New Breitling Launch This Weekend

[DCheeta]

I received an invitation to a new model launch event at my local boutique this weekend. My guy there is tight-lipped, but he hinted that it was a new diver model. Given Breitling’s recent M.O. of updating models from their back catalog, what do you think it’ll be?

Whatever it is, I’m excited to go to the event and check it out. I’ll take photos, of course.

[DVR]

Beautiful

[Michael1968]

I hope that they will make something in 40 mm for diving.

[Goin2drt]

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

[Cdaddylutz]

I like

[1William]

I like it. Not a cookie cutter design. Once the details are released I will probably be a buyer. I hope it is at least a true 42mm or larger.

[RW16610]

It's a great looking watch, I like it! Agree that it's very unique in a good way. Like anything else it won't be for everyone but I can certainly appreciate it.

[train-time]

Whatever it is, it will be too big for my tastes. Unfortunately, very typical of Breitling.

[RolexBHR]

I like it, I think it looks good with a unique chapter ring and dial design. Hope there is a variety of sizes to suit everybody.

[DVR]

Originally Posted by 1William

I like it. Not a cookie cutter design. Once the details are released I will probably be a buyer. I hope it is at least a true 42mm or larger.

Originally Posted by RolexBHR

Hope there is a variety of sizes to suit everybody.

Originally Posted by train-time

Whatever it is, it will be too big for my tastes. Unfortunately, very typical of Breitling.

Full line in 36 - 42 - 44 - 46 , the last one with something extra.


All online on Breitling.com
https://www.breitling.com/fr-en/find...BhighPrice%5D=

[OJONES]

I really like the design. But there’s absolutely no excuse for a new watch that’s shipping with a 38hr power reserve.

[JohnGingerwood]

I think they look cool. Not sure about the minute hand.

[alllexandru]

I like the 46mm
Also the minute hand :)
Doxa style

[alllexandru]

https://youtu.be/LOkQn_Q0QjQ


https://youtu.be/cWgYsQMhAJI

[john333]

Love the retro design, and glad to see they added a ceramic bezel to their Superocean line. Can’t wait to the the white dial version in person.

[DCheeta]

I like it! It’s so funky, not at all boring like everything else being produced lately. I dislike that minute hand so much that I actually like it… if that makes any sense.

And there’s no date!

[Stevec14]

I think these have a selita movement in them, which is odd. I thought they could have got one from Tudor/ kenissi.

Other than the minute hand (which I don’t particularly like) I quite like these. The limited edition 42 in orange looks good

[john333]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

I think these have a selita movement in them, which is odd. I thought they could have got one from Tudor/ kenissi.

Other than the minute hand (which I don’t particularly like) I quite like these. The limited edition 42 in orange looks good

No, it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by john333

No, it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

My bad - still, I’d have preferred an in house movement

[DVR]

Originally Posted by john333

it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

or a modified Selita. ;-)

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Stevec14

My bad - still, I’d have preferred an in house movement

Not me, I prefer this movement. I can service it myself and save money in the long run. Looking forward to checking these out this weekend.

[Driver8]

I love the design as it really pays respect to the original SuperOcean 2005 'Slow Motion', and the range of sizes is great. Some nice colourways too.

But for me it's just way too expensive for a B17 (i.e. ETA2824/Sellita SW200) piece. So you could spend a minimum of £3700 for this ETA/Sellita no-date 3-hander... or £3080 for a Tudor BB Pro with an in-house GMT movement. Hmmmmm....dictionary definition of "no brainer" IMO.

And as an aside I still don't know why Breitling can't make an in-house 3 hand movement themselves. It's 13 years since they created the excellent B01 which, being a chronograph, is considerably more complicated than a time-only movement. Even relatively tiny outfits like Nomos and Yema have managed it.

So, I love the design but a bit of a missed opportunity, especially for the price.

[john333]

It is a shame they haven’t developed an in house movement for 3-handers, but on the other hand…they’d raise the list price another $2K if they did.

[donas]

It's not too big a secret at this point, they are all on the web page. Personally, I'm a sucker for bronze; this will probably be in the collection sooner than later.

As far as the seconds hand complaint, I see it as being more utilitarian than many modern designs. After all, it is a dive watch and minutes are the most important thing to keep track of, relative to time. I do agree, it's kinda ugly, but I like ugly on occasion.

[JeremyS]

Originally Posted by john333

No, it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

I think they made the switch to Sellita since the specs now show 26 Jewels for all of the new SuperOceans. The 2824-2 only has 25J—not that the single jewel difference means one is better than the other.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

It's welcomed @+60ft below the surface.

[Steve260]

Overall styling is very nice. But 38 hr power reserve and clunky minute hand make it a no-go for me.

[burnthesehills]

I like the fact that they ditched the date complication. However they downgraded the water resistance from 500M to 300M.

The Superocean 44 and 46 also took MASSIVE downgrades in their WR ratings.

Granted 300M is more than sufficient but I find it bizarre that they all got downgraded to 300M. The SO46 was rated at 2000M WR!! Makes you wonder exactly what was changed.

Also not clear if they did away with the helium escape valve on the 44 and 46 models. I hope so.

[GST15]

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

I kind of agree with you. Trying hard to get past it!

[GST15]

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

I kind of agree with you. Trying hard to get past it!