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logo · 7 February 2021, 05:44 AM

Thank you to all who provided advice and suggestions in my prior thread seeking help finding an analog+digital Breitling to give as a gift.

I managed to find an unworn old stock Breitling B1 and I must say it looks fantastic. No previous owners, old stock at a former dealer. Feels incredibly well built with great attention to detail, and the digital functions are very cool. It has no signs of wear apart from what would develop from being in a case and tried on over the past 10-15 years, and still has stickers on the clasp. I’m not sure how this exists, but it is going to be the perfect gift.

I’ve sent it away to Breitling for a movement and gasket check (and to add on some warranty before gifting it). While the watch came with original box and most of the original papers, the box is old and coming apart a bit. I’ve asked Breitling if they’ll allow me to buy a new box/case even if it doesn’t match the original for gifting purposes. I’m also missing the B1 instruction manual for all the digital functions, so I’ve asked Breitling to see if they can find an original hard copy for me. There appear to be some scanned PDF versions online that will work if necessary, but it would be really nice to have a hard copy. If anyone has any advice on where to source one, it would be most appreciated!

All in all, it’s a beautiful reference.

DCheeta · 7 February 2021, 09:59 AM

Great find! That’s a great looking watch. Did they agree to make you a complete set with boxes and manuals? If so, that’s awesome.

RW16610 · 7 February 2021, 10:32 AM

A lovely piece, indeed! Congrats on this classic! Any shots of the display in the dark? Enjoy in good health!

NatiLad79 · 13 February 2021, 04:47 PM

I like the look of that piece.

1William · 13 February 2021, 09:30 PM

Congratulations.

PanosI · 13 February 2021, 11:55 PM

Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

Urosfan · 14 February 2021, 11:27 PM

Congrats

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logo · 18 February 2021, 07:16 AM

Thanks all. An update:

Getting a full service on it, mostly to oil the movement since it’s been idle for 15 years. Also getting a new box from Breitling. Not original to the watch, but one of the modern boxes. Really happy about that. The search for a B-1 manual continues, however. Breitling does not have any physical copies, but they may have a PDF they can send.

riverline3 · 18 February 2021, 09:23 AM

Congrats

logo · 9 March 2021, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RW16610

A lovely piece, indeed! Congrats on this classic! Any shots of the display in the dark? Enjoy in good health!

No problem. Took me a while to get a good photo, but this one does it justice. It’s super cool.

I got the watch back from Breitling, all good for many years more of ownership. I was also able to get a new box/case from Breitling and the original instruction manual PDF. So we have a full set, ready for gifting

DJ2020 · 9 March 2021, 11:01 PM

Great looking watch. I'm sure they will be elated to receive it.

7 February 2021, 05:44 AM	#1
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,301	Incoming B1 Thank you to all who provided advice and suggestions in my prior thread seeking help finding an analog+digital Breitling to give as a gift. I managed to find an unworn old stock Breitling B1 and I must say it looks fantastic. No previous owners, old stock at a former dealer. Feels incredibly well built with great attention to detail, and the digital functions are very cool. It has no signs of wear apart from what would develop from being in a case and tried on over the past 10-15 years, and still has stickers on the clasp. I’m not sure how this exists, but it is going to be the perfect gift. I’ve sent it away to Breitling for a movement and gasket check (and to add on some warranty before gifting it). While the watch came with original box and most of the original papers, the box is old and coming apart a bit. I’ve asked Breitling if they’ll allow me to buy a new box/case even if it doesn’t match the original for gifting purposes. I’m also missing the B1 instruction manual for all the digital functions, so I’ve asked Breitling to see if they can find an original hard copy for me. There appear to be some scanned PDF versions online that will work if necessary, but it would be really nice to have a hard copy. If anyone has any advice on where to source one, it would be most appreciated! All in all, it’s a beautiful reference.

7 February 2021, 09:59 AM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Great find! That’s a great looking watch. Did they agree to make you a complete set with boxes and manuals? If so, that’s awesome.

7 February 2021, 10:32 AM	#3
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	A lovely piece, indeed! Congrats on this classic! Any shots of the display in the dark? Enjoy in good health!

13 February 2021, 04:47 PM	#4
NatiLad79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: London, UK Posts: 49	I like the look of that piece.

13 February 2021, 09:30 PM	#5
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Congratulations.

13 February 2021, 11:55 PM	#6
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

14 February 2021, 11:27 PM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2021, 07:16 AM	#8
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,301	Thanks all. An update: Getting a full service on it, mostly to oil the movement since it’s been idle for 15 years. Also getting a new box from Breitling. Not original to the watch, but one of the modern boxes. Really happy about that. The search for a B-1 manual continues, however. Breitling does not have any physical copies, but they may have a PDF they can send.

18 February 2021, 09:23 AM	#9
riverline3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: usa Posts: 104	Congrats

9 March 2021, 11:01 PM	#11
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	Great looking watch. I'm sure they will be elated to receive it.

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