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Breitling

Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition

Ref. 806

The Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 is an iconic aviation-themed watch introduced in 1959, renowned for its practicality and timeless design. This re-edition remains faithful to the original, blending vintage aesthetics with modern precision, including an in-house manual-wind movement. It is celebrated for its role in aviation history and its enduring appeal among watch enthusiasts.

crystaldomed plexiglass
movementBreitling Manufacture Caliber B09 (manual-wind, 28,800 vph, 70-hour power reserve)
functionschronograph
lug width12.86mm (case thickness)
dial colorblack (non-AOPA winged logo)
case diameter41mm
case materialsteel
year1959

A registered Breitling 806 carries a permanent RGATT passport: origin, history and owners, verifiable by anyone, and a documented history makes a watch easier to sell.