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Rubenonfire · 10 June 2007, 07:21 AM

A quick question for my fellow TRF'ers...

A friend of mine has been bitten by watch fever after seeing and trying on my GMT-II and is looking at picking up a Breitling. He likes the larger case size, face color and recognizable Breitling dial. When he mentioned Breitling I immediately thought of one watch only, and that was the Navitimer, blue face. I then made a comment to him that the Navitimer was basically the "Submariner of Breitling" meaning that it was the one watch that in my opinion captured the spirit, history and essence of Breitling, the same way that I feel the Sub is the quintessencial Rolex.

What do you all think? Is that consistent with what you think or am I WAY off base? Whenever I think Breitling, Navitimer just pops into my head. I'm anxious to hear what you have to say.

In case you're unfamiliar with the Navitimer, I've attached a picture...

JJ Irani · 10 June 2007, 11:52 AM

That certainly is a great looking watch, but unless you are familiar with the usage of that very complicated dial, I'm pretty sure that 90% of those functions would be redundant to 90% of us watch lovers!!

C.J. · 10 June 2007, 12:29 PM

I'm with you all the way, Ruben

Breitling has always been a pilots watch and what better pilot looking watch than the Navitimer

ohlins · 10 June 2007, 07:50 PM

yeah i agree that the navitimer is the model that defines what breitling is about.....that rich blue dial looks best on a blue leather strap, at least for me....

David1971 · 11 June 2007, 02:45 AM

Hello! My first post here.
I agree.
If you want a larger case take a look at the "Navitimer World", it's the largest Navitimer ever.
It's a beautiful watch but unfortunately only WR to 3 bars.
/David

TARDIS · 11 June 2007, 05:08 PM

The Navitimer range are class watches Ruben.

The so called 'complicated' part of the watch isn't really. All it is is a mechanical chronograph with a circular slide rule for simple calculations.

Breitling have a great following including people in the aviation and motor vehicle industry.

The World Timer is one of my favorites as well.

Steve

Altair · 6 October 2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David1971

Hello! My first post here.
I agree.
If you want a larger case take a look at the "Navitimer World", it's the largest Navitimer ever.
It's a beautiful watch but unfortunately only WR to 3 bars.
/David

Exactely!! The World along with the Chronomat Evolotion define Breitlings to me, macho yet refined

dman · 12 June 2007, 12:26 PM

Perfect analogy Rueben!!

dhk8880 · 6 October 2007, 06:07 AM

the navi has a nice dial. but the band is thinner than sme of the other breits available. I really like bently lines nice size dials and bands

CEG · 6 October 2007, 06:20 AM

Tell him to get a 16610 Sub instead

Letsgodiving · 6 October 2007, 09:39 AM

Good choice. Breitlings tend to be a little too busy for me but for some reason I love the Navitimer which is probably the busiest of all. Go figure. I will be getting one at some point.

Green Arrow · 6 October 2007, 11:12 AM

my Super Avenger with white dial Navitimers are too busy for me.

Jedi · 6 October 2007, 02:31 PM

I have a nice little Breitling Navitimer LE with the Patrouille Suisse emblem on it. The Chrono faces are at 12 9 and 6 to make room for the emblem at 3.

It's a great looking watch and sits well, but the rotor is loud and I find the dial too busy to read. I hardly wear it and only strap it on now and then to make sure it's still working. Looks great in the collection though.

Tools · 7 October 2007, 01:19 AM

I love Breitling, and you hit the nail on the head as to what I invision when some mentions the name.

Breitling engineers took these two essential pieces of early flight tools and combined them in one neat package.

Unfortunately, everything is so small that it's more a novelty for me rather than a practical tool watch..Still, they are stunning:

10 June 2007, 07:21 AM	#1
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Breitling Navitimer / Rolex Submariner A quick question for my fellow TRF'ers... A friend of mine has been bitten by watch fever after seeing and trying on my GMT-II and is looking at picking up a Breitling. He likes the larger case size, face color and recognizable Breitling dial. When he mentioned Breitling I immediately thought of one watch only, and that was the Navitimer, blue face. I then made a comment to him that the Navitimer was basically the "Submariner of Breitling" meaning that it was the one watch that in my opinion captured the spirit, history and essence of Breitling, the same way that I feel the Sub is the quintessencial Rolex. What do you all think? Is that consistent with what you think or am I WAY off base? Whenever I think Breitling, Navitimer just pops into my head. I'm anxious to hear what you have to say. In case you're unfamiliar with the Navitimer, I've attached a picture...

10 June 2007, 11:52 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That certainly is a great looking watch, but unless you are familiar with the usage of that very complicated dial, I'm pretty sure that 90% of those functions would be redundant to 90% of us watch lovers!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 June 2007, 12:29 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I'm with you all the way, Ruben Breitling has always been a pilots watch and what better pilot looking watch than the Navitimer __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

10 June 2007, 07:50 PM	#4
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	yeah i agree that the navitimer is the model that defines what breitling is about.....that rich blue dial looks best on a blue leather strap, at least for me.... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

12 June 2007, 12:26 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Perfect analogy Rueben!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

11 June 2007, 02:45 AM	#5
David1971 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweden Watch: PAM 00005 Posts: 202	Hello! My first post here. I agree. If you want a larger case take a look at the "Navitimer World", it's the largest Navitimer ever. It's a beautiful watch but unfortunately only WR to 3 bars. /David

11 June 2007, 05:08 PM	#6
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	The Navitimer range are class watches Ruben. The so called 'complicated' part of the watch isn't really. All it is is a mechanical chronograph with a circular slide rule for simple calculations. Breitling have a great following including people in the aviation and motor vehicle industry. The World Timer is one of my favorites as well. Steve

6 October 2007, 06:07 AM	#9
dhk8880 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VA Posts: 47	the navi has a nice dial. but the band is thinner than sme of the other breits available. I really like bently lines nice size dials and bands

6 October 2007, 06:20 AM	#10
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Tell him to get a 16610 Sub instead __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

6 October 2007, 09:39 AM	#11
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Good choice. Breitlings tend to be a little too busy for me but for some reason I love the Navitimer which is probably the busiest of all. Go figure. I will be getting one at some point.

6 October 2007, 11:12 AM	#12
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	For some reason, when I think of Breitling, I think of my Super Avenger with white dial Navitimers are too busy for me.

6 October 2007, 02:31 PM	#13
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I have a nice little Breitling Navitimer LE with the Patrouille Suisse emblem on it. The Chrono faces are at 12 9 and 6 to make room for the emblem at 3. It's a great looking watch and sits well, but the rotor is loud and I find the dial too busy to read. I hardly wear it and only strap it on now and then to make sure it's still working. Looks great in the collection though.

7 October 2007, 01:19 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	I love Breitling, and you hit the nail on the head as to what I invision when some mentions the name. Breitling engineers took these two essential pieces of early flight tools and combined them in one neat package. Unfortunately, everything is so small that it's more a novelty for me rather than a practical tool watch..Still, they are stunning:

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