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Breitling Navitimer Chronograph Reference 806

Partially verified

This Breitling Navitimer chronograph, identified by reference 806, is a vintage wristwatch featuring a 40mm stainless steel case. It is distinguished by a rotating beaded bezel and a 'big eye' dial configuration, with sub-dials designed for aviation-related calculations. The timepiece is powered by a manual-wind Venus 168 movement, which the source describes as running well. The object is fitted with a brown leather strap and exhibits natural patina on the dial, as reported by the seller. The source provides conflicting production date estimates, suggesting either 1958 or a range between 1967 and 1969, potentially reflecting variable production periods for specific components of the model.

Front view of the Breitling Navitimer 806, showing the beaded bezel, big eye sub-dials, and brown leather strap.
Front view of the Breitling Navitimer 806, showing the beaded bezel, big eye sub-dials, and brown leather strap. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
806
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1958 or 1967–1969
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
B9129XX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch features a 40mm diameter case constructed from stainless steel. The dial follows the 'big eye' layout, utilizing contrasting sub-dials to facilitate aeronautical calculations such as speed, distance, and fuel consumption.

The dial surface displays signs of age, described by the source as natural vintage patina. The integrated logarithmic slide rule remains a central functional component of the dial design, which was intended for use by pilots. The caseback is clear of significant obstruction, showing the reference number 806 and the Breitling branding etched into the steel surface.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب ساعت با قطر ۴۰ میلی‌متر از جنس فولاد ضدزنگ (Stainless Steel) ساخته شده است”
  • “این نمونه یکی از نسخه‌های اولیه و شاخص این مدل محسوب می‌شود که به ویژگی‌هایی همچون بزل دندانه‌موشی مرواریدی (beaded bezel) و صفحه موسوم به «بیگ آی» (big eye) مجهز است”
  • “بر روی صفحه آن پتینای طبیعی و زیبای ناشی از گذشت زمان دیده می‌شود”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece operates on a mechanical manual-wind movement, specifically the Venus 168 caliber. This movement is responsible for the chronograph functions of the watch. According to the reporting provided by the source, the movement is in a state described as running well.

No technical specifications concerning the movement's jewelling, frequency, or performance timing were provided in the source material. The primary function of the watch relies on the manual winding mechanism to power the chronograph and timekeeping displays.

Evidence for this section
  • “در بخش پیشرانه مکانیکی، این ساعت به کالیبر کوکی دستی Venus 168 مجهز است”
  • “طبق اطلاعات درج‌شده، در وضعیت عملکردی مناسب و منظم گزارش شده است”

Attribution and Dating

The source indicates a level of uncertainty regarding the precise production date of this specific watch, offering two distinct ranges: 1958 or 1967–1969. These variations may reflect differing estimates or the use of specific components from distinct production timelines. The watch is classified as a vintage chronograph model, consistent with the Navitimer production history established by Breitling beginning in 1952.

The information provided is based on the seller's documentation. The source explicitly states that these details should not be construed as an independent professional evaluation or a certification of component originality.

Evidence for this section
  • “در متن فروشنده تاریخ ساخت به شکل متفاوتی در دو بخش ذکر شده است؛ در یک بخش به حدود ۱۹۶۷ تا ۱۹۶۹ و در بخش دیگر به سال ۱۹۵۸ اشاره شده است”
  • “تمامی اطلاعات فنی، تاریخی و مشخصات کیفی ذکرشده در این معرفی، مستقیماً بر اساس ادعای فروشنده و منبع اولیه تنظیم شده‌اند”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific relationship between the Venus 168 movement and the production date ranges provided?
  • Can the serial number B9129XX be verified against Breitling archival data to narrow the production year?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Navitimer Chronograph Reference 806
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBreitling“برند: Breitling”
Reference806“شماره رفرنس: 806”
Case MaterialStainless steel“جنس قاب: فولاد ضدزنگ (Stainless Steel)”
Case Diameter40mm“قطر قاب: ۴۰ میلی‌متر”
Movement CaliberVenus 168“کالیبر موتور: Venus 168”
Winding MechanismManual wind“مکانیزم کوک: کوکی دستی (Manual Wind)”
Bezel TypeBeaded“نوع بزل: بزل دانه‌دانه/مرواریدی (Beaded bezel)”
SerialB9129XX“شناسه ساعت: B9129XX”

Visible details

  • The dial features three contrasting sub-dials in the 'big eye' configuration
  • The outer bezel is serrated with a beaded texture
  • The stainless steel caseback is engraved with 'BREITLING' and '806'
  • The watch is mounted on a brown leather strap with a pin buckle

Research qualifications

  • The exact production date is uncertain, with the source providing conflicting ranges of 1958 and 1967–1969
  • The source provides no information regarding the movement's jewel count or water resistance status

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی کرنوگراف Breitling Navitimer رفرنس 806

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 44b8b2cc77

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