Breitling Navitimer 3300 Jupiter Official “Iraqi Air Force” 1980’s 42mm Box and Booklets. Complete set as awarded to Pilots in 1980’s. Has all items kept from that era by the pilot. In tested working order. In original unpolished condition.

The Breitling Navitimer 3300 is a rare variant from the Navitimer collection, which was customized for use by the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) during the late 1980s. This model is part of Breitling’s longstanding tradition of producing timepieces for aviation, especially for military use. The Navitimer 3300 is particularly distinctive because it combines both digital and analog features—an unusual design choice for Breitling at the time, as the brand is often known for its more traditional, fully analog dials.

Key Features of the Breitling Navitimer 3300

1. Hybrid Display: The watch has a hybrid dial that features both digital and analog displays, which provide pilots with multifunctional timekeeping. The digital display offers functionalities like a chronograph, alarm, and second time zone, while the analog hands give a classic, easy-to-read layout.
2. Case and Dial: The Navitimer 3300 has a stainless steel case, typically with a black dial featuring Arabic numerals for easy readability. However, the IQAF version includes a distinct feature: the Iraqi Air Force logo on the dial. This logo, typically found at the 9 o’clock position, makes the IQAF-issued versions unique and highly sought after by collectors.
3. Slide Rule Bezel: Like other Navitimer models, the 3300 includes a slide rule bezel, which enables pilots to perform various calculations related to air navigation, such as fuel consumption, speed, and distance—essential for pre-GPS era pilots.
4. Quartz Movement: The Breitling 3300 runs on a quartz movement, making it more accurate than its mechanical counterparts. Breitling equipped this model with a high-quality, Swiss-made quartz movement to meet the demands of military precision.

In the late 1980s, Breitling produced a limited number of these Navitimer 3300 models specifically for the Iraqi Air Force, likely under a government contract. During this period, Iraq was involved in the Iran-Iraq War, and the military was heavily investing in aviation equipment and other resources. These watches were likely intended as tool watches for pilots, though some may also have been given as commemorative items within the Air Force.

Because of their limited production and the distinct Iraqi Air Force logo, these watches are rare collectibles. They offer a piece of Cold War-era military history, reflecting a unique collaboration between a prestigious Swiss watchmaker and the Iraqi Air Force, marking a brief period of collaboration before the geopolitical shifts of the early 1990s.

• Dial: black

  Caliber: quartz

  Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back, Iraqi Air Force logo

  Closure: stainless steel Breitling bracelet with folding clasp

  Case Size: 42 mm diameter

  Signed: case, dial and movement

• Circa: 1980’s