The story of this pioneer is not new. The Breitling Navitimer was created in 1952, it became the most emblematic chronograph of the brand, due to its a calculation rule which mechanically authorizes almost all of the operations necessary for preparation and theft.
It is quickly adopted by the pilots despite dimensions at the very generous time superior to 40mm.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) makes it its official watch.
Most of the navitimer from the 1950s to 60s therefore features the acronym of this professional union: two wings which, the circumstance competition, very close to that of the B -winged B to Breitling.
These pieces are highly sought after by collectors.
The star of these models remains the famous 806 equipped with a movement from 178.
The proposed model is therefore a Navitimer 806 for the AOPA of 1960. It is a round steel box with a Rule A Circular Bi directional. Superb black dial has 3 counters with totalizer of the minutes at 3am that of the hours at 6 a.m. and permanent wheelchair at 9 a.m. Mechanical movement with manual reassembly with column wheel system.
If you are eager to acquire a watchmaking myth do not hesitate to choose this model in perfect condition.
The story of this pioneer is not new. The Breitling Navitimer was created in 1952, it became the most emblematic chronograph of the brand, due to its a calculation rule which mechanically authorizes almost all of the operations necessary for preparation and theft.
It is quickly adopted by the pilots despite dimensions at the very generous time superior to 40mm.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) makes it its official watch.
Most of the navitimer from the 1950s to 60s therefore features the acronym of this professional union: two wings which, the circumstance competition, very close to that of the B -winged B to Breitling.
These pieces are highly sought after by collectors.
The star of these models remains the famous 806 equipped with a movement from 178.
The proposed model is therefore a Navitimer 806 for the AOPA of 1960. It is a round steel box with a Rule A Circular Bi directional. Superb black dial has 3 counters with totalizer of the minutes at 3am that of the hours at 6 a.m. and permanent wheelchair at 9 a.m. Mechanical movement with manual reassembly with column wheel system.
If you are eager to acquire a watchmaking myth do not hesitate to choose this model in perfect condition.
A real watch of high quality professional pilots.
Technical sheet
Breitling
Reference : RR1280 Year : 1960 Decade : 1960 Shop : Rue du Bac Housing : Steel Loop : Ardillon loop Bracelet : Leather Dimensions : 40mm Needles : State : Very good Functions : Chronograph Gender : Man Movement : Mechanical Glass : Plexi Waterproof : No Depth : Box : Steel Papers :
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