Let's see your Breitling.

Let's see your Breitling.

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TeamD

4,913 posts

231 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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marcosgt said:
It says it's an 1191 and looks like one from this link :

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Montre-BREITLING-Chrono-1950-/1...

That said, someone in the US is trying to sell a good one for $2200, so 'perceived' values seem a bit variable.

M
Oddly enough the steel ones are rarer than the gold ones confused

Well... according to here anyway smile

TeamD

4,913 posts

231 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Greg66 said:


Might remember to line up the bezel one day...
Is your hair receding and were you wearing a white shirt when you took that photo? [Bladerunner]Pull back and centre[/Bladerunner] biggrin

marcosgt

11,011 posts

175 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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TeamD said:
marcosgt said:
It says it's an 1191 and looks like one from this link :

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Montre-BREITLING-Chrono-1950-/1...

That said, someone in the US is trying to sell a good one for $2200, so 'perceived' values seem a bit variable.

M
Oddly enough the steel ones are rarer than the gold ones confused

Well... according to here anyway smile
Cool - I'd wear it, interesting watch.

They're a knowledgeable bunch on there, I bought my Cosmonaute from a member there.

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Tuesday 16th October 10:58

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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TeamD said:
Is your hair receding and were you wearing a white shirt when you took that photo? [Bladerunner]Pull back and centre[/Bladerunner] biggrin
Pretty close, but if you were really good, you'd be able to identify the person behind me and the type of animal that's round the corner. biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

HarrySmash

459 posts

138 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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AARONM3 said:
No Airwolfs and then two come along at once!

On the original bracelet:


And as it is right now, prefer the leather personally:


Battery died at about 15 months (I think it was quite old stock when I bought it as it's the earlier sunburst face) and it was replaced under warranty.
Prefer the leather too, think blue leather (or croc) would really set the watch off. Do you switch straps regularly & what tool kit do you use?

Importr

111 posts

193 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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J381 said:
Does anyone know if £4166 is a good price for the Montbrillant Datora (white dial, silver strap)?

What's more desirable, the World or Montbrillant?
In the UK, that price is probably acceptable. A bracelet is about a grand. I paid 3200 for a new Datora.
The silver dial on the Datora or World are both stunning. What's more desirable? Personal preferences, but I find 46mm world too big. The 43mm Datora is perfect.

AARONM3

415 posts

215 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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HarrySmash said:
Prefer the leather too, think blue leather (or croc) would really set the watch off. Do you switch straps regularly & what tool kit do you use?
I took a punt on the Breitling leather strap as the price was right but now I have the buckle I might get a nice quality aftermarket one in blue. When the warranty repair was done the watch shop kindly swapped it over for free when it came back- I did look into getting the tools but I didn't want to risk losing the watch due to my shoddy skills!

J381

534 posts

187 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Importr said:
In the UK, that price is probably acceptable. A bracelet is about a grand. I paid 3200 for a new Datora.
The silver dial on the Datora or World are both stunning. What's more desirable? Personal preferences, but I find 46mm world too big. The 43mm Datora is perfect.
Today's the day that I need to decide as I'm heading home.

Spoke to a UK dealer and he said those prices are approximately 29.5% below UK prices.

The World does feel a bit bulky compared to Datora I must say. And I haven't exactly got huge wrists to accommodate it.
I think if I was to go for the World I'd eventually get a silver bracelet, where the Datora already has one.

£3200 seems mega cheap for a new Datora?

GTO-3R

7,458 posts

212 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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I used to have a Daytora and it was a great watch. Sold it to my cousin and when I see him wearing it now i'm a little annoyed I sold it smile

J381

534 posts

187 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Well, I went back to the shop and after a long process of trying each one on a million times, I ended up buying...

Navitimer World. Well chuffed with it. The Datora is beautiful but I kept going back to the World because I've wanted one for so long.

Will get photos up when I get home.

lowdrag

12,869 posts

212 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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A rare beast this one, bought in I think 1993


marcosgt

11,011 posts

175 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Lots of faces, but, whilst I don't plan to do it often, you've got to take a look under the covers at least once, surely? smile



M

Edited by marcosgt on Wednesday 17th October 16:37

neilbauer

Original Poster:

2,467 posts

182 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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Importr said:
I'm down to these Breitlings now, this will probably change again in the next few weeks





Nice collection smile

Importr

111 posts

193 months

Wednesday 17th October 2012
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J381 said:
£3200 seems mega cheap for a new Datora?
Yup, came from Italy. Full set, factory stickers, hang tag, not a single mark smile Congrats on your purchase!

@neilb: thanks smile

HarrySmash

459 posts

138 months

Thursday 18th October 2012
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J381 said:
Well, I went back to the shop and after a long process of trying each one on a million times, I ended up buying...

Navitimer World. Well chuffed with it. The Datora is beautiful but I kept going back to the World because I've wanted one for so long.

Will get photos up when I get home.
Good choice (I've had my eye on one for a while), look forward to the pics

neilbauer

Original Poster:

2,467 posts

182 months

Thursday 18th October 2012
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HarrySmash said:
J381 said:
Well, I went back to the shop and after a long process of trying each one on a million times, I ended up buying...

Navitimer World. Well chuffed with it. The Datora is beautiful but I kept going back to the World because I've wanted one for so long.

Will get photos up when I get home.
Good choice (I've had my eye on one for a while), look forward to the pics
Yes lovely watch as above stick a pic up when you get a chance smile

J381

534 posts

187 months

Saturday 20th October 2012
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Here it is... Navitimer World.








Excuse the rubbish photos.

mwy1964

171 posts

208 months

Saturday 20th October 2012
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My B1.. Over 10 years old and just back from its first Breitling Service..

Like new.


bmt216a

294 posts

240 months

Sunday 21st October 2012
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Only the best ...



neilbauer

Original Poster:

2,467 posts

182 months

Wednesday 24th October 2012
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J381 said:
Here it is... Navitimer World.








Excuse the rubbish photos.
Looks lovely smile