Vintage Breitling dilemma
Do you have a favorite between these two pilot chronographs ? 1963 Breitling Co-Pilot AVI MK2.1 ref. 765 - 41 mm diameter - Caliber Venus 178 1962 Breitling Navitimer MK2.2 ref. 809 with AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) dial - 40 mm diameter ...
They have released very similar re-editions in recent years
I've looked at the Navitimer several times, still a couple out there if you want the vintage look but new moving parts
I find these watches interesting and appealing
but not to the point of wanting one for myself. The pilot’s watch theme isn’t one I really relate to. Best, Emmanuel
I love them both, but opted
for the modern versions of them 😂. I do prefer the Navitimer of the modern versions and wish they would have added “Geneva” under “Breitling” on the dials of the 2 AVI’s. It just seems like it needs another line in my opinion. To me the Navitimer is as pe...
Wonderful trio!
I'm with you concerning the extra line of text on the AVIs. And I would personally remove "Breitling" from the Navitimer, as in the vintage example above. Thanks for sharing, Steve. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks, Emmanuel! I guess
they couldn’t resist putting their name on top. I thought there was an original example from 1959 with “Breitling” spelled out, but I can’t find a picture of it. Have a great weekend!
I have looked at Breitling watches many times, and never warmed up to them.
The Navitimer is way too busy for me; so, by default, not love, per se, it would be the co-pilot.
I understand how you feel.
The dial of the Navitimer has always felt too busy to me too. But I find the beaded bezel exquisite. Best, Emmanuel
Co-Pilot for me
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the other, it’s just WAY too busy for my liking
I completely understand this feeling: I've always looked at the Navitimer
from a distance because the dial is too busy for me too. But I like the beaded bezel very much. Best, Emmanuel