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1st. generation

It all started when Breitling & AOPA decided to develop a revolutionary watch with a built-in chronograph and navigation computer (sliderule). Breitling Switzerland has indicated production began in 1952, but it’s my strong belief that the first Navitimers became available in 1954.

AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) immediately decided to make it their official watch, and in that way the first Navitimer was born with AOPA’s beautiful official wing logo displayed on its dial.

Wakmann was the American distributor of Breitling watches in the 50’s, so they were selling the AOPA’s in USA, but at the same time Breitling produced a very limited amount of Navitimers sporting the “B” logo on the dial from 1954 to 56, to be sold in Europe by themselves.

The movement they used in 1954, and the first half of 1955, was the famous Valjoux 72. In the beginning, it didn’t have a reference number printed on the back. It wasn't until 1955 that the reference number officially became 806.

Author:	breitlingmuseum [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:52 am ]
Post subject:	Re: What is with this "Sicura Breitling" claim/linkage?
Hi Kurt, nice to meet you here. And what do you say about your misinformation about the first Navitimers ? And the other misinformations ? Quote: 1st. generation It all started when Breitling & AOPA decided to develop a revolutionary watch with a built-in chronograph and navigation computer (sliderule). Breitling Switzerland has indicated production began in 1952, but it’s my strong belief that the first Navitimers became available in 1954. AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) immediately decided to make it their official watch, and in that way the first Navitimer was born with AOPA’s beautiful official wing logo displayed on its dial. Wakmann was the American distributor of Breitling watches in the 50’s, so they were selling the AOPA’s in USA, but at the same time Breitling produced a very limited amount of Navitimers sporting the “B” logo on the dial from 1954 to 56, to be sold in Europe by themselves. The movement they used in 1954, and the first half of 1955, was the famous Valjoux 72. In the beginning, it didn’t have a reference number printed on the back. It wasn't until 1955 that the reference number officially became 806. A lot of uninformed novice think, they can believe on your misinformations, but we all know, its not true what you published. I have respect for you, because you was the first who has written about Navitimers, but it is not true what you wrote. My watches are correct, but you had only a dozen of Navitimers in your hands and you think, you know everything. But its not so, and that we know. Quote: And Bill is a highly respected and very knowledged watch collector. Yes, we're just here to see how he behaves. Since it takes nothing more to say.

Author:	Roffensian [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: What is with this "Sicura Breitling" claim/linkage?
I am not going to say it again people. I addressed my post to everyone, not one specific individual. I have a long track record here of providing warnings before taking more permanent actions. Any further finger pointing will result in a warning for the member involved unless that member has already been told that they will receive no further warnings. In that case the individual in question is aware of the actions I will take. Apparently my polite message this morning didn't get through so..... Thread locked.

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