Breitling 2020 New Models

[jnelson3097]

Originally Posted by skuba

I can't find price detail about it. Did anyone know about the new chronomat prices ?

SS models are $8100-8250. Models with any gold on them range from $9350-12100 USD. The Chronomat is only offered on the bracelet so no options to buy on any straps, you have to buy the bracelet first which I don’t quite get.

[usc1]

The Superocean 57 for sure! I though the rainbow was ridiculous but have slowly been growing on me.

Anyone know the exact release date?

[copernic83]

I love the new chronomat, can't wait to try it on !

BUT, it looks like it will be quite thick...

[TheWolfeTones]

I really like the look of the green superocean heritage.

[Maxy]

Chronomat 42 has great integration of date. Got fedup with date between 4 & 5. This one almost looks dateless watch! Good job Kern!

[GST15]

Originally Posted by 56scooter

I'm sorry, I just don't share your enthusiasm. It is obvious that Georges has been reaching out to a new, younger, and "cooler" clientele than what was previously's Breitling's bread and butter. I can deal with the re-issue of the 57 Superocean, but I prefer my Superocean XL more. The rainbow edition is hideous in my opinion. I laugh that certain individuals are speaking out in favor of it when years ago they harpooned Teddy Schnieder whenever he released a colorful watch.

The new chronomat is nice but I don't see myself rushing out to buy one new. The 35 mm Navitimer is only a reduction in size. Does not appeal to me at all and my wife doesn't really wear anything smaller than 38 mm. I won't be purchasing any of the watches new, they will be readily available pre-owned in short order at a greatly reduced price. Georges main concern is pumping out as many watches as possible. He has little concern for those whose consider value retention and is only interested in the bottom line of Breitling, S.A.

My watch fund will now be directed towards watches that hold their value better and/or those with a little bit more of sophistication. I for one have not drank the "Cool Aid"!

I agree. No excitement here

[Droolex]

That Frecce Tricolori is my fave of the bunch.

[vintagewaferthin]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Agreed, truly impressed with the new Chronomat. I wasn’t a fan of the pre-Kern modern versions, too blingy for me.

The first post-Kern was alright but this is something else! I like the proportion and size (42mm).

Particularly pleased with the Blackeye Blue, Panda and reverse Panda. I think they nailed these. The TT ad RG look good too.

That black eye blue is very nice. I wish they were in the 38mm to 40mm range, but still very nice looking. The blue is tempting.

[alphadweller]

Also a fan of the Frecce Tricolori.
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[Ny325]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Also a fan of the Frecce Tricolori.
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I personally, would prefer it in 40mm.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Ny325

I personally, would prefer it in 40mm.

I hear you, you prefer a 40mm watch, but to me a chrono has to be at least 42mm large to be legible and usable as a chrono, especially with three subdials. The more you shrink it, the worse it gets.

The Daytona is an example of how impractical a chrono can be with a 28mm dial packing 3 subdials, a novel written all over it and tiny little chrono hour and minute hands, all about function following form. IMHO.

In a dress watch however, I prefer 38mm. I have an 18cm/7in wrist.

[Robbyman]

I’d love this in 40mm. I believe the movement is too large to fit in 40mm which is why their chronos are 41mm plus.

That reverse panda at 40mm would be bought by me 100%.