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216 - Breitling Navitimer AOPA, ref. 806, no. 939684, circa 1961
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,500
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Description
Breitling Navitimer AOPA, ref. 806, no. 939684, circa 1961 Steel wrist chronograph. Round case, bidirectional ‘beads of rice’ bezel, clipped case back, signed. Black dial, Arabic numerals, 3 sub-dials, winged AOPA logo, telemeter, tachymeter and slide rule, signed. Mechanical movement, cal. Venus 178, engraved ‘WOG’, signed. Diameter 40 mm With a period case. Provenance: Preserved by the descendants of the original owner. We would like to thank Breitling Heritage for their kind cooperation. Bearing the winged emblem of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), this Breitling Navitimer 806 belonged to a former French aerobatic pilot active in the 1950s and is being offered on the market for the first time. According to family tradition, this watch was presented to its owner by the Esbly Flying Club, where he worked as a flight instructor until the early 1960s. Preserved by his descendants since his passing, this chronograph boasts a provenance that is particularly appealing to enthusiasts of watchmaking and aviation. Following the first Navitimers reserved for AOPA members, Breitling launched the 806 model in 1956, fitted with the famous hand-wound Venus 178 calibre. Produced until the early 1970s, this model remains the most iconic vintage Navitimer to this day. With its ‘all-black’ dial and ‘beads of rice’ bezel, our example displays the typical characteristics of models produced prior to 1963. Accompanied by its most recent service invoice dated 2003, this watch is being offered on the market for the first time. CONDITION REPORT: Movement and chronograph function operational at the time of writing the catalogue. In good condition. Case well preserved, with few signs of wear, a few minor scratches from everyday use, signed ‘BreitlingWatchCorp.’ on the inside. Dial in good condition; slight oxidation visible on the hands; very slight patina around the edge; the luminescent material on the hands has been reapplied (previous restoration). Two watchmaker’s marks visible on the case back. Last serviced by an independent workshop in 2003 (Daniel Richardet, Horlogerie de l’Abeille, La Chaux-de-Fonds). Servicing recommended (estimated cost €600–€700, based on the assessment carried out by Atelier Jacques Bianchi in Marseille, our technical support partner). Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the watch remains subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.
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About the sale Summer Selection: Jewellery & Watches
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Auction time 07/03/2026 at 2:00 PM
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