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Old 29 June 2018, 02:26 AM   #1
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First Breitling...

So, I've always been a Rolex guy but admired Breitlings from a distance. I really wanted a chronograph but just couldn't get my head around paying (well) over retail for a SS Rolex Daytona.

I spent a lot of time looking around and ended up purchasing this Breitling Chronomat 44 B01 from Erik and Ratcliffe Jewelers, a trusted seller here on TRF. Just got it today and frankly, I like the look of this watch better than the Daytona. Plus, I now have a little diversification in my (growing) collection.

I highly recommend Erik and Radcliffe. Very seemless purchase and delivery. Plus, I love the watch!

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Old 29 June 2018, 03:45 AM   #2
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Great choice! The chronomat 44 is quite the looker!
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Old 29 June 2018, 04:04 AM   #3
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Congrats on your Chronomat !

I did exactly the same !

Bought my first Breitling 8 days ago !!

A Navitimer 01 Panamerican Limited Edition and honestly, couldn't be more happy !



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Old 29 June 2018, 09:17 AM   #4
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Old 30 June 2018, 09:05 PM   #5
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Congrats on your Chronomat !

I did exactly the same !

Bought my first Breitling 8 days ago !!

A Navitimer 01 Panamerican Limited Edition and honestly, couldn't be more happy !



Your Navitimer looks great. Hope to add one to my collection someday!
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Old 30 June 2018, 09:19 PM   #6
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Your Navitimer looks great. Hope to add one to my collection someday!
You won't regret !!

I was very skeptical about it but now I couldn't be more happy !

It's a fantastic watch !
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Old 1 July 2018, 01:58 AM   #7
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Beautiful watch. Congratz!
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Old 2 July 2018, 06:49 AM   #8
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Old 3 July 2018, 12:31 PM   #9
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Congrats to the OP as you now have a chronograph also worthy of a hard core dive watch in its WR.
I am right there with you. I have owned a Daytona and sold it years ago as it did nothing for me. To me, Breitling IS the modern chronograph. They invented it from the beginning and their horological history is chronograph development and advancements.

I think you will enjoy this inside look at Breitling.
https://youtu.be/3zMalJbKYvU

https://youtu.be/glcPYqxwkMQ


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