One and only Breitling

[jbsmith]

Had the Navi 01 LE, but found the 43mm to wear a little small for my taste so I sold. FYI, I have 7" flat wrists, 6'4" and 220 lbs. Looking to add a Breitling back to the collection, which is currently listed in signature below. Between the Navi 1 46mm (ultimately placing on ss mesh bracelet) and the limited boutique edition ss Chronoliner, which I also would place on ss mesh bracelet. Both have in-house movements, 46mm, will have the same bracelet, etc... Navi has more history, but the Chronoliner is limited. Not sure how I would like that one sub dial being larger than the others on the Chronoliner? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Also, does anyone know the reason for dial text differences on the Navi 1? I prefer the larger text with 3 lines below "B". I've noticed some only have 2 lines of smaller text? On Breitling's website, the same watch dial text changes while selecting strap options?

[w4rmk]

I would recommend going for a Navitimer (pre-owned). They are a classic watch, more desirable than a Chronoliner and will hold its value better if you ever decide to move it. I recently purchased a pre-owned Montbrillant Legende in 46mm and I love it. The watch wears great and nobody does a fully polished bracelet like Breitling. I had a Bentley GT a few years ago and missed having a Breitling in my watch collection. Glad to have one back and the Navitimer dial is a thing of beauty.

[Justindo]

If one were to buy one Breitling, I think the classic steel Navitimer 1 B01 is the one to go with. The 46mm is too large for my 6.7" wrist and so I'm considering the 43mm version but for you the 46mm seems to be perfect and the bracelet is oh so comfortable and gorgeous.

As for the Chronoliner, I don't really like it, especially with the one slightly larger 3 o'clock subdial, which just looks strange to me. I would personally opt for the Super Ocean Heritage II Chronograph instead. Don't let the "limited edition" aspect of the Chronoliner influence your choice, as there are a lot of non limited edition watches that are produced in far fewer numbers.

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by w4rmk

I would recommend going for a Navitimer (pre-owned). They are a classic watch, more desirable than a Chronoliner and will hold its value better if you ever decide to move it. I recently purchased a pre-owned Montbrillant Legende in 46mm and I love it. The watch wears great and nobody does a fully polished bracelet like Breitling. I had a Bentley GT a few years ago and missed having a Breitling in my watch collection. Glad to have one back and the Navitimer dial is a thing of beauty.

Thanks and great looking Navi you got there. I'll probably have to buy new to get exactly what I want, but will try to get at least 30% off using grey dealer. Sounds like I'll get on leather with the additional mesh for summer months. Thanks again

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[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by Justindo

If one were to buy one Breitling, I think the classic steel Navitimer 1 B01 is the one to go with. The 46mm is too large for my 6.7" wrist and so I'm considering the 43mm version but for you the 46mm seems to be perfect and the bracelet is oh so comfortable and gorgeous.

As for the Chronoliner, I don't really like it, especially with the one slightly larger 3 o'clock subdial, which just looks strange to me. I would personally opt for the Super Ocean Heritage II Chronograph instead. Don't let the "limited edition" aspect of the Chronoliner influence your choice, as there are a lot of non limited edition watches that are produced in far fewer numbers.

Thanks and good luck on you're search as well. You're right, I think the thought of only 100 b04 ss chronoliners produced caused me to consider more when i saw one available. I'm back to leaning toward the classic navi. Thanks again.

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[jnelson3097]

The Navi is a great option for only one Breitling but I do like my Superocean Heritage Chrono II.

[Argo98]

The logo for all the new watches will have the 3 lines text ..

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by Argo98

The logo for all the new watches will have the 3 lines text ..

Excellent. Thanks. The smaller two line text under the "B" didn't look right? I think too small and not proportioned. Glad to hear they are going with larger three line text under the "B". That's the one I want. The two line text was very short lived then. Thanks again.

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[BT1985]

I would generally say Navi all day but I’m not going to lie that Chronoliner looks awesome.


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[OTX]

Navitimer for sure!. Very unique and recognizable from a mile away. The other watch is nice too. Here’s mine on a 7.75 inch wrist.

[BT1985]

Originally Posted by Odat

Navitimer for sure!. Very unique and recognizable from a mile away. The other watch is nice too. Here’s mine on a 7.75 inch wrist.

Love me some reverse panda




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[OTX]

Originally Posted by BT1985

Love me some reverse panda




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Beautiful!

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

The Navi is a great option for only one Breitling but I do like my Superocean Heritage Chrono II.

Looks great on you!

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[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by Odat

Navitimer for sure!. Very unique and recognizable from a mile away. The other watch is nice too. Here’s mine on a 7.75 inch wrist.

46mm le? Looks great on you. I've found the 46mm navi wears small or I wouldn't be able to pull it off, as my largest watches are currently 44mm.

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[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by BT1985

Love me some reverse panda




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Looks great and I agree...love me some panda and reverse panda.

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[Phrank]

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

The Navi is a great option for only one Breitling but I do like my Superocean Heritage Chrono II.

Never knew this watch existed, always saw the large Navi's, first time I saw this watch loved it, bracelet adds a great look to it as well. Love this reference!

[OTX]

Originally Posted by jbsmith

46mm le? Looks great on you. I've found the 46mm navi wears small or I wouldn't be able to pull it off, as my largest watches are currently 44mm.

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This one is actually the 43mm LE. I also owned the 46mm Navitimer and that one looked good too. I just like the 43mm size better but I don’t think you can go wrong with either size as long as you wrist can pull it off.

[ricardo-sf]

if i had a wrist that size i would be looking to get the Navitimer Rattrapante

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/br...pante-hands-on

[Chester01]

The 43mm Navi. The 46 is wayyyyy too big.

[Robertus2]

While I have 6 Breitlings right now if I had to name a "one and only" this one should it be: with 41 mm it suits perfectly my 6.7" wrist, no need to go larger. (My two cents only.) Hope this helps. Good luck!
Robert

[stockae92]

Navitimer to Breitling is like Speedmaster to Omega

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by ricardo-sf

if i had a wrist that size i would be looking to get the Navitimer Rattrapante

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/br...pante-hands-on

You may have made my decision harder.

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[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by Chester01

The 43mm Navi. The 46 is wayyyyy too big.

Depends on wrist size/shape and body build. I've tried on both the 43 and 46...both seem to wear smaller than what they are spec'd at. Plus pilot watches should be a little larger others.

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[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by stockae92

Navitimer to Breitling is like Speedmaster to Omega

Agree and great analogy.

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[Chester01]

Originally Posted by jbsmith

Depends on wrist size/shape and body build. I've tried on both the 43 and 46...both seem to wear smaller than what they are spec'd at. Plus pilot watches should be a little larger others.

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My preference for the smaller size has more to do with the original Navi being 41mm, and so 43 is far more inline with the heritage. But historically you are right on, I think the original iwc pilot watches were like 48mm!


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[Flyoverguy]

New Chronomat B01 is also awesome.

[56scooter]

If you like the Chronoliner here is one that has recently been reduced!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-C...8AAOSwUH1c5y4Y

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by 56scooter

If you like the Chronoliner here is one that has recently been reduced!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-C...8AAOSwUH1c5y4Y

Thanks but ended up ordering a Navi 1 46mm on leather deployant. Also order steel mesh as well to swap out. I had looked at this one when it was over 8k with best offer option. The larger sub dial, rubber mesh, no exhibition case back, and a lack of history swayed me away and toward Navi. Both beautiful watches and I did like the limited production of this particular chrono. Thanks again. Btw, will be interesting to see bidding on this one.

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