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DVR · 23 July 2021, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by karwath

Interesting that this color scheme harkens back to a prior Breitling Chronograph from the early 1970s, as noted by an expert on all things Breitling:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRa4pefL...dium=copy_link

Breitling has used this ice blue dial a long time ago. So it is normal for Mr. Kern to bring it back. It's a strong color and the way they are going to bring the watches to market (limited production) is going to elevate the brand to a higher level all together. At least, that is what Mr. Kern is hoping. And so far he has done a tremendous job with the brand.

The ignorant will of course compare to Rolex but such is life.

My wrist, not my watch (yet) :

I had turned my back to Breitling but bit by bit I am becoming a fan. Bought my wife a beautiful Breitling just a few days ago.

philhendrix · 23 July 2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DVR

Breitling has used this ice blue dial a long time ago. So it is normal for Mr. Kern to bring it back. It's a strong color and the way they are going to bring the watches to market (limited production) is going to elevate the brand to a higher level all together. At least, that is what Mr. Kern is hoping. And so far he has done a tremendous job with the brand.

The ignorant will of course compare to Rolex but such is life.

My wrist, not my watch (yet) :

It looks solid, very nice.

I'm thinking though, what kind of 'wear' it is. Is it an every day watch, or too elegant/previous because of the platinum? Its not quite "cheap" enough to bang it around like some other breitlings on here that are plain tool watches.

Melissaw1010 · 18 July 2021, 08:16 PM

My AD told me yesterday that only a certain amount was made and their having a hard time possibly getting more than 1. So I will wait and see. I would also be curious how the dial looks in real lighting and if it appears much darker. I have this similar color on an Omega Speedmaster which is stunning but that watch looks a little masculine for me so I’m all about these diamonds :)

jnelson3097 · 20 July 2021, 01:27 AM

Kern posted these on Linkedin, figured this thread needs some real life pics.

dmhines · 20 July 2021, 02:15 AM

Digging that color .. I actually just ordered an Omega Speedmaster that color from AD ....

trippinjimmy · 20 July 2021, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhines

Digging that color .. I actually just ordered an Omega Speedmaster that color from AD ....

This one is awesome looking in real life...but small. I have smallerish wrists at 6.75, and the bracelet fit without removing links.

I’m digging this new breitling though and should get one from the ad within a few weeks...hopefully.

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johnorpheus · 20 July 2021, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhines

Digging that color .. I actually just ordered an Omega Speedmaster that color from AD ....

This is sweet too

dmhines · 20 July 2021, 03:41 AM

I have 6.75 inch wrist as well. Anything over 40 begins looking big.

bmclaurin · 24 July 2021, 07:13 AM

AD just got this. Couldn’t resist.

philhendrix · 24 July 2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bmclaurin

AD just got this. Couldn’t resist.

great look, congratulations!!

do you mind sharing a picture of the clasp? not sure what kind of strap clasp it is.

Chewbacca · 13 September 2021, 04:59 AM

Gorgeous watches and pics.

DJ2020 · 13 September 2021, 08:16 AM

Beautiful watch and color. B01 leaves nothing on the table. Best chronograph movement made in my opinion. Fantastic watch!

Argo98 · 30 July 2021, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bmclaurin

AD just got this. Couldn’t resist.

Congratulations !! Amazing watch and imho the best looking chronograph dial on the market !!

bmclaurin · 24 July 2021, 10:38 AM

And here’s a slightly better pic.

Really impressed with this release. I was very tempted by the recent Chronomats, but the bracelet (as beautiful and comfortable as it is) makes it wear just a tad large for my liking on my wrist. That, coupled with lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment, was just enough to hold me at bay. So when this beauty was released, I was hoping the rubber strap might make it feel a bit more svelte. And I was right. Not only does the watch wrap down around my wrist better than the bracelet, but it lightens the weight by quite a bit. Super comfy. And man, that dial…

trippinjimmy · 25 July 2021, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bmclaurin

And here’s a slightly better pic.

Really impressed with this release. I was very tempted by the recent Chronomats, but the bracelet (as beautiful and comfortable as it is) makes it wear just a tad large for my liking on my wrist. That, coupled with lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment, was just enough to hold me at bay. So when this beauty was released, I was hoping the rubber strap might make it feel a bit more svelte. And I was right. Not only does the watch wrap down around my wrist better than the bracelet, but it lightens the weight by quite a bit. Super comfy. And man, that dial…

LOVE it! Congrats!!!

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alllexandru · 25 July 2021, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bmclaurin

And here’s a slightly better pic.

Looks like a stunner, beautiful!

bmclaurin · 25 July 2021, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by philhendrix

…do you mind sharing a picture of the clasp? not sure what kind of strap clasp it is.

Sure no problem. It’s a deployant clasp with tang buckle. Here you go.

philhendrix · 25 July 2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bmclaurin

Sure no problem. It’s a deployant clasp with tang buckle. Here you go.

Thank you, its stunning. wear it in good health!!

train-time · 25 July 2021, 08:59 AM

The live pictures of this model look great! I can't wait to see it when my AD gets one. It's the perfect codger's watch

jltait · 3 August 2021, 06:52 AM

Such a beautiful watch. The only thing holding me back from the new Chronomat is the red seconds hand. This solves it. Imagine if the case was platinum as well. Oh my goodness.

DVR · 4 August 2021, 01:30 AM

From 16cm and up anyone can wear a 42mm watch. Just because someone has this idée fixe that a watch is too big doesn't mean it is for non WIS people (middle letter stands for 'idiot')

Breitling, under G. Kern, has reinvented themselves and are fast becoming a true top brand again. I don't own one yet but I am tempted.

doboy007 · 12 August 2021, 01:36 PM

Saw the watch last weekend and was really tempted but imagining 50% depreciation off the bat turned me off. I don't buy watches to make money on them but it's bit tough to swallow for a watch that already seems to be priced high.

nm4710 · 12 August 2021, 02:40 PM

Great looking watch. Saw a few of the newer Breitlings yesterday and that bracelet looks outstanding. Breitling has really stepped up its game - I hope the brand bounces back. I agree they tend to lose value - I think that’s because they flood the market with too many models. Breitling needs to pull a play from the Rolex book and make a few models unobtainium.

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discerningtime · 10 September 2021, 11:12 PM

Breitling makes some of the best large diameter watches. I would have to see it on my wrist to make a call. Interesting bracelet tho.

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BNA/LION · 13 September 2021, 05:11 AM

That color is so cool. It make me feel good.

Dietzster · 13 September 2021, 10:30 AM

Looks great!

Kinnakeet · 15 November 2021, 02:03 AM

I saw the female version and it was nice as well.

Winzzz · 12 December 2021, 06:24 PM

Nice looking watch.

Stillwater702 · 27 April 2022, 10:01 AM

First time I’ve seen this watch. I tried it, on and I couldn’t take if off by wrist. I had no choice but to buy it. It’s looks amazing in person, and very comfortable to wear.

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Michael1968 · 12 January 2024, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stillwater702

First time I’ve seen this watch. I tried it, on and I couldn’t take if off by wrist. I had no choice but to buy it. It’s looks amazing in person, and very comfortable to wear.

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The dial is stunning

20 July 2021, 02:15 AM	#5
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Watch: Milgauss / GMT II Posts: 464	Digging that color .. I actually just ordered an Omega Speedmaster that color from AD .... __________________ . Rolex Milgauss Black GV / Rolex GMT II Slate Serti Rolex 2-Line Submariner / Bell & Ross 03-94 RS17 Breitling SOH II - Brown 42 / Breitling 806 Re-Edition

20 July 2021, 03:41 AM	#8
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Watch: Milgauss / GMT II Posts: 464	I have 6.75 inch wrist as well. Anything over 40 begins looking big. __________________ . Rolex Milgauss Black GV / Rolex GMT II Slate Serti Rolex 2-Line Submariner / Bell & Ross 03-94 RS17 Breitling SOH II - Brown 42 / Breitling 806 Re-Edition

24 July 2021, 07:13 AM	#9
bmclaurin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Las Vegas Watch: SD4K Posts: 434	AD just got this. Couldn’t resist. __________________ Rolex: SD 116600 \| Submariner 114060 \| GMT 126710BLNR \| GMT 116710LN \| Explorer II 216570 \| Explorer 214270 Other: Vacheron Constantin \| Panerai \| Omega \| Grand Seiko \| Breitling

13 September 2021, 08:16 AM	#12
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	Beautiful watch and color. B01 leaves nothing on the table. Best chronograph movement made in my opinion. Fantastic watch! __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

24 July 2021, 10:38 AM	#14
bmclaurin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Las Vegas Watch: SD4K Posts: 434	And here’s a slightly better pic. Really impressed with this release. I was very tempted by the recent Chronomats, but the bracelet (as beautiful and comfortable as it is) makes it wear just a tad large for my liking on my wrist. That, coupled with lack of on-the-fly micro-adjustment, was just enough to hold me at bay. So when this beauty was released, I was hoping the rubber strap might make it feel a bit more svelte. And I was right. Not only does the watch wrap down around my wrist better than the bracelet, but it lightens the weight by quite a bit. Super comfy. And man, that dial… __________________ Rolex: SD 116600 \| Submariner 114060 \| GMT 126710BLNR \| GMT 116710LN \| Explorer II 216570 \| Explorer 214270 Other: Vacheron Constantin \| Panerai \| Omega \| Grand Seiko \| Breitling

18 July 2021, 08:16 PM	#3
Melissaw1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 15	My AD told me yesterday that only a certain amount was made and their having a hard time possibly getting more than 1. So I will wait and see. I would also be curious how the dial looks in real lighting and if it appears much darker. I have this similar color on an Omega Speedmaster which is stunning but that watch looks a little masculine for me so I’m all about these diamonds :)

20 July 2021, 01:27 AM	#4
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Kern posted these on Linkedin, figured this thread needs some real life pics.

13 September 2021, 04:59 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Gorgeous watches and pics.

25 July 2021, 08:59 AM	#19
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,008	The live pictures of this model look great! I can't wait to see it when my AD gets one. It's the perfect codger's watch

3 August 2021, 06:52 AM	#20
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	Such a beautiful watch. The only thing holding me back from the new Chronomat is the red seconds hand. This solves it. Imagine if the case was platinum as well. Oh my goodness.

4 August 2021, 01:30 AM	#21
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 1,860	From 16cm and up anyone can wear a 42mm watch. Just because someone has this idée fixe that a watch is too big doesn't mean it is for non WIS people (middle letter stands for 'idiot') Breitling, under G. Kern, has reinvented themselves and are fast becoming a true top brand again. I don't own one yet but I am tempted. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

12 August 2021, 01:36 PM	#22
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Saw the watch last weekend and was really tempted but imagining 50% depreciation off the bat turned me off. I don't buy watches to make money on them but it's bit tough to swallow for a watch that already seems to be priced high.

12 August 2021, 02:40 PM	#23
nm4710 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Spring Drive Posts: 52	Great looking watch. Saw a few of the newer Breitlings yesterday and that bracelet looks outstanding. Breitling has really stepped up its game - I hope the brand bounces back. I agree they tend to lose value - I think that’s because they flood the market with too many models. Breitling needs to pull a play from the Rolex book and make a few models unobtainium. N

10 September 2021, 11:12 PM	#24
discerningtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Matthew Nelson Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 27	Breitling makes some of the best large diameter watches. I would have to see it on my wrist to make a call. Interesting bracelet tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 September 2021, 05:11 AM	#25
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,239	That color is so cool. It make me feel good. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

13 September 2021, 10:30 AM	#26
Dietzster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Sheldon Dietz Location: Alberta, Canada Watch: All of them, lol. Posts: 201	Looks great!

15 November 2021, 02:03 AM	#27
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,711	I saw the female version and it was nice as well.

12 December 2021, 06:24 PM	#28
Winzzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indonesia Posts: 6	Nice looking watch.

27 April 2022, 10:01 AM	#29
Stillwater702 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 241	First time I’ve seen this watch. I tried it, on and I couldn’t take if off by wrist. I had no choice but to buy it. It’s looks amazing in person, and very comfortable to wear. 6688AADB-7796-44BA-B86F-E960A943909E.jpeg AC308751-47C1-4BA2-BAC1-DC6B7BE406E6.jpeg

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