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Old 11 June 2009, 08:45 AM   #1
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New Watch! Lots of pics! What is it?

Like a kid on Christmas morning!!!!

Here's the present, what could it be?

(Yeah I hate it when you guys do this too but so be it!!!)
Not a Rolex, what is it?

Still can't tell?

Yeah!!!! Its my first Breitling!!!!!!

Geez, they use more packaging than Panerai and Rolex combined don't they?

Well here is it, a Chrono-matic 49 with bronze dial on mesh bracelet. I think this is pretty new and I have not seen many of them. I had never seen one on bracelet until now.

The dial is quite stunning. Previous models had a very shiny copper color bronze dial. The color is still called "Bronze" but it varies by model and in fact with each run of watches. I've seen several shades. I think this one is much more formal and sophisticated.

And of course the required wrist shot! It really is pretty big at 49mm but its sits very low and has a great shape to it.

Its a birthday gift from my wife but I bought it early to try and avoid the price increase and because its hard to find these. I can't wear it until early July so the bracelet isn't sized yet.


Look at all the crap that is included with the watch!

Special thanks to Greg (Mosoc right here on TRF) for a great experience and a fantastic watch!!!!!
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Old 11 June 2009, 08:51 AM   #2
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Dude - you're welcome! It is indeed a STUNNER!
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Old 11 June 2009, 09:06 AM   #3
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How in heck do you read the tachymeter?
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Old 11 June 2009, 09:10 AM   #4
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Beautiful watch! I am a diehard Rolex and Brietling fan. Breitling makes a very good watch. The photos of your Breitling proves this point. I also have two Omega watches but after wearing my Rolex and Breitling watches is is very hard to wear anything else. Good choice enjoy that great watch.
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Old 11 June 2009, 01:15 PM   #5
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How in heck do you read the tachymeter?
The tachymetric scale rotates!
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Old 11 June 2009, 01:29 PM   #6
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NICE watch !! I love big watches as well
You also have a very generous wife too
Congrats !!
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Old 11 June 2009, 04:58 PM   #7
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What a beauty, Tony.....congrats.

Love that MESH bracelet. Can we have some better close ups of the bracelet and clasp? Thanks.

Wear it in good health, buddy!!

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Old 11 June 2009, 10:39 PM   #8
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Can we have some better close ups of the bracelet and clasp? Thanks.
Not until July! She put it away for wrapping and safe keeping. Have to wait for my birthday!
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Old 12 June 2009, 03:17 AM   #9
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HUGE! I could never pull of 49mm, but that is the best looking Breitling I have seen !
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