Vintage Breitling AOPA Navitimer
Extremely rare 1963 AOPA Navitimer with Beads of Rice Bezel, white subdials & 18 K applied AOPA logo
The Breitling Chronomat was introduced in the 1940's with a slide rule chronograph. It was so popular, that in the early 1950's, Breitling introduced a second slide rule chronograph, the Navitimer. Like the Chronomat, the Navitimer features a slide rule bezel that allows pilots to make mathematical calculations and navigational computations.
According to Timezone, The AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) and Breitling developed the first Bretiling Navitimer, which is why the official AOPA wing logo is displayed on the dial of the first four generations of Navitimers.
If you are interested in reading more about the history of this timepiece, then please click this link> Timezone. If you are interested in buying one, you can find numerous pieces on eBay, Chrono24 and Jameslist.
