Description: Please view full photos above and description belowFurther full photography on our website - Search - OROLOGIUM BREITLINGNavitimerCURSIVE B An exceptionally rare example of an early vintage Navitimer with gold applied ‘Cursive B’ logo. Coming from the family of a Romanian Pilot who flew with the watch throught the 1950s and 60s.The very first pre 806 Navitimer’s were produced for the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) during 1954/55 and featured their Wings logo on the dial with no reference to the manufacturer Breitling.For the first time in late 1955 and realizing the commercial potential of the now iconic Navitimer Breitling began to experiment with their own logo to feature on the dial, this began with the gold applied ‘Cursive B’ and Breitling Geneve text. Whilst used on other models such as the Chronomat 808 during the 1950s the logo was very quickly changed and redeveloped for the Navitimer. Making for an extremely short production run of the first 806 references with this dial.With only a handful known to exist this is probably one of the rarest of all Navitimers with what was in our opinion the most aesthetically pleasing design of an early Breitling logo, creating a clean and well proportioned dial layout with the quality of the gold application.A highly sought after piece in original and correct condition that almost never comes to market…CaseBeaded BezelStainless steel41 mm diameterSigned Breitling Watch Corp case backSigned Breitling crownRotating inner Slide Rule bezelMovementVenus 178 calibre mechanical manual windingSigned Breitling Watch Corp curved around the bridgeas is common for very early NavitimersBOW import code Dial’Cursive B’Rare Gold Applied B logoMatte black dial with Radium lume arabic markersOriginal steel hands with slight patinaThe dial has taken on an overall beautiful patina with caramel and cream tones. StrapVintage style two stitch tan leather strap and steel pin buckle Complete withBreitling Archive Extract CertificateConfirming watch details and manufactureDating to 1956Case number - 87xxxx In overall excellent condition with minor wear and case marks This is particularly rare Navitimer is made even more appealing due to its original and correct condition. Featuring the key signatures of a very early Navitimer such as the Breitling Watch Corp (BOW) markings. Dating to 1956Serial number - 87xxxx £29,500
Price: 23500 GBP
Location: Harrogate
End Time: 2024-12-12T14:52:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 190.62 GBP
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Brand: Breitling
Department: Unisex Adult, Men
Type: Wristwatch
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Model: Breitling Navitimer
Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
Case Size: 41mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Reference Number: 806
