104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 51
BreitlingNavitimer
A coveted pilot's wrist chronograph with slide rule function via bidirectional rotating bezel
Sold
estimated
3.500—6.000 €
Price realized
6.500 €
specific features
Case
18k gold, push back.
Dial
Black.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.1308243
Ref.806
Cal.Venus 178
Diam.40 mm
Circa1969
Ctry.Swiss
Originally developed in 1952 for pilots, the Navitimer has long since reached cult status. Its circular slide rule enables the experienced pilot to calculate important data such as flight time, fuel supply etc., which is why the watch was chosen as the official watch of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) in the United States. Its unique design, however, ensured that the watch became immensely popular amongst the civil population too. Even now 70 years after its original launch the appeal of this model is unrivalled and inspired Breitling to create a re-edition of the 1959 model of the Navitimer reference 806.