20th Jun, 2024 9:30
An (IAF) Iraqi Airforce issued Breitling Navitimer automatic reference: 1806 gentleman's wristwatch
Model: Navitimer 1806
Serial: 1448369
Year: 1970 (Approximation)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Caseback: Bearing insignia of the Iraqi Airforce in addition to serial number and Breitling stamp internally
Case diameter: 48mm
Dial: Stamped with Iraqi wings in place of Breitling wings, black with silvered subdials, having silvered outer bi-directional rotating logarithmic navigation computer, pointers at 3 o'clock, 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock
Numerals: luminescent batons on main dial with Arabic numerals on additional apertures
Movement: Automatic
Calibre: 12 micro rotor
Functions: Date aperture, rotating bezel, bi-directional rotating logarithmic navigation computer, chronograph function
Strap: Stainless steel
Buckle: Deployant clasp stamped Breitling Geneve
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Acquired during military service assisting the UK government's inquiry into the suspected proliferation of WMD's in Iraq during the Gulf War.
Sold for £2,000
Condition Report
The watch is not missing a pusher.
The watch appears to be in good working order, recently serviced.
Surface scratches & wear consistent with age
The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.
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An (IAF) Iraqi Airforce issued Breitling Navitimer automatic reference: 1806 gentleman's wristwatch
Model: Navitimer 1806
Serial: 1448369
Year: 1970 (Approximation)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Caseback: Bearing insignia of the Iraqi Airforce in addition to serial number and Breitling stamp internally
Case diameter: 48mm
Dial: Stamped with Iraqi wings in place of Breitling wings, black with silvered subdials, having silvered outer bi-directional rotating logarithmic navigation computer, pointers at 3 o'clock, 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock
Numerals: luminescent batons on main dial with Arabic numerals on additional apertures
Movement: Automatic
Calibre: 12 micro rotor
Functions: Date aperture, rotating bezel, bi-directional rotating logarithmic navigation computer, chronograph function
Strap: Stainless steel
Buckle: Deployant clasp stamped Breitling Geneve
Thinking of Selling Your Breitling?
If you’re looking to sell a Breitling watch you no longer wear or need, Dawsons can help you achieve the best possible price. Our friendly experts offer free valuations and clear advice, guiding you through a seamless selling process. It’s simple and risk-free to sell your watch with Dawsons. If our expert team value your watch at £1,000 or more, we will sell your watch at no cost to you at all, which means you will pay no seller’s commission, no entry fees, no marketing fees, you will pay nothing… there are no hidden charges. Once your watch is successfully sold, you’ll receive 100% of the sale (hammer) price.
Provenance
Acquired during military service assisting the UK government's inquiry into the suspected proliferation of WMD's in Iraq during the Gulf War.
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