THE DESIGN SALE 14th May 2025 at 12pm

THE DES IGN SALE | L IVE AUCT ION, 14 May 2025 a t 12pm 12 flight simply by checking their wrist.The Navitimer was originally produced solely for the use of members of the US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and did not feature the Breitling logo or ‘806’ on the back of the case as we see today. The watch was re-released in 1956 as a commercial product for the brand, featuring the key details we are familiar with. In 1965, the Navitimer came to feature the ‘twin-jet logo’ which can be seen on Lot 240, just below the number 12. Initially, when manufactured for the AOPA the dial featured oversized Arabic numerals but in 1957 additional dials were added to the watch face and only the number 12 remained.The bezel also changed from the original beaded edge to serrated. The Breitling Navitimer is arguably the most notable model to come from the brand and is still popular with pilots, and watch enthusiasts, the world over.This watch in par ticular has lived a fascinating life with many stories to tell! Could you be the next to bring it on an adventure? Isobel Morgan BA MA