1966 Breitling Navitimer 806 Twin Jets Venus 178
The Breitling Navitimer is undoubtedly one of the absolute classics in the world of luxury watches, an instantly recognisable watch which is relatively unchanged in design since it's birth in the 1950's.
The Breitling Navitimer is one of the most well-known pilots watches, originally designed to help pilots navigate the globe, with functions including the chronograph function, slide rule bezel for quick and complex calculations and not to mention its large 41mm case size.
This particular example is in superb vintage condition and comes fully serviced. We have paired the watch with a charming handmade vegetable tanned brown leather strap and with an immaculate (modern) bakelite Breitling box. This is a beautiful iconic watch that no watch collection should be without!
Dial: 'Reverse panda' black dial with silver sub-dials, applied hour markers and Arabic numeral at 12 o clock. Dial features the iconic 'twin jets' logo and is signed 'Breitling, Geneve. Navitimer'. The dial is in original condition, proudly showing its nearly 60 years of service. It has a beautiful patina and has not been restored.
Collection: Navitimer 806
Style: Aviation watch
Case Material: Stainless steel case with signed Breitling crown
Case Diameter: 41mm
Strap: New handmade brown leather strap from Watch Gecko
Glass: Plexi
Movement: Mechanical Venus 178
Water Resistance: N/a
Accessories: Breitling Bakelite Box
The watch comes fully serviced with a 12 month guarantee from Walton Watches.
A bit about Walton Watches.......
Walton watches is an independent family business based in Warrington, Cheshire. We come from a family of horologists and our passion and enthusiasm for watches has been passed down through the generations.
All our pre-owned and vintage watches are carefully sourced and fully serviced and restored by our Swiss trained, qualified watchmaker. We are sure you will be over the moon with any watch you purchase from us and all our watches come with the reassurance of a 12 month guarantee.
Our fully equipped watchmaker's workshop and showroom are located close to the centre of Stockton Heath near Warrington, Cheshire. We are open for viewings on an appointment only basis - please get in contact with us if you wish to view one of our watches and we will look forward to welcoming you!