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    Grand Master snowman's Avatar
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    I'm never a fan of the Breitling bezels with the raised bits (I forget what they're called!), but the dial is lovely.

    Breitling are very hit and miss, but the finish quality of the ones I've taken a good look at has always been excellent (including some of the garish Bentley models).

    Of course, they're far from alone in having some howlers in their range - The prosecution offers the Rolex Clownmaster II (errr Yachtmaster II), a watch that would be universally panned if it was made by anyone but Rolex.

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    Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    I'm never a fan of the Breitling bezels with the raised bits (I forget what they're called!), but the dial is lovely.

    Breitling are very hit and miss, but the finish quality of the ones I've taken a good look at has always been excellent (including some of the garish Bentley models).

    Of course, they're far from alone in having some howlers in their range - The prosecution offers the Rolex Clownmaster II (errr Yachtmaster II), a watch that would be universally panned if it was made by anyone but Rolex.

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    Breitling finish is absolutely SUPERB. Very high quality bracelets, cases and dials.

    I'm a big fan... although some of their recent releases just makes me wonder. Like this. I mean really... :o


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    For three grand I’d happily buy any of these from the current line-up:

















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    I think Breitling, like Omega and Rolex, made more attractive watches in the 2000s than the 2010s - the Aerospace and B-1 are classic ana-digis that I'd still happily wear today. Breitling can do very interesting dials.

    I was very tempted to buy the OP's watch (not *his* watch, but the model) - only thing holding me back are the dashes between each numeral

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    Quote Originally Posted by thenikjones View Post
    I think Breitling, like Omega and Rolex, made more attractive watches in the 2000s than the 2010s
    Yes indeed. I like the Chronomat B01-line though. That is very attractive watch. Initially I didn't like them (the weird "space font" on the bezel and the large bezel pearl) but when I saw one in the flesh I was impressed.

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    I'll put my tin hat on when I say that the Navitimer is one of the ugliest watches I've ever seen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    I'll put my tin hat on when I say that the Navitimer is one of the ugliest watches I've ever seen.
    Should have gone to Specsavers

    Although my wife would suggest maybe you did and you need a decent set of specs

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