The clear theme this week is chronographs. Maybe I’m just in a chronograph mood, or maybe it’s completely by accident—who’s to say? Alright, onward, let’s get into the Swiss made replica watches!
1950s Breitling Navitimer ‘Pre-806’ Replica Watches For The AOPA
Hand up, the Breitling Navitimer is a watch I had never really been drawn towards as a collector. It wasn’t until working here at Hodinkee on our vintage team and handling a few great examples that I was hooked. My mistake previously was thinking that the AAA UK fake Breitling Navitimer watches was just another mid-century sport chronograph. While that statement has a hint of truth, the Navitimer is so charming in the metal because it was designed so purposefully for pilots, with that touch of everyday wearability that watch designers seemed to have a knack for in the 1950s. The build quality is really insane as well, from the stout 40mm case to the glossy dials. Dare I say this is a more compelling copy watches for sale than a vintage Omega Speedmaster?
That debate aside, here we have what is known as a “Pre-806” Navitimer. Produced in 1954 and 1955, this is the first run of Navitimer production, and it predates the model with a reference number. As you may be able to guess, that eventual reference number is 806. The cheap Breitling Navitimer replica watches UK was originally developed for the AOPA, the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, hence the golden wing logo on the dial instead of Breitling’s branding.
You can find later examples with a mix of AOPA and Breitling branding, but the prevailing theory is that these earliest top replica Breitling Navitimer watches were intended to be used only by the AOPA, with Breitling seeing little need to include its branding on the dial. Movement-wise, these earlier Pre-806s utilize a Valjoux 72, an upgrade from the Venus 178s used thereafter.
Condition-wise, this is about as good as you’re going to find. The dial retains a very original gloss finish, which is quite uncommon, especially considering the presence of radium lume, and the seller describes the case as unpolished. Speaking of that radium lume, it has aged to a pleasing tone in my view. The seller also notes the presence of an at least period-correct but possibly original to the luxury fake watches strap and buckle, completing the time capsule appeal. All around, this is the ultimate version of a vintage Navitimer.
The seller, Justin of Watch Steez, is offering this vintage Navtimer for $28,000.
1990s Hublot MDM Geneve Super B Chronograph Fake Watches
Ok, this probably isn’t what most collectors envision when picturing a vintage chronograph, but hear me out. I find these pre-Jean-Claude Biver Hublot MDM Geneve watches really appealing, almost like a guilty pleasure. That said, I wouldn’t feel very much guilt wearing this. The Super B Chronograph is one of the oddest Swiss made Hublot replica watches made during this era, and that’s saying something. It’s 42.5mm in diameter by 13mm thick, but it makes a strong case for the ever-pressing category of “summer super clone watches wholesale UK that no one else will have.” With a light brown tone to the dial that some sellers will describe as “chestnut” and bright green lume, it’s out there but in a good way!
The seller, Wes of Collector’s Corner NY, is offering this Hublot Super B for $2,900.
