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Rockrolex · 5 January 2006, 01:09 PM

Now that I've had my Olympus for a month, it's time for a review.

First, the specifications:

Size: stainless steel 43 mm case diameter; 15.4 mm thickness

Crystal: saphire

Movement: B19 ETA 2892-A2 automatic, 28,800 vph, 38 jewels, 42 hr power reserve

Functions: Hour, minute hands, second hand in subdial @ 12:00; chronograph with large sweep second hand, 2 subdials: 12 hour @ 6:00, 30 minute @ 9:00; moonphase window @ 3:00; calendar function includes day in 6:00 subdial, month in 9:00 subdial; date in 12:00 subdial.

Bi-directional bezel with slide rule function

Crown: non-screw locked with two gaskets; two pushers to control chrono function; four flush pushers to set month, day, date and moon phase.

Water resistant to 3 bars

Strap: Breitling black crocodile band with a Breitling stainless steel full deployment clasp, 22 mm.

Discussion:

Once I got the strap adjusted properly, the watch sits very comfortably on the wrist. It's big and bold, unfortunately too big to be worn under some of my tighter cuffed shirts. It is a heavy watch, from the feel, the heaviest in my collection by far, but is still very comfortable to wear. I haven't been strict about measuring accuracy, but my rough calculation seems to put it well within COSC specs.

It's a fun watch, what with all the complications, and for the time being it has replaced the GMT as my every day wearer. Hopefully, the novelty will wear off so I can get back to the GMT, but every morning when I think I will switch back, something says, just wear it one more day. I think I may be developing a problem here.

I will say it was well worth the wait for this one. I am really enjoying it.

Some pics:

Face

Side

Back

(Yes I know the protective seal is still on the back. Sort of like the hologram. I don't remove them.

)

JJ Irani · 5 January 2006, 03:13 PM

Thanks for a great review, Ed.

Tell me one thing....what's that smudge on the left hand side of the crystal (at '9') in the first picture?

There seems to be some kind of 'stuff' on the crystal that is blurring and obliterating part of the print below!!

JJ

dman · 5 January 2006, 04:17 PM

Great review Ed!!

That watch is all you pal.

I am glad you are giving it a fair workout on the wrist. Variety is the spice of life, or at least it is fun.

padi56 · 5 January 2006, 09:29 PM

Nice review Ed, not a huge Breitling fan but they are a quality brand.Like a lot of there vintage watches,always excellent cases and finish.

mailman · 5 January 2006, 11:04 PM

Thanks Ed. Glad you're enjoying it. It's a good lookin watch

Rockrolex · 5 January 2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks for a great review, Ed.

Tell me one thing....what's that smudge on the left hand side of the crystal (at '9') in the first picture?

There seems to be some kind of 'stuff' on the crystal that is blurring and obliterating part of the print below!!

JJ

It was just some sticky dirt that I finally noticed yesterday and have since removed. The face is all clear now.

worktolivelife · 6 January 2006, 02:24 AM

lovely watch

steve

worktolivelife · 6 January 2006, 02:28 AM

how do you find the OEM croc strap and deployant clasp, I've been considering one for a while as a alternative to the breitling bracelet

steve

Rockrolex · 6 January 2006, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by worktolivelife

how do you find the OEM croc strap and deployant clasp, I've been considering one for a while as a alternative to the breitling bracelet

steve

I definitely like it, Steve. It's very comfortable. For some reason, on the Breitling I prefer the strap to the bracelet. For one thing, it's a lot easier to size the strap than the bracelet. The only minor problem I have with mine is that the clasp is not tight. It has a tendency sometimes to open up. But that can be easily fixed when I get a chance to get over to the AD to have them make the adjustment.

TARDIS · 25 January 2006, 02:50 PM

Hey Ed Nice photo's

That's a complex looking model. I can't get over how thick the case is. It must weigh about 180grams?

I can't figure why you would leave the GMT at home and wear this one.

Steve

Rockrolex · 25 January 2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Hey Ed Nice photo's

That's a complex looking model. I can't get over how thick the case is. It must weigh about 180grams?

I can't figure why you would leave the GMT at home and wear this one.

Steve

Thanks, Steve. There's just something about all the complications that calls to me and fascinates me. I find that I am torn between the Olympus and the GMT. When I wear one I miss the other. One of these days I may start wearing one on each wrist to avoid that problem.

I've been alternating between the two. Most of the week I wear the GMT and then toward the end of the week I strap on the Olympus for a couple of days. I never wear the Breitling with my sleeves rolled down and the cuffs buttoned. The watch is too thick.

These are clearly the two favorite watches in my collection. The GMT is still #1 and always will be, but the Breitling is not too far behind as #2.

BruceS · 26 January 2006, 02:26 PM

Great job Ed! Just one question.....when are you going to take the plastic off the caseback?

Rockrolex · 26 January 2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Great job Ed! Just one question.....when are you going to take the plastic off the caseback?

As a matter of fact, Bruce, I bit the bullet and pulled it off a while ago. Didn't hurt a bit.

The plastic just doesn't have the same panache as the hologram anyway.

Goodwatch · 1 February 2006, 06:29 AM

Nice watch Ed but why does it read made in Swaziland on the inside of the strap

Rockrolex · 1 February 2006, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Nice watch Ed but why does it read made in Swaziland on the inside of the strap

You don't even qualify as a Tosser, you Wanker.

Goodwatch · 1 February 2006, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

You don't even qualify as a Tosser, you Wanker.

But I'm still a friend of yours?

Rockrolex · 1 February 2006, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

But I'm still a friend of yours?

Of course. Why would that change?

Goodwatch · 1 February 2006, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Of course. Why would that change?

Are you in the habbit of calling your friends tossers and wankers? What do you call your enemies then?

mailman · 1 February 2006, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Are you in the habbit of calling your friends tossers and wankers? What do you call your enemies then?

Dutchie

Goodwatch · 1 February 2006, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Dutchie

You're fast on the draw meatball

mailman · 1 February 2006, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

You're fast on the draw meatball

It's all in good fun

Goodwatch · 1 February 2006, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

It's all in good fun

I'm signing off Paulie. Have to catch some shuteys. Damn, that bloody job keeps spoiling all the fun

Rockrolex · 1 February 2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Are you in the habbit of calling your friends tossers and wankers? What do you call your enemies then?

This is a family oriented public forum. I'm afraid I would embarrass you too much to give you the answer.

5 January 2006, 04:17 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Great review Ed!! That watch is all you pal. I am glad you are giving it a fair workout on the wrist. Variety is the spice of life, or at least it is fun. __________________ 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.

5 January 2006, 09:29 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,044	Nice review Ed, not a huge Breitling fan but they are a quality brand.Like a lot of there vintage watches,always excellent cases and finish. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 January 2006, 11:04 PM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Thanks Ed. Glad you're enjoying it. It's a good lookin watch __________________ JJ

6 January 2006, 02:24 AM	#7
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	lovely watch steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

6 January 2006, 02:28 AM	#8
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	how do you find the OEM croc strap and deployant clasp, I've been considering one for a while as a alternative to the breitling bracelet steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

5 January 2006, 01:09 PM	#1
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,955	Breitling Navitimer Olympus Review Now that I've had my Olympus for a month, it's time for a review. First, the specifications: Size: stainless steel 43 mm case diameter; 15.4 mm thickness Crystal: saphire Movement: B19 ETA 2892-A2 automatic, 28,800 vph, 38 jewels, 42 hr power reserve Functions: Hour, minute hands, second hand in subdial @ 12:00; chronograph with large sweep second hand, 2 subdials: 12 hour @ 6:00, 30 minute @ 9:00; moonphase window @ 3:00; calendar function includes day in 6:00 subdial, month in 9:00 subdial; date in 12:00 subdial. Bi-directional bezel with slide rule function Crown: non-screw locked with two gaskets; two pushers to control chrono function; four flush pushers to set month, day, date and moon phase. Water resistant to 3 bars Strap: Breitling black crocodile band with a Breitling stainless steel full deployment clasp, 22 mm. Discussion: Once I got the strap adjusted properly, the watch sits very comfortably on the wrist. It's big and bold, unfortunately too big to be worn under some of my tighter cuffed shirts. It is a heavy watch, from the feel, the heaviest in my collection by far, but is still very comfortable to wear. I haven't been strict about measuring accuracy, but my rough calculation seems to put it well within COSC specs. It's a fun watch, what with all the complications, and for the time being it has replaced the GMT as my every day wearer. Hopefully, the novelty will wear off so I can get back to the GMT, but every morning when I think I will switch back, something says, just wear it one more day. I think I may be developing a problem here. I will say it was well worth the wait for this one. I am really enjoying it. Some pics: Face Side Back (Yes I know the protective seal is still on the back. Sort of like the hologram. I don't remove them. ) __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 January 2006, 03:13 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for a great review, Ed. Tell me one thing....what's that smudge on the left hand side of the crystal (at '9') in the first picture? There seems to be some kind of 'stuff' on the crystal that is blurring and obliterating part of the print below!! JJ __________________ 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!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 5 January 2006 at 03:14 PM..

25 January 2006, 02:50 PM	#10
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Your new Breitling Hey Ed Nice photo's That's a complex looking model. I can't get over how thick the case is. It must weigh about 180grams? I can't figure why you would leave the GMT at home and wear this one. Steve

26 January 2006, 02:26 PM	#12
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Great job Ed! Just one question.....when are you going to take the plastic off the caseback?

1 February 2006, 06:29 AM	#14
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Nice watch Ed but why does it read made in Swaziland on the inside of the strap __________________ Member# 127

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