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Old 27 May 2019, 06:59 AM   #1
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Rare Chronoliner-Santa Fe

Visited a Breitling-Rolex dealer in Santa Fe.

After looking over my Submariner and talking 1680s from the 1960s-
he presented a Breitling Chronometer Chrono that he stated they only made less than 200 versions. Not aware of that.

This Breitling was SS and quite heavy for a 43mm. Heavier noticeably
than a Rolex Sea Dweller of any description. If based on case size and massive construction-it should be VERY shock resistant. Any ideas on this model?

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Old 27 May 2019, 07:29 AM   #2
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I think you are talking about the Chronoliner boutique edition. This comes in SS and Rose gold.

It is limited edition for sure but 200 is very small number and certainly not true.
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Old 27 May 2019, 09:06 AM   #3
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The Chronoliner pictured above was limited to Breitling Boutiques only. It came with a B04 in-house movement and was limited to 100 pieces! It had a 3-6-9 layout while the original non in-house Chronoliner had a 6-9-12 layout.
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Old 28 May 2019, 02:16 AM   #4
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I think you are talking about the Chronoliner boutique edition. This comes in SS and Rose gold.

It is limited edition for sure but 200 is very small number and certainly not true.
Regardless of quantity that is a handsome watch. Does everything too: chronograph, GMT, date, etc.. 46mm though, at 43 would have been perfect for my wrist.

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Old 28 May 2019, 05:12 AM   #5
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Regardless of quantity that is a handsome watch. Does everything too: chronograph, GMT, date, etc.. 46mm though, at 43 would have been perfect for my wrist.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/br...on-introducing
I think you should try it.. is 46mm but wears like 43 or 44 which took me by surprise.
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Old 28 May 2019, 08:11 AM   #6
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The Chronoliner pictured above was limited to Breitling Boutiques only. It came with a B04 in-house movement and was limited to 100 pieces! It had a 3-6-9 layout while the original non in-house Chronoliner had a 6-9-12 layout.
Non- limited blue edition but this was discontinued quickly as well as limited edition was being launched in blue as well.

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Old 28 May 2019, 10:12 AM   #7
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I think you should try it.. is 46mm but wears like 43 or 44 which took me by surprise.
Trust me if I ever see one I’ll surely try it on. It is stunning in pictures
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Old 30 May 2019, 11:08 PM   #8
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Would have liked to buy a limited (only 100) ss chronoliner with in house movement. Unfortunately too low production number to find.

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Old 31 May 2019, 01:47 AM   #9
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Very nice.
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Old 31 May 2019, 07:01 AM   #10
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Would have liked to buy a limited (only 100) ss chronoliner with in house movement. Unfortunately too low production number to find.

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No skin in the game, saw this on eBay, https://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-C...8AAOSwUH1c5y4Y
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Old 31 May 2019, 07:25 AM   #11
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That would a great addition to my Breitling collection, very nice.
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Old 31 May 2019, 07:40 AM   #12
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No skin in the game, saw this on eBay, https://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-C...8AAOSwUH1c5y4Y
Thanks. May make my decision a little tougher...navi or chronoliner. Did the limited ever come on ss mesh? Thanks again.

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Old 31 May 2019, 11:06 AM   #13
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I love this Breitling, first time I am seeing it. Such a beauty.
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Old 31 May 2019, 09:24 PM   #14
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Thanks. May make my decision a little tougher...navi or chronoliner. Did the limited ever come on ss mesh? Thanks again.

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As with most Breitling watches you can put them on any combination that you would like, leather, croc, bracelet and or mesh. For a bracelet each watch will have specific end links that you will required, the mesh bracelets do not require specific end links, just the right lug size.

To answer your question, yes it did, I bought mine with the rubber strap and deployant buckle and was gift the mesh strap and a tang rubber strap by the boutique!
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