Vintage Breitling Navitimer Valjoux 72 Wristwatch
Item Details
Breitling, a luxury Swiss watchmaker, was founded by Leon Breitling in 1884 and is best known for fitting their watches with chronometer movements. The popular Navitimer models have been the choice timepiece among aviators, while the SuperOcean models are preferred by divers and the nautical sporting crew.
Famously, James Bond was given a Breitling by “Q” in the 1965 movie Thunderball. The watch disappeared after the filming only to be discovered in 2012 and purchased from a car boot sale for GB£25. The watch then sold in a Christie’s auction for over GB£100,000. Also, comedian Jerry Seinfeld wore either a Breitling Navitimer or a Chronomat in every episode of the TV sitcom Seinfeld.
| Brand: | Breitling |
| Style: | Vintage |
| Type: | Wristwatch |
| Model Name: | Navitimer Valjoux 72 |
| Lug to Lug (mm): | 40 |
| Case to Case (mm): | 40 |
| Bezel Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Case Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Caseback Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Movement: | Valjoux 72, 17 Jewels |
| Estimated Production Year: | Mid 1950s |
| Markings to Inside: | Breitling Watch Corp. Swiss 845011 |
| Functions: | Subdials |
| Bracelet/Fob Material: | Leather |
| Bracelet/Fob Style: | Strap |
| Clasp Style: | Buckle |
| Total Length: | 9.50" |
- Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
- This item has been evaluated by a Watch Specialist using industry standard testing to ensure metal content and accuracy. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.
- EBTH assumes all watches unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece. For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.
- Pre-owned jewelry may contain minor markings/imperfections throughout.
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Condition
- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) logo below 12 mark.
- Barton (non – Breitling) bracelet.
- 60 second subdial.
- 30 minute subdial.
- 12 hour subdial.
- 12 hour hand at 6 mark missing.
Item #
ITMGG46410
