107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 202
BreitlingNavitimer Chrono-Matic
An aviator's rare, large vintage wrist chronograph with 15 min. and 6h counter, date and slide rule function via turnable bezel
Sold
estimated
1.700—3.000 €
Price realized
2.700 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back with patent engraving "DDE. BR.+11525/67" (Timepiece with rotating bezels), bidirectional rotating bezel.
Dial
Black.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.1317368
Ref.1810
Cal.11
Diam.49 mm
Circa1969
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.