Breitling B01

[ryanb741]

Tried one of these on today and wasn't impressed. The font is awful IMHO and compared to my Blackbird it felt cheap and the dial seemed undersized. I wonder how long it will be before Breitling put this calibre into one of their other models?

[dougjb]

I tried one when they first came out and thought the dial wasn't bad at all. But you're right, the 1980's sci-fi font on the bezel and the naff date font just look silly IMO. I don't think the watch looks as as expensive as it is. That said, the build quality is good and I believe the new movement is pretty decent.

It's not for me, I'm not a fan of the polished ss watches from Breitling, or any other brand for that matter.
I just think tool watches are best in brushed steel, or better still in Titanium :|

[PeterM]

I'm afraid that I agree. They looked much better in the marketing pics than they do in real life - spoiled mainly by the bezel. And don't forget that this is their latest "flagship" watch with in-house movement.

Sadly just not worth the money at all :(

[ryanb741]

It is a cracking movement though - would be very interested if they put it in another of their range

[abraxas]

We are back to the old auto chrono days again with, Breitling VS Heuer. You pays your money and you makes your choice. In my book, Heuer wins … again!!!

john

[constantin14]

It's good that Breitling have an "in house" movement.
Cases, dials, hands will come, .... I hope.

[jobseeker]

The old quartz B1 still does it for me :)

[Omegamanic]

Kinda like it - but not for the money.

[andrew]

We are back to the old auto chrono days again with, Breitling VS Heuer. You pays your money and you makes your choice. In my book, Heuer wins … again!!!

But in the old days it was Breitling and Heuer together (& Buren) vs. everyone else.

You could have the same Chrono-Matic movement in a Breitling, a Heuer or even a Hamilton.

Agree with the comments about the silly bezel font (not to mention the daft 19th Century date font.) Construction/size is about the same as the regular Chronomat, though.

[BigSwede]

I would disagree with you.
I really like the modern bezel font, especially the huge pearl, and the dial is very nice IMO.
The date font however isn't a complete success.

Cheers
/john

[flyerboy]

The old quartz B1 still does it for me :)

+1, have to second that :thumbright:

[kholy]

They dont hold their value well although they are in house.

[rob-vicar]

I'd rather have the Navitimer B01, although it still suffers from the same date font.

[DandyHighwayMan]

Kholy thread resurrection Batman!