Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition: A Collector's Perspective

saintseiyaikki · 2020-07-30T06:30:35Z

Explore the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition, praised by collectors for its faithful design, plexiglass, and period-correct thickness. Discover why this re-issue stands out.

In a world where 're-edition' can mean many things, saintseiyaikki's post on the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition cuts through the noise, highlighting what makes a tribute truly exceptional. His initial impressions and accompanying photos underscore the meticulous attention to detail that sets this particular re-issue apart. This article synthesizes community insights, exploring why collectors value faithful reproductions like this one.

Same case size; dial layout with a good proportion; the plexiglass; and the remarkable thickness (due to the modified hand winding movement) Well done, Breitling 🤝

This message has been edited by cazalea on 2020-07-30 10:25:02

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The official name for this model is the Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition, clarifying its specific historical homage.
The author considers this Breitling Navitimer their first piece from the brand, a watch they had anticipated for many years.
The author also places watches like the Omega Trilogy re-editions in the same category of well-executed tributes, indicating a preference for faithful reproductions.

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dhendolan

Jul 30, 2020

Absolutely brilliant!

Congratulations on a great watch. Wear it in good health.

saintseiyaikki

Jul 30, 2020

Thanks for your kind words🍺 [nt]

amanico

Jul 30, 2020

I would not call it replica, but homage. It is much less pejorative. [nt]

India Whiskey Charlie

Jul 30, 2020

Or, a faithful re-issue 👍 [nt]

amanico

Jul 30, 2020

Or a Tribute, indeed. [nt]

FabR

Jul 30, 2020

That's right, "replica" in common watch speak is of course associated with fake, but I think also "homage" usually refers to third parties (and the line between the two terms is often blurred)...

I'm not a native speaker of English, but I also like "re-issue" (or "re-edition") best ;-)

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