The Early Navitimer, Released 60 Years Ago
An Homage to an Exceptionally Iconic Design

The Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition is the first in the Re-Edition collection, directly inheriting a particularly striking legacy from Breitling's watchmaking history. As a limited edition of 1,959 pieces, commemorating the birth year of the model released exactly 60 years ago, it will be released with its serial number engraved on the case back.


This new model meticulously recreates the design of the 1959 Navitimer down to the finest details. Like the original, the dial is all black, the subdials are tone-on-tone, and the rotating bezel features bead decoration (a beaded bezel edge for grip). And, in the same way as the 1959 original, the dial bears the Breitling name and wing logo in capital letters. The 40.9 mm stainless steel case was also specially manufactured for this timepiece, with the lug shape and finish perfectly replicating the original. Inside the domed acrylic crystal lies the famous slide rule, known to every passionate Navitimer fan. Incidentally, this acrylic crystal was also a deliberate choice, and of course, it has undergone special treatment to enhance scratch resistance.