Breitling
Navitimer, Reference D13022 | A yellow gold and stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1997
Lot Closed
November 10, 03:28 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Breitling
Navitimer, Reference D13022
A yellow gold and stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet
Circa 1997
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 7750 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: yellow gold and stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 4'287
Closure: yellow gold and stainless steel Breitling bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 41 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 surprising that countless pilots, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers have opted for this as their timepiece of choice ever since.
The present ref. D13022 is a rare example in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel from circa 1997 that has been retained in great condition.