A very interesting review, I noticed the bezel and surround is flat compared with the more modern versions where it seems recessed ? from outside to the watch face. I bought my Navitimer in 1966, similar in design to yours but with silver sub dials, the two aircraft logo design and only the 12 marked on the dial the remaining just marked with a bar. This watch has been my only watch and I have worn it is some totally unsuitable working situations without any issues, it has been serviced as and when required. I did not purchase it with an eye on future value but I feel I have had my value for the £30 I paid for it.
Got mine here the beginning of February almost exactly the same way. Walked into my AD to look around and there it was in the case and yes I bought it on the stores line of credit no interest for 12 months. Then stopped in again in early March Just as the virus mess was starting and low and behold they had another one. They had brought it over from there smaller store when I bought mine. So bottom line like most limited releases they are never completely sold out. Nice review. I like you love mine except when the 14th of the month rolls around. But that will stop next February when I make the last payment.
DLH Thanks for this. Now my brain is actually in gear, it couldn’t have been automatic since I should have remembered the auto chrono only saw the light of day in 1969. Doh!
A very interesting review, I noticed the bezel and surround is flat compared with the more modern versions where it seems recessed ? from outside to the watch face. I bought my Navitimer in 1966, similar in design to yours but with silver sub dials, the two aircraft logo design and only the 12 marked on the dial the remaining just marked with a bar. This watch has been my only watch and I have worn it is some totally unsuitable working situations without any issues, it has been serviced as and when required. I did not purchase it with an eye on future value but I feel I have had my value for the £30 I paid for it.
They seem to be holding in price well, I just purchased one on the "secondary market".
Good to know. It’s certainly a modern classic.
Got mine here the beginning of February almost exactly the same way. Walked into my AD to look around and there it was in the case and yes I bought it on the stores line of credit no interest for 12 months. Then stopped in again in early March Just as the virus mess was starting and low and behold they had another one. They had brought it over from there smaller store when I bought mine. So bottom line like most limited releases they are never completely sold out. Nice review. I like you love mine except when the 14th of the month rolls around. But that will stop next February when I make the last payment.
Can't argue with free money though.
Thanks fir the comment. Alas I took the 5-year option so many months to go.
@@LesterLovesWatches even though the money is free try to pay it off early, shit happens.
Just subscribed. A lot of cash but hat a stunning watch!
The Lume Room Thanks so much. The more I wear it the more Iike it.
The original had a manual wind Venus 178 movement.... but thanks for sharing
DLH Thanks for this. Now my brain is actually in gear, it couldn’t have been automatic since I should have remembered the auto chrono only saw the light of day in 1969. Doh!
5:29 HEY!
Clyve Watch-Wrangler I know! Remember being able to do that? Rolecks take note.