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jedione65 · 15 January 2024, 04:22 AM

Just got this one recently coming back from a trip overseas and I think it’s pretty nice. A long time ago, when I first got into watches I wanted a Navitimer. My grandfather had a gold one and he still has it actually and wears it. Anyway I ended up getting an IWC pilots chronograph which is since long gone. Always liked the busy yet legible dial of the Navitimer but generally found most Breitlings until recently too large and too gaudy.
However the new 41 mm Navitimer line with the in house chronograph is quite handsome.

This watch I got sort of as an impulse but couldn’t pass up the opportunity because it can only be purchased on select long haul Swiss Airlines flights. It is the Swiss Airlines limited edition of 700, can only be purchased at a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet and comes with a card signed by the captain which states the flight on which it was purchased and altitude. I also fell for the story as most of my watches have interesting stories associated with them.
Here are some pictures!

Michael1968 · 15 January 2024, 04:26 AM

Huge congratulations

Michael1968 · 15 January 2024, 04:52 AM

Amazing story. I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing

RolexBHR · 15 January 2024, 05:34 AM

Congrats, very nice idea from Breitling/Swiss Airlines.

Rebel · 15 January 2024, 06:10 AM

Sweet.

RW16610 · 15 January 2024, 06:47 AM

That's an awesome idea and give the watch such a nice story behind it. Congratulations!

BNA/LION · 15 January 2024, 07:52 AM

Congratulations!

Wes911 · 15 January 2024, 08:11 AM

do you have a picture of the card signed by the captain? That is interesting

jedione65 · 15 January 2024, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes911

do you have a picture of the card signed by the captain? That is interesting

Here you go!

jedione65 · 15 January 2024, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RW16610

That's an awesome idea and give the watch such a nice story behind it. Congratulations!

Yes I’m a sucker for a great story so I couldn’t pass it up. And aviation watch with an aviation story behind it from one of my trips.

Michael1968 · 15 January 2024, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jedione65

Here you go!

This card is awesome

aczaja10 · 15 January 2024, 04:07 PM

Awesome watch and super cool story. Congratulations!

1William · 15 January 2024, 10:18 PM

Congratulations.

Carguy87 · 16 January 2024, 07:40 PM

Man that’s so cool congrats!

brandrea · 16 January 2024, 08:35 PM

Cool watch, didn’t know there was such a thing

Radbloke · 17 January 2024, 02:34 PM

That's very cool! I also went the IWC pilot chrono option few years back and finally added Navitimer in the last few months. You have good taste!

Watchflair · 18 January 2024, 11:40 AM

Well that’s awesome! Congratulations- love it

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joli160 · 19 January 2024, 11:43 PM

That’s really nice, I am pretty sure that I could not resist the temptation to buy one.

jedione65 · 22 January 2024, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

That’s really nice, I am pretty sure that I could not resist the temptation to buy one.

I also couldn't resist and figured I would probably not get the opportunity again.

Urosfan · 22 January 2024, 02:59 AM

Congrats

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joeycannoli · 3 February 2024, 11:47 AM

Very nice piece

jedione65 · 29 March 2024, 01:14 AM

I am posting in this thread again as this watch was stolen during a recent burglary. If anyone come across this for sale anywhere (without box papers), please contact me though dm with any information. serial # 3450169

agriculture&watches · 29 March 2024, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jedione65

I am posting in this thread again as this watch was stolen during a recent burglary. If anyone come across this for sale anywhere (without box papers), please contact me though dm with any information. serial # 3450169

Sorry to hear that. I will be looking for this one online

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Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Amazing story. I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing

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Wes911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Alabama Watch: 116710LN Posts: 146	do you have a picture of the card signed by the captain? That is interesting

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aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 959	Awesome watch and super cool story. Congratulations!

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Radbloke "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 220	That's very cool! I also went the IWC pilot chrono option few years back and finally added Navitimer in the last few months. You have good taste!

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joeycannoli 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 66	Very nice piece

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jedione65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 206	I am posting in this thread again as this watch was stolen during a recent burglary. If anyone come across this for sale anywhere (without box papers), please contact me though dm with any information. serial # 3450169

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