Breitling Datora new release

[pescoba]

What are your thoughts on this piece ? The msrp is ridiculously low sitting at 13k and I am expecting it to take a hit of at least 15-20% when being resold on the secondary market.

In my opinion I would wear this everyday and can't wait for it to be released

[Nihon_Ni]

If you consider that MSRP as "ridiculously low" then I'd like to ask you for "a small loan!" :D

[vh2k]

Buy it at 20% off. Issue resolved.

Breitling is one of the few brands that can pack a dial with a crap-ton of stuff... and it still looks both purposeful and attractive.

[1William]

I think it is a great looking watch and I am waiting for my AD to get one in so I can try it. This maybe one that I am willing to take the Breitling hit on. If you go to sell this watch after it is readily available start at 40% off msrp and go down from there depending on condition. Just a fact of life in the Breitling world. Great watches for ownership, not so much for selling or trading.

[pescoba]

Originally Posted by Nihon_Ni

If you consider that MSRP as "ridiculously low" then I'd like to ask you for "a small loan!" :D

LOL I am a little desensitized considering we all see watches everyday trading for well over 20k and now we have a grand complication watch for 13k that will most likely re-sell for a whole lot less.

My excitement is real

[pescoba]

Originally Posted by 1William

I think it is a great looking watch and I am waiting for my AD to get one in so I can try it. This maybe one that I am willing to take the Breitling hit on. If you go to sell this watch after it is readily available start at 40% off msrp and go down from there depending on condition. Just a fact of life in the Breitling world. Great watches for ownership, not so much for selling or trading.

Likewise but with that in mind I will definitely wait for a good cash deal on the secondary market.

[mikelem]

This color is definitely growing on me.

[Shadow Play]

A stunning watch. Simple as that.

[JohnGingerwood]

Definitely a looker!

[2000-NJDEVILS]

GORGEOUS WATCH -
However, and sadly, this watch will drop 65-80% in value, just like every other Breitling..
If you have to have it, maybe buy an older Montbrilliant instead for 3-5K??

[pescoba]

Originally Posted by 2000-NJDEVILS

GORGEOUS WATCH -
However, and sadly, this watch will drop 65-80% in value, just like every other Breitling..
If you have to have it, maybe buy an older Montbrilliant instead for 3-5K??

I will never buy it new .. will wait on a good cash deal

[trippinjimmy]

The more I look at this, the more I like it. It may find its way into my collection. Love the blue hands!

[pescoba]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

The more I look at this, the more I like it. It may find its way into my collection. Love the blue hands!

it would be a no brainer, on the secondary market we will be able to pick these up for cheap

[rootbeer7]

I think it’s stunning. Beautiful dial and great value

[tna23]

I got to try this on today at my AD. A stunning piece which looks even better in person than in the photos. My only quibble is that it does wear very big, particularly due to the height. With my 6.5 inch wrist, I'm going to have to pass.

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[fooey]

ive not bought a Breitling before...what kind of discount could i expect from an AD?

[GST15]

Shop around and you should get 20-25% off.
I use Saltzman in Newport RI. Richard is the SA and will ship to you. No tax if you are outside of RI.

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by tna23

I got to try this on today at my AD. A stunning piece which looks even better in person than in the photos. My only quibble is that it does wear very big, particularly due to the height. With my 6.5 inch wrist, I'm going to have to pass.

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No pics???


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[Maxy]

Originally Posted by pescoba

What are your thoughts on this piece ? The msrp is ridiculously low sitting at 13k and I am expecting it to take a hit of at least 15-20% when being resold on the secondary market.

In my opinion I would wear this everyday and can't wait for it to be released

Yes it's a bargain when compared to the original Patek! It's even less than sales tax amount of this watch!

[pescoba]

Ironically it's safe to say that patek coined this design from breitling as breitling was the pioneer in chronographs

[DVR]

The watch looks great, it's only sad watch enthusiasts of today can't tolerate a watch dropping in value.

Being hit with a (big) loss seems unacceptable nowadays.

There was a time every watch dropped in value, also Rolex. Just like anything else that you buy and use.

But it was something that gave you pleasure and enjoyment.
And yes, that was worth the cost.

Today that is no longer true. The pleasure has to come for free.

[Ravager135]

Breitling and JLC are killing it with their recent calendar chronograph releases. I know JLC is in something of a different category, but with discounts you can own either the Datora or Master Calender Chronograph at around $10,000.

To be honest, I actually think Breitling's is a touch better looking. I also like the size at 42mm. The copper/salmon dial is beautiful. This and the new blue dial Duograph are my two favorite releases from the brand this year. I bought a silver dial Chronomat B01 42mm last year and I have not been disappointed.

[fooey]

who's gonna be the first to buy it and post some pics?

[pescoba]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

Breitling and JLC are killing it with their recent calendar chronograph releases. I know JLC is in something of a different category, but with discounts you can own either the Datora or Master Calender Chronograph at around $10,000.

To be honest, I actually think Breitling's is a touch better looking. I also like the size at 42mm. The copper/salmon dial is beautiful. This and the new blue dial Duograph are my two favorite releases from the brand this year. I bought a silver dial Chronomat B01 42mm last year and I have not been disappointed.

I found myself looking at the JLC Duometre today .. what a fantastic watch for the price I was keen on jumping to ALS but for the price of a ALS I can pick up a JLC and another piece with some money still left over.

Also I think JLC is on par with ALS and even FPJ which makes the decision easier.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

Breitling and JLC are killing it with their recent calendar chronograph releases. I know JLC is in something of a different category, but with discounts you can own either the Datora or Master Calender Chronograph at around $10,000.

To be honest, I actually think Breitling's is a touch better looking. I also like the size at 42mm. The copper/salmon dial is beautiful. This and the new blue dial Duograph are my two favorite releases from the brand this year. I bought a silver dial Chronomat B01 42mm last year and I have not been disappointed.

I agree on all points. And I also think that new blue Duograph is probably my favorite 2021 release from any brand (although IWC does have some great new stuff, too).

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I agree on all points. And I also think that new blue Duograph is probably my favorite 2021 release from any brand (although IWC does have some great new stuff, too).

I'm loving the new Blue 41 Pilots chrono with the easy strap change system. Hope to test drive one of those soon!

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I agree on all points. And I also think that new blue Duograph is probably my favorite 2021 release from any brand (although IWC does have some great new stuff, too).

Couldn't agree more. I am fortunate in that I built my Rolex collection before all the stainless steel demand. Since then I have turned my attention to IWC who I think has been doing great things under Granger-Herr. Breitling was a brand I abdandoned back in 2013. I do regret selling my Navitimer since it is such an icon, but I was digusted with the brand direction. Kern has been fixing nearly every issue I ever had with Breitling. These past 2-3 years in particular have been knocking it out of the park. For me, the Chronomat changes last year turned my least favorite line into a model that I ran out to buy. The Premier line competes with some of the classier and dressier offerings by IWC and JLC, and yet Breitling still has a stable of great sport pieces.

I really want to add a Navitimer back to my collection, but I am also loving the new Duograph. I need to see both in the flesh again, I just know I want a blue dial.

[RyanO]

This is the first piece from Breitling to wow me in years.


The copper dial is sublime, and the price very reasonable. It’s one I am definitely interested in, and will be looking forward to trying in. My biggest concern is it being too big or to thick, but we shall see.

Also curious to see how this fares on the secondary market.


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[pescoba]

Originally Posted by RyanO

This is the first piece from Breitling to wow me in years.


The copper dial is sublime, and the price very reasonable. It’s one I am definitely interested in, and will be looking forward to trying in. My biggest concern is it being too big or to thick, but we shall see.

Also curious to see how this fares on the secondary market.


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I have owned an IWC Perpetual Calendar with very similar dimensions I have a wrist a little larger than 7' and it wore great and I would daily wear subs and daytona's. When on your wrist and if you check the time for example you'll be pleased with the legibility but will not notice the size difference or thickness.

[Chromosome]

Originally Posted by DVR

The watch looks great, it's only sad watch enthusiasts of today can't tolerate a watch dropping in value.

Being hit with a (big) loss seems unacceptable nowadays.

There was a time every watch dropped in value, also Rolex. Just like anything else that you buy and use.

But it was something that gave you pleasure and enjoyment.
And yes, that was worth the cost.

Today that is no longer true. The pleasure has to come for free.

Spot on! It's a sad state of affairs