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Old 25 April 2018, 07:01 AM   #1
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Can’t take this off of my wrist.

Hello folks. I am very happy to report that I got my first Breitling A23322 delivered last Wednesday and it never left my wrist ever since. I’ve been a loyal Daytona fan ever since I got into this hobby. I also have to admit that I’ve been a flipper. I can shamefully tell you that I’ve flipped some watches.
I never knew that I could love non-Rolex watch this much. I have tried Panerais, Omegas, Tudors, Breguet and 5167 here and there while I mostly flipping Rolexes. But nothing excited me like this does to me now. Dial size, thickness, weight, style, color combinations, history, flashness, etc.. checked every single categories. wondering if anyone has experienced same thing before. I just love this Navitimer!







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Old 25 April 2018, 07:16 AM   #2
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Looks great on you!
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Old 25 April 2018, 08:34 AM   #3
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It is an iconic watch and look. I've owned the 01LE and Sinn 903. The Breitling had the softest strap and I loved the infinitely adjustable deployant. The only downside to me was the WR rating and I eventually flipped it. I'd definitely consider buying it again (especially an older one with the wing logo) since I have other watches that can get wet.
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Old 25 April 2018, 08:46 AM   #4
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One of the best looking chronos ever, if I got one it would be the same exact one


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Old 26 April 2018, 12:31 AM   #5
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Congrats, I would love to have one too! Wait till you get into using the slide rule...
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Old 26 April 2018, 03:18 AM   #6
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Old 26 April 2018, 04:17 AM   #7
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No matter how hard I may try, I can’t even remotely begin to try to disagree with you.
Enjoy!
Mine says hi.
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Old 26 April 2018, 06:44 AM   #8
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Check @realnavitimer on Instagram - been there, never stopped doing that ;)
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Old 27 April 2018, 02:12 AM   #9
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great choice! congrats
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Old 27 April 2018, 05:21 AM   #10
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Old 30 April 2018, 03:51 PM   #11
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I have Navitimer AB012012

I love it too. I owned Navitimer 2011, but sold it. During these years I have regretted it. Last December I bought it again.
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Old 30 May 2018, 01:34 AM   #12
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Very nice.
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Old 30 May 2018, 01:49 AM   #13
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Can’t take this off of my wrist.

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One of the best looking chronos ever, if I got one it would be the same exact one


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It is an iconic watch and look. I've owned the 01LE and Sinn 903. The Breitling had the softest strap and I loved the infinitely adjustable deployant. The only downside to me was the WR rating and I eventually flipped it. I'd definitely consider buying it again (especially an older one with the wing logo) since I have other watches that can get wet.


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Looks great on you!


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Congrats, I would love to have one too! Wait till you get into using the slide rule...


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Looks good


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Check @realnavitimer on Instagram - been there, never stopped doing that ;)


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No matter how hard I may try, I can’t even remotely begin to try to disagree with you.

Enjoy!

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Very nice.


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great choice! congrats


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I love it too. I owned Navitimer 2011, but sold it. During these years I have regretted it. Last December I bought it again.


Thanks guys. The Navitimer is still enjoyed as the first day. Now even more with this Natos for the summer.




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Old 30 May 2018, 04:08 AM   #14
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Great looking Navitimer! Was checking out a 43mm Navitimer last week and it is definitely one I would like to add this year.
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Old 23 June 2018, 04:49 AM   #15
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love it!
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Old 13 July 2018, 10:32 PM   #16
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Nice choice! The Navitimer is by far the complimented watch I have ever owned.
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Old 13 July 2018, 11:05 PM   #17
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wow. that looks really great.

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Old 13 July 2018, 11:29 PM   #18
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Breitling had the same effect on me !

Being so much a Rolex guy, I would never think that I'd love Navitimers so much !

Got mine 1 month ago and couldn't be more happy !

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Old 20 July 2018, 07:25 AM   #19
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I wouldn't take it of my wrist either. Intend to buy one in the future, looks stunning.
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Old 21 July 2018, 10:16 AM   #20
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Classic. I have flipped a few of these now, and don't know why. Must be some sort mental issue. Enjoy and wear that classic in good health!
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Old 23 July 2018, 06:17 AM   #21
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Here's a close cousin...the recent Montbrillant Limited Edition Ref AB0130 (40mm case, only 500 made) with "in-house" B01 column wheel chrono movement.
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Old 23 July 2018, 09:25 AM   #22
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Congrats OP, great timepiece, love it!

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Old 23 July 2018, 09:28 AM   #23
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Old 23 July 2018, 09:33 AM   #24
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OK, you're a 'flipper', I'll give you a couple of months and it will be in the classified section ...........
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Old 23 July 2018, 09:52 AM   #25
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OK, you're a 'flipper', I'll give you a couple of months and it will be in the classified section ...........
Flipping is sometimes the quest to find what you really like... Maybe OP will keep the Navi forever... but if not, there's no shame in flipping as long as it goes to a good home :)
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Old 23 July 2018, 10:46 AM   #26
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Here's a close cousin...the recent Montbrillant Limited Edition Ref AB0130 (40mm case, only 500 made) with "in-house" B01 column wheel chrono movement.

That’s a beautiful watch friend. Wear it good health.

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Flipping is sometimes the quest to find what you really like... Maybe OP will keep the Navi forever... but if not, there's no shame in flipping as long as it goes to a good home :)

Thanks. 100% agreed on your flipping idea although I try hard to keep everything I have now. Lol. My Navitimer isn’t planing to go anywhere.

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I wouldn't take it of my wrist either. Intend to buy one in the future, looks stunning.

Thanks. I would do it.

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Breitling had the same effect on me !



Being so much a Rolex guy, I would never think that I'd love Navitimers so much !



Got mine 1 month ago and couldn't be more happy !




Congratulations. I’m glad i got company. Navitimer is special enough for any collection IMO.

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Classic. I have flipped a few of these now, and don't know why. Must be some sort mental issue. Enjoy and wear that classic in good health!

I have several watches that I sold a few times myself as well. Hey. YOLO right? Cheers.




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Old 23 July 2018, 10:52 AM   #27
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Can’t take this off of my wrist.

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Nice choice! The Navitimer is by far the complimented watch I have ever owned.


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wow. that looks really great.

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love it!


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Great looking Navitimer! Was checking out a 43mm Navitimer last week and it is definitely one I would like to add this year.


Thanks guys. My Navitimer is still busy in my daily rotation. Now she’s got new chrono brother, AP 26300. can’t have enough Chronographs. Cheers.




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Old 23 July 2018, 01:28 PM   #28
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Nice that you are back to your thread !

More pictures...

And you are definitely not alone ! I'm in love with this watch !













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Old 24 July 2018, 04:46 AM   #29
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[QUOTE=fdm79;8787306]Nice that you are back to your thread !

More pictures...

And you are definitely not alone ! I'm in love with this watch !















You got an amazing trio there buddy. Wear them in good health. Cheers.


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Old 24 July 2018, 10:13 AM   #30
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You got an amazing trio there buddy. Wear them in good health. Cheers.


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