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Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
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Author:  wills0_9 [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
Hello All
Looking for ideas for a new strap for my Navitimer 806, silver dial version.
It's got an old Breitling calf with contrasting stitching. I think these are a bit heavy for the watch.
Would love to hear your thoughts or see your photos of the favourites!



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Author:  wills0_9 [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
Also, can anyone shed any light on the buckles used on the 806's?
Un branded / branded?
I notice bill shaine sells twin jet buckles. Are these authentic to AOPA and Twin jet models?
Thanks


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Author:  buddman [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
wills0_9 wrote:
Also, can anyone shed any light on the buckles used on the 806's?
Un branded / branded?
I notice bill shaine sells twin jet buckles. Are these authentic to AOPA and Twin jet models?


No, originals were unbranded.
Author:  Dracha [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
Dark brown croc , without the constrasting stitching

Mesh is nice as well
Author:  wills0_9 [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
Yes! Quite partial to a black Louisiana alligator on my El Primero. Might have to try one on the Navi.
I notice the old ads and pictures show lizard which looks good too.


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Author:  Dracha [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
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This is an original strap , 50 years old now
Author:  wills0_9 [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
Lovely watch in great condition. The strap appears unfinished at the edges? Is the strap padded or does it have a lining?

(Sorry couldn't get the quote to work on my iPhone)


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Author:  Dracha [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
The sides are indeed unfinished and its very lightly padded
I'll see if i can get a better pic when/if the sun comes out
Author:  cruvon [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
For me it's this one, a modern but used Breitling croc strap
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Author:  saabreit [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Favourite Strap for Navitimer 806
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My preferred one is the Breitling mesh - supposed to be optional but more probably more for SO's or AVI's than for Navi's . René had published a post about it .
On my AOPA I used a vintage Zenith strap , 22 x 14 .
In the yellow box a NOS Breitling lizard strap, period correct for 70's models .
Twin plane buckles are attractive but their origin is not clear . Did they born in the 90's from further creative hands or were they genuine LG Breitling accessories ? . I just noted that many of them popped out from Singapore and Malaysia , not only from Bill's drawers ... In one hand they are many fake foundries in this zone, but in the other hand , Singapore was a hot place for buying swiss watches free of tax , weel known and appreciated by int'l pilots for spending their rest time staying at Raffle's hotel, shopping and enjoying life . The Sing' Breitling Service was official and reputed ... Who remembers? Who knows? Who can be sure ? From the 6 or 7 that I have , I did not find any difference ... and they are stamped " Acier Inox - Déposé - Swiss"
If the model has been " déposé", it would be a registration somewhere ?
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