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Author:  desk diver [ Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Old Navitimer Bracelet
Hi
I'm looking at buying a Breitling Old Navitimer A13322, but it comes on a strap and I'm a bracelet man.
Can anybody tell me the strap model number for this piece. I know it'll be expensive!
I have not seen any Navitimer bracelets with square (not curved) end links as on Breitling Source. http://www.breitlingsource.com/images/w ... mer_02.jpg.
Would a bracelet like this still be available? Did the bracelet change during the production lifetime of the watch (1993-2002, watch was purchased in 2004)? Will a Navitimer bracelet with curved end links fit the case?

Cheers in advance!
Author:  Alinfrance [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
Hi I have just bought the exact same model on a leather strap,I would also like to find or get information on a bracelet for this model[mine is 2002 ].Anyone out there know of anything :roll: :lingsrock:
Author:  bnewbie [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
The bracelet ref# for Old Navi is 423A and it's not interchangeable with Navi's which is 431A.
Author:  desk diver [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
bnewbie wrote:
The bracelet ref# for Old Navi is 423A and it's not interchangeable with Navi's which is 431A.


Thanks very much bnewbie!
Author:  bnewbie [ Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
You are welcome.
Author:  RegWms [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
are you sure they are not interchangable? Have you personally experienced this or read it some where or spoke to someone at breitling usa about the interchangability?

please advise..
Author:  Alinfrance [ Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
Image
this is mine its a 2002 and it came on a leather strap and yes the bracelets are expensive but searching around I got a good deal on this one
Its a 423d and the all stainless is 423a BUK told me these are the ONLY ones that fit the old navitimer
Author:  bnewbie [ Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
RegWms wrote:
are you sure they are not interchangable? Have you personally experienced this or read it some where or spoke to someone at breitling usa about the interchangability?

please advise..

They have different end links and are not interchangable, otherwise they would have the same ref# (if they are same style).
Author:  RegWms [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
bnewbie, do you not see the evidence of your mistaken advise?
Author:  RegWms [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
Thanks alinfrance! I hope to reap the benefits of your breakthrough experience and evidence that a bracelet can be had for this piece!!
(Smile)
Author:  br549 [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
RegWms wrote:
bnewbie, do you not see the evidence of your mistaken advise?

What?
Alinfrance is stating exactly the same thing that Bnewbie said. Alinfrance's bracelet is a TT with a ref of #423d. As Bnewbie and Alinfrance have both said, the only bracelet that fits the old Navi in SS is a #423a
Author:  Roffensian [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
:yeahthat

I think that you are confused somewhere RegWms - bnewbie is saying that 431 won't fit, and as has been the case on many, many previous occasions he is correct.

The only difference between 423a and 423d is the material, they are the same strap size / endlink shape.
Author:  RegWms [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
The question was not whether the model#431 would fit. The question was whether there was a bracelet out there that would interchangably fit the old navitimer II?
There are two (2) bracelet models that will fit the old navitimer II. The bracelet model #423a will fit the old navitimer II. The bracelet #441a best fits the old navitimer II.
Thanks.
Author:  br549 [ Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
RegWms wrote:
The question was not whether the model#431 would fit. The question was whether there was a bracelet out there that would interchangably fit the old navitimer II?
There are two (2) bracelet models that will fit the old navitimer II. The bracelet model #423a will fit the old navitimer II. The bracelet #441a best fits the old navitimer II.
Thanks.

I think there is some misunderstanding here.

The question by the OP was if a regular (curved end piece) Navi bracelet could be used on the Old Navi. Bnewbie responded with the correct answer that it could not and provided the correct ref # for the Old Navi bracelet. There was then a question posed by you.
RegWms wrote:
are you sure they are not interchangable?
Bnewbie gave the answer of no. Which is correct. A regular Navi curved end link bracelet will not work in this case - they are not interchangable as you asked.

The 441a that you suggest is used on the Datora and has a 22mm interhorn width which would be appropriate for the Old Navi. It is a straight end link bracelet and may work- I am not sure, but I personally, and without dimensional references, don't see why it wouldn't unless the end link is too wide (north to south) and would possibly make contact with the case or bezel.

(Having said that, the pic that Alinfrance posted looks like the end link from a 441 to me. )

However, my recommendation to the OP would be to wait for confirmation from Bnewbie before spending any cash.
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old Navitimer Bracelet
Was on vacation for a few days so couldn't response earlier, but Roff and br549 did that instead.
441A is a new style Datora bracelet and it might fit (clearly not a best fit).


@RegWms, if you have something to tell me, please don't hesitate.
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