1960s Breitling Navitimer Reference 806 For The AOPA

Why This Watch Matters This Breitling Navitimer reference 806 is fitted with the early all-black dial and has a soft overall patina that brings out the beauty of this piece. The Full Story The Navitimer is considered one of the most iconic pilot watches, and is still going strong since the mid-1950s. The model originally started as a collaboration with the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), which is why we often see the AOPA wing logo on the dial. The first Navitimers were fitted with an all-black dial and a Valjoux 72 chronograph movement for a very short period. The next iteration carried over the all-black dial but was fitted with the Venus 178 chronograph movement instead. This early dial version has only the AOPA wing logo without any printed signature of “Breitling” or “AOPA,” which makes it more unusual and rare. This example has “806” engraved on the back, and features a nice beaded bezel, which was prominently used in the earlier Navitimer models. The Fine Print Ma