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Navitimer 81600 Sub-dial Hand Length
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Author:  arcadelt [ Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Navitimer 81600 Sub-dial Hand Length
Here are pictures of two different 81600s. Clearly the sub-dial hands are longer on one. Does anyone know if this is due to the watch manufacture date, the correct fitting of later hands during servicing or the fitting of incorrect hands during servicing. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Author:  Dracha [ Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Navitimer 81600 Sub-dial Hand Length
the shorter ones are simply incorrect for the watch , as is the sliderule ring
possibly replaced by a non-breitling service center / watchmaker without access to correct parts
Author:  arcadelt [ Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Navitimer 81600 Sub-dial Hand Length
Fascinating. After looking at many photos of 81600s, I would have bet the long hands were either incorrect or later service hands. The first picture comes from a post on WatchProSite in 2013 outlining a restoration.
Author:  arcadelt [ Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Navitimer 81600 Sub-dial Hand Length
Old Navitimer advertisement from 1986 shows shorter sub-dial hands.

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