Breitling CROSSWIND review !!

[JJ Irani]

Hi guys,

Almost three days wearing this new Chronograph and here's what I think about it...I'll get straight down to the bare facts::chuckle:

Movement: Breitling 13 (Valjoux 7750 Chronograph/Chronometer)
Power Reserve: minimum 42 hours
Chronograph: 1/5th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibrations/hr. & Jewels: 28,800 v.p.h., 25 jewels
Calendar: Dial aperture
Water resistance: 100 m/330 ft.
Bezel: Unidirectional, ratcheted
Crown: Screw-locked, two gaskets
Caseback: Screwed in
Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Diameter: 43 mm
Thickness: 15.5 mm
Weight (only watch): 107.70 grams
Interhorn width: 22 mm
Bracelet: Pilot - SS all polished

- Accuracy of the watch has been virtually spot on from day one.
- Unlike the Rolex watches I have, time readability is sometimes a bit difficult in certain light. The STOPPED second hand can get confusing at times, but I've been strongly advised by a true expert NOT to keep the Chrono function running - just to use it when necessary.
- the white dial and Roman numerals are very attractive and the date window very clear and readable instantaneously.
- bracelet looks good, but is shiny as all hell and would have to be careful about scratches. Beautifully spaced 5-abreast links, angled and aesthetically very beautiful. ALL links are solid!!
- clasp is very strong and the flip-over secure lock has also been angled in keeping with the aesthetics and symmetery of the links on the bracelet. Breitling have been considerate enough to provide four more holes within the clasp for those fine adjustments. The fold-over lock has the Breitling logo and on the clasp are the words: BREITLING 1884. Very nice touch.

Some pics...:chuckle:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/DSCN1395.jpg

and the superbly crafted clasp!!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/DSCN1444.jpg

Cheers - JJ:cheers:

[BruceS]

Good job JJ! I have found Breitling chronos to be hard to read at times. The hands get lost in the rest of the dial, but most chronos are that way. It's a lovely watch for sure.

The Breitling pilot bracelet is definately one of the nicest out there. The main thing I don't like about most Breitlings is the polished finish. Some guys have them brushed, but you better plan on keeping it afterward.

It's a nice watch. I hope you enjoy it for awhile, but at the price you paid for it, you shouldn't loose much!

[JJ Irani]

Good job JJ! I have found Breitling chronos to be hard to read at times. The hands get lost in the rest of the dial, but most chronos are that way. It's a lovely watch for sure.

The Breitling pilot bracelet is definately one of the nicest out there. The main thing I don't like about most Breitlings is the polished finish. Some guys have them brushed, but you better plan on keeping it afterward.

It's a nice watch. I hope you enjoy it for awhile, but at the price you paid for it, you shouldn't loose much!
Thanks, Bruce...I'll leave the bracelet exactly the way it is...I do love the polished finish and you know me....I stick with originality!!:chuckle: :chuckle:

For the ridiculously low SALE price I paid, I could even make a small profit....but that's another story!!:lol: :lol:

[mailman]

Great review JJ. :thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

Great review JJ. :thumbsup:
Thanks, Paul....quite a bit of that info I did manage to derive from the catalogue!!:thumbsup: :chuckle:

[TARDIS]

Good stuff JJ. The photo's esp.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Breitling seems to be the favorite among some of the motoring fraternity. See the "5th Gear" TV show. Tiff wears one and I think it's a black dial Navitimer.

The Crosswind with a black dial might be better?

My favorite in the Black Hawk

[Mort]

JJ, Thats a really nice looking watch. I once looked at the TT model of the Crosswinds. For the money it is a lot of watch. I still hope to one day have a Breitling in my stable. I keeo going back to wanting either a All Gold Navitimer or a Bentley model.

Great review.:cheers:

[JJ Irani]

JJ, Thats a really nice looking watch. I once looked at the TT model of the Crosswinds. For the money it is a lot of watch. I still hope to one day have a Breitling in my stable. I keeo going back to wanting either a All Gold Navitimer or a Bentley model.

Great review.:cheers:
Thanks, Mort, and the rest of you guys. Appreciate the sentiments.:thumbsup:

I did have a look at an all black dial, but that was at Mansor's and he was NOT letting it go for anything less than NZ$ 5,200 (final price). I got this one from Watches of Switzerland and for the low, low SALE price of just NZ$ 3,500. Besides, I did need a white dial in my collection.

So it all actually worked out pretty damn well!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Alan From New York]

I bought a Breitling, too. One of the new Avantages. Unfortunately, I had to bring it back, as it stopped working properly after only two hours. :crying:

The replacement is due at the end of the month and I'll let you know when it arrives.

[JJ Irani]

I bought a Breitling, too. One of the new Avantages. Unfortunately, I had to bring it back, as it stopped working properly after only two hours. :crying:

The replacement is due at the end of the month and I'll let you know when it arrives.
Hi Alan,

Sorry to hear that about a brand new watch...not a common occurence, I assure you. You'd have to be distinctly unlucky for something like that to happen.

Hope your replacement comes through fast and then you can let us have some gorgeous pics!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

JJ :cheers:

[Alan From New York]

Hope your replacement comes through fast and then you can let us have some gorgeous pics!!

I have one photo, taken before I returned it.

[Rockrolex]

I have one photo, taken before I returned it.
Looks nice, Alan. What's the top display for?

[Alan From New York]

Looks nice, Alan. What's the top display for?

Top window shows what feature has been selected. (Timer, alarm, chronograph, 2nd Time Zone, and synchronization of hands to digital display of time.)

[Rockrolex]

Top window shows what feature has been selected. (Timer, alarm, chronograph, 2nd Time Zone, and synchronization of hands to digital display of time.)
Hey, that can be pretty useful. I like it. :thumbsup: :clap:

[JJ Irani]

Hey, that can be pretty useful. I like it. :thumbsup: :clap:
Yes, but do bear in mind that it is a quartz model!!

[Rockrolex]

Yes, but do bear in mind that it is a quartz model!!
Thank you for that wonderful insight. :dummy: :dummy:

[Alan From New York]

Yes, but do bear in mind that it is a quartz model!!

Really? Salesman told me it was steam powered! :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

Hey, ya tossers, I know I stated the obvious!:chuckle: I was just trying to make Ed aware that it's a quartz because I was under the impression that he does not like quartz watches!!:dummy: :dummy:

[Atomic]

Really? Salesman told me it was steam powered! :chuckle:

My Ad told me steam powered watches are on the come-back trail. They harken back to the days of the romantic rails, when conductors wore them on their wrists to ensure the train was on time. The only drawback is when the watch strikes the hour, the whistle is quite loud and can burn people with steam cuz it shoots out about a foot from the wrist. :rofl:

[Alan From New York]

My Ad told me steam powered watches are on the come-back trail. They harken back to the days of the romantic rails, when conductors wore them on their wrists to ensure the train was on time. The only drawback is when the watch strikes the hour, the whistle is quite loud and can burn people with steam cuz it shoots out about a foot from the wrist. :rofl:

Kinda gives new meaning to the phrase, "Look out! She's gonna blow!" :naughty:

[JJ Irani]

Kinda gives new meaning to the phrase, "Look out! She's gonna blow!" :naughty:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Rockrolex]

Hey, ya tossers, I know I stated the obvious!:chuckle: I was just trying to make Ed aware that it's a quartz because I was under the impression that he does not like quartz watches!!:dummy: :dummy:
Where did you get the impression I don't like quartz watches?

When I first got into Rolex collecting, my first one was nearly an OQ President, but it got away from me.

And what do you think this one is:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/edkessler/X-33.jpg

:thinking: :banghead: :dummy: :dummy:

[JJ Irani]

Okay, okay...my bad!!:banghead: :banghead: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Atomic]

Kinda gives new meaning to the phrase, "Look out! She's gonna blow!" :naughty:

Nice finish Alan... I sets 'em up, and youse can knock 'em down. :rofl:

[Alan From New York]

Nice finish Alan... I sets 'em up, and youse can knock 'em down. :rofl:

Teamwork, Kiddo, teamwork! :thumbsup:

[mailman]

Teamwork, Kiddo, teamwork! :thumbsup:
Nice work guys. :chuckle: :chuckle: :thumbsup:

[ralphieralph]

Hi guys,

Almost three days wearing this new Chronograph and here's what I think about it...I'll get straight down to the bare facts::chuckle:

Movement: Breitling 13 (Valjoux 7750 Chronograph/Chronometer)
Power Reserve: minimum 42 hours
Chronograph: 1/5th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibrations/hr. & Jewels: 28,800 v.p.h., 25 jewels
Calendar: Dial aperture
Water resistance: 100 m/330 ft.
Bezel: Unidirectional, ratcheted
Crown: Screw-locked, two gaskets
Caseback: Screwed in
Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Diameter: 43 mm
Thickness: 15.5 mm
Weight (only watch): 107.70 grams
Interhorn width: 22 mm
Bracelet: Pilot - SS all polished

- Accuracy of the watch has been virtually spot on from day one.
- Unlike the Rolex watches I have, time readability is sometimes a bit difficult in certain light. The STOPPED second hand can get confusing at times, but I've been strongly advised by a true expert NOT to keep the Chrono function running - just to use it when necessary.
- the white dial and Roman numerals are very attractive and the date window very clear and readable instantaneously.
- bracelet looks good, but is shiny as all hell and would have to be careful about scratches. Beautifully spaced 5-abreast links, angled and aesthetically very beautiful. ALL links are solid!!
- clasp is very strong and the flip-over secure lock has also been angled in keeping with the aesthetics and symmetery of the links on the bracelet. Breitling have been considerate enough to provide four more holes within the clasp for those fine adjustments. The fold-over lock has the Breitling logo and on the clasp are the words: BREITLING 1884. Very nice touch.

Some pics...:chuckle:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/DSCN1395.jpg

and the superbly crafted clasp!!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JJIrani/DSCN1444.jpg

Cheers - JJ:cheers:


Shure sounds wounderful!!! but,JJ is there anything you would like to add or possibly comment on with this review?????????

[ralphieralph]

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[Rockrolex]

Isn't that a little cruel, Ralph. Rubbing it in like that. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[mailman]

Isn't that a little cruel, Ralph. Rubbing it in like that. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :lol: :lol: :lol:
You're right Ed, it is. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[ralphieralph]

You guys are right,SORRY:bawling::banghead: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[mailman]

You guys are right,SORRY:bawling::banghead: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

You guys are nuts!!:dummy: :dummy: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Atomic]

You guys are nuts!!:dummy: :dummy: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:


I guess JJ is right... since he's the expert. :dummy: :chuckle: