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x99l
 Post subject: Help with Navitimer 806
PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2019 4:23 pm 
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Hi All,

I am into collection of vintage watches but new into Breitling watches. Saw this 806 online at a very good price which makes me slightly skeptical.

Could I seek your advice on whether there is anything wrong with this piece?

Apologies for the poor resolution photo but that is what the seller posted online.


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PostPosted: Wed May 29, 2019 6:19 am 
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looks ok from what can be seen. If its cheap, its probably because the dial and hand lume has all gone black.
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I see. But that is true for more than half the Navitimer 806 I find online. It is difficult to find one with decent lume left on it.
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x99l wrote:
I see. But that is true for more than half the Navitimer 806 I find online. It is difficult to find one with decent lume left on it.


They're more expensive because they're better. If you're a collector, it pays in pleasure and maybe even money to buy the best you can afford I think.


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yes, many have "dead" lume, some offered at outrageous prices. but: do they sell?
I'd wait & hunt for a better example
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buddman wrote:
x99l wrote:
I see. But that is true for more than half the Navitimer 806 I find online. It is difficult to find one with decent lume left on it.


They're more expensive because they're better. If you're a collector, it pays in pleasure and maybe even money to buy the best you can afford I think.



Totally agree to that!
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