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81950 Breitling, does hold up diving

  1. MyVintageOmega Oct 26, 2019

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    Have just completed over 200 hours of diving in the Philippines, average depth at 40 meters and I swore I would wear my 18k gold accent Chronomat full time as my divers watch and risk the consequences if any. I am extremely happy to report, all is well (with all pushers tight) and running perfectly...cheers.
    18k gold accent Breitling Chronomat 1997 bullet bracelet.jpg
     
  2. kopykat Nov 1, 2019

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    Nice. They usually have no problems with 10 atm pressure tests with fresh gaskets.
    Cool to see it handled it well.
     
  3. Njnjcfp88 Nov 17, 2019

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    Wow. How nice to see the (early) modern
    (1982-86 )reintroduction of the Chronomat...
    Being used for more than desk diving ..seeing those rider tabs around the bezel ( first time ever) and the onion pushers with these 80s watches instantly identify it as a Breitling. Your watch put Breitling back on the map after a terrible hiatus post quartz era... I’ve got the circa 2000 model D13350 ..with the marine influenced Breitling logo and the last year “chronomat” was written on dial. OP, Send a pic of your case back. Awesome watch!!
    EC38D3A8-0152-4219-BE15-423C38B056BA.jpeg Mine says hello and is jealous yours goes diving w you. Lol
     
  4. MyVintageOmega Jul 2, 2022

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    Nice one. My Breitling is a 1979 as shown in this thread I would consider selling. Just a bump to see if there is any interests. Definitely will let it go as I have no Family to leave it to and don't wear a watch in the Philippines. Not a quality one anyways.