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Lew Archer · 6 June 2014, 10:39 AM

Is a sleeper. An elegant, oh so wearable watch...and a fair value, too...

Sensible proportions...dressy but still adventurous...

The more I wear it, the more I like it.

And that, I think, is the mark of a watch that's a pleasure to own.

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sea-dweller · 6 June 2014, 11:48 AM

Beautiful watch and photos!

Art 1 · 6 June 2014, 11:49 AM

I like it! Very nice.

ChinaWhite · 7 June 2014, 01:49 AM

nice one!

MCV · 7 June 2014, 02:43 AM

Looks superb!

Cheers,

-Marc

MATCH1969 · 7 June 2014, 05:56 AM

Just perfect

Noonan · 7 June 2014, 06:02 AM

Thanks for the pics. Absolutely love that model. Best thing out of Breitling in a while, IMO.

Lew Archer · 7 June 2014, 07:00 AM

Thanks, everyone, for all the positive replies...

I was immediately drawn to the Transocean and its classic--and classy--look. I felt the full size model was a shade large, so passed it by...then the 38mm came out.

Breitling marketed the smaller size towards women, in part, but I found its size ideal for me. It is a solid watch, with a thick case.

I opted for the simplicity of the black strap and the black dial. The bracelet highlights the vintage design, but, I think, draws the eye away from the watch itself. I feel the black leather strap makes the watch the center of the eye's attention. It's very comfortable, too.

Anyway, anyone interested in a low key, handsome wristwatch would do well to give the Transocean, in either size, consideration.

MP5 · 7 June 2014, 07:27 AM

That is an OEM strap?

Presa canary · 7 June 2014, 07:46 AM

So beautiful!

Lew Archer · 7 June 2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP5

That is an OEM strap?

Yes, that's the strap it came with.

Hairdude1 · 7 June 2014, 02:18 PM

Very nice!

SearChart · 7 June 2014, 06:33 PM

Now that is a Breitling I like! Congrats

monte · 8 June 2014, 04:57 AM

That is a great design. I think I may look at that next. I have been wanting another breitling...something smaller than the usual 44mm I have had in the past. I have small wrist and they tend to hang to the outer side of my wrist.

Sunriz · 21 September 2016, 06:55 PM

Awesome.

raymz · 22 September 2016, 04:27 AM

Lovely watch

B.B.B. · 23 September 2016, 04:36 AM

Currently this is the only modern Breitling that catches my attention. 38mm I believe is a perfect size eventhough they say this is a ladies watch on which I don't understand. White face on the brown strap is truly lovely.

Sunriz · 28 September 2016, 08:11 PM

Awesome watch.

1William · 28 September 2016, 08:30 PM

Good looking watch.

Rebel · 28 September 2016, 08:52 PM

OP, that is a fantastic watch. I really enjoyed viewing the pics.

stratguy · 30 September 2016, 08:38 AM

Congrats! That is a beautiful watch. Breitling straps are the best. You should try it on an OEM black crock...would look amazing!

J!m · 30 September 2016, 11:19 AM

Two sub dial chrono is pure class. Very retro-cool. Simple pushers and a leather strap. This is a great piece!

The all black dial lets it fly under the radar as a "sport" watch so it dresses up easily.

I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of these.

7 June 2014, 02:18 PM	#12
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8 June 2014, 04:57 AM	#14
monte "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: john Location: Staten Island, NY Watch: Seamaster 300 Posts: 98	That is a great design. I think I may look at that next. I have been wanting another breitling...something smaller than the usual 44mm I have had in the past. I have small wrist and they tend to hang to the outer side of my wrist. __________________ good dealings with schwartz914; RIducati996; davidsw; silvergamex; mrh1797; erikszper; kjp1; lasc26; mb23; hddeuce88; toofast22; ebxchange; watchmework2351; SohAIS

28 September 2016, 08:52 PM	#20
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	OP, that is a fantastic watch. I really enjoyed viewing the pics. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

6 June 2014, 11:48 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Beautiful watch and photos!

6 June 2014, 11:49 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I like it! Very nice.

7 June 2014, 01:49 AM	#4
ChinaWhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Kristian Location: Germany Posts: 10	nice one!

7 June 2014, 02:43 AM	#5
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 662	Looks superb! Cheers, -Marc

7 June 2014, 05:56 AM	#6
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Just perfect

7 June 2014, 06:02 AM	#7
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Thanks for the pics. Absolutely love that model. Best thing out of Breitling in a while, IMO.

7 June 2014, 07:00 AM	#8
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	Thanks, everyone, for all the positive replies... I was immediately drawn to the Transocean and its classic--and classy--look. I felt the full size model was a shade large, so passed it by...then the 38mm came out. Breitling marketed the smaller size towards women, in part, but I found its size ideal for me. It is a solid watch, with a thick case. I opted for the simplicity of the black strap and the black dial. The bracelet highlights the vintage design, but, I think, draws the eye away from the watch itself. I feel the black leather strap makes the watch the center of the eye's attention. It's very comfortable, too. Anyway, anyone interested in a low key, handsome wristwatch would do well to give the Transocean, in either size, consideration.

7 June 2014, 07:27 AM	#9
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	That is an OEM strap?

7 June 2014, 07:46 AM	#10
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	So beautiful!

21 September 2016, 06:55 PM	#15
Sunriz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 125	Awesome.

22 September 2016, 04:27 AM	#16
raymz Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: united states Watch: A few Posts: 66	Lovely watch

23 September 2016, 04:36 AM	#17
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	Currently this is the only modern Breitling that catches my attention. 38mm I believe is a perfect size eventhough they say this is a ladies watch on which I don't understand. White face on the brown strap is truly lovely.

28 September 2016, 08:11 PM	#18
Sunriz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 125	Awesome watch.

28 September 2016, 08:30 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Good looking watch.

30 September 2016, 08:38 AM	#21
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Congrats! That is a beautiful watch. Breitling straps are the best. You should try it on an OEM black crock...would look amazing!

30 September 2016, 11:19 AM	#22
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	Two sub dial chrono is pure class. Very retro-cool. Simple pushers and a leather strap. This is a great piece! The all black dial lets it fly under the radar as a "sport" watch so it dresses up easily. I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of these.

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