |
| Model | Navitimer |
| Reference number | 806 |
| Movement | Manual winding |
| Case material | Steel |
| Bracelet material | Textile |
| Year of production | 1959 |
| Condition | Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear) |
| Scope of delivery |
No original box, no original papers
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| Gender | Men’s watch/Unisex |
| Location | United States of America, California, Irvine |
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Caliber |
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| Movement | Manual winding |
| Movement/Caliber | Venus 178 |
| Base caliber | Venus 178 |
| Number of jewels | 17 |
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Case |
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| Case material | Steel |
| Water resistance | Not water resistant |
| Bezel material | Steel |
| Crystal | Plexiglass |
| Dial | Black |
| Dial numerals | Arabic numerals |
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Bracelet/strap |
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| Bracelet material | Textile |
| Bracelet color | Black |
| Clasp | Buckle |
| Clasp material | Steel |
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Functions |
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| Chronograph | |
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Description |
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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 incredible condition for a watch of this age and features the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) logo on the dial. |