Breitling Navitimer ‘Twin Jet’ (7806)

Pre-Owned 41mm Breitling Navitimer ‘Twin Jet’ (7806)

Introduced in 1952, the Breitling Navitimer has a rich history as an iconic pilot’s watch. Designed with aviators in mind, it features a distinctive circular slide rule bezel that allowed pilots to perform various navigational calculations. The reference 806 watch quickly gained popularity among aviation professionals (including astronauts) and enthusiasts alike, becoming a symbol of precision and functionality. The Breitling Navitimer is arguably amongst the world’s most iconic watches.

Breitling introduced the reference 7806 in 1972, which added a date window and red accents to the previous reference 806. The Navitimer reference 7806 presented here is in extraordinary condition. The dial and case look the way they might have appeared in 1973, when the watch was manufactured. It even includes a new genuine leather strap and buckle. But perhaps even more remarkable, the original warranty and manual still remain with the watch and are included.

The reference 7806 is widely acclaimed by watch collectors because it is an upgrade with a beautiful dial design that still maintains the vintage appeal of the manual wind chronograph that appeared in the first Navitimers. The black dial with contrasting white sub-dials had added red accents on the slide-rule markings and chronograph hands to improve use of the slide rule. Also, for the first time in Navitimer’s history, a date display was integrated at 4:30. This makes the reference 7806 a vintage gem that stands on the threshold between vintage and modern watches. Over the years, the Navitimer’s association with the aviation world, precision engineering, and enduring style has solidified the Breitling Navitimer as a timeless classic in the world of horology.