無底價
8068
Breitling
Ref. 7806
Navitimer
百年靈，「Navitimer」型號7806，精鋼飛行員計時腕錶，備飛行滑尺錶圈、日期顯示，約1974年製。附原裝證書、後補證書及錶盒。
估價
HK$30,000 - 50,000•︎
€3,300 - 5,500
$3,800 - 6,400
成交價
HK$35,560
拍品詳情
製造商
Breitling
年份
Circa 1974
型號
7806
錶殼號碼
1’405’220
型號名稱
Navitimer
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Manual, Valjoux cal. 7740, 17 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Leather
錶扣
Stainless steel Twin Jet Breitling pin buckle
尺寸
41mm diameter
簽名
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
配件
Accompanied by Breitling guarantee signed COPA dated 22nd August 1974, instruction manual and fitted presentation box. Delivered with Breitling Extract from the Archives confirming production of the case of the present watch in September 1972.
專家
完整圖錄內容
圖錄文章
- The Breitling Navitimer is one of the most recognizable aviator toolwatch series. The legendary ref. 806 had become a classic, beloved by the aviation industry and watch collectors. From the 1960s, the release of the ref. 7806 brought an update to the renowned model.
- The ref. 7806 features a “twin-jet” logo instead of the US Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association badge with wings logo or just simply the public-released badge logo. It also features contrasting white subdials, and most notably, it was the first Navitimer to bear a date window at the 4:30 position. Another updated feature of the ref. 7806 includes a serrated bezel, replacing the beaded dial that could be found in older references, providing easier manipulation of the logarithmic slide rule.
- The present ref. 7806 houses the manual Valjoux cal. 7740, marking the first Navitimer reference to use a manual Valjoux movement, replacing Venus movements used in previous references. It was also the last manually winded Navitimer in the Willy Breitling era, before he sold his family’s watch company to Ernest Schneider, and his unfortunate passing in 1979.
- The luminous material of the present watch is still incredibly reactive, even the red luminous indicators are sharp and clear under UV light. Moreover, it is accompanied by original accessories for a tool watch in the 1970s, which is a rare find in the aviator watch category. Kept in excellent preserved condition, this Navitimer ref. 7806 is a desirable timepiece for aviation and horology lovers.
- The ref. 7806 features a “twin-jet” logo instead of the US Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association badge with wings logo or just simply the public-released badge logo. It also features contrasting white subdials, and most notably, it was the first Navitimer to bear a date window at the 4:30 position. Another updated feature of the ref. 7806 includes a serrated bezel, replacing the beaded dial that could be found in older references, providing easier manipulation of the logarithmic slide rule.
- The present ref. 7806 houses the manual Valjoux cal. 7740, marking the first Navitimer reference to use a manual Valjoux movement, replacing Venus movements used in previous references. It was also the last manually winded Navitimer in the Willy Breitling era, before he sold his family’s watch company to Ernest Schneider, and his unfortunate passing in 1979.
- The luminous material of the present watch is still incredibly reactive, even the red luminous indicators are sharp and clear under UV light. Moreover, it is accompanied by original accessories for a tool watch in the 1970s, which is a rare find in the aviator watch category. Kept in excellent preserved condition, this Navitimer ref. 7806 is a desirable timepiece for aviation and horology lovers.
Breitling
Swiss | 1884The firm started by Leon Breitling in 1884 is best known for its technical aviation and oceanic watches. Today, all models are outfitted with certified chronometer movements, used for accurate timing. Early aviation pioneers in specialized chronograph timepieces, Breitling introduced the circular slide rule to watches in the 1940s for use by pilots. The firm’s most iconic chronograph, the Navitimer, was introduced in 1954 and continues to be manufactured today. Another key model is the Duograph, a split-seconds chronograph that was Breitling's most prestigious wristwatch during the 1940s through '60s. Their watches are built on their reputation for precision and sturdiness.