1955 Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 AOPA Tropical Dial
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Up for grabs is a Breitling Navitimer
reference 806 in steel
8680XXX serial number circa 1955 production
Case is in good condition with lugs still showing beveled edges. There is some corrosion on bottom of the case where it meets the caseback.
The dial is original, early AOPA with black small subdials. The dial lacquer has clearly turned brown in color and is very attractive in person. The luminous on hands and dial is original radium and passes Geiger counter and UV light tests.
Original bead bezels in good condition and operational.
Caseback is original, clearly stamped on outside. Inside the serial number is clearly intact. There is some corrosion on edge.
The movement is original Venus 178 in working condition. Watch winds smoothly, runs, and chrono runs/stops/resets.
No box or papers. No documented service history.
Out of stock
