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Epanerai12 · 28 December 2021, 06:29 AM

So, I'm a big Breitling fan and wore a Blackbird for many years. I also had a Chronomat AB011012 but never loved the aesthetic (personal taste) but always felt it was an awesome Machine and the pinnacle of what a watch can be. My wife wears a late 90's Chronomat white dial to this day.

Anyway, i was in the mood to acquire another Chronomat B01 but couldn't really find the right combo of elements. I liked the upgraded clasp on the transitional models of 2018 but want my WINGS logo, not the B. I also never loved the galactic bezel on my previous one and prefer the more utilitarian Airborne bezel, but don't love the rubber inserts there (again close but no cigar). I also wish the indices on my old one had more lume. I thought the Airborne was pretty close to perfect, i like the dial style but I dont love cream lume and, again, don't love the rubber in the bezel hash-marks.

I felt like Breitling made all the parts that I would want in a Chronomat, but just never put them together in one watch (again, my taste). Then I saw a picture online that looked perfect! I couldn't believe it - where have you been? Well, turns out, Japan.

Anyway, a few translated chats and a couple of import duties later and voila'....here she is (if you're a Chronomat enthusiast, look closely and you'll see the light! All the elements on my wish list are there). It's the Chronomat JSP (Japan Special) and it was never released in the US.

~JJ · 28 December 2021, 04:31 PM

Congrats, that dial is awesome!

Epanerai12 · 29 December 2021, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ~JJ

Congrats, that dial is awesome!

Thanks Sir. I was elated to be able to find her new from a Japanese AD via Belgium (long story).

Why they didnt release this in the US is beyond me. It would've been a killer seller I think.

ks58 · 29 December 2021, 05:20 AM

Rather ridiculous that Japan gets some of the cool limited pieces. I saw another piece that I thought was awesome but was a Japan only release.

B01fan · 29 December 2021, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ks58

Rather ridiculous that Japan gets some of the cool limited pieces. I saw another piece that I thought was awesome but was a Japan only release.

Omega has done this with some Speedy LEs as well.

RW16610 · 29 December 2021, 06:54 AM

Congrats! This is a great watch, such a nice contrast between the dial and subdials. Enjoy in good health!

Epanerai12 · 29 December 2021, 11:47 PM

Thank you gents. Having the Chronomat back on my wrist is an interesting experience. I feel this is such a robust watch that it make others seem...boring? less capable? idk

I work at a desk, but still....this is a watch!

Urosfan · 31 December 2021, 10:54 PM

Congrats

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PekWatchGuy · 31 December 2021, 11:18 PM

"I felt like Breitling made all the parts that I would want in a Chronomat, but just never put them together in one watch">>i felt also...then i bought avenger bandit crono titanium. Chronomat JSP is stunner also. Congrats !

Kinnakeet · 1 January 2022, 09:26 AM

Very nice.

Bill11783 · 1 January 2022, 10:04 AM

Congrats! Wear it in good health. Big fan of Breitling.

WatchesNBlondes · 1 January 2022, 01:52 PM

Very cool!

1William · 2 January 2022, 01:01 AM

Congratulations.

le_baron · 5 January 2022, 03:50 PM

Interesting pick up. Congrats!

cleansocks · 19 January 2022, 05:33 PM

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Reelandy · 19 January 2022, 11:20 PM

That’s a stunner. How was the import process if you don’t mind me ask. I’ve always wanted to get a watch from Japan(given all the models they get but we don’t in North America) but always hesitate because of the hoops I would need to jump through to get it to Canada

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JesseBertone · 31 January 2022, 03:43 AM

Definitely one of the best looking Chronomats!

downtorock · 2 February 2022, 02:42 AM

love this dial. reminds me of my very first Chronomat. enjoy!

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Epanerai12 · 2 February 2022, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Reelandy

That’s a stunner. How was the import process if you don’t mind me ask. I’ve always wanted to get a watch from Japan(given all the models they get but we don’t in North America) but always hesitate because of the hoops I would need to jump through to get it to Canada

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Hey - It wasn't too tough. It went via DHL Express from the sender. Took two days to arrive at the Cincinnati DHL HUB. It sat for a day and then I received an email from DHL asking for "Watch Worksheet", which DHL provided in the email, and which I then sent to the seller to complete (its a simple one page word doc). Once I emailed the completed worksheet back to DHL, an hour later the watch started moving again (via tracking) and then that night I got a second email from DHL asking for duties/taxes. I paid that night via the link in the email from DHL and it was at my door step the next day.

AK797 · 4 February 2022, 06:39 AM

Subterranean · 21 February 2022, 03:38 PM

Beautiful watch.stunning.Congratulations.:-)

29 December 2021, 11:47 PM	#7
Epanerai12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nakorelli Location: Anytown, USA Watch: Depends on the day Posts: 367	Thank you gents. Having the Chronomat back on my wrist is an interesting experience. I feel this is such a robust watch that it make others seem...boring? less capable? idk I work at a desk, but still....this is a watch! __________________ Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!

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le_baron "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 257	Interesting pick up. Congrats! __________________ Lange Lange 1 ref. 191.021 \| Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15500 \| Breguet Classique ref. 5177BB \| Glashütte Original Panoreserve \| Breitling Navitimer 01 Limited Edition

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28 December 2021, 04:31 PM	#2
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,129	Congrats, that dial is awesome!

29 December 2021, 05:20 AM	#4
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Rather ridiculous that Japan gets some of the cool limited pieces. I saw another piece that I thought was awesome but was a Japan only release.

29 December 2021, 06:54 AM	#6
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,959	Congrats! This is a great watch, such a nice contrast between the dial and subdials. Enjoy in good health!

31 December 2021, 10:54 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2021, 11:18 PM	#9
PekWatchGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Finland Posts: 241	"I felt like Breitling made all the parts that I would want in a Chronomat, but just never put them together in one watch">>i felt also...then i bought avenger bandit crono titanium. Chronomat JSP is stunner also. Congrats !

1 January 2022, 09:26 AM	#10
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,679	Very nice.

1 January 2022, 10:04 AM	#11
Bill11783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Bill Location: 🇺🇸 Watch: BLRO, LV Posts: 443	Congrats! Wear it in good health. Big fan of Breitling.

1 January 2022, 01:52 PM	#12
WatchesNBlondes Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 270	Very cool!

2 January 2022, 01:01 AM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,630	Congratulations.

19 January 2022, 05:33 PM	#15
cleansocks "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: United States Posts: 67	.

19 January 2022, 11:20 PM	#16
Reelandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 233	That’s a stunner. How was the import process if you don’t mind me ask. I’ve always wanted to get a watch from Japan(given all the models they get but we don’t in North America) but always hesitate because of the hoops I would need to jump through to get it to Canada Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2022, 03:43 AM	#17
JesseBertone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Tuxedo Park, NY Posts: 198	Definitely one of the best looking Chronomats!

2 February 2022, 02:42 AM	#18
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,276	love this dial. reminds me of my very first Chronomat. enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 February 2022, 06:39 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,209

21 February 2022, 03:38 PM	#21
Subterranean "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Australia Watch: 1989 16610 Sub Posts: 242	Beautiful watch.stunning.Congratulations.:-)

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