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21 April 2015, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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Navitimer 01 LE
Does the Nav 01 LE have options...like a buckle or clasp leather strap?
Is it weird that I have any opportunity to buy a 15XX/2000 BNIB complete with papers stamped this past March? This is some really old new stock, right? They are wanting $6300, but with none on the market that I can find, not sure if this is good deal? I've only had one Breitling (Bentley GT) and lost pretty big when selling. I would like to add a chrono with date in this size range. I sold my Daytona due to it's smaller size and no date. I also figured I could put a mesh bracelet on the Navi for a classy summer option. Any help/tips/opinions is greatly appreciated as I try to add a chrono with date. Thanks. |
21 April 2015, 07:35 AM | #2 |
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Breitlings come as head and bracelet/strap separate so you can decide whatever you want.
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21 April 2015, 08:00 AM | #3 |
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Correct, but what does the Nav 01 LE come from Breitling with? Only strap? If so, buckle only?
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It was available in whatever combination the buyer wanted, there wasn't one particular strap or bracelet that you had to get. I saw them sold on the calf strap, croc strap, or the bracelet. You could also get whatever buckle, tang or deployant, you wanted.
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21 April 2015, 12:04 PM | #5 |
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I had a Navi 01 LE and when they were released they were most commonly found on a black calf strap with tang buckle. Few had black croc with deployant, and very, very few hand a bracelet. $6300 is a good price for a NOS from a dealer.
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21 April 2015, 12:35 PM | #6 |
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I had one too and it came on the softest leather strap I've worn. As for summer, you could get the OEM bracelet or that air racer bracelet but they are pretty expensive. I just bought a used 22mm strap and kept the original one in good shape.
As for the price, that's very good for NOS. They extended the 01 warranty to five years and with fully stamped cards you should be good to go. That's about what I paid for preowned a couple of years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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22 April 2015, 03:24 AM | #10 |
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I also had a Navitimer LE, but it was the Blue Sky version. It was an absolutely gorgeous watch, but I just didn't bond with it for some reason. That version came typically with a blue croc strap or you could upgrade to the pilot bracelet. As others have mentioned, you can put whatever you want on the watch at the AD dealer because they will probably price the head and the strap/bracelet separately.
IMO, Navitimers should always been worn with a strap. |
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Great looking watch! I can see why it's your favorite. I just found out the one I'm looking at comes with calf tang buckle as well. I would seriously consider a mesh bracelet as well to replicate that classic look, doesn't show scratches (except clasp), but would be a great summer time option. Has anyone here put a mesh on the navi like some of the old photo ads from Breitling? Thanks again. |
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24 April 2015, 01:41 PM | #13 |
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I did it! Should have it tomorrow morning! I've never dealt with WatchMaxx from NY before, but Dave there has been very helpful in answering all of my questions and getting me the watch by tomorrow morning. Pics to follow. Now I'll need to find a Breitling mesh bracelet to fit at a good price for a more summer time classic look. Thanks again for everyone's help on this one.
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I bought a Tag F1 from them and had no problems.
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24 April 2015, 06:44 PM | #15 |
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Great, you have done really well to get a n.o.s. piece. You won't regret it.
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28 April 2015, 12:04 AM | #16 |
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uploadfromtaptalk1430142904430.jpg Came in last Friday. My favorite chronograph due to its size, history, date function, slide rule, B01 with sapphire case back, limited, and of course great looks. My only complaint would be water resistance...crown does not screw in. The only time this may affect me most is cleaning. I guess no submersion cleaning for this guy. Still looking to put on mesh soon for warm weather wear and another classic bracelet look like in the old ads. ;)
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28 April 2015, 07:43 AM | #18 |
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Looks great, hope you enjoy wearing it for years to come.
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Looks fantastic! Navitimer is such a great watch enjoy
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