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Old 10 March 2018, 10:21 AM   #1
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First Breitling!

I’ve always been a Rolex guy along with a few vintage Tudors and a couple Omegas.
But when I saw a photo of this watch, as the saying goes, it sang to me. In doing my research, I gained an understanding and appreciation for what was going on with the dial and bezel.
All of my other watches have metal bracelets, so the straps are new to me. The photos show two different straps but I must say I’m a little more partial to the black one.
Anyway, here is my new (to me) 806 Navitimer.
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Old 10 March 2018, 10:44 AM   #2
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Old 10 March 2018, 10:53 AM   #3
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Old 10 March 2018, 12:38 PM   #4
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Very nice. I like the brown strap.
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Old 10 March 2018, 04:10 PM   #5
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Love it! I have an A23322 but that 806 is gorgeous.

Now all you have to do is figure out how to use that slide rule without a manual :)


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Old 11 March 2018, 12:47 AM   #6
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Old 11 March 2018, 06:22 AM   #7
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Very nice.
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Old 11 March 2018, 07:46 AM   #8
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 11 March 2018, 12:24 PM   #9
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Thanks for the kind comments.

I think I have figured out the slide rule, but unfortunately not on my own...
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Old 16 March 2018, 08:13 AM   #10
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Old 17 March 2018, 02:19 AM   #11
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Nice!

I like the look with the brown strap, I think its more in keeping with the vintage vibe.

Both nice though...
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Old 17 March 2018, 11:12 PM   #13
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Looks great.
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Old 9 April 2018, 02:11 PM   #14
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Old 10 April 2018, 05:16 AM   #15
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Now that is a nice Breitling! Congrats man
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Old 13 April 2018, 09:06 AM   #16
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Old 13 April 2018, 09:10 AM   #17
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v cool.

have you used the bezel to calculate anything yet?
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Old 13 April 2018, 09:45 AM   #18
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I did try the slide rule functions - fun! Never would have figured it out without reading the instructions.
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Old 13 April 2018, 10:25 AM   #19
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Old 16 April 2018, 12:33 AM   #20
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:32 AM   #21
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I had two new straps made for my 806. What do you think?
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:34 AM   #22
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Oops - second strap didn't load. one more try.
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