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I recently purchased a breitling navitimer 2300 without instruction manual. Next up is the other chronograph in this collection of five new navitimers, the navitimer 8 chronograph. View and download breitling navitimer world user manual online. The breitling navitimer 01 is the first navitimer with the new inhouse breitling b01 movement. View and download breitling navitimer 1461 user manual online.
World tour of breitling navitimer dc3 chronograph extravaganzi. With the watch came a manual on how to use the slide rule, and a general brochure on the care of fine swiss watches. This takes you to a page where you can download a selfextracting zip file, which contains scans of the instruction manual. Bought back in 2008 by pilot francisco agullo and a group of friends with breitlings support, and then restored, this veteran in perfect flying condition has since taken part in many aeronautical shows as well as events held by the brand. It was powered by the caliber venus 178 and its pretty much a personal onboard instrument. User manual for your watch breitling service breitling. It is important to protect them from jarring and knocks by hard objects, and not to expose them to chemical products, solvents, dangerous gases, or. In 2014, the breitling navitimer 01 appeared at baselworld with an enlarged case. Yesterday we gave you an early look at the first new breitling watch created under the leadership of iwc vet georges kern, the navitimer 8 b01 chronograph.
The navitimer was subsequently selected as the official timepiece of the aircraft owners and pilots association aopa, something which breitling has traded on ever since. Why this watch matters an allblack navitimer is always special. Breitling navitimer watches, buy breitling navitimer. Navitimer airborne produced 19951997 old navitimer 19932002 navitimer 50th anniversary, jubilee edition with the former emblem in form of two stilized airplanes. Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free. I have found some references on the internet to instructions and manuals but not the actual item.
April 17, 2020 breitling navitimer world black dial steel automatic mens watch a24322 stock number. The movement is the manual wound calibre venus 178,as you can see from the photos the movement is in excellent condition and has been serviced in our workshop,all the chronograph functionspushers work well and timekeeping is within 12 seconds a day. Breitling navitimer watches, buy breitling navitimer watches. Breitling navitimer gmt chronograph automatic mens watch. Time setting when the crown is in position 1 the watch can be wound by turning the crown upwards.
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Hired out to the army from 1942 to 1944, it was subsequently used by various north american companies. Breitling navitimer a32233, box papers, 42mm, silver dial. Breitling navitimer 806 vintage 41mm manualthe story of the first navitimers is shrouded in mystery and even controversy. Mar 05, 2008 for those that are looking for a more accurate version of a 6912 navitimer, i suggest you look at the two tone navitimer ii. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. View and download breitling navitimer 01 user manual online.
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A brilliant interpretation of a classic style, the breitling navitimer still remains true to its origins. To learn more about your watch, including setting the time andor date, click on the corresponding link below to download a pdf of a. Buy breitling watch manuals and guides and get the best deals. Thanks to its slide rule bezel, this watch can make the same mathematical calculations as an onboard computer. The breitling dc3 world tour which began this past march in switzerland touched down in new york city this week, bringing with it the storied 77yearold planes precious cargo.
The full story the navitimer was released in the early 1950s with pilots in mind. During the temporary closure of our breitling boutiques, you can still shop our watches and straps at. There is still controversy around the exact release date, but it is now believed that 1954 would be the most likely. The breitling navitimer remains the companys most successful model to date. The small cost acts as an insurance premium on the life of your. Breitling navitimer 806 vintage 41mm manual the story of the first navitimers is shrouded in mystery and even controversy.
The watchs 46mm stainless steel case features the circular slide rule bezel, used in making calculations for airborne navigation, which has long been. Lucky for you, weve sourced a lovely, alloriginal example of the ref. It is therefore vital to avoid adjusting the calendar or moving the time backwards during this. Navitimer manual the crown of the navitimer has 2 positions.
Breitling has been selling navitimers consistently since the 1950s, so we cant say that vintage 806s are a rare find. The vintage navitimer 806 can be found with two dial variations. Some dealers mistakingly advertise this watch as a serie speciale, when in fact this is a replica of a navitimer ii that was produced by breitling prior to 2003, when the 7750 6912 was replaced by the. The breitling navitimer has become an unsurpassed classic with its legendary bidirectional rotating bezel. In fact, it was actually developed with the aopa aircraft owners and pilots association, which is why the aopa logo is on the dial. Need a manual for your breitling navitimer 01 watch. As i have never had an original manual, bill was kind enough to email me scans of his manual presentation here. Make offer breitling navitimer 8 b01 watch instruction manual book. A 24hour dialled version the cosmonaute was also produced. Navitimer 4 2 4 6 4 2 4 6 preparing the watch for use winding timesetting nota bene.
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