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KBM · 19 May 2016, 01:02 AM

It took me a long time to track this one. It's a limited edition from 2010, which is seldom seen even in the used market (which I've been scanning for the last 6 months for it).

After almost closing a deal on a used piece, the seller decided to go another route, and it slipped away. After that, a dealer which I had contacted said he could see with BUSA if there were any left in stock. "Long shot", I thought, but why not.

You can imagine my surprise when he got back to me and said that there was exactly 1 piece left in stock with Breitling and asked if I wanted it. Hell, yes! I wanted it!

Long story short, I got my hands on a watch that is truly special. Although Breitling has a name for big watches, this one feels great with 43mm and 14mm height. The in-house B01 with saphire back and 100m wr are the icing on the cake. In a time when I'm seeing a lot of love for vintage chronos, this seems to be a great way to enjoy that look with the perks of a modern piece.

Enough said. Here are some shots of the newcomer:

Still too soon to make a propoer review, but I can say it feels good to have a Breitling back in the collection.

Psmith · 19 May 2016, 01:03 AM

Very nice, congrats

The Joker · 19 May 2016, 01:25 AM

Such a good looking watch, looks so well built, does it have a clear case back.

Still 43mm is too big for me.

herts9 · 19 May 2016, 01:27 AM

One of the few Breitling's I can stomach. This one is killer!

KBM · 19 May 2016, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Such a good looking watch, looks so well built, does it have a clear case back.

Still 43mm is too big for me.

Just edited the post to include a photo (from the internet) of the case back. I'll come around to taking some pics of my own, but haven't had the chance yet.

KeepTicking · 19 May 2016, 02:33 AM

Beautiful watch, one of the few newer Breitling designs that I really like

slorollin · 19 May 2016, 05:16 AM

Man I do love that mesh. Pretty watch.

Hairdude1 · 20 May 2016, 10:56 AM

Congrats

1st amg · 20 May 2016, 12:48 PM

Congrats. Looks great on your wrist

sea-dweller · 29 May 2016, 03:22 AM

Nice!

Davey Boy · 29 May 2016, 03:36 AM

Very Nice Indeed.

Urosfan · 1 June 2016, 03:02 AM

Congrats

KBM · 1 June 2016, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Very nice, congrats

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Originally Posted by herts9

One of the few Breitling's I can stomach. This one is killer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Such a good looking watch, looks so well built, does it have a clear case back.

Still 43mm is too big for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeepTicking

Beautiful watch, one of the few newer Breitling designs that I really like

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Originally Posted by slorollin

Man I do love that mesh. Pretty watch.

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Congrats

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Congrats. Looks great on your wrist

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Nice!

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Originally Posted by Davey Boy

Very Nice Indeed.

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

Congrats

Thanks for all the kind words, guys.

Another snap:

Bernie.H. · 1 June 2016, 05:49 AM

That's a good looking watch. Enjoy it

TheRolexKingofLV · 1 June 2016, 05:59 AM

Stunning piece indeed! You are 100% correct about how its size does look subtle. That bracelet is super chic! Dial is gorgeous! Bravo all the way around! Well done sir

DPE · 1 June 2016, 06:36 AM

Great watch, I have the same mesh bracelet on a Transocean black face. Also 43mm dia. and 14mm height.
Wears well.

KBM · 1 June 2016, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bernie.H.

That's a good looking watch. Enjoy it

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Stunning piece indeed! You are 100% correct about how its size does look subtle. That bracelet is super chic! Dial is gorgeous! Bravo all the way around! Well done sir

Thanks a lot, Trace! Proportions are a strong suit on this one.

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Originally Posted by DPE

Great watch, I have the same mesh bracelet on a Transocean black face. Also 43mm dia. and 14mm height.
Wears well.

The mesh is super comfortable, loving it!

sco · 1 June 2016, 01:18 PM

I like that watch very much, it looks fantastic. I'd suggest a black Breitling Croc strap as that would be a great change up and look amazing. Congrats!

subking86 · 5 June 2016, 06:02 AM

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

KBM · 13 June 2016, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco

I like that watch very much, it looks fantastic. I'd suggest a black Breitling Croc strap as that would be a great change up and look amazing. Congrats!

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you, and yes, your suggestion is spot on, I've already inquired my local dealer about that very strap!

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Originally Posted by subking86

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

Thanks!

brandrea · 13 June 2016, 10:26 AM

Looks fantastic, well done and congratulations!

All the more worth it, especially having searched as long as you did.

subtona · 13 June 2016, 10:43 AM

That is a beauty.

Baco Noir · 13 June 2016, 10:50 AM

Love the mesh! Congrats.

KBM · 15 June 2016, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Looks fantastic, well done and congratulations!

All the more worth it, especially having searched as long as you did.

Thanks, Brian, the hunt undoubtedly made this piece much more special to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

That is a beauty.

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Love the mesh! Congrats.

Thanks, guys!

gtnator · 15 June 2016, 03:18 AM

It's beautiful in every way. What a great watch, congrats!

KBM · 15 June 2016, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtnator

It's beautiful in every way. What a great watch, congrats!

Thanks!

Here are a couple of new pics for the forum!

KBM · 15 June 2016, 03:30 AM

This watch reminds me a lot of the Top Times of old... Breitling's golden era (picture from the web).

TickTopia · 15 June 2016, 05:53 AM

Congrats!

007M86T007 · 15 June 2016, 10:41 PM

Fantastic looking watch,congrats

Cru Jones · 15 June 2016, 10:47 PM

great watch! one of my favorite breitlings. congrats.

19 May 2016, 01:02 AM	#1
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,388	Incoming, and it's a LE! It took me a long time to track this one. It's a limited edition from 2010, which is seldom seen even in the used market (which I've been scanning for the last 6 months for it). After almost closing a deal on a used piece, the seller decided to go another route, and it slipped away. After that, a dealer which I had contacted said he could see with BUSA if there were any left in stock. "Long shot", I thought, but why not. You can imagine my surprise when he got back to me and said that there was exactly 1 piece left in stock with Breitling and asked if I wanted it. Hell, yes! I wanted it! Long story short, I got my hands on a watch that is truly special. Although Breitling has a name for big watches, this one feels great with 43mm and 14mm height. The in-house B01 with saphire back and 100m wr are the icing on the cake. In a time when I'm seeing a lot of love for vintage chronos, this seems to be a great way to enjoy that look with the perks of a modern piece. Enough said. Here are some shots of the newcomer: Still too soon to make a propoer review, but I can say it feels good to have a Breitling back in the collection.

19 May 2016, 01:03 AM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice, congrats __________________

19 May 2016, 05:16 AM	#7
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	Man I do love that mesh. Pretty watch. __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

20 May 2016, 10:56 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

29 May 2016, 03:22 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 May 2016, 01:25 AM	#3
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Such a good looking watch, looks so well built, does it have a clear case back. Still 43mm is too big for me.

19 May 2016, 01:27 AM	#4
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Cincinnati Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,021	One of the few Breitling's I can stomach. This one is killer!

19 May 2016, 02:33 AM	#6
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	Beautiful watch, one of the few newer Breitling designs that I really like

20 May 2016, 12:48 PM	#9
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,471	Congrats. Looks great on your wrist

29 May 2016, 03:36 AM	#11
Davey Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Alabama Watch: 2006 Submariner LV Posts: 669	Very Nice Indeed.

1 June 2016, 03:02 AM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

1 June 2016, 05:49 AM	#14
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	That's a good looking watch. Enjoy it

1 June 2016, 05:59 AM	#15
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Stunning piece indeed! You are 100% correct about how its size does look subtle. That bracelet is super chic! Dial is gorgeous! Bravo all the way around! Well done sir __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

1 June 2016, 06:36 AM	#16
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	Great watch, I have the same mesh bracelet on a Transocean black face. Also 43mm dia. and 14mm height. Wears well.

1 June 2016, 01:18 PM	#18
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I like that watch very much, it looks fantastic. I'd suggest a black Breitling Croc strap as that would be a great change up and look amazing. Congrats!

5 June 2016, 06:02 AM	#19
subking86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: key west Watch: 16610 Posts: 811	Beautiful watch! Congrats!

13 June 2016, 10:26 AM	#21
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,654	Looks fantastic, well done and congratulations! All the more worth it, especially having searched as long as you did.

13 June 2016, 10:43 AM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	That is a beauty. __________________

13 June 2016, 10:50 AM	#23
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,814	Love the mesh! Congrats. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

15 June 2016, 03:18 AM	#25
gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,064	It's beautiful in every way. What a great watch, congrats!

15 June 2016, 03:30 AM	#27
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,388	This watch reminds me a lot of the Top Times of old... Breitling's golden era (picture from the web).

15 June 2016, 05:53 AM	#28
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,407	Congrats!

15 June 2016, 10:41 PM	#29
007M86T007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: G.W.N. Posts: 6	Fantastic looking watch,congrats

15 June 2016, 10:47 PM	#30
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	great watch! one of my favorite breitlings. congrats.

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