105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 206
BreitlingNavitimer
An aviator's large vintage wrist chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter and slide rule function via turnable bezel
Sold
estimated
2.000—3.000 €
Price realized
2.000 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back with patent engraving "DDE. BR.+11525/67" (timepiece with turning bezels), folded steel bracelet, bracelet length 140 mm, total length 180 mm.
Dial
Black.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.1249339
Ref.0816
Cal.Venus 178
Diam.49 mm
Circa1968
Ctry.Switzerland
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.