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s.justinlee · 4 July 2010, 09:16 AM

i am considering a breitling for the first time. which do u guys consider the quintessential? pics would be great. thanks for the advice.

ParisDakarBmw · 4 July 2010, 09:52 AM

The "twin sixty" is cool as well as the Cosmonaute in the navitimer class.

In the other area I would say that my favorite has been the Superocean chrono blue dial/ silver subials.

The Super Avenger is pretty sweet too.

sleddog · 4 July 2010, 09:55 AM

I only ever had one....The Navitimer is to me the best Breitling to be had!!! But that's just my opinion!!!
All are great. Good luck on your search Justin!

STEELINOX · 4 July 2010, 10:07 AM

ParisDakarBmw · 4 July 2010, 10:12 AM

here are a few pics (quick search)

Navitimer · 4 July 2010, 12:23 PM

Breitling Bentley 6.75

Sponon · 4 July 2010, 01:33 PM

6 months ago I sold my Breitling Steelfish. I don`t regret it, because a sub came out of it all.. But now I really want a Seawolf with yellow dial for diving purpose.

And add a black OEM Ocean Racer rubber strap

s.justinlee · 4 July 2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

I only ever had one....The Navitimer is to me the best Breitling to be had!!! But that's just my opinion!!!
All are great. Good luck on your search Justin!

i do like the navitimer. i like the fact that the line has been around for years. it has some history to it which i like.

Blimms · 4 July 2010, 03:04 PM

If only just one ............ I'd pick the Super Avenger

Regards

Ultraman · 4 July 2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

here are a few pics (quick search)

Good choices, Paul. Can you tell me which Breitling Bentley is that?!

s.justinlee · 4 July 2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sponon

6 months ago I sold my Breitling Steelfish. I don`t regret it, because a sub came out of it all.. But now I really want a Seawolf with yellow dial for diving purpose.

And add a black OEM Ocean Racer rubber strap

that is a great looking dial.

Christiaan · 6 July 2010, 06:49 AM

If its vintage, I say 806 Navi. If its new, I'd go for the B01...

mikea · 9 July 2010, 01:13 PM

b01 or maybe a skyracer

wisguy · 9 July 2010, 01:34 PM

After looking at many I decided for this one:

I think going forward the one to have is the B01 just because of the in house movement.

ParisDakarBmw · 9 July 2010, 01:52 PM

That's clean, and simple. I do like it, but would opt for a Submariner instead of that model. After looking at the bezel insert, it lacks a little detail. The hour hand is a little sharp for the simplistic watch. That's just me.

There are many Breitlings out there that have the aviator and military look that I desire. Some have quartz movements that are a "RED X" in my book. Not that th watch doesn't work great, but for the price, I think a completely automatic movement is in order. The battery shouldn't be an option if your spending more than $300 on a watch.

Of course the Bentley line is extremely pricey, the Avenger Skyland is a hard core watch, and can be had for $2,200 lightly used.

Breitling drops in value a little too fast, so buy lightly used, and wear it for 25 years. Don't invest in that brand.

I hope my wife gets me one someday!

NavitimerNut · 9 July 2010, 02:11 PM

Navitimer

TheLino · 9 July 2010, 03:41 PM

I just bought a black Navitimer World on a leather strap. Have wanted this one for a while now.

s.justinlee · 10 July 2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavitimerNut

Navitimer

do you ever use the slide rule function?
it is a coold looking dial and i really like the history of the piece.

bmackinlay · 10 July 2010, 10:56 AM

Blackbird Here!!

got15plus1 · 11 July 2010, 11:39 AM

the only one i have..

NavitimerNut · 11 July 2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.justinlee

do you ever use the slide rule function?
it is a coold looking dial and i really like the history of the piece.

I hardly ever use the slide rule (I have a swiss look a like but im still working on my first breitling

)

I love the classic look of it and since i'm a pilot its quite fitting.

david9962000 · 13 July 2010, 12:25 PM

Aerospace, I love mine, wear it daily and I love all the features.

fidelissemper · 13 July 2010, 11:46 PM

hmm... sooo many choices!

navitimer for me

Navitimer · 14 July 2010, 05:13 AM

Bentley 6.75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultraman

Good choices, Paul. Can you tell me which Breitling Bentley is that?!

CKLinLA · 21 July 2010, 05:52 AM

If its gonna be your only Breitling, it should be
the one that is classic Breitling to you.
The exception on this to me would be the new
B01 with inhouse movement.

My decision in the same ... ... I went with a
classic Chronomat.

Sub'erman · 1 August 2010, 07:44 AM

SOH 2 for me!!!

barstoolman · 5 August 2010, 02:28 AM

SOH 125th Anniversary........Silver Dial, Black Sub-Dials!!!!!!

OB59 · 6 August 2010, 11:52 AM

Easy choice. B-1 for me.

psv · 6 August 2010, 11:54 AM

There is no quintessential Breitling!

Chrono Avenger in Ti is their best model, the old discontinued version in 44mm

Rockrolex · 6 August 2010, 11:37 PM

I only have one and I love it (Navitimer Olympus).

4 July 2010, 09:16 AM	#1
s.justinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: california Posts: 349	if u could own only one breitling, which one would it be? i am considering a breitling for the first time. which do u guys consider the quintessential? pics would be great. thanks for the advice.

4 July 2010, 09:55 AM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	I only ever had one....The Navitimer is to me the best Breitling to be had!!! But that's just my opinion!!! All are great. Good luck on your search Justin! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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6 July 2010, 06:49 AM	#12
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	If its vintage, I say 806 Navi. If its new, I'd go for the B01... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

9 July 2010, 01:13 PM	#13
mikea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: mike Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 1,049	b01 or maybe a skyracer __________________ DD40 RG, SkyDweller, AP RO 15500 Exp 2 ,WG YM 42, YM 40

4 July 2010, 09:52 AM	#2
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	The "twin sixty" is cool as well as the Cosmonaute in the navitimer class. In the other area I would say that my favorite has been the Superocean chrono blue dial/ silver subials. The Super Avenger is pretty sweet too.

4 July 2010, 01:33 PM	#7
Sponon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: Norway Posts: 311	6 months ago I sold my Breitling Steelfish. I don`t regret it, because a sub came out of it all.. But now I really want a Seawolf with yellow dial for diving purpose. And add a black OEM Ocean Racer rubber strap

4 July 2010, 03:04 PM	#9
Blimms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Florida Watch: Rolex/Breitling/BR Posts: 200	If only just one ............ I'd pick the Super Avenger Regards

9 July 2010, 01:34 PM	#14
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	After looking at many I decided for this one: I think going forward the one to have is the B01 just because of the in house movement. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

9 July 2010, 01:52 PM	#15
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	That's clean, and simple. I do like it, but would opt for a Submariner instead of that model. After looking at the bezel insert, it lacks a little detail. The hour hand is a little sharp for the simplistic watch. That's just me. There are many Breitlings out there that have the aviator and military look that I desire. Some have quartz movements that are a "RED X" in my book. Not that th watch doesn't work great, but for the price, I think a completely automatic movement is in order. The battery shouldn't be an option if your spending more than $300 on a watch. Of course the Bentley line is extremely pricey, the Avenger Skyland is a hard core watch, and can be had for $2,200 lightly used. Breitling drops in value a little too fast, so buy lightly used, and wear it for 25 years. Don't invest in that brand. I hope my wife gets me one someday!

9 July 2010, 02:11 PM	#16
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	Navitimer

9 July 2010, 03:41 PM	#17
TheLino Retired Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 196	I just bought a black Navitimer World on a leather strap. Have wanted this one for a while now.

10 July 2010, 10:56 AM	#19
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	Blackbird Blackbird Here!!

11 July 2010, 11:39 AM	#20
got15plus1 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Craig Location: VA Watch: Breitling A17050 Posts: 33	the only one i have..

13 July 2010, 12:25 PM	#22
david9962000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 132	Aerospace, I love mine, wear it daily and I love all the features.

13 July 2010, 11:46 PM	#23
fidelissemper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainview, NY Posts: 6	hmm... sooo many choices! navitimer for me

21 July 2010, 05:52 AM	#25
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: ... Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,434	If its gonna be your only Breitling, it should be the one that is classic Breitling to you. The exception on this to me would be the new B01 with inhouse movement. My decision in the same ... ... I went with a classic Chronomat.

1 August 2010, 07:44 AM	#26
Sub'erman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: SK Location: Greenland Watch: Various SUBs Posts: 473	SOH 2 for me!!!

5 August 2010, 02:28 AM	#27
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	SOH 125th Anniversary........Silver Dial, Black Sub-Dials!!!!!!

6 August 2010, 11:52 AM	#28
OB59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 5	Easy choice. B-1 for me.

6 August 2010, 11:54 AM	#29
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	There is no quintessential Breitling! Chrono Avenger in Ti is their best model, the old discontinued version in 44mm

6 August 2010, 11:37 PM	#30
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,526	I only have one and I love it (Navitimer Olympus). __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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