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Old 13 October 2020, 11:40 AM   #31
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...The ref. 807 Dive Chronograph was launched in 1957 too ... yes, it seems to be the first dedicated diving chronograph and also the first to use "reverse panda" subdials to improve legibility of the minute counter.

A true Re-Edition is technically impossible ... even the 38mm (42mm bezel) case of the current "Vintage-inspired" SO '57 wouldn't be big enough to fit the in-house cal. B09.
T4S, Fred! A shame, that ...but I know Team "Vintage Breitling" will (once more) whip up something from the old catalog just as exciting ...

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This was a cool read and interesting. Thanks for sharing. I am looking to ad the Navi to my collection.
Many thanks The 806 re-edition is awesome but there are for sure a few other Navitimers in production. Go 4 it!

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Outstanding pictures and review, as always!
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Old 17 October 2020, 12:17 AM   #32
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This was a cool read and interesting. Thanks for sharing. I am looking to ad the Navi to my collection.


Go for it. I haven’t taken it off.

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Old 18 October 2020, 07:04 AM   #33
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Go for it. I haven’t taken it off.

That is a seriously good looking watch. I’m scouring the sites to look for one this weekend. What’s the lug to lug on it? Much over 48 never works with me.
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Old 18 October 2020, 07:27 AM   #34
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That is a seriously good looking watch. I’m scouring the sites to look for one this weekend. What’s the lug to lug on it? Much over 48 never works with me.

Unfortunately the calipers I have need new batteries.

Wrist is 7”. Lugs are somewhat long but watch does not wear large for me at all. I wouldn’t want it any other size having owned navitimers in 46 and 43 mm 41 is ideal. Go figure they got it right the first time.
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Old 18 October 2020, 07:44 AM   #35
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Go for it. I haven’t taken it off.

That looks so good on that strap.
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Old 19 October 2020, 12:20 PM   #36
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That looks so good on that strap.

Thanks I bought a couple straps but haven’t been able to take it off this one just yet
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Old 19 October 2020, 09:27 PM   #37
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Unfortunately the calipers I have need new batteries.

Wrist is 7”. Lugs are somewhat long but watch does not wear large for me at all. I wouldn’t want it any other size having owned navitimers in 46 and 43 mm 41 is ideal. Go figure they got it right the first time.
lug-2-lug on the Navitimer 806 Re-Edition is 48.3mm (same as for all vintage 806 after the very first 100pcs batch from July 1954, these had shorter lugs w/ 46.5mm)
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Old 19 October 2020, 09:53 PM   #38
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lug-2-lug on the Navitimer 806 Re-Edition is 48.3mm (same as for all vintage 806 after the very first 100pcs batch from July 1954, these had shorter lugs w/ 46.5mm)

Thanks for the info Fred. Sounds like the gentleman above should be good to go.
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Wow, what a nice watch and excellent job you've done putting this all together.
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Old 4 November 2020, 11:12 PM   #40
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Wow, what a nice watch and excellent job you've done putting this all together.
Many thanks

A few recent wristshots of both





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I really like the Navitimer
(great post Traveller, thanks )
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these look great on brown/tan straps too ;)



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Old 7 November 2020, 09:34 PM   #43
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I really like the Navitimer...
A man with good taste (glad you liked the post, too )

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these look great on brown/tan straps too...
Nice combos, Fred - T4S

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Old 10 January 2021, 12:27 PM   #44
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Old 10 January 2021, 03:25 PM   #45
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Nice shot

806 re-edition is still my absolute favorite watch. I just love it.
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Old 17 January 2021, 03:38 PM   #47
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Are the straps between the two watches interchangeable? I called a Breitling boutique to order the 765 strap for my 806 and they told it wouldn't work. I said of course it will, why wouldn't it?? And the salesperson started giving me a vague shpiel about curved VS straight spring bars, and I could tell they didn't have any actual hands on experience with either of these straps, but it did scare me away from buying the strap until I could gather more info. Do both watches sport straight spring bars?
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Old 18 January 2021, 12:27 AM   #48
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Are the straps between the two watches interchangeable? ... the salesperson started giving me a vague shpiel about curved VS straight spring bars ... Do both watches sport straight spring bars?
I personally have not removed my straps - I like both combos as-is but I agree with you, I can't imagine why the 765's strap wouldn't work on the 806. Actually, the 806 strap is a RPITA beause it can easily rub up against the case, permanently marking it. I had to have my original strap replaced (free of charge) and even the new one had a light impression, which probably happened during the strap-change (done by my dealer).

I've actually never seen curved springbars but even if it were the case, just drop by your AD / watchmaker for standard Springbars. If worse comes to worse, you can easily find a box of "assorted springbars" via Amazon etc.

I guess maybe you'll be the one to let us know ...
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Breitling Re-Editions 806 Navitimer & AVI 765: A Pictorial

I don’t have a 765 but the 806 has straight springbars and changing to my suede straps was no trouble at all.
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straps are interchangeable between the 765 & 806 Re-Editions, only the Premier have rounded ends on their leather straps and need special springbars
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Old 25 January 2021, 12:14 AM   #51
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Picked up an OEM Mesh from my AD. What do you think?
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Old 27 January 2021, 01:46 AM   #52
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Picked up an OEM Mesh from my AD. What do you think?
Nice! I've seen a few other owners go this route but tbh, I will be keeping mine on leather




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I am waiting on a Forstner Klip bracelet right now and think it may add to the retro vibe of the watch. My AD also has an OEM brown leather strap that would look great. I will post some pictures of the bracelet when it arrives.
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I got the Forstner Klip yesterday and put it on my watch. It is an interesting bracelet and I found that it works very well for me and the style of the watch. Not super expensive at $125 and has the retro look I was going for.
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that looks great - and is absolutely "period correct"!
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Old 5 February 2021, 10:49 PM   #57
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I got the Forstner Klip yesterday and put it on my watch. It is an interesting bracelet and I found that it works very well for me and the style of the watch. Not super expensive at $125 and has the retro look I was going for.
Hey, now that is a combo!
I'd say I prefer it over the mesh although both look very good

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Old 6 February 2021, 09:59 PM   #59
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I went with mesh also.
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