Sell Your Vintage Breitling Navitimer in London

About the Breitling Navitimer

The Navitimer's early references such as the 806 evolved through beaded and later smooth slide-rule bezels and twin- and triple-register dials. The Cosmonaute 809 added a 24-hour dial and was worn in space by Scott Carpenter.

Notable vintage Navitimer references

Vintage references we regularly assess include:

• Reference 806 — all-black slide-rule Navitimer
• Twin- and triple-register dial variants
• Cosmonaute 809 — 24-hour dial
• Venus 178 and Valjoux 72 movements
• Original dials, hands and bezels, often replaced

Originality on a vintage Breitling Navitimer

On a vintage Navitimer, dial originality, correct hands, an original slide-rule bezel and a sharp case matter as much as the reference. Refinished dials and replacement parts affect value, and we explain what we find.

What affects the value of a Breitling Navitimer

Among the factors we weigh when valuing a vintage Breitling Navitimer:

• Reference and dial configuration
• Dial originality and correct logo
• Bezel originality and condition
• Movement (Venus 178, Valjoux 72) and condition
• Case sharpness and prior polishing
• Provenance, box and papers where present

Selling a Breitling Navitimer without box or papers

Missing paperwork does not put a sale out of reach. We may consider a vintage Breitling Navitimer without its original box, papers, warranty card or receipt.

Any purchase remains subject to authentication, condition inspection, and ownership and identification checks. Documentation can affect valuation depending on the piece, and we will always explain how.

How Fair Vintage assesses your Breitling Navitimer

We look at originality first — dial, hands, case and, where relevant, bezel and bracelet — then movement condition and any service history.

Replacement parts, prior polishing, provenance, and box and papers all feed into the assessment. We explain our reasoning so the offer is one you can understand and rely on.

Selling your Breitling Navitimer while visiting London

If you are visiting London, we can often arrange an appointment at short notice to value your vintage Breitling Navitimer at a safe, mutually agreed location convenient to you.

Same-day or next-day appointments may be available, subject to availability. If you accept an offer and the required identification and compliance checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged.

How it works

A straightforward process, with no obligation at any stage:

• Contact us with a few details or photographs
• We arrange a suitable appointment
• Your Breitling Navitimer is inspected and valued in person
• We provide a clear offer — you are free to accept or decline
• If you accept and the required checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged

Frequently asked questions