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Old 2 February 2023, 12:12 PM   #1
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Landing an Unexpected Navitimer

Over the weekend, my wife and I walked by a Breitling Boutique and decided to stop in to take a look. We had no intentions of buying anything, but the Navitimer has always been a watch that has been on my bucket list. The sales associate graciously showed us a few pieces, including the reverse panda dial that my wife really liked, and we left the store. Later that day, I received a text and picture from the sales associate about how he should have shown me the 747 edition that just came out—given my enthusiasm for aviation. I hadn’t yet heard about the release, but the 747 is my favorite aircraft type, and I have fond memories of flying on the upper deck on trips to Asia growing up. I also loved the dial combination. We managed to make it back to the store 2 minutes before closing to take a look in person.

I’m happy to present my first Navitimer! Caution wake turbulence 😂
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Old 2 February 2023, 12:32 PM   #2
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Fantastic, congrats! This is a cool piece historically and the first incoming thread here I've seen. It's nice to see the accessories they've included here, Breitling is a fantastic brand. Enjoy in good health and keep the pictures coming.
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Old 2 February 2023, 12:51 PM   #3
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Great watch! Love the Navitimer
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Old 2 February 2023, 03:28 PM   #4
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That’s an awesome watch. Enjoy it.
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Old 3 February 2023, 01:41 AM   #5
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I love that version. It looks fantastic! Good choice. Isn’t it interesting how we WIS tend to acquire watches when we have no original intent to do so. We just went into the store to “look”.
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Old 3 February 2023, 01:57 AM   #6
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That’s a beauty. Enjoy the surprise purchase!!!


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Old 3 February 2023, 02:01 AM   #7
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum Ken
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Old 3 February 2023, 02:56 AM   #8
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Fantastic navitimer!Congratulations!
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Old 3 February 2023, 05:51 AM   #9
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum Ken
Thanks! Long time lurker 😅
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Old 3 February 2023, 07:38 AM   #10
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Old 4 February 2023, 10:59 AM   #11
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congrats enjoy
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Old 6 February 2023, 02:33 PM   #12
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Congratulations. You can’t go wrong with a Navi. Enjoy it.
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Old 6 February 2023, 10:31 PM   #13
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Old 7 February 2023, 06:41 AM   #14
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Old 8 February 2023, 02:42 PM   #15
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Congratulations! That's a great looking watch!
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Old 9 February 2023, 12:00 PM   #16
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Very cool watch, especially in this limited edition. Congrats!

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Old 11 February 2023, 06:42 AM   #17
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congrats, Ken. It's a beauty!
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Old 21 February 2023, 02:16 PM   #18
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Oh man these are so nice. I really like the aviation tribute Navitimers like this, the Swissair and the Pan Am. Enjoy!
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Old 22 February 2023, 03:09 PM   #19
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Absolutely beautiful, congrats and wear in good health.
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Old 22 February 2023, 03:53 PM   #20
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Congrats!! I tried to find one here in Tokyo but was told "already sold out".
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Old 23 February 2023, 11:30 AM   #21
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Congrats!! I tried to find one here in Tokyo but was told "already sold out".
Curious what you mean. Was this in a boutique that they were holding it for a customer?
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Old 27 March 2023, 06:56 PM   #22
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Amazing! Love the Navitimer

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Old 27 March 2023, 08:42 PM   #23
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Congrats! Love the Navitimer
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Old 3 April 2023, 09:00 AM   #24
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great piece. congratulations!
also on my list along with the silver dial 43.
any advice on pricing/discount? ad offered 8% off. on some posts breitlings can be had for 15-20%. any
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Old 4 April 2023, 09:53 PM   #25
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The days of 15-20% off on a new Breitling have been gone for a few years. Under George Kern's leadership (a good thing), they have strengthened control of their distribution and prices have remained stable. The last time I saw 10% at an AD was more than two years ago, then it dropped down to 5% two years ago. Again, a good thing for the value of the watch.
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Old 6 April 2023, 02:17 PM   #26
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That’s an awesome piece!!! I have a Navitimer Cosmonaute and it’s one of my favorite pieces.


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Old 10 April 2023, 04:16 AM   #27
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Stunning watch. Congratulations.
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Old 11 April 2023, 07:45 AM   #28
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That's nice on the bracelet
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