Horological Meandering

Dear All, 

I am happy to share my (mostly visual) review of the Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 - 1959 Re-edition. I have been looking for this watch

since Basel World and just Thursday I received an email saying that it was available through the Breitling website.  I made a call to the local AD that happen to have one and I just received this beauty on Friday. Let's see the photos! 

At 40.9mm the size is perfect. Not as big as many Navitimers. I totally love how busy (and different) the dial is.

To keep it close to the original there is no sapphire glass but the original acrylic glass that makes it a bit harder to photograph but is gorgeous in person

the back is very simple and consistent with the original. 

I love the strap too. Very comfortable

A notable mention to the very cool and useful box. It doubles as a travel box for the watch. This is very clever. 

I also love the electronic warranty card (it includes a display)  and the 5 years warranty. Well done Breitling in giving a longer warranty!

the old logo is very charming

the movement is in-house and manual wound with a power reserve of 70 hours. This version of the movement was developed just for this watch 

and the charging is very smooth and satisfying! 

In conclusion this watch offers a lot of value for the money. I am glad that I could get one as soon as it became available. Really an amazing re-edition.