{"product_id":"breitling-navitimer-41mm-ref-81600","title":"Breitling Navitimer 41mm - Ref. 81600","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale is a Vintage Breitling Navitimer Ref. 81600, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and featuring the unmistakable aviation-inspired design that has made the Navitimer one of Breitling’s most iconic watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is presented on its original Breitling brown leather strap with a matching gold-tone Breitling-signed deployant clasp. The combination of the warm yellow gold case, black dial and contrasting white sub-dials gives the watch a particularly rich vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Navitimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally developed as a professional aviation chronograph, the Navitimer became famous for its distinctive circular slide rule, allowing pilots to perform a range of calculations directly from the wrist. The Ref. 81600 retains this instantly recognisable functionality while presenting it in the considerably more luxurious form of a solid 18k yellow gold case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case is crafted entirely from solid 18k yellow gold and features the Navitimer’s characteristic notched rotating bezel and distinctive elongated lugs. A signed Breitling crown sits between the chronograph pushers, while the solid gold caseback bears the Breitling winged emblem and “GOLD 18K” designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe highly detailed black chronograph dial features three contrasting white recessed sub-dials at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, while the original lume on the hour markers, Arabic 12 and hands has developed a rich yellow patina, giving the watch considerable vintage character. The dial is completed by the applied Breitling winged logo and traditional Navitimer signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap \u0026amp; Clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompleting the watch is its original Breitling brown leather strap, finished with contrasting light stitching and showing some minor signs of wear consistent with use. It is secured by a matching gold-tone Breitling-signed deployant clasp, complementing the warm tones of the solid yellow gold case beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowering the watch is the manually wound Lemania Calibre 1873, a highly regarded Swiss chronograph movement known for its robust and reliable construction. Its traditional hand-wound architecture complements the classic character of the Navitimer and the aviation-inspired chronograph functionality for which the model is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its reverse-panda dial, beautifully patinated lume, solid gold construction and unmistakable Navitimer design, this is a particularly charismatic execution of one of Breitling’s most celebrated chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with the watch:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Original Box: Yes\u003cbr\u003e- Original Papers: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Model: 81600\u003cbr\u003e- Year: Circa 1970s\u003cbr\u003e- Case material: 18k Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e- Case diameter: 41.5mm\u003cbr\u003e- Bracelet: Breitling\u003cbr\u003e- Bracelet material: Leather\u003cbr\u003e- Dial: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brothers \u0026 Bezels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824294515025,"sku":null,"price":9995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/6157\/2945\/files\/D1FD60B1-428C-470B-B567-487074D4CFFF.jpg?v=1788840357","url":"https:\/\/brothersandbezels.co.uk\/products\/breitling-navitimer-41mm-ref-81600","provider":"Brothers \u0026 Bezels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}