An (IAF) Iraqi Airforce issued Breitling Navitimer automatic...

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£3,000 - £4,000

An (IAF) Iraqi Airforce issued Breitling Navitimer automatic reference: 1806 gentleman's wristwatch Model: Navitimer 1806 Serial: 1448369 Year: 1970 (Approximation) Case Material: Stainless steel Caseback: Bearing insignia of the Iraqi Airforce in addition to serial number and Breitling stamp internally Case diameter: 48mm Dial: Stamped with Iraqi wings in place of Breitling wings, black with silvered subdials, having silvered outer bi-directional rotating logarithmic navigation computer, pointers at 3 o'clock, 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock Numerals: luminescent batons on main dial with Arabic numerals on additional apertures Movement: Automatic Calibre: 12 micro rotor Functions: Date aperture, rotating bezel, bi-directional rotating logarithmic navigation computer, chronograph function Strap: Stainless steel Buckle: Deployant clasp stamped Breitling Geneve Acquired during military service assisting the UK government's inquiry into the suspected proliferation of WMD's in Iraq during the Gulf War. The watch appears to be in good working order, recently serviced. Surface scratches & wear consistent with age The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.