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Hello All
Looking for ideas for a new strap for my Navitimer 806, silver dial version.
It's got an old Breitling calf with contrasting stitching. I think these are a bit heavy for the watch.
Would love to hear your thoughts or see your photos of the favourites!



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Also, can anyone shed any light on the buckles used on the 806's?
Un branded / branded?
I notice bill shaine sells twin jet buckles. Are these authentic to AOPA and Twin jet models?
Thanks


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No, originals were unbranded.

Dark brown croc , without the constrasting stitching

Mesh is nice as well

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"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

Yes! Quite partial to a black Louisiana alligator on my El Primero. Might have to try one on the Navi.
I notice the old ads and pictures show lizard which looks good too.


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This is an original strap , 50 years old now

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"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

Lovely watch in great condition. The strap appears unfinished at the edges? Is the strap padded or does it have a lining?

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The sides are indeed unfinished and its very lightly padded
I'll see if i can get a better pic when/if the sun comes out

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"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

For me it's this one, a modern but used Breitling croc strap

My preferred one is the Breitling mesh - supposed to be optional but more probably more for SO's or AVI's than for Navi's . René had published a post about it .
On my AOPA I used a vintage Zenith strap , 22 x 14 .
In the yellow box a NOS Breitling lizard strap, period correct for 70's models .
Twin plane buckles are attractive but their origin is not clear . Did they born in the 90's from further creative hands or were they genuine LG Breitling accessories ? . I just noted that many of them popped out from Singapore and Malaysia , not only from Bill's drawers ... In one hand they are many fake foundries in this zone, but in the other hand , Singapore was a hot place for buying swiss watches free of tax , weel known and appreciated by int'l pilots for spending their rest time staying at Raffle's hotel, shopping and enjoying life . The Sing' Breitling Service was official and reputed ... Who remembers? Who knows? Who can be sure ? From the 6 or 7 that I have , I did not find any difference ... and they are stamped " Acier Inox - Déposé - Swiss"
If the model has been " déposé", it would be a registration somewhere ?