carl

Kosmonaut is the only Breitling I would have (that's the one with the 24 at the top, right?) Still prefer a couple of IWCs before getting a Breitling though.

bigsinky

LOL

Senior_AP

Don't buy the same as me. I want a bit of exclusivity.

fuz

rado gets my vote

Ciaran

iTrader: (16)

bingo grant thats what i got for mine back in march nice tissot job few bob like but gets noticed from time to time!

bigsinky

quite fancy this

cheers

sinky

maxim

yeah i'd never buy the same

If your going to buy a watch make sure you don't get an 800 quid quartz watch like some people have done, and then spend thursday night wearing a casio watch as the battery is flat on their £800 watch.

yoza

Now, now, play nice........

maxim

why pay 800 quid for a quartz watch that has the same movement as a £5 watch from argos, makes no sense to me. Each to their own!

yoza

Which watches are you reffering too.

Please enlighten us.

bigsinky

@yoza

A few links to some sites that sell watches would be nice with recommendations on how "negotiable" they are on the prices and if they will mark packages as "gifts" if they are coming into the country. i refuse to pay £3k for a cosmonaute!!

cheers

sinky

RichS

Becoming a bit of a "Breitlingaholic" myself...

Quite fancy a Navitimer next.
Probably the Olympus, but the Navitimer World would also be cool (if I was built like the Hulk)...

yoza

It doesnt get much better than this.

I " NEED " a B2......may treat myself upon the birth of my first sprog in 6-7 weeks time.

http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...6&sex=0&type=6

Wish

iTrader: (2)

Old before my time i know. But ive owned my Rolex for about 10 months now.
And have to say it makes me smile everytime i look at it.

People think its a fake.... Thats ok with me, I know its real !

yoza

I havent seen the clasp or the back, and I can see 4 faults just from that snap.

The watch you have photographed is a replica, if you have bought it in good faith I suggest you take it back. If you know its fake, good luck to you.

Bezel, cyclops, markers, print........

Freak

Wish

iTrader: (2)

Are you talking about my watch !!!!! urrr !! It was purchased from Goldsmiths at over £4k !

Freak

yoza knows his beans.....
Im sure he eats watches for breakfast instead of cornflakes

yoza

Frightening isnt it.

http://primereplica.com/shop/popup_image.php?pID=482

Wish

iTrader: (2)

Yoza.... Panic is setting in.
Are you refering to my watch.
The filename is called watch copy as i resised it to upload it. Not cos its a fake.

Panic setting in ..............

Wish

iTrader: (2)

LOL ... You can see that is a fake. Mine has the correct face.
I can post the rear and the box and certificates and all the other bits and peices.

carl

My current favourites are:

and

yoza

Read your PM.

Ive been wrong before on a photograph, but never when handling a watch.

If YOU payed £4000+ from a reputable dealer then YOU know Im wrong..

If I was buying this watch I would have to ask for better pictures, with boxes, papers, original receipt, and credit card authenticity.

But basically you have nothing to prove, unless you want to prove me wrong.

Its been done before, on this forum.....and with my favourite brand, a Breitling, it was a special, limited edition, short run watch, so I was pardoned.....

scoobyjimbo

Guys thinking of replacing my seamaster for one of these, but cant make my mind up, anyone got one of these.. opinions...??

1. Breitling B1 761 (Black dial)http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...?productid=579
2. Breitling B2 770
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...?productid=417
3. Breitling Super Avenger 778
http://www.blitzwatches.co.uk/produc...?productid=788

decisions decisions

J

Wish

iTrader: (2)

I am so use to people saying ' oh its a fake' but when the 'scoobywatchguru' says oh its a fake. it does get the pooper going a little.

But ive got the docs and the credit card slip, so i will at least get a little sleep until i visit another branch of goldsmiths tomorrow to just double check !


Ps you have another pm oh watch guru

yoza

What an excellent threesome.

B2 for me.

Big beastie.

yoza

Wish, read my last PM.

Wish

iTrader: (2)

Exhale...................... And Relax ..........



Cheers Yoza !

RichS

Hi scoobyjimbo,

I have a B-1 and a Chrono Avenger (which more or less the same as the Super Avenger, only not as large.)

One thing to consider here is the large size of these watches.

The B-1 and B-2 are built on the same(-ish) case:
B-1 43.2mm diameter, 16.5mm thick.
B-2 43.2mm diameter, 15.0 thick.

The Super Avenger is massive at 48.4mm diameter, 18.6mm thick.
(My Chrono Avenger is 44.0mm diameter, 17.6mm thick and is more comparible in size to the B-1 and B-2.)

You'd be surprised what a difference a few mm in watch sizes make to how it suits your wrist, so it's really worth checking these out at a dealer first before buying.

Another consideration, appearance wise, is the materials used (assuming you're not after a gold version):

B-1 - polished steel - very shiney (maybe a little "bling" for some tastes, but I like it )
B-2 - brushed steel (I think) - a bit more subtle.
CA - titanium - nice for that rugged appearance.
SA - polished steel (I think)

Again, viewing these in person is the best way to decide.


You may also want to think about whether you want an automatic or a quartz.
From the above choices, the B-1 is the only quartz watch.

For some, this makes the B-1 an expensive watch as it's "only" a quartz.
I still think the B-1 is fabulous, and probably the most complete tool watch out of all of these, but the automatics do have a bit more soul if you're into that sort of thing.

If you do choose the B-1, and you're buying new, make sure you're buying the "SuperQuartz" version, which has been out now for nearly a year now.
The older B-1 "normal" quartz (like mine - bought before SuperQuartz was available) is typically much more accurate in timekeeping than any of the automatics.
The newer SuperQuartz version is supposed to be 10 times more accurate still.
With the B-1, the way to tell the difference between a current SuperQuartz model and an older ordinary Quartz model is by checking the serial number on the back:
A68XXXX Quartz
A78XXXX SuperQuartz
Also, as a quick check, the SuperQuartz should say "Chronometre B-1" on the face, whereas the older quartz model will only say "B-1".
(There may be variations on this, so check the serial number to be sure.)
Anyway, the point is if you're offered a "new old stock" non-SQ B-1 and choose to buy it (still a great watch ) make sure the price you pay reflects that it's not the currect much more accurate model!

Incidentally, don't let the dial markings confuse. All Breitlings made from 2000 onwards are COSC certified, and are therefore "Chronometres" whether or not it says so on the dial and whether they're Automatics, Quartzs or SuperQuartzs.
(I think the third character in the serial being "3" signifies Chronometre status.)


I've no experience with the B-2, and personally find the face just a bit too "busy" for my liking, but it's still a fine watch.

Good luck!


Rich

maxim

2. Breitling B2 770 for me, I like the b1 but I take it its not self winding?

I've got a seamaster professional at the moment and love it, why would you want to change it?