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Breitling Navitimer Jupiter Pilot Iraqi Air Force Watch

Partially verified

This Breitling Navitimer Jupiter is a dual analogue-digital pilot's wristwatch which the source reports features Iraqi Air Force military caseback engravings. Powered by the 7-jewel quartz Breitling calibre 3300 movement, it features an analogue dial layout with central hands paired with a digital LCD display window at 6 o'clock. The matte black dial is surrounded by slide rule scales and a contrasting lighter chapter ring with round and arrow-shaped luminous hour markers. The 44 mm stainless steel case is fitted with an external rotating bezel, auxiliary pushers, a mineral crystal, and an integrated stainless steel link bracelet.

Front view of the Breitling Navitimer Jupiter showing black dial, analog hands, and digital display window
Front view of the Breitling Navitimer Jupiter showing black dial, analog hands, and digital display window — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Ana-digi chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
80971
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws4241
Source-reported date
c. 1980s
Country
Switzerland

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

Construction and Design

The timepiece features a 44 mm stainless steel case fitted with an integrated stainless steel bracelet. The watch is equipped with a mineral crystal and an external rotating bezel, which features compass and aviation navigation scales.

The case design incorporates multiple auxiliary pushers and a fluted crown, the latter of which is guarded on the right side.

Evidence for this section
  • “Width 44mm”
  • “Case Stainless Steel”
  • “Bracelet Stainless Steel”
  • “Crystal Mineral”
  • “Bidirectional slide rule bezel with compass and aviation navigation scales”
  • “Case fitted with multiple auxiliary pushers and a fluted crown guarded on the right side”

Dial and Movement

The watch is powered by a 7-jewel quartz Breitling calibre 3300 movement. The matte black dial is signed 'BREITLING 1884' and 'NAVITIMER QUARTZ 3300'.

A digital LCD display window is located on the dial above the 6 o'clock position. The dial also includes a contrasting chapter ring with luminous hour markers.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre cal. 3300”
  • “Jewels 7”
  • “Analog dial signed 'BREITLING 1884' and 'NAVITIMER QUARTZ 3300'”
  • “Digital LCD display situated at the bottom of the black dial above 6 o'clock”

Source Claims and Provenance

The source describes the watch as an Iraqi Air Force–issued model, stating that engravings on the caseback confirm this provenance. The source dates the watch to the 1980s.

There is a discrepancy in the provided information: the title identifies the watch as 'Model Reference 3300', whereas the specification section lists the piece as model reference 80971.

Evidence for this section
  • “Crucially, the caseback engraving confirms its Iraqi Air Force provenance”
  • “c.1980s”
  • “Model Ref 80971”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific nature of the caseback engravings and do they correspond to verified Iraqi Air Force issue marks?
  • Does model reference 80971 indicate specific military contract production or a standard retail variant?
  • Can the date of 1980 be corroborated with serial number or production records for this reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Navitimer Jupiter Pilot Iraqi Air Force Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Model Reference80971“Model Ref 80971”
Movement Calibrecal. 3300“Calibre cal. 3300”
Jewel Count7“Jewels 7”
Case MaterialStainless steel“Case Stainless Steel”
Case Width44mm“Width 44mm”
Provenance ClaimIraqi Air Force“Crucially, the caseback engraving confirms its Iraqi Air Force provenance”
Lug Height46mm“Lug Height 46mm”
Lug Width20mm“Lug width 20mm”

Visible details

  • Digital LCD display situated at the bottom of the black dial above 6 o'clock
  • Analog dial signed 'BREITLING 1884' and 'NAVITIMER QUARTZ 3300'
  • Bidirectional slide rule bezel with compass and aviation navigation scales
  • Case fitted with multiple auxiliary pushers and a fluted crown guarded on the right side

Research qualifications

  • The title references 'Model Reference 3300' whereas the specification table records model reference 80971 and calibre 3300
  • Iraqi Air Force provenance is source-reported via caseback engraving; the caseback is not visible in the provided primary image

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

Consulted source

Breitling Navitimer Jupiter - Iraqi Air Force Pilot Watch - Model Refe – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record a8b575e53c

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