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Old 29 December 2012, 06:31 AM   #1
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I've been a long time fan of Breitling's Navitimer (especially the vintage 806) and I really like the blue dials they make.

For the Navitimer 60th anniversary, they introduced this beauty with a unique shade of blue and named it Blue Sky.

Tell me what you think.
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Old 29 December 2012, 06:52 AM   #2
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Old 29 December 2012, 08:09 AM   #3
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I have viewed this watch IRL and IMO the dial doesn't look as blue as the photo's show it.
The one I looked at was on a bracelet.
There's no denying it's a lovely watch and with only 500 being made worldwide, might it become quite collectible?
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Old 29 December 2012, 08:24 AM   #4
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It's one of my favorites.

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Old 29 December 2012, 09:46 AM   #5
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I love the dial color and looks close to my USA limited B01, but I'm not a fan of what looks like a blue leather strap. I like the polished bracelet much better...IMO. Great looking watches none the less!
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Old 29 December 2012, 09:50 AM   #6
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Old 29 December 2012, 04:41 PM   #7
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It's one of my favorites.

What a piece do you have other Navitimer's in blue in your collection?

Now only 499 pieces are left

Wear it in good health
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Old 29 December 2012, 07:44 PM   #8
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that sure is a beauty sir

p.s. it is my observation that dial color is enhanced by a matching strap and subdued by a bracelet so I seriously think the strap would greatly enhance and sort of 'bluen' the face while the bracelet 'darkens' it :)..either way, it is a beauty no doubt.
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Old 29 December 2012, 07:47 PM   #9
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Old 29 December 2012, 09:12 PM   #10
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I love it.
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Old 29 December 2012, 11:29 PM   #11
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Old 30 December 2012, 12:15 AM   #12
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That's a great looking watch. I really like it on the blue strap
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Old 30 December 2012, 05:03 AM   #13
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The contrast blue and white between the dial and strap is well balanced and can't wait to handle it.
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Old 31 December 2012, 02:27 AM   #14
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It seems Breitling has little love on TRF no?
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Old 31 December 2012, 02:32 AM   #15
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I've been a long time fan of Breitling's Navitimer (especially the vintage 806) and I really like the blue dials they make.

For the Navitimer 60th anniversary, they introduced this beauty with a unique shade of blue and named it Blue Sky.

Tell me what you think.
Beautiful
Every collection should have a Sub, Speedy Moon and a Navitimer....I'm on the prowl for one....

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Old 31 December 2012, 09:55 PM   #16
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Old 10 January 2013, 11:40 AM   #17
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It seems Breitling has little love on TRF no?
Not so much a matter of love - they are beautiful watches, no question!! Perhaps its a lack of enthusiasm here, but there is certainly nothing to dislike in a Breitling for a WIS. And, I do think the Navitimer Blue Sky is sweet!
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:48 PM   #18
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It seems Breitling has little love on TRF no?
T.S. - I do not know much about the Breitling brand, however, will admit that Navitimer is a striking looking watch!
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That's a great looking watch!
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Old 11 January 2013, 10:27 PM   #20
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T.S. - I do not know much about the Breitling brand, however, will admit that Navitimer is a striking looking watch!
I'm attracted to SS watches with blue dials what I do know is that you will be enticed to know more about the brand once in the boutique
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Not a fan of the blue strap but the dial is stunning.

I hope to see one soon
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Old 12 January 2013, 11:27 AM   #22
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I'm attracted to SS watches with blue dials what I do know is that you will be enticed to know more about the brand once in the boutique


I'm sold!!!!!!

Is that the NYC boutique?
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Old 14 January 2013, 04:51 AM   #23
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I'm sold!!!!!!

Is that the NYC boutique?
The first is Las Vegas and the rest are NY.
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Old 14 January 2013, 11:41 PM   #24
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Old 15 January 2013, 07:34 AM   #25
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me likey!
The boutique or the watch Cru?
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The first is Las Vegas and the rest are NY.
Well I'm quite sure it's not "Al-Ghazali" !!
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Not a fan of the blue strap but love the dial and the watch should be stunning on a Pilot's bracelet. Here's my favorite blue and white dialed watch....
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Old 9 June 2013, 12:04 AM   #28
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I'm a sucker for blue dial watches and that one is amazing, WOW
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Old 9 June 2013, 12:58 AM   #29
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A beauty for sure!
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Breitling does a nice job with their blue dials.
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