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9 July 2020, 01:31 AM
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Unexpected Pickup
So I took my daughter in to my local AD to look at a gift for her BF. We meandered over to the watches and she took a liking to a nice Tissot Chronograph for the boy which she was buying with her hard earned money.
My enabler S A was showing me some of the new Breitling releases as he remembered me talking about a Navitimer at some point. I looked at various Navis when he asked me if I had considered an updated Chronomat. I associate these with the two tone Breitlings reserved for the Duty Free shops of the 1990s and have to say I was shocked at the new modern interpretation of these references. We went from try on to make a deal to throwing the Tissot in for free to fitting to shipping to me out of state in nothing flat. The anticipation of the watch arriving this am has been killing me. Without further ado. I present my Breitling Chromomat B01 Bentley in green. Love the face, love the updated pushers, love the exposition back and especially love the Rouleaux bracelet. Enjoy the pics. Love this forum! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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9 July 2020, 01:40 AM
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9 July 2020, 05:35 AM
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9 July 2020, 09:46 AM
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Congrats!!!
 Saw one in the flesh, very nice! That bracelet is awesome  
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9 July 2020, 09:48 AM
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Pleased to see someone make a more interesting choice! Well done looks great
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9 July 2020, 10:00 AM
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Wow!!!! What a cool piece. Congratulations man!!!! I love it.
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9 July 2020, 10:05 AM
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That is a really great looking watch!
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9 July 2020, 03:55 PM
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Congrats
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9 July 2020, 04:04 PM
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Congratulations!
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9 July 2020, 09:11 PM
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Thanks all for the comments. Very pleased with my purchase.
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10 July 2020, 12:40 AM
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Congratulations on a beautiful new Breitling.
I had seen one in the flesh at the NYC boutique last month. Truly stunning in person. |
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10 July 2020, 06:11 AM
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That truly looks fantastic, congratulations man!
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11 July 2020, 05:18 PM
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So awesome, congrats! I want the black one so badly. It’s just a matter of time for me.
How’s the comfort of the bracelet? Is there any fine adjusting available in the clasp? |
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11 July 2020, 10:24 PM
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Dchheeta. Unfortunately no fine adjust for the bracelet. It wears very comfortably. Much like a Jubilee on a Rolex. Almost went with the Black...or the Blue...no bad choices. Hope you get yours soon.
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12 July 2020, 01:52 AM
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Looking sharp. Do you find the thickness of this piece more subtle than the chronometer evo? I know this reference is about 2mm smaller in case size which I really like.
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12 July 2020, 07:40 AM
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Wow, that looks good. The green dial and invisible clasp looks especially nice, and the bracelet is perfect IMHO.
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14 July 2020, 12:05 AM
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Breitling (and tudor) in my opinion are the most exciting watch brands of the past couple years. I think the Rolex hype/marketing and fabricated scarcity clouds peoples ability to see what Breitling has been doing. The Navi reissue, navi's, Mosquito, chronomat, etc... are fantastically compelling watches. People get hyped about the daytona and even the speedy, but I dont think people realize that Breitling was doing chronos long before most brands out there.
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14 July 2020, 01:47 AM
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Really like the bracelet! Congrats
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14 July 2020, 02:16 AM
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Hi Boogiebot-i like the overall thickness. Cant compare to the reference you mentioned. Proportionately for my 7.1" wrist , the watch is a great diameter and height.
Hi Spartacus-Check one out if you get the chance; but be warned! Hi-Chester01-I've been too caught up in the Rolex hype. I think I have most everything I want in the Rolex catalog for now barring a PM purchase so I will likely focus on Breitling for my next couple of acquisitions. Hi Redmonds214-Thanks! |
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14 July 2020, 03:28 AM
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15 July 2020, 01:27 AM
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Looks great and I LOVE that bracelet!!
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15 July 2020, 03:28 AM
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That’s sick! Congrats
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18 July 2020, 03:15 PM
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Congrats! I can't wait to see one in flesh of the AD would have this green dial in.
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20 July 2020, 07:51 AM
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Looks great on you, congrats! I bet your daughter was happy with the result as well.
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20 July 2020, 08:30 AM
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Beautiful watch! Love the green dial, and that bracelet is awesome!
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24 July 2020, 09:53 AM
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I also love the new and improved bullet bracelet. Super sharp! Breitling did this one right.
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14 August 2020, 05:16 AM
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What a fantastic dial color. Loving this bracelet as well; very cool combo!
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14 August 2020, 05:40 AM
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Very cool - love the green - congrats!
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14 August 2020, 09:32 AM
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Nice and that green absolutely killed it. Congrats.
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