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JP. · 13 May 2020, 08:26 AM

I'm a big Breitling fan and the classics (Navitimer, Chronomat, Blackbird, 45mm SuperOcean/Avenger/Seawolf-line) are all brilliant. But I haven't liked their recent releases that much.

But this is NICE.

(Watch not mine unfortunately, the picture is borrowed from Breitling Facebook-group)

jnelson3097 · 13 May 2020, 01:09 PM

It’s a nice watch but I’m not a fan of the polished bezel or the bracelet. If they would allow you to buy the watch on a strap or something other than that bracelet, it would be something I’d consider.

jerseyb · 13 May 2020, 01:55 PM

I love it as well. That bracelet is so unique. Great release from Breitling.

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JP. · 13 May 2020, 06:33 PM

It's 42mm so moderately sized.

1William · 13 May 2020, 09:35 PM

I look forward to seeing this one at my AD.

scarlet knight · 14 May 2020, 01:53 AM

I like it.

Goose 104 · 14 May 2020, 04:28 AM

Yes I like this a lot - cant wait to try on the bracelet.

P2725TMB · 15 May 2020, 02:33 AM

I think it looks really good. Very much looking forward to trying one on when the Regents Street boutique opens again.

polaris72 · 15 May 2020, 08:01 AM

Great release, the bullet bracelet is awesome. Might get one too.

Lol-x · 15 May 2020, 10:54 AM

I like it!

I just wish the sub-dials were contrasting "Panda" to just take it to the next level.

sokoloka · 15 May 2020, 03:24 PM

Really like it. My initial inclination was for the panda style but the Frecce Tricolore is growing on me more and more ...

jnelson3097 · 16 May 2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sokoloka

Really like it. My initial inclination was for the panda style but the Frecce Tricolore is growing on me more and more ...

In house Breitlings are supposed to have contrasting subdials but the Freece is a special edition so the subs can be the same as the dial, just like the 806 and 765 reissues.

Mad Hatter · 17 May 2020, 08:43 AM

Looks freakin fantastic!

Gasguzlr · 18 May 2020, 12:03 PM

I’m disappointed that the bracelet has absolutely no micro adjustments, other than removing or replacing links, and that the bracelet is held with pins, rather than screws. This seems like a bit of a back step to me.

Droolex · 18 May 2020, 02:41 PM

My absolute favorite of the new releases!

juve · 19 May 2020, 07:09 AM

Nice Breitling. Like it !!!

ajas · 21 May 2020, 01:34 AM

very nice Breitling

dtwer · 5 June 2020, 03:55 AM

I have never taken an interest in Breitling but this new Chronomat is quite appealing to me. The rouleaux bracelet is particularly nice due to the unique look. If I were to get one I would want the green dial.

michaelodonnell123 · 5 June 2020, 04:11 AM

Very handsome watch. Well done Breitling.

dtwer · 5 June 2020, 04:28 AM

The price though...

I would not hesitate to get myself one if it was $5K or even 6K range, but 8K is in the Rolex territory.

jnelson3097 · 5 June 2020, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dtwer

The price though...

I would not hesitate to get myself one if it was $5K or even 6K range, but 8K is in the Rolex territory.

Anyone buying a Breitling should know not to pay retail. There's no reason to not work out 20-25% off this which isn't a bad deal for an in house chrono.

dtwer · 5 June 2020, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jnelson3097

Anyone buying a Breitling should know not to pay retail. There's no reason to not work out 20-25% off this which isn't a bad deal for an in house chrono.

Good to know, thank you. At 20-25% it would be very appealing indeed. Is that kind of discount pretty commonplace? I may have to try it at the dealer around here

Jagsie · 7 June 2020, 10:58 PM

The new Chronomat Bentley is AMAZING! Totally beautiful.

https://www.breitling.com/media/imag...h-counters.jpg

jnelson3097 · 8 June 2020, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dtwer

Good to know, thank you. At 20-25% it would be very appealing indeed. Is that kind of discount pretty commonplace? I may have to try it at the dealer around here

It shouldn’t be a problem getting that discount. There will be plenty of these in AD cases once they start shipping.

Jfo122 · 8 June 2020, 10:43 PM

This is a beautiful piece from brietling i must say.

Nav01L · 13 June 2020, 07:01 AM

It really is an excellent watch design, but am I the only one who finds this two sided graduation on the bezel odd? They might as well have done the whole thing for consistency. I get that it’s because you can switch around the rider tabs but that would have worked just as well with just one quarter being graduated for individual minutes... or all four.

jnelson3097 · 14 June 2020, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Nav01L

It really is an excellent watch design, but am I the only one who finds this two sided graduation on the bezel odd? They might as well have done the whole thing for consistency. I get that it’s because you can switch around the rider tabs but that would have worked just as well with just one quarter being graduated for individual minutes... or all four.

I don’t think you’re the only one. I can understand it and get it, but I still don’t understand the fully polished bezel. I’ve warmed up to this warm from the initial release but until you can buy it without this bracelet, my money will be spent somewhere else.

mr ling · 20 June 2020, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jnelson3097

It’s a nice watch but I’m not a fan of the polished bezel or the bracelet. If they would allow you to buy the watch on a strap or something other than that bracelet, it would be something I’d consider.

This.. I do miss my black dial chronomat longitude on the Pilot's bracelet.

Camdamonium · 8 July 2020, 05:39 AM

I said it on a different forum, but I think this new Chronomat would look KILLER as a two-tone blue dial Frecce Tricolori.

13 May 2020, 08:26 AM	#1
JP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Juho Location: Finland Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 1,914	Finally a new Breitling I like! I'm a big Breitling fan and the classics (Navitimer, Chronomat, Blackbird, 45mm SuperOcean/Avenger/Seawolf-line) are all brilliant. But I haven't liked their recent releases that much. But this is NICE. (Watch not mine unfortunately, the picture is borrowed from Breitling Facebook-group) __________________ My Luxury Watch Reviews Blog

13 May 2020, 06:33 PM	#4
JP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Juho Location: Finland Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 1,914	It's 42mm so moderately sized. __________________ My Luxury Watch Reviews Blog

15 May 2020, 10:54 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	I like it! I just wish the sub-dials were contrasting "Panda" to just take it to the next level. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 May 2020, 03:24 PM	#11
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	Really like it. My initial inclination was for the panda style but the Frecce Tricolore is growing on me more and more ... __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

13 June 2020, 07:01 AM	#26
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	It really is an excellent watch design, but am I the only one who finds this two sided graduation on the bezel odd? They might as well have done the whole thing for consistency. I get that it’s because you can switch around the rider tabs but that would have worked just as well with just one quarter being graduated for individual minutes... or all four. __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

13 May 2020, 01:09 PM	#2
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	It’s a nice watch but I’m not a fan of the polished bezel or the bracelet. If they would allow you to buy the watch on a strap or something other than that bracelet, it would be something I’d consider.

13 May 2020, 01:55 PM	#3
jerseyb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Watch: Explorer II Posts: 232	I love it as well. That bracelet is so unique. Great release from Breitling. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

13 May 2020, 09:35 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	I look forward to seeing this one at my AD.

14 May 2020, 01:53 AM	#6
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,466	I like it.

14 May 2020, 04:28 AM	#7
Goose 104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126622 Posts: 960	Yes I like this a lot - cant wait to try on the bracelet.

15 May 2020, 02:33 AM	#8
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,365	I think it looks really good. Very much looking forward to trying one on when the Regents Street boutique opens again.

15 May 2020, 08:01 AM	#9
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Great release, the bullet bracelet is awesome. Might get one too.

17 May 2020, 08:43 AM	#13
Mad Hatter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 268	Looks freakin fantastic!

18 May 2020, 12:03 PM	#14
Gasguzlr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 140	I’m disappointed that the bracelet has absolutely no micro adjustments, other than removing or replacing links, and that the bracelet is held with pins, rather than screws. This seems like a bit of a back step to me.

18 May 2020, 02:41 PM	#15
Droolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Watch: RG SeaQ Pano date Posts: 321	My absolute favorite of the new releases!

19 May 2020, 07:09 AM	#16
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	Nice Breitling. Like it !!!

21 May 2020, 01:34 AM	#17
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	very nice Breitling

5 June 2020, 03:55 AM	#18
dtwer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midwest Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 1,505	I have never taken an interest in Breitling but this new Chronomat is quite appealing to me. The rouleaux bracelet is particularly nice due to the unique look. If I were to get one I would want the green dial.

5 June 2020, 04:11 AM	#19
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	Very handsome watch. Well done Breitling.

5 June 2020, 04:28 AM	#20
dtwer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midwest Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 1,505	The price though... I would not hesitate to get myself one if it was $5K or even 6K range, but 8K is in the Rolex territory.

7 June 2020, 10:58 PM	#23
Jagsie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN,126660-JC Posts: 172	The new Chronomat Bentley is AMAZING! Totally beautiful. https://www.breitling.com/media/imag...h-counters.jpg

8 June 2020, 10:43 PM	#25
Jfo122 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 207	This is a beautiful piece from brietling i must say.

8 July 2020, 05:39 AM	#29
Camdamonium "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Camden Location: Plano, TX Watch: Hublot DepecheMode Posts: 1,337	I said it on a different forum, but I think this new Chronomat would look KILLER as a two-tone blue dial Frecce Tricolori.

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