Breitling Navitimer Gold Plate

Why We Love it

Over the past year or so, Breitling has enjoyed fresh enthusiasm owing to the brand’s ‘re-birth’ under the former Richemont mogul Georges Kern.  Many have speculated that Breitling will return to its former greatness under Kern, who will be looking to its heritage for inspiration for future pieces.  As the excitement grows, sharp-eyed collectors have been quietly scooping up interesting and important models.

Despite the relative ubiquity of the Navitimer, the vintage expressions hold a charmed place in the hearts of the Breitling faithful, and certain examples fetch a fair price today.  The Reference 806 Navitimer is, without a doubt, the most commonly sought.  While most were produced in steel, a handful were plated with 18K yellow gold, giving this form-follows-function pilot’s watch a little more spirit. 

And this example, complete with inverse-panda, twin-jet logo, boxed-10 dial, and Venus 178 chronograph movement, has eye-popping good looks and a stalwart movement to match. 

The Story

The Breitling Navitimer is one of the most recognizable watches in the pantheon of greats.  Like the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Speedmaster, the proportions and design of the Navitimer are unmistakable.  

And where the Submariner dived the ocean’s depths and the Speedmaster touched the heavens, the Navitimer soared through the skies, riding the wrists of countless aviators since its introduction in the early 1950s. 

Unequivocally Breitling’s crown-jewel model, the Navitimer is still in production today. And though it has seen countless interpretations and re-imaginings over the decades, it has always been part of the history of Breitling and aviation as a whole. 

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.