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Old 22 June 2019, 01:45 PM   #1
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Had a 43mm Navi 01 LE on leather a few years back. Loved it, but found it just a bit too small for my taste, especially for a pilot's watch. Enter the 46mm Navi I just recieved yesterday on leather with clasp. Bought the oem mesh bracelet, which I love the vintage and unique look it adds to the Navi.. plus great for summer months as to not perspire on the leather. The 46mm is my largest watch, but wears small for a 46. In addition, the navis of late 60s were very in line with other pilot watches at 48mm. All these reasons drove me to the 46mm. I also love the vintage "B" logo with more proportional text below it as well. So far the mesh feels very comfortable. My only complaint thus far is the winding...quite stiff but maybe will loosen a bit over time. The good thing is it's an auto with 70 hr pr. With the Navi's rich history in aviation, a true icon that adds great diversification to any collection. Pic looked better before tapatalk I assumed resized it. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

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Old 22 June 2019, 02:52 PM   #2
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

The one I'm looking at turned out to be a 43mm, but I might still go for it.
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Old 23 June 2019, 12:56 AM   #3
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Old 23 June 2019, 01:44 AM   #4
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Old 23 June 2019, 03:16 AM   #5
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Terrific!
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Old 24 June 2019, 12:00 AM   #6
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Looks great and with the mesh makes a good combo. Not unusual for stiff crown/winding on the B01s. My theory is that it's as much the crown gasket, as it is the grears in the movement. At any rate, not unusual and doesn't seem to affect the performance. Wear it in good health!
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Old 24 June 2019, 12:10 AM   #7
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Very nice.
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Old 26 June 2019, 12:23 PM   #8
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Thanks for all the kind words. Still honeymooning...

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Old 30 June 2019, 12:04 PM   #9
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A little late, but congrats!
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Old 30 June 2019, 12:31 PM   #10
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A little late, but congrats!
Thank you my friend. Really like the diversity the Navi on mesh brings to the collection. I need to take an updated family pic to include her though.

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