The breitling navitimer 806 1959 reedition is here and we celebrate the dawn of a new day breitling is back. Breitling s navitimer aviator 8 swiss limited edition timepieces carry on the companys proud pilots watch heritage and they are also a stunning celebration of breitling s partnership with swiss international air lines. The dial, while undeniably busy, draws me in each time i encounter it, and i find myself wondering why i dont own one. Fellow watch collector bill sohne recently picked up a vintage breitling 806 navitimer apoa model chronograph which came with its original manual. Breitling has quite the history with aviator s watches. The memorable name of this chronograph is a combination of the words navigation and timer and reveals its purpose. Breitling navitimer 01 46 mm limited edition horloges. View and download breitling navitimer user manual online. Breitling watch user manuals downloadable instructionsmanuals. I hope breitling can at some point go back to its earlier days with this line. Breitling navitimer aviator super 8 b20 steel auto 46mm.
It was worn by pilots for some of aviations most impressive. Downloads all press material can be downloaded free of charge at. Breitling pilotaviator mens wristwatches for sale ebay. Our aviator 8 mosquito is an affectionate reminder of one of the worlds true aviation successes. It joins two other collections the aviator 8 and the iconic navitimer in breitling s air universe and marks an evolution of the brands pilots watches, once again confirming its status as the worlds leading manufacturer of aviationrelated watches. Indeed, breitling claim to have produced the first wrist watch chronograph in 1915. The cosccertified breitling caliber chronometer caliber is at the heart of this watch. Chronometer 7 pages watch breitling navitimer world user manual. Breitling s beloved navitimer now features an impressive splitseconds chronograph the navitimer b03 chronograph rattrapante 45 features one of. The watch used in this video was provided continental diamond of st. Breitling navitimer cosmonaute 24h aviators chronograph. Breitling navitimer automatic chronometer silver dial unisex watch u17325211g1p2. Created inhouse by breitling, it has become one of the worlds most admired mechanical watch movements, delivering an impressive power reserve of more than 70 hours.
Preowned breitling navitimer buy a preowned breitling. Breitling is proud to present the elegant 35 millimeter navitimer automatic, designed for women of. The navitimer family introduces a watchmaking legend to a. Offered either with a matching bracelet or a shiny blue, brown or burgundy alligator strap that fits both a stainlesssteel pin or folding buckle, the navitimer automatic 35 is powered by the breitling caliber 17, a cosccertified chronometer.
Html presentation by chuck maddox on 30 april 2007. Find the perfect deal for breitling navitimer wristwatches with free shipping on many items at ebay. Im sure, but any chrono aficionado cant really neglect breitling the original breitling. Find your nearest breitling authorized retailer in. Willy breitling, helped by the swiss advertiser georges caspari, developed a campaign that targeted groups of pilots and that created a huge demand for navigation chronographs. First introduced in 1952, it is still considered an icon among pilots watches. User manual for your watch breitling service breitling. Breitling 806 breitling reference ref id 806 horloge op chrono24. Page 3 your breitling chronometer preparing the watch for use a chronometer is a highprecision instrument that has successfully passed the winding timesetting entire battery of.
The navitimer 8 collection honors willy breitling and his huit aviation department. This was the navitimer 806 and it quickly became an icon in the pilotwatch category for its fascinating dial and sliderule bezel. Breitling navitimer wristwatches for men for sale ebay. A pilots cult model, the latest interpretation of the navitimer 01 from breitling adds a.
Breitling navitimer 806 vintage horloges, luxe horloges, winter, armband. Breitling watches launched navitimer 1959 reedition, which is a 1959 piece limited. Thanks to its slide rule bezel, this watch can make the same mathematical calculations as an onboard computer. Shop by year of manufacture such as 2010now, 19601969, 20002009. A relatively understated brand when it comes to vintage watches. Since then, and especially in the modern era, the navitimer has become a symbol of breitling s historical prestige in aviation. Some frequently asked questions are already answered on other pages, so i wont mention them here. The navitimer 1 family introduces a watchmaking legend to a whole new generation. The navitimer aviator 8 b01 chronograph 43 swiss limited edition the navitimer aviator 8 b01 swiss limited edition is powered by the breitling manufacture caliber 01. Its iconic 806 reference was not stamped on the caseback, and the watch was only distributed to aopa members. However, just a few years later, around 1956, the navitimer was made available on the open market, featuring the breitling name above a stylized winged. About advertising free downloads newsletter contact shop. If you have a manual scanned that you can send over for us to post online that would be fantastic as it would make this resource more and more complete.
Breitlings new navitimer b03 chronograph rattrapante 45. The breitling navitimer remains the companys most successful model to date. The navitimer family introduces a watchmaking legend to a whole new generation. During the late 1950s, the brand began to use what makes its success nowadays. It was distinguished by incredibly innovative design and an ingenious use of materials. New listing breitling navitimer 8 automatic chronometer black dial mens watch m17314101b1x1. Like the navitimer and aviator 8 collections, the avenger has its own personality. This is a greatlooking modern take on a classic vintage watch, and i have no doubt that breitling will easily find homes for the 1,959 examples of the ref.
For more than 65 years, the breitling navitimer has been one of the worlds most beloved mechanical chronographs. Breitling navitimer pilotaviator wristwatches for sale ebay. In a time of calculators, computers, smart phones and the internet, the answer to any question is never more than a few taps of a screen or clicks of a button away. The breitling navitimer 8 b01 chronograph is a very significant departure from what many of us had come to think of as the classic look of a navitimer that watch is rather more busy than not, and the flightcomputer bezel, while instantly recognizable, is even more of an anachronism than the mechanical flight computer on which its based. Breitling 806 breitling reference ref id 806 watch at. The jardur bezelmeter, highly innovative aviators chronographs from the. The breitling navitimer has become an unsurpassed classic with its legendary bidirectional rotating bezel. Get the best deals on breitling navitimer wristwatches for men when you shop the largest online selection at. Breitling mens navitimer world chronograph black leather watch size. On chrono24 youll find 1,089 preowned breitling navitimer watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned breitling. Op chrono24 vindt u prijzen voor 79 breitling ref 806 horloges, kunt u prijzen vergelijken en voordelig een ref 806 horloge kopen.
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Here is a compiled list of faqs that do not have enough information to constitute their own pages, but warrant an entry on this list. Information such as how do i contact breitling is on the contact page, and model information is on the model. New breitling aviator 8 automatic 41 blue dial mens watch a17315101c1a1. Navitimer replica breitling replica watches swiss made. Breitling headwind chronometre a45355 daydate mens black dial watch. Breitling navitimer mechanical handwinding wristwatches. This pristine example features the aopa or aircraft owners and pilots association logo at 12. Hands on the new breitling 1959 navitimer 806 reissue o. Its almost 41mm case houses the breitling manufacture caliber b09, which offers a 70hour power reserve. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration.
The original navitimer was released in 1952 as an evolution of the 1942 chronomat. During the temporary closure of our breitling boutiques, you can still shop our watches and straps at. This pre806, as it is called by collectors, is powered by the muchlauded valjoux 72 manually wound chronograph movement. Vintage breitling aopa navitimer 806 w boxed 10 dial. Hands on the new breitling 1959 navitimer 806 reissue. Is it due to the current breitling production, the fact that few famous drivers or hollywood stars wore their models. As i have never had an original manual, bill was kind enough to email me scans of his manual presentation. However, just a few years later, around 1956, the navitimer was made available on the open market, featuring the breitling name above a stylized winged logo and not bearing any reference to the aopa. Breitling navitimer 1 automatic chronometer silver dial mens watch. View and download breitling navitimer 01 user manual online.