Breitling Navitimer Spatiographe Montbrillant

Alkiro1 · 2017-06-02T11:52:42Z

Alkiro1 shares his Breitling Navitimer Spatiographe Montbrillant, a 20th birthday gift and cherished heirloom. Discover its personal significance and macro details.

Alkiro1 shares a deeply personal story about his Breitling Navitimer Spatiographe Montbrillant, a 20th birthday gift from his parents that ignited his passion for horology. As he approaches his 40th year, he reflects on the watch's significance and his hope to pass it down to his son, making it a true heirloom.

13 days from now and I'll enter into my 40th year. Last Kev09 post reminded me that I received, 20 years ago, one of the nicest present I have ever get.

My parents offered me a Breitling Navitimer Spatiographe Montbrillant for my 20th birthday (as you probably already understood) and I really entered in the horology world at that time. So sweet memory.

This timepiece already shared half of my lifetime and I hope to pass it down to my son for his 20th birthday. I have time because he is only 4.5 years old today

For the moment, I enjoy it... for the next 15.5 years ;-)

Below a wristshot and few macro pics.

Sub second dial

10 minutes countdown

3 hours chrono sub dial

Buckle macro. As you can easily see, it has few wrinkles... like me ;-)

Best wishes

Alkiro

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The author clarifies that despite the post-treatment of his pictures, the dial of his Navitimer Spatiographe is black, not blue, though he appreciates blue dials from the same era.
Another collector shares their Breitling Aerospace, received as a graduation present, highlighting the tradition of significant life events being marked by watch gifts.
The Breitling Navitimer Spatiographe is recognized as an heirloom piece, with its dial color noted for leading trends in watch aesthetics.
A question is raised regarding the absence of a dedicated Breitling forum on the platform, indicating community interest in the brand.
The author confirms that his love for watches began before receiving the Breitling, but it was this gift that truly immersed him into the world of horology.

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KMII

Jun 2, 2017

Here's my Breitling Aerospace I got as a graduation present in return

eklektik

Jun 2, 2017

I've been wondering for a while now: why is there no forum about Breitling on here? All the best, and thanks for sharing, Best, É.

Alkiro1

Jun 2, 2017

Well, I can't answer to your question about Breitling. May be a moderator will tell you why. Best wishes Alkiro

kev09

Jun 2, 2017

Contiue to enjoy it in good health and look after it carefully for that little boy. I'm sure it will mean a great deal to him when he's 20. Regards Kev.

Alkiro1

Jun 2, 2017

I hope you'll give us your feeling (and the one of your son) after the 18th birthday of your son ;-) Best wishes Alkiro

Pretty Boy

Jun 2, 2017

Did this nice gift from your parents at an age of 20 kick off your love for watches or did it start later or even earlier? Best, Volker

Breitling Navitimer Spatiographe Montbrillant

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