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Excellent: Very slight signs of wear.
Very Good: Light to normal wear.
Good: Wearable, with visible signs of wear.
Vintage: Typically 30+ years old; condition varies.
Note: All watches are 100% authentic. They are polished as needed but may still have minor scratches.
This vintage Breitling watch is in overall good, honest vintage condition. The case is strong with the bevels still visible and some scratches, and nicks. The inside caseback is stamped "Breitling Watch LTD SWISS" and the 7 digit serial number. All the writing and numbers on the caseback are clearly visible. The bezel is in great condition and is smooth to rotate bi-directionally. The bezel has developed some patina on the silver portion, this can be most notable around the very edge of the inner bezel. The watch has retained its correct "B" crown. The dial has remained glossy and in great, honest condition with a fine spotted patina throughout and some wear around the sub-dials. The dial has some marks/ patina that can be hard to notice. The silvery-white sub-dials have remained clean with light patina. The lume on the dial has developed patina and darkened which is not uncommon for these. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands were probably relumed at some point. The crystal has some light wear and scratches.
Breitling started developing the Navitimer in 1952 and in 1955 it was released to the public. At first, they used a Valjoux 72 movement and later they switched to the Venus 178. The most notable characteristic of this model is the slide rule bezel. Breitling filed the patent for circular slide rule bezel in 1940 and debuted it in 1941 with the Chronomat. This style bezel was made to do quick calculations by sliding the bezel. Breitling made numerous variations of the model and they still produce it today. The Navitimer is arguable the most iconic Breitling and vintage examples are highly sought after in the collecting community. Another reason collectors gravitate towards these is because of the 40mm case size, which was large at the time but now is quite contemporary.
The watch we have here is circa 1966 and features a black glossy dial with silvery-white engine turned sub-registers. This watch also has the Breitling "Twin Jet" logo which they started using around late 1964. The movement on this example is stamped "WOG" which was the US import code for Breitling indicating this watch was destined for the US market. We love the look and feel of this Breitling, it has the quintessential vintage style many seek.
I love this watch. It is everything Bob's Watches presented it as and more. The watch, while advertised as pre-owned, had all the factory clear plastic protection on the brightwork and the entire watch, including the band, showed no wear at all. I cannot find a single flaw in this timepiece. I love it and will buy more watches from Bob's.
Beautiful condition - as promised. In all reapects.
Beautiful watch and packaging. It arrived quickly and came as described. Love it.
Buying a watch sight unseen can be a daunting undertaking. Everyone who does this will likely have doubts about whether this is a good idea. This in particular is a solid gold watch that typically costs over $15k. The watch came within 24 hours of purchase. Not only was it spectacular, with gold hands, and gold numbers lining the dial, but it came in a 6 lb, burled walnut display box (Rolex comes in a cardboard box) with ALL of the original paperwork and warranty card. As someone who has bought a Breitling from a dealer I could tell this was precisely the identical authentic material. All things considered it was an incredible deal, because they are no longer available.
I have purchase three timepieces from Bob’s. Two Rolexes, and one Breitling in the past month. Each and every one gives the appearance of being brand new. Overnight delivery is an added plus.
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Breitling's story began in 1884 when Leon Breitling founded his namesake company in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. With a passion for chronographs and precision timekeeping, Breitling quickly established itself as a pioneer in the world of aviation watches. Throughout Breitling watch's history, the brand has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and innovation, creating timepieces that have accompanied adventurers, athletes, and aviators on their most daring escapades. From the introduction of the first wrist-worn chronograph in 1915 to the development of the iconic Navitimer in 1952, Breitling has consistently pushed the boundaries of watchmaking. The brand's commitment to excellence and its strong ties to the world of aviation have earned it a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry.
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