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chronodeco
 Post subject: 1957 Navitimer....
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Finally decided to dig this one out of the safe and share it here. I have not worn it in at least 7 years. I bought my Nav from the original pilot owner who lived on Vancouver Island in Canada for $780 on ebay 12 years ago. Even back then it was already a recognized collector watch. Like the car mechanic who never gets time to work on his own car, I need to do a couple repairs on this one. At lease I changed out the incorrect crytal that I put in it 12 years ago. Glad I decided to keep this it.


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A beauty Craig! Definitely deserves some wrist time :-)
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Very nice Craig. You should indeed ware it.

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Looks great , is this a plated version or 18K ?

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Very very nice Craig!! :yeahthat

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It is gold plated.
Dracha wrote:
Looks great , is this a plated version or 18K ?

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Great piece Craig, good to see you enjoying them for yourself as well as looking after everyone else.
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All black face, gold plated, with patina is high on my want list. :drool:
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very beautiful piece in outstanding condition; congrats, Craig !
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Good for you Craig!
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Love the double signed AOPA and Breitling B dial. Very nice!
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dempsey wrote:
Love the double signed AOPA and Breitling B dial. Very nice!

just to avoid confusion, this is not an AOPA branding, notice the shield is blank and does not have the AOPA inscription.
These are Breitling-branded pieces, intended for non-US sales.
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