Service of the Vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 Chronograph with the Venus 178 Movement
If your vintage Breitling Navitimer 806 with the Venus 178 chronograph movement needs expert attention, you’re in the right place. At TimePieceShoppe, I specialize in professional restoration and service of vintage Breitling chronographs, including Venus 178 and other classic chronograph calibers. Whether your watch requires a full movement overhaul, cleaning, lubrication, or timing adjustment, I handle every step with precision and care. With transparent communication and detailed work logs with photos, I strive to return your Navitimer to reliable, long-term performance.
Service Procedure
This vintage Breitling Navitimer 806, powered by the Venus 178 chronograph movement, underwent a complete disassembly and service. Each component was cleaned, inspected, and lubricated, ensuring smooth engagement and accurate timekeeping. After servicing, the chronograph functions—including start, stop, and reset—operated smoothly. The pushers, once fully disassembled and cleaned, operated much better than when the watch came in for repair.
How It Works — Submit Your Watch for Repair
- Visit our Getting Started page for mailing instructions.
- Ship your watch using secure, insured shipping
- We will assess condition, and contact you with a repair estimate before proceeding.
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History
Introduced in the 1950s, the Breitling Navitimer 806 became one of the most well known pilot’s watches ever made, designed specifically for aviation professionals. Its innovative slide-rule bezel allowed pilots to perform in-flight calculations, while the Venus 178 manual-wind chronograph movement provided reliable performance. The 806 model helped establish Breitling as the leader in aviation chronographs.
