Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Property from a distinguished Texan collector
Breitling
Navitimer, Ref. 806 Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch Circa 1965 | 百年靈 806型號「Navitimer」黃金計時腕錶，年份約1965
Auction Closed
May 11, 01:00 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Property from a distinguished Texan collector
Breitling
Navitimer, Ref. 806
Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch
Circa 1965
百年靈 806型號「Navitimer」黃金計時腕錶，年份約1965
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 178 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number: 1'294'099
Closure: 18k yellow gold Breitling buckle
Dimensions: 40.5 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The year 1952 marked the debut of an unprecedented watch prototype that remains an icon to this day: the Breitling Navitimer. Its name is a portmanteau of the words 'navigation' and 'timer'. Equipped with the flight-specific slide rule that was introduced with the Chronomat, it is hardly suprising that countless pilots, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers have opted for this as their timepiece of choice ever since.
The present lot is a rare example in 18k yellow gold and has been retained in attractive condition.
The present lot is a rare example in 18k yellow gold and has been retained in attractive condition.