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Breitling 1966 Navitimer Vintage Aviator's AOPA Chronograph Watch - 18K Gold Plated & Stainless Stee

Used () | Year of production 1966 | No original box | No original papers
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Basic Info
Listing code N03WX3
Brand Breitling
Reference number 9896SH
Dealer product code 9896SH
Movement Manual winding
Case material Gold-plated
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Year of production 1966
Condition

The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
Most Recent Servicing

January 30, 2025

Serviced in-house
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, Georgia, Suwanee
Price $7,660
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement 178
Number of jewels 17

Case
Case material Gold-plated
Case diameter 40 x 47 mm
Crystal Plastic
Dial Black
Dial numerals Arabic numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material
Crocodile skin
Bracelet color Black

Description
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1966 BREITLING NAVITIMER Vintage Aviator's AOPA Chronograph Watch - 18K Gold Plated & Stainless Steel

Superior Original Dial - All Original Parts - 1 Year Warranty

The Navitimer is the most iconic model the brand ever made, and as such it is at the top of collector's wish list who have an interest in Breitling, aviation, or special chronographs.

When the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (A.O.P.A.) needed a timepiece that would better serve their pilot's needs in the cockpit, they called upon Breitling, the renowned manufacturer of technical watches, who rose to the occasion to accomplish this impressive feat through the Navitimer, the world's most advanced aviation timepiece at the time.

The Navitimer was special in a number of ways; what was especially useful for pilots was the navigational computer built into the watch. The rotating bezel functioned as a slide rule, giving pilots the ability to calculate remaining distances, fuel consumption, and other critical flight equations. Its rotating bezel functioned as a slide rule. Used as a navigational computer, it gave pilots the ability to calculate remaining distances, fuel consumption, and other critical flight equations.

Serious collectors will recognize the important wristwatch listed in this auction as a rare early AOPA Navitimer. These scarce early examples were not offered for sale to the public like nearly all Navitimers then and now; to obtain one, the purchaser had to be an eligible member of the A.O.P.A. And then the watches were sold in a fairly limited quantities.

Today's offering showcases this honest, original AOPA Navitimer with angled edge bezel.

It is in honest original condition and presents nicely. Because these were "tool" watches they often show much wear and the complicated dials did not refinish well.

This one has a fantastic untouched original dial. The luminous has darkly toned giving the numbers a "ghosted" appearance.

Detailed Appraisal:

Manufacturer: Breitling

Country of origin: Switzerland

Serial no.: 1,063,159

Year built: 1966

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Chronograph, Slide Rule, Subsidiary Seconds

Model: Ref. 806 Navitimer, early A.O.P.A. edition

Designed for: Men

Dimensions: 40mm wide (without crown), 47mm lugs tip-to-tip

Case material: 18K gold plated with stainless steel back

Case markings (inside): Breitling Watch Ltd., Swiss, 1,063,159

Case markings (outside): Breitling, stainless steel, 806

Case condition: Very honest condition still retaining its original factory satin finish on the back. Overall, it shows fairly light wear. On the wrist, it presents very nicely

Dial: Original finish, signed Breitling Navitimer with "AOPA" winged logo, black with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer telemeter and slide-rule graduations, original and untouched, excellent condition with only light aging to the surface and darkening of the luminous

Dial condition: Original and untouched

Hands: Original, luminous batons

Movement markings: Breitling Watch Co.

Movement type: Cal. 178, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring

Jewels: 17 rubies

Band: Brand new high-end aftermarket crocodile strap with soft so-called "Cartier" lining making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

It can also be equipped with one of the brand new vintage style distressed leather straps shown in the photos of the watch on the wrist if you would like.

Width between lugs: 21mm

Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition

Service: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive testing (a $995 value).

Timing: It is running and true, keeping very accurate time.

Warranty: 1-year international warranty.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

SKU 9896SH

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