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Old 25 July 2021, 02:25 AM   #31
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…do you mind sharing a picture of the clasp? not sure what kind of strap clasp it is.
Sure no problem. It’s a deployant clasp with tang buckle. Here you go.



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Old 25 July 2021, 03:08 AM   #32
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And here’s a slightly better pic.



Really impressed with this release. I was very tempted by the recent Chronomats, but the bracelet (as beautiful and comfortable as it is) makes it wear just a tad large for my liking on my wrist. That, coupled with lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment, was just enough to hold me at bay. So when this beauty was released, I was hoping the rubber strap might make it feel a bit more svelte. And I was right. Not only does the watch wrap down around my wrist better than the bracelet, but it lightens the weight by quite a bit. Super comfy. And man, that dial…

LOVE it! Congrats!!!


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Old 25 July 2021, 04:05 AM   #33
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And here’s a slightly better pic.
Looks like a stunner, beautiful!
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Old 25 July 2021, 05:29 AM   #34
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That is a low blow to the Daytona! Shouldn’t even mentioned in the same breath, thread, etc.!
Really. Why?
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Old 25 July 2021, 07:54 AM   #35
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Really. Why?

Opinion. Of course not everyone’s.


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Old 25 July 2021, 08:59 AM   #36
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The live pictures of this model look great! I can't wait to see it when my AD gets one. It's the perfect codger's watch
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Old 25 July 2021, 11:24 AM   #37
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Sure no problem. It’s a deployant clasp with tang buckle. Here you go.



Thank you, its stunning. wear it in good health!!
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Old 30 July 2021, 04:22 AM   #38
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AD just got this. Couldn’t resist.

Congratulations !! Amazing watch and imho the best looking chronograph dial on the market !!
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Old 3 August 2021, 06:52 AM   #39
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Such a beautiful watch. The only thing holding me back from the new Chronomat is the red seconds hand. This solves it. Imagine if the case was platinum as well. Oh my goodness.
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Old 3 August 2021, 12:42 PM   #40
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Like most of their watches really, which would also be the only nasty side taste of purchasing their watches. apart from that, I think it looks awesome. I wish it was a 40mm though, their 42+ watches are too large in my opinion.
I agree, Breitling really needs to tone it down. If they are ever to work on their brand and future perception of the brand, they need to start producing models for gentlemen who are not the size of Dwayne Johnson.
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Old 4 August 2021, 01:30 AM   #41
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From 16cm and up anyone can wear a 42mm watch. Just because someone has this idée fixe that a watch is too big doesn't mean it is for non WIS people (middle letter stands for 'idiot')

Breitling, under G. Kern, has reinvented themselves and are fast becoming a true top brand again. I don't own one yet but I am tempted.
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Old 11 August 2021, 04:27 AM   #42
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The black rubber strap looks good, but I wish it would come on the rouleaux bracelet, this photoshop someone did looks great!


How about not photo shopped pics?




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Old 12 August 2021, 01:36 PM   #43
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Saw the watch last weekend and was really tempted but imagining 50% depreciation off the bat turned me off. I don't buy watches to make money on them but it's bit tough to swallow for a watch that already seems to be priced high.
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Old 12 August 2021, 02:40 PM   #44
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Great looking watch. Saw a few of the newer Breitlings yesterday and that bracelet looks outstanding. Breitling has really stepped up its game - I hope the brand bounces back. I agree they tend to lose value - I think that’s because they flood the market with too many models. Breitling needs to pull a play from the Rolex book and make a few models unobtainium.

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Old 10 September 2021, 11:12 PM   #45
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Breitling makes some of the best large diameter watches. I would have to see it on my wrist to make a call. Interesting bracelet tho.


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Old 11 September 2021, 09:09 AM   #46
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Whoa. Very nice. I presume you took a bracelet off a SS model?
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Old 11 September 2021, 04:35 PM   #47
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Whoa. Very nice. I presume you took a bracelet off a SS model?

Just had my ad order one.


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Old 11 September 2021, 07:24 PM   #48
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Just had my ad order one.


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Looks like a million dollars!


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Old 11 September 2021, 07:45 PM   #49
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Love the watch. Tried on a silver dial and its a big 42 but I was getting away with it so I am tempted by them. Not sure I am digging the rubber though so would have to buy the steel bracelet separate.
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Old 13 September 2021, 04:59 AM   #50
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Gorgeous watches and pics.
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Old 13 September 2021, 05:11 AM   #51
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That color is so cool. It make me feel good.
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Beautiful watch and color. B01 leaves nothing on the table. Best chronograph movement made in my opinion. Fantastic watch!
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Old 13 September 2021, 10:30 AM   #53
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Looks absolutely fantastic. May I ask what the cost for the bracelet was?

Also, do you know if the bezel is solid platinum? The website seems to suggest it is plated

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Old 29 October 2021, 08:08 AM   #55
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Looks absolutely fantastic. May I ask what the cost for the bracelet was?

Also, do you know if the bezel is solid platinum? The website seems to suggest it is plated

I don't know if it's plated or solid, sorry.

It was in the thousand range, but I don't remember the exact number.

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Old 29 October 2021, 08:11 AM   #56
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I don't know if it's plated or solid, sorry.



It was in the thousand range, but I don't remember the exact number.



No worries. Thanks a lot for the info!

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Old 15 November 2021, 12:28 AM   #57
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This is the case with many other luxury brands and if you are a flipper then perhaps these brands are not for you. My AD typically allows me 25% off on Breitling, Omega, IWC and usually on some Tudor models and 20% on Cartier. This helps with the hit, but if I were to flip them then I would still take a bit of a loss in the market. The key is to get in at the best price you can and love it. Don't buy it as an investment.
Well said.

I am convinced that Breitling has become the goto watch for the horologist/collector. So many watchmakers I know swear by the B01 movement as now arguably one of the (if not the) best Chrono movements to come out of Switzerland in the last ten years, so good that even Tudor is using them. The modular movement concept is a watchmaker's dream. Taking watches back from "investors" and flippers isn't all bad in my books.
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Old 15 November 2021, 12:58 AM   #58
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Will I get grilled if I call it the poor dude's platona?
Nah, why should you get grilled, unless you are trying to be deliberately provocative - you're not trying to do that are you?

There are many reasons why I bought the B01 Chronomat, here are four reasons over the Daytona in my opinion:

1. it has a date complication while the Daytona does not
2. This watch has the correct graduations on the tachymeter for the Hz
generated, unlike the Daytona and Speedmaster 4Hz 28,800 (though to be
fair, Omega have finally corrected this in 2020). So the Breitling Chronomat
displays exactly what the movement is producing.
3. B01 a great leap forward in modular movement design and arguably the best
chrono movement to come out of Switzerland in the last 10 years.
4. I am a "poor dude" so price between this and the Daytona made the choice
so much easier.



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Old 15 November 2021, 01:07 AM   #59
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Looks absolutely fantastic. May I ask what the cost for the bracelet was?

Also, do you know if the bezel is solid platinum? The website seems to suggest it is plated

Mine was AUD1500 so that's about USD1,100
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Old 15 November 2021, 02:03 AM   #60
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I saw the female version and it was nice as well.
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