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Breitling Unitime . . . one of my favorites in the "24-hour indication" category.
Jeff
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: This is a Breitling Snowbirds Navitimer, used by the
: Canadian equivalent to the Blue Angels. Not real sure if this
: one has flown, though. It is part of a limited edition series
: and may have been originally bought by a civilian. I love it
: though, and wanted to post this pic! Look further below for an
: Autavia that is a seasoned air veteran!
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: This Autavia has definitely flown numerous times as it was
: originally owned by pilot Shirley Louise Tanner who wore it when
: she competed in air races in the 1970's. She and her sister flew
: together in many local, international and transcontinental
: competitions. They flew for Baskins-Robbins in bright pink with
: the 31 painted on the tail. They won the Palms-to-Pines race in
: 1973! They also came in second in the "Powder Puff
: Derby" in the mid 70's. Shirley's son Keith provided this
: info and press release copies after I bought this watch from he
: and his sister when they settled her estate earlier this year.
: Keith added that "being a man's watch, she was far too
: stylish to wear this outside the racing arena", so it
: remains in remarkably good shape!
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