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i2onnel · 22 January 2010, 03:22 AM

Kind of like how Rolex has the Submariner... What is Breitlings?

Pics would be nice too! =]

ParisDakarBmw · 22 January 2010, 03:28 AM

That would depend. There are the Navitimers like the Twin Sixty, cosmonaute, and montbrilliant. All with the inner tachemeter.

The heavy models like the Superocean Chrono, and Skyland Avenger are popular

And then there is the other Emergency models that have the emergency beacon device.

As for the most popular, I don't know what one is the iconic Breitling.
I'd choose a twin sixty, cosmonaute, superocean chrono, or Avenger skyland as my favorite.

Google the pics of the twin sixty. I really like that one!

i2onnel · 22 January 2010, 04:08 AM

Superocean Chrono & Avenger Skyland are nice.

decibel · 22 January 2010, 04:39 AM

Below is my current favorite... but the new B01 makes me drool!

franksrollie · 22 January 2010, 04:42 AM

Navitimer?

i2onnel · 22 January 2010, 04:53 AM

Chrono Superocean is definitely my favorite as of now, lol.

AWATCH · 22 January 2010, 05:08 AM

I have a couple but this is my favorite, wanted a plain watch that was accurate and looked good. Probably one of the more popular models

breitling.jpg

Rebel · 22 January 2010, 05:16 AM

Navitimer?

Don't you love it when someone answers with a question?

Would that be a pun?

i2onnel · 22 January 2010, 05:22 AM

What are typical going prices on a Chrono Superocean at the moment? I got quoted by a local jeweler at...

Leather Strap - $3,820 / $4,060 (with deployment clasp)
Croco Strap - $4,140 / $4,380 (with deployment clasp)
Steel Strap - $4,160

I am sure I can get a discount, but how much should I be looking for?

Noonan · 22 January 2010, 05:27 AM

You should be able to get one for much lower than that. Gray market price is right around $3K. I wouldn't pay any more than $3500 from an AD.

i2onnel · 22 January 2010, 05:31 AM

Is the deployment clasp worth it?

1000ftSub · 22 January 2010, 05:41 AM

I would say Superocean or the nav.

ParisDakarBmw · 22 January 2010, 05:54 AM

Buy one slightly used. I had one with a metal link bracelet, blue dial, and silver subdials.
I only paid $2200 for it on TZ. It was atleast 98% new. all boxes & papers. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. You can find them for that price regularly. I wouldn't pay the markup myself. Good luck!

i2onnel · 22 January 2010, 06:17 AM

I'll figure something out.

So anywho... What about that deployment clasp?

barstoolman · 22 January 2010, 10:03 AM

The Chronomats, over the years, have consistently been the bread and butter item for breitling. From the original Chronomats, to the Chronomat Evolution and now the B01, nothing sells like that model. The Navitimer would to be the most iconic and the corporate face of Breitling but the Chronomats have always been the most popular (by sales).

bmackinlay · 22 January 2010, 11:28 AM

For me it has to be the BlackBird SS

NavitimerNut · 22 January 2010, 11:42 AM

See my user name

NavitimerNut · 22 January 2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i2onnel

Is the deployment clasp worth it?

I would day yes. It makes the band last much longer and in my opinion is more convinient to take on/off than the tang buckle.

2th Dr · 22 January 2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i2onnel

Is the deployment clasp worth it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavitimerNut

I would day yes. It makes the band last much longer and in my opinion is more convinient to take on/off than the tang buckle.

And it fits the wrist very well, and it looks great IMHO.

H2F · 23 January 2010, 03:50 AM

Breitling deployant is one of the best, but pricey. If u think u'll ever sell in the future, the ss bracelet will retain best value, as it's easy to polish to like new condition.

PM sent!

jem4 · 23 January 2010, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barstoolman

The Chronomats, over the years, have consistently been the bread and butter item for breitling. From the original Chronomats, to the Chronomat Evolution and now the B01, nothing sells like that model. The Navitimer would to be the most iconic and the corporate face of Breitling but the Chronomats have always been the most popular (by sales).

100% on the money!

petesjag · 24 January 2010, 08:36 AM

I think that Breitling does not have one watch that fits the 'sub' canon. if it does, then I think that the chronomat would be it...
pete

Zirotti · 24 January 2010, 09:03 AM

The Chronomat is Breitlings biggest seller as it comes in so many varieties.

KJM11379 · 1 February 2010, 04:27 AM

The Chronomat is the best seller for Breitling. I have heard numbers of upwards of 35% total sales from this model. Breitling sells around 300K watches a year much less the omega and rolex.

levi time · 1 February 2010, 07:52 AM

montbrilliant

barstoolman · 1 February 2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levi time

montbrilliant

Really.........you think Montbrillant sells more than Chronomats???? Remember, the question posed is "What is the most popular Breitling", not "What is your favorite" or "Which is the most beautiful or complicated or most expensive".... the question is simply, most popular!!!! The only way to measure popularity is by which one do most people own and/or buy.

22 January 2010, 03:22 AM	#1
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	What is the most popular Breitling? Kind of like how Rolex has the Submariner... What is Breitlings? Pics would be nice too! =] __________________ @slpapi

22 January 2010, 04:08 AM	#3
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	Superocean Chrono & Avenger Skyland are nice. __________________ @slpapi

22 January 2010, 04:53 AM	#6
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	Chrono Superocean is definitely my favorite as of now, lol. __________________ @slpapi

22 January 2010, 05:08 AM	#7
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I have a couple but this is my favorite, wanted a plain watch that was accurate and looked good. Probably one of the more popular models breitling.jpg __________________ Al

22 January 2010, 05:16 AM	#8
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,053	Navitimer? Don't you love it when someone answers with a question? Would that be a pun? __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

22 January 2010, 03:28 AM	#2
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	That would depend. There are the Navitimers like the Twin Sixty, cosmonaute, and montbrilliant. All with the inner tachemeter. The heavy models like the Superocean Chrono, and Skyland Avenger are popular And then there is the other Emergency models that have the emergency beacon device. As for the most popular, I don't know what one is the iconic Breitling. I'd choose a twin sixty, cosmonaute, superocean chrono, or Avenger skyland as my favorite. Google the pics of the twin sixty. I really like that one!

22 January 2010, 04:39 AM	#4
decibel Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Il Posts: 18	Below is my current favorite... but the new B01 makes me drool!

22 January 2010, 04:42 AM	#5
franksrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Frank Location: Westchester,NY Watch: Pam 240 / TT Sub Posts: 91	Navitimer?

22 January 2010, 05:22 AM	#9
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	What are typical going prices on a Chrono Superocean at the moment? I got quoted by a local jeweler at... Leather Strap - $3,820 / $4,060 (with deployment clasp) Croco Strap - $4,140 / $4,380 (with deployment clasp) Steel Strap - $4,160 I am sure I can get a discount, but how much should I be looking for? __________________ @slpapi

22 January 2010, 05:27 AM	#10
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	You should be able to get one for much lower than that. Gray market price is right around $3K. I wouldn't pay any more than $3500 from an AD.

22 January 2010, 05:31 AM	#11
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	Is the deployment clasp worth it? __________________ @slpapi

22 January 2010, 05:41 AM	#12
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	I would say Superocean or the nav.

22 January 2010, 05:54 AM	#13
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Buy one slightly used. I had one with a metal link bracelet, blue dial, and silver subdials. I only paid $2200 for it on TZ. It was atleast 98% new. all boxes & papers. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. You can find them for that price regularly. I wouldn't pay the markup myself. Good luck!

22 January 2010, 06:17 AM	#14
i2onnel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Ronn Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Numerous Posts: 422	I'll figure something out. So anywho... What about that deployment clasp? __________________ @slpapi

22 January 2010, 10:03 AM	#15
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	The Chronomats, over the years, have consistently been the bread and butter item for breitling. From the original Chronomats, to the Chronomat Evolution and now the B01, nothing sells like that model. The Navitimer would to be the most iconic and the corporate face of Breitling but the Chronomats have always been the most popular (by sales).

22 January 2010, 11:28 AM	#16
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	For me it has to be the BlackBird SS

22 January 2010, 11:42 AM	#17
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	See my user name

23 January 2010, 03:50 AM	#20
H2F "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Horace Location: RPV, CA & JAKARTA Watch: Pam & Lings Posts: 89	Breitling deployant is one of the best, but pricey. If u think u'll ever sell in the future, the ss bracelet will retain best value, as it's easy to polish to like new condition. PM sent!

24 January 2010, 08:36 AM	#22
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I think that Breitling does not have one watch that fits the 'sub' canon. if it does, then I think that the chronomat would be it... pete

24 January 2010, 09:03 AM	#23
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	The Chronomat is Breitlings biggest seller as it comes in so many varieties.

1 February 2010, 04:27 AM	#24
KJM11379 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: Breitling Chrono Posts: 86	The Chronomat is the best seller for Breitling. I have heard numbers of upwards of 35% total sales from this model. Breitling sells around 300K watches a year much less the omega and rolex.

1 February 2010, 07:52 AM	#25
levi time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116234-116520 Posts: 598	montbrilliant

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