Strap for Navitimer 806 Stainless Steel / Beaded

The lug width of the Breitling Navitimer 806.63 is 22 mm. This measurement can be verified directly between the lugs using a digital calliper placed flush against the lower bezel. It is the standard lug width for vintage-generation Navitimer references.

For the Navitimer 806.63, a Tuscan calf leather strap in vegetable-tanned leather with a fine grain is the most coherent choice, complementing the aeronautical and vintage character of the watch. Alternatives include a nylon NATO for everyday wear or a matte alligator strap for formal occasions. The correct width is 22 mm.

To replace the strap on the Navitimer 806.63, a spring bar tool (forked-tip lever) is sufficient. Insert it between the lug and the strap, compress the spring bar, and slide it out laterally. No watchmaker is required. It is advisable to work on a soft surface to avoid scratching the case.

Yes. Any strap with a 22 mm attachment is compatible with the Breitling Navitimer 806.63. Milano Straps offers a selection of handcrafted straps in various materials — calf, alligator, NATO, rubber — all with a 22 mm lug end, mountable without any modification to the original case.

A quality leather strap on a Navitimer 806.63 used daily typically lasts between 18 and 36 months. Longevity depends on exposure to perspiration, moisture, and UV rays. Vegetable-tanned leather, treated periodically with a nourishing cream, develops a fine patina and tends to outlast chrome-tanned or synthetic leather alternatives.