canadadave
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Offered for sale is a Breitling Old Navitimer I, model reference 81610 (also referred to as the A13019), dating to approximately 1990 by serial number. Presented on an OEM Breitling-signed mesh bracelet. (Check out one of the newest Navitimer models, the Pan Am, with the same mesh bracelet, at https://www.breitling.com/ca-en/watches/navitimer/b01-chronograph-43/AB01212B1C1A1/
Powered by a 17-jewel Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement. Service history is unknown, but keeping excellent time recently measured at +1 s/d in the dial up position on my Timegrapher. Winds and sets smoothly, and date operates as it should.
Panda dial shows its 30-year age, with patinaed tritium indices ("T Swiss"). Crystal is completely scratch-free and clear. Original "B"-signed crown. Case back is highly polished with engravings legible on close examination, including the model reference 81610 and 4-digit serial.
No box or papers. For an approximately 30-year old Navitimer, its overall condition is very nice indeed. The watch looks and wears great on the wrist, and does draw compliments.
Note the following regarding some of the early Navitimers such as this 81610:
**(1) The center chrono seconds hand did not have the stylized "B" on the tail.
**(2) The movement rotors were unsigned, although clearly marked "7750 {Val}".
Sell for $4,750 or best reasonable offer. Thanks for looking.
Powered by a 17-jewel Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement. Service history is unknown, but keeping excellent time recently measured at +1 s/d in the dial up position on my Timegrapher. Winds and sets smoothly, and date operates as it should.
Panda dial shows its 30-year age, with patinaed tritium indices ("T Swiss"). Crystal is completely scratch-free and clear. Original "B"-signed crown. Case back is highly polished with engravings legible on close examination, including the model reference 81610 and 4-digit serial.
No box or papers. For an approximately 30-year old Navitimer, its overall condition is very nice indeed. The watch looks and wears great on the wrist, and does draw compliments.
Note the following regarding some of the early Navitimers such as this 81610:
**(1) The center chrono seconds hand did not have the stylized "B" on the tail.
**(2) The movement rotors were unsigned, although clearly marked "7750 {Val}".
Sell for $4,750 or best reasonable offer. Thanks for looking.
