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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Had been looking for an early GP Navitimer for some time, but either they were questionable, or just above the price bracket I was willing to accept. Then a project watch was listed - in really sad state, BUT it came with the original mid 50s box AND the original user manual, issued by Breitling Switzerland and stamped by Wakmann in NYC - actually a must have for Fred the crazy collector. Will prepare a little restoration documentation, so just a teaser first, the listing pic  :
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Well the bits were there at least 
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| Author: | rplace [ Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Any one care to venture a guess as to the color of the stripes on the shirt when we see the first wrist shot?  Seriously, can't wait to see how it turns out. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
still putting together the pics and description for the restauration process, to quote Craig : "what a project this was !" but some pics of the current state, including the blue striped shirt. for me, one of the most beautiful Breitlings of all times. thank you, Craig, for this wonderful resurrection.         
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| Author: | vintage [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
I knew when I first saw that collection of parts for sale what the end result could be. Glad to see I was correct. Nice catch Fred and another great job by Craig. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
thanks, Paul. though ut did cost me my last NOS non-refinished 50s/early60s sliderule ring. the search is on. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Absolutely gorgeous! This should now be the reference thread for the next few "is it really worth sending my watch to chronodeco to fix" questions. Big congratulations Fred (and Craig). |
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| Author: | Dr J [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Stunning watch there Fred |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
thanks, really enjoying this, looks quite spectacular in the wrist. probably grabbed 200 pics of it already, a bit childish in my joy, really. looks great on walnuts and pignoli too. 
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| Author: | P51 [ Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Beautiful restoration Craig. Lucky owner Fred. Jim |
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| Author: | cruvon [ Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Looks stunning Fred, congrats! |
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| Author: | rick [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Absolutely Beautiful and a superb job again by Craig. Congratulations Fred and wear it well!!! |
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| Author: | saabreit [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
Really a nice job + the pleasure of giving revival to a ruin... I sincerely love this kind of project, congrats to you both , Fred and Craig ! |
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
How did I miss this one? Just awesome Fred. You and Craig injected gave that watch a new life. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 GP, 1957 & Craig S. Bergsma |
thanks, all ! thread was resurrected by one of our short stay spamming guests - but it gives me the opportunity to thank Craig again, this watch is a pleasure to wear; surprisingly elegant, really. |
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