1960 Breitling Navitimer Reference 806 For The AOPA

Why This Watch Matters This Breitling Navitimer Reference 806 is special with an attractive early all-black dial. The Full Story The Navitimer is considered to be one of the most iconic vintage pilot watches, and continues to be popular among collectors today. While the exact beginning of production for this model has long been a topic of discussion among scholars and collectors alike, the general consensus is that it most likely started around 1954. The model was developed in collaboration with the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). The first Navitimers were fitted with an all-black dial and Valjoux 72 chronograph movement for a very short period. The following iteration carried over the all-black dial but was fitted with the Venus 178 chronograph movement instead. This example is unusual in that it has a Breitling signature on top of the AOPA wing logo. It has an “806” engraving on the back, with the nice beaded bezel that was prominently used in earlier Navitimer models.