Breitling Navitimer First Beaded Bezel First Model Venus Cal.178

This is a Breitling Navitimer First with beaded bezel.

The Breitling Navitimer First is one of the rarest of all Breitling watches, but the gold version is even rarer.

This model is characterized by the fact that it is the first version of the Navitimer and does not have the word "breitling" under the logo and the B on the crown.

It is equipped with the Venus Cal. 178, which was used in many of Breitling's high-end watches of this era and is known as an immortal masterpiece.

The bezel is beaded (so called because it looks like a series of beads), which changes to an engraved bezel from the second.

This is because pilots requested a bezel that was difficult to turn when wearing gloves.

Therefore, only the First has adopted this beaded bezel.

I actually put it on my wrist and it looks very cool and austere😅.

The dial is 3 registers, with gold lettering in punched out letters.

And most importantly, it is a black mirror, which is great👍.

It looks luxurious and above all, the weight is totally different from a new one.

The Navitimer First is one of the best Breitling watches of all time, and I think you will appreciate it even more if you actually hold it in your hands.

The gold on the back side of the button at the 4 o'clock position is a little peeling off, but considering the age of the watch, it is in excellent condition.

Case Size

Diameter 40mm

Overhauled in March 2022.

All movements are in good working order.

After purchase, the watch will be adjusted and delivered.