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cruvon · 14 April 2013, 02:48 PM

For those interested in adding vintage Navitimers to your collection, here's must read research on Vintage Navitimers by a respected Navitimer researcher/collector, Kurt Broendum, who also published his research in the British Horological Society Journal some months ago, enjoy!

http://www.watchlife.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=144

and copy of the British Horological Society Journal research paper here

http://kurt-b.com/publication-of-my-...ogical-journal

And whist we are at it, do post pictures of your vintage Navitimers!

Here's my only vintage Navitimer, a 1955 pre 806 Valjoux 72 AOPA Navitimer, made for about 1 year in 54-55 with the Valjoux 72 for http://www.aopa.org/ and that lead to the Navitimer line being a great Pilots favourite. This first series is also called the Broendum Breitling, for Kurts research on Navitimers!

ippon20 · 15 April 2013, 12:50 AM

Nice read. I will contribute with a picture of the the actual navitimer cosmonaute worn by Scott Carpenter aboard the Aurora 7 in 1962.

cruvon · 15 April 2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

Nice read. I will contribute with a picture of the the actual navitimer cosmonaute worn by Scott Carpenter aboard the Aurora 7 in 1962.

An iconic beauty, thanks for posting!

CaptLeslie · 19 April 2013, 01:47 AM

Here is my 1966 AOPA Navitimer 806, it has'nt been in space, but it has been with me since my 16th birthday in 1967!

Jim.

cruvon · 19 April 2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptLeslie

Here is my 1966 AOPA Navitimer 806, it has'nt been in space, but it has been with me since my 16th birthday in 1967!

Jim.

A beauty and a heirloom for sure, congrats!

nerdest9u · 19 April 2013, 10:12 PM

Here is my Breitling Nevitimer timepiece since wearing from office days...

cruvon · 20 April 2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nerdest9u

Here is my Breitling Nevitimer timepiece since wearing from office days...

Looks great mate!

cruvon · 8 May 2013, 09:02 PM

Anymore vintage Navis?

cruvon · 13 May 2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Anymore vintage Navis?

Bump!

cruvon · 3 June 2013, 12:21 AM

Bump for more vintage Navitimer pics!

Here's another pic of my pre 806 Valjoux 72 AOPA Navitimer with a 1946 18kt rose Breitling Datora 785

Z-Dweller · 22 June 2013, 11:54 AM

Hi, Cruvon

Here is my c. 1960 Breitling Navitimer. Venus calibre 178.

I'll upload more pics soon.

cruvon · 22 June 2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Dweller

Hi, Cruvon

Here is my c. 1960 Breitling Navitimer. Venus calibre 178.

I'll upload more pics soon.

Thanks Bill, that's a beauty, do post the Cosmo too.

Z-Dweller · 24 June 2013, 02:10 AM

Here is the Navitimer Cosmonaute c. 1967.

Z-Dweller · 26 June 2013, 12:31 PM

The numerals on the dial of my Navitimer caught my attention today.

cruvon · 26 June 2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Dweller

Here is the Navitimer Cosmonaute c. 1967.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Dweller

The numerals on the dial of my Navitimer caught my attention today.

Both beauties Bill, love the lume shade/patina on them. Have had those beauties for long?

Z-Dweller · 26 June 2013, 01:58 PM

These Breitlings have been in my possession for about three years now. I'm probably the "youngest owner" of these old timers.

cruvon · 26 June 2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Dweller

These Breitlings have been in my possession for about three years now. I'm probably the "youngest owner" of these old timers.

Great taste Bill!

nyc2tlv · 18 October 2013, 08:29 PM

My Navi.

Ticking_Sonata · 24 October 2013, 08:47 AM

my beloved navitimer

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cruvon · 19 April 2014, 05:45 PM

Great pics guys, 1955 Navitimer getting some Easter break sun, Happy Easter break guys and do post your Navis!

watch-guy.com · 16 February 2018, 10:08 PM

NOS Breitling navitimer 806 From 1971

watch-guy.com · 19 February 2018, 04:25 AM

watch-guy.com · 21 February 2018, 03:36 PM

Here is the insides

keithl · 18 July 2018, 06:45 AM

heritagewatchdealers · 11 December 2018, 06:23 AM

This post makes me miss my navitimer!

InitialAndPitch · 24 May 2019, 11:45 PM

Terrific history. Thanks.

Danrice · 20 October 2019, 11:37 AM

Great thread. Love the vintage. I have a blue Navi world. Not vintage 2015 but my favorite so far.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

keithl · 10 July 2020, 06:02 AM

Wearing today.

Stan Cooper · 15 March 2021, 09:38 AM

My 1965 Ref 809 Navitimer Cosmonaut purchased that year after obtaining my private pilot certificate and joining AOPA. Sadly, I sold it in 2011 because it was no longer in my rotation. It was a dumb move.

chad3041 · 31 December 2021, 01:40 AM

Awesome pics and thanks for posting the story. I am jealous. Always been one of my favorite watches. Newbie here.

14 April 2013, 02:48 PM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Vintage Navitimer Chronology: A must read collectors guide for Navitimer hunters For those interested in adding vintage Navitimers to your collection, here's must read research on Vintage Navitimers by a respected Navitimer researcher/collector, Kurt Broendum, who also published his research in the British Horological Society Journal some months ago, enjoy! http://www.watchlife.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=144 and copy of the British Horological Society Journal research paper here http://kurt-b.com/publication-of-my-...ogical-journal And whist we are at it, do post pictures of your vintage Navitimers! Here's my only vintage Navitimer, a 1955 pre 806 Valjoux 72 AOPA Navitimer, made for about 1 year in 54-55 with the Valjoux 72 for http://www.aopa.org/ and that lead to the Navitimer line being a great Pilots favourite. This first series is also called the Broendum Breitling, for Kurts research on Navitimers! Attached Images __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

15 April 2013, 12:50 AM	#2
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Nice read. I will contribute with a picture of the the actual navitimer cosmonaute worn by Scott Carpenter aboard the Aurora 7 in 1962. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

8 May 2013, 09:02 PM	#8
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Anymore vintage Navis? __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

3 June 2013, 12:21 AM	#10
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Bump for more vintage Navitimer pics! Here's another pic of my pre 806 Valjoux 72 AOPA Navitimer with a 1946 18kt rose Breitling Datora 785 __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

22 June 2013, 11:54 AM	#11
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	Hi, Cruvon Here is my c. 1960 Breitling Navitimer. Venus calibre 178. I'll upload more pics soon. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

19 April 2013, 01:47 AM	#4
CaptLeslie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Litchfield Park Posts: 81	Here is my 1966 AOPA Navitimer 806, it has'nt been in space, but it has been with me since my 16th birthday in 1967! Jim.

19 April 2013, 10:12 PM	#6
nerdest9u Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: IngridJ.Horsle Location: San Jose Watch: Casio Posts: 18	Here is my Breitling Nevitimer timepiece since wearing from office days...

24 June 2013, 02:10 AM	#13
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	Here is the Navitimer Cosmonaute c. 1967. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

26 June 2013, 12:31 PM	#14
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	The numerals on the dial of my Navitimer caught my attention today. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

26 June 2013, 01:58 PM	#16
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	These Breitlings have been in my possession for about three years now. I'm probably the "youngest owner" of these old timers. __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

18 October 2013, 08:29 PM	#18
nyc2tlv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Always Watchin Location: NYC Watch: Horologicaholic Posts: 169	My Navi. Attached Images

24 October 2013, 08:47 AM	#19
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	my beloved navitimer Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Attached Images

19 April 2014, 05:45 PM	#20
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Great pics guys, 1955 Navitimer getting some Easter break sun, Happy Easter break guys and do post your Navis! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

16 February 2018, 10:08 PM	#21
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	NOS Breitling 806 from 1971 NOS Breitling navitimer 806 From 1971 Last edited by watch-guy.com; 16 February 2018 at 10:08 PM.. Reason: Mistake

19 February 2018, 04:25 AM	#22
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Case back - strange engraving or normal?

21 February 2018, 03:36 PM	#23
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Pics from the inside Here is the insides

18 July 2018, 06:45 AM	#24
keithl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Onemoretime Location: Atlanta Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 296

11 December 2018, 06:23 AM	#25
heritagewatchdealers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: KM Location: United States Watch: Calibre de Cartier Posts: 666	This post makes me miss my navitimer!

24 May 2019, 11:45 PM	#26
InitialAndPitch Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Australia Watch: GMT-II BLRO PEPSI Posts: 597	Terrific history. Thanks.

20 October 2019, 11:37 AM	#27
Danrice "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 4	Great thread. Love the vintage. I have a blue Navi world. Not vintage 2015 but my favorite so far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2020, 06:02 AM	#28
keithl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Onemoretime Location: Atlanta Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 296	Wearing today. Attached Images

15 March 2021, 09:38 AM	#29
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,888	My 1965 Ref 809 Navitimer Cosmonaut purchased that year after obtaining my private pilot certificate and joining AOPA. Sadly, I sold it in 2011 because it was no longer in my rotation. It was a dumb move. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

31 December 2021, 01:40 AM	#30
chad3041 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 78	Awesome pics and thanks for posting the story. I am jealous. Always been one of my favorite watches. Newbie here.

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