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GeraldGentaFan · 13 October 2019, 05:37 PM

Just picked up the re-edition from my AD (also carries Rolex and Patek, my main purchases). When it was launched in Basel, I immediately ordered one as it was a copy of my old Navitimer and I thought it would be very cool to have both.

Here some pictures:

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arcadelt · 13 October 2019, 06:22 PM

I know the vintage guys would call me a heretic, but I would much rather have the re-edition of this particular watch.

MoosicPa · 13 October 2019, 09:32 PM

Mark, thanks for posting. The re-edition looks like an exact replica in the pictures.... What's your impression?

GeraldGentaFan · 13 October 2019, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mark, thanks for posting. The re-edition looks like an exact replica in the pictures.... What's your impression?

Harry, I have not found any difference yet. I assume it is a perfect copy of the old version. Very well made and very happy with it. Movement is of course different and smoother to wind.

1William · 13 October 2019, 11:45 PM

Congratulations. Great looking watch.

sokoloka · 14 October 2019, 01:57 AM

This is awesome - thank you for sharing! Getting antsy with waiting for mine to come in now. Have often looked at vintage Navi's but just don't know enough about getting a good one so having what is essentially a brand new exact remake of the aesthetic I love so much is pretty much perfect.

Chester01 · 14 October 2019, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Mark, thanks for posting. The re-edition looks like an exact replica in the pictures.... What's your impression?

Exact...execpt for the start/stop and resent buttons are slightly different angle if one looks closely.

Chester01 · 14 October 2019, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by arcadelt

I know the vintage guys would call me a heretic, but I would much rather have the re-edition of this particular watch.

I agree. Its vintage, with none of the headaches. Slightly better water resistant, same look, far better movement, and easy to source parts if something goes wrong.

pc109 · 17 October 2019, 04:06 AM

Just beautiful duo. I’d been searching for an original 50’s beaded bezel 806. The re-edition really has filled that role!

Question: why is the bezel number 55 crooked? Are the numerals applied on and not painted onto the bezel ring? Just curious. And I wonder if the re-edition used the same technique.

alexlt730512 · 17 October 2019, 03:22 PM

thanks for sharing and they both do look amazing. i'm still waiting for mine to come

ocwatching · 18 October 2019, 03:42 AM

nice post...this re-edition actually has me looking at Breitlings...

V72 · 18 October 2019, 04:20 AM

If your early Navi is fitted with the V72 movement, it would explain the difference in the angle of the pushers referred to in an earlier post as the V72 top pushers are closer to the crown than the bottom pushers.

Buyer's Remorse · 19 October 2019, 09:10 AM

Got mine today. Very happy with it. It's the one chronograph that 'spoke' to me :)

Lew Archer · 28 November 2019, 08:05 AM

Fantastic watch. I stumbled across one at an AD a couple of weeks ago and snapped it up. Wasn't in the market at all for a new watch (now, THAT'S heresy) but I could not pass up on it.

I also prefer it's slightly smaller dimensions, which are a better fit for me than the Old Navitimer I bought twenty years ago.

This "re-issue" is an absolute winner.

Lew Archer · 14 December 2019, 10:51 AM

Can’t say enough good things about this timeless timepiece...so a picture might be in order...

Skyrider01 · 15 December 2019, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lew Archer

Fantastic watch. I stumbled across one at an AD a couple of weeks ago and snapped it up. Wasn't in the market at all for a new watch (now, THAT'S heresy) but I could not pass up on it.

I also prefer it's slightly smaller dimensions, which are a better fit for me than the Old Navitimer I bought twenty years ago.

This "re-issue" is an absolute winner.

Same with me. Went to the Breitling boutique to drop off my Aerospace for service and they had one available. Couldn't pass on it and I'm extremely happy I got it.

Lew Archer · 15 December 2019, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyrider01

Same with me. Went to the Breitling boutique to drop off my Aerospace for service and they had one available. Couldn't pass on it and I'm extremely happy I got it.

Well done!

sebvanderm · 11 January 2020, 05:24 AM

Just received mine today. Trying to get one since a konth and didn’t think I still would. Very happy with my first Navitimer

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KBM · 14 January 2020, 02:31 AM

Great piece. Looking good, guys.

Ceaiu · 15 January 2020, 10:53 PM

Loving mine (the reedition).
Time keeping and power reserve are fantastic.

13 October 2019, 05:37 PM	#1
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	Navitimer Re-edition vs Original Just picked up the re-edition from my AD (also carries Rolex and Patek, my main purchases). When it was launched in Basel, I immediately ordered one as it was a copy of my old Navitimer and I thought it would be very cool to have both. Here some pictures: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 October 2019, 09:32 PM	#3
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Mark, thanks for posting. The re-edition looks like an exact replica in the pictures.... What's your impression? __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

14 October 2019, 01:57 AM	#6
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	This is awesome - thank you for sharing! Getting antsy with waiting for mine to come in now. Have often looked at vintage Navi's but just don't know enough about getting a good one so having what is essentially a brand new exact remake of the aesthetic I love so much is pretty much perfect. __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

18 October 2019, 03:42 AM	#11
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	nice post...this re-edition actually has me looking at Breitlings... __________________ too much into watches...

13 October 2019, 06:22 PM	#2
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	I know the vintage guys would call me a heretic, but I would much rather have the re-edition of this particular watch.

13 October 2019, 11:45 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Congratulations. Great looking watch.

17 October 2019, 04:06 AM	#9
pc109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Watch: BLNR Posts: 120	Just beautiful duo. I’d been searching for an original 50’s beaded bezel 806. The re-edition really has filled that role! Question: why is the bezel number 55 crooked? Are the numerals applied on and not painted onto the bezel ring? Just curious. And I wonder if the re-edition used the same technique.

17 October 2019, 03:22 PM	#10
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	thanks for sharing and they both do look amazing. i'm still waiting for mine to come

18 October 2019, 04:20 AM	#12
V72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: S.W. England Watch: Both my V 72's Posts: 33	If your early Navi is fitted with the V72 movement, it would explain the difference in the angle of the pushers referred to in an earlier post as the V72 top pushers are closer to the crown than the bottom pushers.

19 October 2019, 09:10 AM	#13
Buyer's Remorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: austin, tx Posts: 10	Got mine today. Very happy with it. It's the one chronograph that 'spoke' to me :)

28 November 2019, 08:05 AM	#14
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Fantastic watch. I stumbled across one at an AD a couple of weeks ago and snapped it up. Wasn't in the market at all for a new watch (now, THAT'S heresy) but I could not pass up on it. I also prefer it's slightly smaller dimensions, which are a better fit for me than the Old Navitimer I bought twenty years ago. This "re-issue" is an absolute winner.

11 January 2020, 05:24 AM	#18
sebvanderm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 1	Just received mine today. Trying to get one since a konth and didn’t think I still would. Very happy with my first Navitimer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 January 2020, 02:31 AM	#19
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,457	Great piece. Looking good, guys.

15 January 2020, 10:53 PM	#20
Ceaiu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Marius Location: Europe Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 96	Loving mine (the reedition). Time keeping and power reserve are fantastic.

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