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Mach · 2 November 2019, 06:20 AM

I have not paid a lot of attention to Breitling. Occasionally, I would pay a visit to a boutique or an AD to take a peak at the offerings. But, nothing has really caught my attention. Lately, I have a tendency to simply pass by the Breitling display case with just an informal glance at the case. I didn't even pay attention to this year's new releases at Baselworld '19.

As a road warrior, I normally fly in on Monday mornings for client engagements. This week, client needs required me to fly in on Sunday morning. I decided to visit the local mall, which has several boutiques and ADs - big mistake! I was walking by the Breitling boutique with no intentions of visiting, when something caught my attention in the display window. It was a "what the . . .?" moment that stopped me dead in my tracks!

It was the Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition:

Now I know re-editions have a tendency to get ‘under the skin’ of some of my fellow watch fans, but I absolutely love this recent influx of re-editions, especially when it comes to dive and pilot watches. This one is no exception. For me, these Tributes are like owning a piece of vintage history from the past. From the moment I tried this on the wrist, I knew this would be my first Breitling. I was not going to let this opportunity ‘fly away’ from me!

Well, despite the heavy crosswinds out there, she made a successful landing this morning:

I love the domed hesalite crystal:

Yes, there is no denying that this one busy dial. Yet, it doesn't appear cluttered. It's actually an impressive feat to pull off!

Time a for mandatory celebration! You and your team did an outstanding job! I consider myself quite fortunate to own such a stunning piece!

Have a great weekend!

Mark

Helmi · 2 November 2019, 06:27 AM

Very lucky indeed. Great watch. Congratulations

Dieseljb · 2 November 2019, 09:28 AM

Awesome, congrats ��

Halothane · 3 November 2019, 02:19 AM

Congrats! Very cool piece.

karmatp · 4 November 2019, 06:45 AM

Great looking watch, enjoy.

KBM · 5 November 2019, 07:57 AM

Very handsome piece, enjoy!!

Deityjazz · 5 November 2019, 09:38 AM

Congrats. Love it

Urosfan · 5 November 2019, 10:16 AM

Congrats

Tortora · 5 November 2019, 10:17 AM

Outstanding! Enjoy!

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Lew Archer · 28 November 2019, 11:33 AM

Fantastic watch...I landed that one myself a couple of weeks ago.

I can't think of a better "first Breitling"...Congratulations!

Skyrider01 · 28 November 2019, 01:39 PM

Congrats! I just picked mine up today.

Kevin.S · 28 November 2019, 02:12 PM

Beautiful watch!

Deityjazz · 28 November 2019, 03:31 PM

Lovely piece. Congratulations

Mach · 30 November 2019, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Archer

Fantastic watch...I landed that one myself a couple of weeks ago.

I can't think of a better "first Breitling"...Congratulations!

Congratulations on your piece as well!

Enjoy it!

Mach · 30 November 2019, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyrider01

Congrats! I just picked mine up today.

Great to hear!

Congratulations and enjoy this great piece!

Skyrider01 · 30 November 2019, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach

Great to hear!

Congratulations and enjoy this great piece!

Thanks!

bjlev · 30 November 2019, 10:20 AM

Great looking watch! Congrats

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JayHantz · 30 November 2019, 06:12 PM

Congratulations, it looks awesome on ya.

DCheeta · 5 December 2019, 12:32 PM

Congrats man! It’s an awesome watch, I just tried it on at the boutique two days ago and loved it. Looks fantastic on you, enjoy!

Camdamonium · 9 January 2020, 08:03 AM

Looks stunning, I'm jealous! One of the few vintage style watches I like and would wear.

mpliskin · 9 January 2020, 11:25 AM

Hi,
Beautiful!! Thinking of getting one but may be small for me. I have a 7.25 inch wrist. What is your wrist size?
Thank you.

Skyrider01 · 10 January 2020, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpliskin

Hi,
Beautiful!! Thinking of getting one but may be small for me. I have a 7.25 inch wrist. What is your wrist size?
Thank you.

Here is mine. My wrist is 7".

BigBoy17 · 10 January 2020, 09:31 AM

Great watch. congrats

2 November 2019, 06:20 AM	#1
Mach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Boston, MA Watch: AP ROO Posts: 506	New arrival has landed - first Breitling!!! I have not paid a lot of attention to Breitling. Occasionally, I would pay a visit to a boutique or an AD to take a peak at the offerings. But, nothing has really caught my attention. Lately, I have a tendency to simply pass by the Breitling display case with just an informal glance at the case. I didn't even pay attention to this year's new releases at Baselworld '19. As a road warrior, I normally fly in on Monday mornings for client engagements. This week, client needs required me to fly in on Sunday morning. I decided to visit the local mall, which has several boutiques and ADs - big mistake! I was walking by the Breitling boutique with no intentions of visiting, when something caught my attention in the display window. It was a "what the . . .?" moment that stopped me dead in my tracks! It was the Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition: Now I know re-editions have a tendency to get ‘under the skin’ of some of my fellow watch fans, but I absolutely love this recent influx of re-editions, especially when it comes to dive and pilot watches. This one is no exception. For me, these Tributes are like owning a piece of vintage history from the past. From the moment I tried this on the wrist, I knew this would be my first Breitling. I was not going to let this opportunity ‘fly away’ from me! Well, despite the heavy crosswinds out there, she made a successful landing this morning: I love the domed hesalite crystal: Yes, there is no denying that this one busy dial. Yet, it doesn't appear cluttered. It's actually an impressive feat to pull off! Time a for mandatory celebration! You and your team did an outstanding job! I consider myself quite fortunate to own such a stunning piece! Have a great weekend! Mark

4 November 2019, 06:45 AM	#5
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Great looking watch, enjoy. __________________ My grails:

9 January 2020, 11:25 AM	#21
mpliskin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 70	Breitling 806 Hi, Beautiful!! Thinking of getting one but may be small for me. I have a 7.25 inch wrist. What is your wrist size? Thank you.

2 November 2019, 06:27 AM	#2
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Very lucky indeed. Great watch. Congratulations

2 November 2019, 09:28 AM	#3
Dieseljb Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 249	Awesome, congrats ��

3 November 2019, 02:19 AM	#4
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,362	Congrats! Very cool piece.

5 November 2019, 07:57 AM	#6
KBM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,447	Very handsome piece, enjoy!!

5 November 2019, 09:38 AM	#7
Deityjazz Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 287	Congrats. Love it

5 November 2019, 10:16 AM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,349	Congrats

5 November 2019, 10:17 AM	#9
Tortora "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: David Location: U.S.A. & Italy Posts: 321	Outstanding! Enjoy! Inviato dal mio LM-V350 utilizzando Tapatalk

28 November 2019, 11:33 AM	#10
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Fantastic watch...I landed that one myself a couple of weeks ago. I can't think of a better "first Breitling"...Congratulations!

28 November 2019, 01:39 PM	#11
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	Congrats! I just picked mine up today.

28 November 2019, 02:12 PM	#12
Kevin.S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,372	Beautiful watch!

28 November 2019, 03:31 PM	#13
Deityjazz Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 287	Lovely piece. Congratulations

30 November 2019, 10:20 AM	#17
bjlev "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Brett Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: Panerai PAM 305 Posts: 307	Great looking watch! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 November 2019, 06:12 PM	#18
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Congratulations, it looks awesome on ya.

5 December 2019, 12:32 PM	#19
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Congrats man! It’s an awesome watch, I just tried it on at the boutique two days ago and loved it. Looks fantastic on you, enjoy!

9 January 2020, 08:03 AM	#20
Camdamonium "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Camden Location: Plano, TX Watch: Hublot DepecheMode Posts: 1,337	Looks stunning, I'm jealous! One of the few vintage style watches I like and would wear.

10 January 2020, 09:31 AM	#23
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Great watch. congrats

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