AOPA

In 1962, astronaut Scott Carpenter approached Breitling with a request: a special Navitimer featuring a 24-hour dial for his orbital flight aboard the Aurora 7 spacecraft. The result became the first Swiss wristwatch in space. More than six decades later,

On May 24, 1962, Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times as part of NASA’s Mercury-Atlas 7 mission—becoming only the second American to do so. On his wrist: a one-of-a-kind Navitimer, custom-built by Breitling for space. Its chronograph and signatur

After Brauner's photos of his superb Navitimer re edition, here is the vintage. Not mine, alas. I really regret having passed on this one, but the planets were not aligned, for me. A time capsule, and a true beauty. Best, Nicolas

- Breitling Italian Military Chronograph 817 CP-1 for the "Esercito Italiano" (ca. 1975) - Breitling Navitimer "AOPA" ref. 806 (ca. 1962/1963) - Breitling Co-pilot Yachting ref. 7660 (ca. 1969) on the original Breitling bracelet - Breitling Superocean ref

A classic to start with: Breitling Ref 806 - Flying in the genes Breitling Navitimer AOPA ( Aircraft Owner & Pilots Association, originally est. In the 30ies) One of my all-time loves: Breguet Type XX (civil version) Type XX Retour en vol ( ..“ To gra

Cheers, HSTE

As far as I remember, my father only had two watches, one of which has been passed onwards to me by my mother after he had passed away, in 1985. It has been an Omega Seamaster Dresswatch, steel case and red gold indices and hands. - I always had admired t

One of the last two shots I could take of this watch. An icon, and a time capsule. Best, Nicolas

On straps. Just for the fun, before I give it back to its owner. Alway a pleasure to see such a beautiful Classic. Best, Nicolas

That must be my first wrist shot of this Breitling Navitimer AOPA UTI. Alas not mine, but maybe one day... Best, nicolas