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28 December 2021, 06:29 AM | #1 |
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Incoming Grail Chronomat
So, I'm a big Breitling fan and wore a Blackbird for many years. I also had a Chronomat AB011012 but never loved the aesthetic (personal taste) but always felt it was an awesome Machine and the pinnacle of what a watch can be. My wife wears a late 90's Chronomat white dial to this day.
Anyway, i was in the mood to acquire another Chronomat B01 but couldn't really find the right combo of elements. I liked the upgraded clasp on the transitional models of 2018 but want my WINGS logo, not the B. I also never loved the galactic bezel on my previous one and prefer the more utilitarian Airborne bezel, but don't love the rubber inserts there (again close but no cigar). I also wish the indices on my old one had more lume. I thought the Airborne was pretty close to perfect, i like the dial style but I dont love cream lume and, again, don't love the rubber in the bezel hash-marks. I felt like Breitling made all the parts that I would want in a Chronomat, but just never put them together in one watch (again, my taste). Then I saw a picture online that looked perfect! I couldn't believe it - where have you been? Well, turns out, Japan. Anyway, a few translated chats and a couple of import duties later and voila'....here she is (if you're a Chronomat enthusiast, look closely and you'll see the light! All the elements on my wish list are there). It's the Chronomat JSP (Japan Special) and it was never released in the US.
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28 December 2021, 04:31 PM | #2 |
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Congrats, that dial is awesome!
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29 December 2021, 03:20 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Sir. I was elated to be able to find her new from a Japanese AD via Belgium (long story).
Why they didnt release this in the US is beyond me. It would've been a killer seller I think.
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29 December 2021, 05:20 AM | #4 |
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Rather ridiculous that Japan gets some of the cool limited pieces. I saw another piece that I thought was awesome but was a Japan only release.
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29 December 2021, 05:37 AM | #5 |
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29 December 2021, 06:54 AM | #6 |
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Congrats! This is a great watch, such a nice contrast between the dial and subdials. Enjoy in good health!
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29 December 2021, 11:47 PM | #7 |
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Thank you gents. Having the Chronomat back on my wrist is an interesting experience. I feel this is such a robust watch that it make others seem...boring? less capable? idk
I work at a desk, but still....this is a watch!
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31 December 2021, 10:54 PM | #8 |
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Congrats
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31 December 2021, 11:18 PM | #9 |
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"I felt like Breitling made all the parts that I would want in a Chronomat, but just never put them together in one watch">>i felt also...then i bought avenger bandit crono titanium. Chronomat JSP is stunner also. Congrats !
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1 January 2022, 09:26 AM | #10 |
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Very nice.
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1 January 2022, 10:04 AM | #11 |
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Congrats! Wear it in good health. Big fan of Breitling.
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1 January 2022, 01:52 PM | #12 |
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Very cool!
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2 January 2022, 01:01 AM | #13 |
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Congratulations.
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5 January 2022, 03:50 PM | #14 |
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Interesting pick up. Congrats!
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19 January 2022, 05:33 PM | #15 |
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19 January 2022, 11:20 PM | #16 |
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That’s a stunner. How was the import process if you don’t mind me ask. I’ve always wanted to get a watch from Japan(given all the models they get but we don’t in North America) but always hesitate because of the hoops I would need to jump through to get it to Canada
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31 January 2022, 03:43 AM | #17 |
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Definitely one of the best looking Chronomats!
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2 February 2022, 02:42 AM | #18 |
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love this dial. reminds me of my very first Chronomat. enjoy!
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21 February 2022, 03:38 PM | #21 |
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Beautiful watch.stunning.Congratulations.:-)
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