Super Chronomat 44 Reveal + WA Review

[vh2k]

[PekWatchGuy]

Thanks for info.

[DVR]

What a watch ! Breitling is on a roll.
Thanks for posting

[opawlows]

WOW.........these look fantastic! Thank you for sharing

[Goin2drt]

That Super 4 year in black with the rubber bracelet = FIRE!!!!!

[alphadweller]

Very stylish chrono. Love the ceramic bezel with rider tabs. That blue reverse panda caught my eye.
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[RW16610]

Absolutely love this piece! Breitling's on a roll, wow.

[Malum]

Looking to pair this with my 25 year old Chronomat Blackbird .

[trippinjimmy]

What’s the lug to lug on these guys?

If it was a 42 I’d be in, but I fear my tiny wrists won’t pull it off.

Kudos to breitling though for listening and offering a non polished bezel!


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[MisterG12]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

What’s the lug to lug on these guys?

If it was a 42 I’d be in, but I fear my tiny wrists won’t pull it off.

Kudos to breitling though for listening and offering a non polished bezel!


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22mm


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[CKizzy]

Nice watches with terrible resale value.

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by MisterG12

22mm


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Thanks...but I meant the north south lug to lug measurement, not the width.


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[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

Thanks...but I meant the north south lug to lug measurement, not the width.


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53.5mm lug to lug
14.5mm thickness

[cuibono]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

53.5mm lug to lug
14.5mm thickness

Ugh... I really want one but I'm not sure my wrists can accommodate that l2l. Will need to try one on...

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[Goin2drt]

Originally Posted by CKizzy

Nice watches with terrible resale value.

Some of us actually buy watches to enjoy them, wear them and not as investments. Go figure I know there are still a few of us dinosaurs left.

[1William]

I do like the SS Blue. I am looking forward to seeing the models when my AD gets them. I own the 42 mm version and like it.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by 1William

I do like the SS Blue. I am looking forward to seeing the models when my AD gets them. I own the 42 mm version and like it.

Looks amazing. How do you find the bullet bracelet for comfort?

[HHIslander]

Originally Posted by 1William

I do like the SS Blue. I am looking forward to seeing the models when my AD gets them. I own the 42 mm version and like it.

Very nice, I have the same one. If put a ceramic bezel on the 42, it would be perfect. The shiny bezel doesn't wow me.

[smg8]

Originally Posted by HHIslander

Very nice, I have the same one. If put a ceramic bezel on the 42, it would be perfect. The shiny bezel doesn't wow me.

I've been contemplating one of these for a bit and intend to try one on for a 2nd time this weekend before pulling the trigger on either one of these or a Cartier Santos.

Similarly I'd love the ceramic bezel on the 42mm though, that would make it a no brainer.

I do still think it's really attractive in its present format, and compared to competitors the value proposition is strong (for example if looking at it versus grey market Daytona prices, and considering in house movement, wrist presence, versatility with the rubber strap option etc).

It would be my first Breitling, a brand I hadn't really considered before but the first time I saw the Chronomat 42 I just thought "wow".

[Etschell]

too big for me but i like breitling's revival. i think the brand was basically dead and now it is one of the most interesting to me.

[56scooter]

Originally Posted by CKizzy

Nice watches with terrible resale value.

You need to do your research before you buy, plenty of bargains available if you look for them. Once bought at a discount that hold their value just as well as most other brands.

[nwalker001]

Stopped by my AD after work today and they had two of the black version, rubber and metal bracelet, that hadn't even made it into the display case yet. It wears much larger than a 2mm increase over the 42mm version, probably because the dark colored bezel.

The rubber rouleaux strap isn't my favorite: the material feels very different and flimsy compared to other OEM rubber straps. Plus, it cumbersomely folds outside the strap and has to be guided into keepers.

I think I like this new ceramic version better than the 42mm model. Interested to see the blue one in person. Hard to tell with ceramic how the blue will look. In some pictures it appears to be royal and in others it looks almost navy.

[jnelson3097]

Originally Posted by nwalker001

I think I like this new ceramic version better than the 42mm model. Interested to see the blue one in person. Hard to tell with ceramic how the blue will look. In some pictures it appears to be royal and in others it looks almost navy.

If it’s anything like the ceramic on my Superocean Heritage, the blue will look several different shades depending on the light. The one video posted with the review shows a very bright blue but often times mine looks almost navy.

[Bruin20]

I liked everything about this release until Brad Pitt got involved.

[214270Explorer]

I am wondering if anyone can answer a question for me. I did a search here and on-line with confusing results.
Question about the Super Chronomat 44 4-Year Calendar watch:
Is the B19 movement a highly modified ETA 2892-A2, or is it a totally Breitling designed movement?

From what I could determine, it would seem to be an ETA 2892-A2 with 38 hour power reserve.

I really love this watch and intend to get one <blue with strap>, although it is 1/8" longer than my 50mm Rolex Sky-Dweller and Tudor Pelagos - and those are pushing it.

Thanks in advance for your inputs !!!!

[214270Explorer]

Well, never mind, folks. Finally found my answer:

Breitling 19
B19 Automatic Mechanical Movement
Specifications
Caliber: Breitling 19
Movement Type: Automatic Mechanical
Base Movement: ETA 2892-A2
Power Reserve 42 Hours
Complications: 4-Year Calendar, Chronograph, Moon Phase

[HB32]

Bring it in a blackeye grey dial please


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[1William]

Just picked this one up yesterday. Wears great.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by 1William

Just picked this one up yesterday. Wears great.

Well done. I really like the bezel and dial. Legibility seems pretty good too. Looks amazing.

[Duckman25]

Originally Posted by 1William

Just picked this one up yesterday. Wears great.

Great watch although the aviator look is not as pronounced as the Navitimer.