Only Online Auction

Milan, Apr 17, 2025

LOT 17

BREITLING, SWITZERLAND, REF. 80970, NAVITIMER MILITARY, ALGERIAN AIR FORCE COMMANDO, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 3,000 - 4,500

CHF 2,900 - 4,300 / HKD 25,700 - 38,500 / USD 3,300 - 5,000

A very rare exemple of algerian air force military pilot watch, quartz


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2 - 01

Brand Breitling, Switzerland

Model Navitimer Military

Reference 80970

Year 1980

Movement No. Y29002311

Case No. 7872

Bracelet Original Stainless Steel bracelet

Diameter 42,5

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories extra nylon nato strap

Biography

Breitling could be considered as the most known brand for aviation watches.
The present exemple was supplied for the Algerian Air Force in the 1980s, it's an original military air force watch.
The 42mm case is totally well proportionate, in good condition and perfectly usable in the modern standards.
The specific gilt logo printed on the dial stands out beautifully.
This is a great opportunity to acquire an original historical military watch.




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