Breitling

1966 Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 Gilt Dial

The Breitling Navitimer is an evolution of the 1942 Breitling Chronomat, with its typical slide rule bezel. Breitling decided to improve this highly practical bezel and in 1952, the Navitimer was born. This slide rule bezel was used to calculate complicated operations without any other tool.  In 1952, the very first Navitimer adorned the “Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association” (AOPA) emblem on its dial (the typical double-wing logo) and by 1960, a real cooperation with the AOPA began. The “Navitimer” name is the contraction of “navigation” and “timer”.

Breitling 806 Advertisement

The first Navitimer 806 editions were sold with a Venus 178 manual chronograph movement such as the one that we are featuring here at Craft & Tailored. The glossy black silver gilt dial remains in untouched condition. The dial itself is rare due to the fact that is Signed AOPA which is only found in the early Ref. 806 reference and initially only sold to AOPA members. The case size of 41mm was very large for the specific time period and fits into the modern tool watch sizing category without looking obtrusive. The outer bezel is in wonderful condition and functions flawlessly. 

Stock #
BRL806GLT66
Brand Breitling
Style Pilots Chronograph
Model Navitimer
Serial 106XXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Black Gloss Gilt
Millimeters 41mm
Strap Sand Two Piece Nylon Strap

 

CASE & BRACELET

The case of this Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 remains in unpolished condition and is wonderfully sharp and stunning!  

DIAL & HANDS

The glossy black silver gilt dial remains in untouched condition.  The dial also possesses a sought-after silver gilting which is also rare and sought after for the 806 reference. The lume on the dial and hands is matching and has taken on the wonderful golden yellow patina. The outer sliding bezel functions flawlessly and possessed a wonderful patina with all numbers and markings intact and visible. The lume within the hands remain intact and have aged lighter than the dial.

ACCESSORIES 

None. The watch was recently serviced and is running at COSC spec backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.

More to Explore