Lot 6
BREITLING - a gentleman's stainless steel Navitimer 806 chronograph wrist watch.
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Condition Report
BREITLING - a gentleman's Navitmer 806 chronograph wrist watch. Numbered 1064649. Signed manual wind movement. Black dial with baton hour markers, subsidiary recorder dials to three, six and nine. Slide rule bezel, stainless steel case fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with unsigned stainless steel pin buckle. 41mm. Box and papers. The Navitimer is the model that really made BreitlingÆs name and cemented their relationship with aviation. Created in partnership with AOPO (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) and adopted as their official watch the first generation were released in the early 1950s with the model name but without Breitling on the dial. The later second generation 806 Navitimer saw the introduction of the notched bezel that is still in use today and the change in colour of the sub-dials from black to silver. This example features the classic hand wound Venus 178 movement with original box and papers from 1968.
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Purchasing information- Movement is currently functioning.
- Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
- Dial shows some marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Luminous hour markers and numeral show noticeable discolouration and wear.
- Hands have discolouration and marks to the luminous inserts. Hour hand has a crack to the luminous insert.
- Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.
- Case shows light scratches and marks. Case appears to have been repolished.
- Crown appears to be a later replacement. Crown is currently functioning correctly; the surface has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.
- Strap shows wear with marks and creasing.
- Buckle shows marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.
This lot comes with a box, period Breitling swing tag, period Breitling leaflets and a guarantee of origin and worldwide service booklet dated 26.6.68 (booklet not numbered). Box and visible marks, staining, wear and the glue has failed holding the metal band.
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Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
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