Breitling Navytimer Vintage Chrono-matic Ref.1806

A fine Breitling Navytimer Vintage Chrono-matic 

Ref.1806

Manual Winding Movement, Caliber 11, One of the first self-winding chronograph movements.

Diameter 48 mm

Year ca. 1970'

Condition: Excellent collector condition, never polished.

If you want a vintage watch with wrist presence and rare, this is the perfect choice. This wristwatch is an Iraqi Special Airforce limited edition, very rare. 

The Dial is original, and the hands are original, the highlights of this watch. Hands are giant orange while the 24 hour GMT hand is yellow. Two register chronograph set up with 30 minute totalizer near 3 o’clock while the 12 hour totalizer is next to 9 o’clock. Both chronograph subdial hands jump to their next position (versus move slowly). Date window above 6 o’clock with all-red numbers.

Rare & Collector Vintage Watch

The Breitling Navitimer Chrono-Matic Ref. 1806 is one of the most distinctive and historically significant aviation chronographs. Introduced in the early 1970s, this model was part of Breitling's Chrono-Matic series, featuring the groundbreaking Caliber 11 automatic chronograph movement—one of the first self-winding chronographs ever produced.

This watch became a favorite among pilots, collectors, and aviation enthusiasts, thanks to its bold design, oversized case, and slide-rule bezel.

Historical Significance

Part of the First Generation of Automatic Chronographs (1969-1970s) – Competing with Zenith El Primero and Seiko 6139.

Favored by Pilots and Collectors – Used in professional aviation due to its slide-rule functionality.

One of the Largest Vintage Chronographs – The 48mm case was groundbreaking for its time.

"Big Case" Design – A true statement piece among vintage chronographs.