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Old 2 November 2019, 06:20 AM   #1
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New arrival has landed - first Breitling!!!

I have not paid a lot of attention to Breitling. Occasionally, I would pay a visit to a boutique or an AD to take a peak at the offerings. But, nothing has really caught my attention. Lately, I have a tendency to simply pass by the Breitling display case with just an informal glance at the case. I didn't even pay attention to this year's new releases at Baselworld '19.

As a road warrior, I normally fly in on Monday mornings for client engagements. This week, client needs required me to fly in on Sunday morning. I decided to visit the local mall, which has several boutiques and ADs - big mistake! I was walking by the Breitling boutique with no intentions of visiting, when something caught my attention in the display window. It was a "what the . . .?" moment that stopped me dead in my tracks!


It was the Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition:


Now I know re-editions have a tendency to get ‘under the skin’ of some of my fellow watch fans, but I absolutely love this recent influx of re-editions, especially when it comes to dive and pilot watches. This one is no exception. For me, these Tributes are like owning a piece of vintage history from the past. From the moment I tried this on the wrist, I knew this would be my first Breitling. I was not going to let this opportunity ‘fly away’ from me!

Well, despite the heavy crosswinds out there, she made a successful landing this morning:


I love the domed hesalite crystal:


Yes, there is no denying that this one busy dial. Yet, it doesn't appear cluttered. It's actually an impressive feat to pull off!


Time a for mandatory celebration! You and your team did an outstanding job! I consider myself quite fortunate to own such a stunning piece!


Have a great weekend!

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Old 2 November 2019, 06:27 AM   #2
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Very lucky indeed. Great watch. Congratulations
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Old 2 November 2019, 09:28 AM   #3
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Awesome, congrats ��
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Old 3 November 2019, 02:19 AM   #4
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Congrats! Very cool piece.
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Old 4 November 2019, 06:45 AM   #5
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Great looking watch, enjoy.
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Old 5 November 2019, 07:57 AM   #6
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Very handsome piece, enjoy!!
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Old 5 November 2019, 09:38 AM   #7
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Congrats. Love it
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Old 5 November 2019, 10:16 AM   #8
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Old 5 November 2019, 10:17 AM   #9
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Outstanding! Enjoy!

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Old 28 November 2019, 11:33 AM   #10
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Fantastic watch...I landed that one myself a couple of weeks ago.

I can't think of a better "first Breitling"...Congratulations!
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Old 30 November 2019, 02:22 AM   #11
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Fantastic watch...I landed that one myself a couple of weeks ago.

I can't think of a better "first Breitling"...Congratulations!
Congratulations on your piece as well! Enjoy it!
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Old 28 November 2019, 01:39 PM   #12
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Congrats! I just picked mine up today.
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Old 30 November 2019, 02:24 AM   #13
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Congrats! I just picked mine up today.
Great to hear! Congratulations and enjoy this great piece!
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Old 30 November 2019, 03:45 AM   #14
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Great to hear! Congratulations and enjoy this great piece!
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Old 28 November 2019, 02:12 PM   #15
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Beautiful watch!
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Old 28 November 2019, 03:31 PM   #16
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Lovely piece. Congratulations
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Old 30 November 2019, 10:20 AM   #17
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Great looking watch! Congrats


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Old 30 November 2019, 06:12 PM   #18
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Congratulations, it looks awesome on ya.
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Old 5 December 2019, 12:32 PM   #19
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Congrats man! It’s an awesome watch, I just tried it on at the boutique two days ago and loved it. Looks fantastic on you, enjoy!
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Looks stunning, I'm jealous! One of the few vintage style watches I like and would wear.
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Old 9 January 2020, 11:25 AM   #21
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Breitling 806

Hi,
Beautiful!! Thinking of getting one but may be small for me. I have a 7.25 inch wrist. What is your wrist size?
Thank you.
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Old 10 January 2020, 03:57 AM   #22
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Beautiful!! Thinking of getting one but may be small for me. I have a 7.25 inch wrist. What is your wrist size?
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Here is mine. My wrist is 7".

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Old 10 January 2020, 09:31 AM   #23
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Great watch. congrats
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