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Samwan provides a pictorial report from Breitling's 2019 product launch in Dubai, offering an insider's look at the brand's direction under Georges Kern. The report captures the event's atmosphere, new releases like the Avenger and Aviator lines, and a platinum re-edition of the Navitimer, alongside Breitling's strategic marketing efforts.
The Navitimer reference 806 is a notable early iteration of Breitling's slide rule chronograph, distinguished by its comprehensive circular slide rule bezel. This reference established many of the visual and functional characteristics that would define the Navitimer line for decades. It represents a foundational piece in the development of the brand's instrument watches, designed for calculations relevant to navigation.
The watch features a 40 mm stainless steel case, housing a manual-wind Venus 178 column-wheel chronograph caliber. This movement provides a power reserve of approximately 45 hours. The dial is black, protected by an acrylic crystal, and the watch offers a water resistance of 30 meters. The bi-directional rotating bezel is integral to the slide rule function.
For collectors, the reference 806 is significant as an early example of the Navitimer, appealing to those interested in the historical progression of aviation-related timepieces. Its production span saw variations in dial printing and sub-dial configurations, which are points of interest for specialized collectors. The model's enduring design has influenced subsequent generations of the Navitimer.
I’ve got to get there someday. Wearing my Breitling! Cheers, Cazalea
Nice venue, good food, great company and appetizing timepieces....
And the written report
Looks like another fantastic Breitling event!
And i am picking up the 806 tomorrow
On a personal note, I do like the Premier Chronograph. Here is mine - acquired on my own initiative earlier this year
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