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amanbra · 25 June 2022, 09:30 AM

So after the disappointment of the the speedy 57 being too large my search for a daily chrono with a date continued.

I stumbled into breitling and the SA brought my attention to this beauty.

So classic watch, one of the best chrono movements in it, date, fits my 6.5 wrist tick tick tick. It’s only 30m wr. After a bad experience with a watch dying because of this I swore off watches like this. My watch got a bit of salt on it so I ran it under a tap to rinse it…

Am I being too harsh? It’s one of the key reasons I buy Rolex but the Daytona doesn’t have a date :(

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beshannon · 25 June 2022, 10:19 AM

Are you planning on taking a Navitimer into the ocean?

amanbra · 25 June 2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Are you planning on taking a Navitimer into the ocean?

I don’t want to worry about it when i wash my hands etc… =( to be able to wash it etc, and where it everyone but not swim with.

Durable daily beater type thing that Rolex does so well is what I’m looking for.

beshannon · 25 June 2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by amanbra

I don’t want to worry about it when i wash my hands etc… =( to be able to wash it etc, and where it everyone but not swim with.

Durable daily beater type thing that Rolex does so well is what I’m looking for.

Well the Navitimer is a great watch. If I am wearing a dress piece and need to wash my hands I take my watch off.

Not sure what else to tell you

DCheeta · 25 June 2022, 04:38 PM

This is the sole reason I don’t own a Navitimer. However, I know it’s not a valid reason for me, as I never find myself spontaneously jumping into bodies of water.

Personally, my love for these new Navitimers is starting to override my irrational fear of wearing watches with less than 100M of WR.

I say go for it. I think I eventually will, too.

Andad · 25 June 2022, 05:05 PM

Seiko have a similar dial?

RolexBHR · 25 June 2022, 08:01 PM

Both with date
Omega 38mm Automatic - 100 WR
Sinn 41mm Automatic - 100 WR

DoricSpiker · 25 June 2022, 08:04 PM

I would go for it. Great watch with history. My personal preference is a Navitimer on a strap, same goes for IWC Pilots. But that's just my preference.

amanbra · 25 June 2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

This is the sole reason I don’t own a Navitimer. However, I know it’s not a valid reason for me, as I never find myself spontaneously jumping into bodies of water.

Personally, my love for these new Navitimers is starting to override my irrational fear of wearing watches with less than 100M of WR.

I say go for it. I think I eventually will, too.

Oh good to know I’m not the only one.

EEpro · 25 June 2022, 11:10 PM

For a daily wear I prefer simple and handsome. Nothing try too hard to be busy. Thats my only complaint about it. I think you'll get tired of it. Something with a simpler layout would stay longer.

Nothing too great but no complaints and not valuable enough to bother selling is why I have had seamasters for 20 years.

David has this one in 40mm for under $5k

https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/breit...chronograph-2/

Watchflair · 26 June 2022, 04:12 AM

It’s very nice. Personally I prefer it on the strap. I tried this on at the boutique in NYC not too long ago.

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amanbra · 26 June 2022, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

For a daily wear I prefer simple and handsome. Nothing try too hard to be busy. Thats my only complaint about it. I think you'll get tired of it. Something with a simpler layout would stay longer.

Nothing too great but no complaints and not valuable enough to bother selling is why I have had seamasters for 20 years.

David has this one in 40mm for under $5k

https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/breit...chronograph-2/

Appreciate your thoughts on this. Yes the dial is very busy.

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amanbra · 26 June 2022, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchflair

It’s very nice. Personally I prefer it on the strap. I tried this on at the boutique in NYC not too long ago.

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Oh if I got it I’d 100% buy straps to change it up. Appears to be a strap monster like the moonwatch.

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BNA/LION · 26 June 2022, 01:08 PM

BUY IT!

JayHantz · 26 June 2022, 09:51 PM

I say do it! I have a Grand Seiko marked “splash resistant” and have had no issues washing hands or running it under light water to clean it.

It is a beautiful Navitimer and these are the reason I first got into watches, such a classic reference.

HiDive · 26 August 2022, 08:05 AM

If it has the B01 movement it is worth considering. That is a great movement with excellent reviews.

RW16610 · 26 August 2022, 11:34 PM

This will be a difficult one to pass up, Graham. It's such a lovely watch, but I also understand your concern.

I've had that happened with a watch before and never forget. Hoping you're able to somehow make this one work or find something similar better suited.

AbeFroman · 26 August 2022, 11:37 PM

OP - any updates?

I’m a fan of these especially in the new mint color.

25 June 2022, 09:30 AM	#1
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	Someone tell me it’s okay and to buy this. Enabler needed. So after the disappointment of the the speedy 57 being too large my search for a daily chrono with a date continued. I stumbled into breitling and the SA brought my attention to this beauty. So classic watch, one of the best chrono movements in it, date, fits my 6.5 wrist tick tick tick. It’s only 30m wr. After a bad experience with a watch dying because of this I swore off watches like this. My watch got a bit of salt on it so I ran it under a tap to rinse it… Am I being too harsh? It’s one of the key reasons I buy Rolex but the Daytona doesn’t have a date :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2022, 10:19 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Are you planning on taking a Navitimer into the ocean? __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

25 June 2022, 11:10 PM	#10
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,084	Someone tell me it’s okay and to buy this. Enabler needed. For a daily wear I prefer simple and handsome. Nothing try too hard to be busy. Thats my only complaint about it. I think you'll get tired of it. Something with a simpler layout would stay longer. Nothing too great but no complaints and not valuable enough to bother selling is why I have had seamasters for 20 years. David has this one in 40mm for under $5k https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/breit...chronograph-2/ __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

26 June 2022, 04:12 AM	#11
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,873	It’s very nice. Personally I prefer it on the strap. I tried this on at the boutique in NYC not too long ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

26 June 2022, 01:08 PM	#14
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,193	BUY IT! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

25 June 2022, 04:38 PM	#5
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	This is the sole reason I don’t own a Navitimer. However, I know it’s not a valid reason for me, as I never find myself spontaneously jumping into bodies of water. Personally, my love for these new Navitimers is starting to override my irrational fear of wearing watches with less than 100M of WR. I say go for it. I think I eventually will, too.

25 June 2022, 08:04 PM	#8
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,273	I would go for it. Great watch with history. My personal preference is a Navitimer on a strap, same goes for IWC Pilots. But that's just my preference.

26 June 2022, 09:51 PM	#15
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	I say do it! I have a Grand Seiko marked “splash resistant” and have had no issues washing hands or running it under light water to clean it. It is a beautiful Navitimer and these are the reason I first got into watches, such a classic reference.

26 August 2022, 08:05 AM	#16
HiDive "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Vincent Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Seadweller50 Posts: 361	If it has the B01 movement it is worth considering. That is a great movement with excellent reviews.

26 August 2022, 11:34 PM	#17
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	This will be a difficult one to pass up, Graham. It's such a lovely watch, but I also understand your concern. I've had that happened with a watch before and never forget. Hoping you're able to somehow make this one work or find something similar better suited.

26 August 2022, 11:37 PM	#18
AbeFroman Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chez Quis Posts: 571	OP - any updates? I’m a fan of these especially in the new mint color.

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