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  1. Mpnunes Mar 19, 2019

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    Not sure if anyone's had a chance to see one of these in the flesh, but I had a chance to try on the new Breitling Premier chronograph, and i am absolutely smitten! Pictures don't do it justice. It wears relatively small for 42mm, and despite being a bit on the tall end (13.88mm), it still slipped under my cuff without too much problem. Absolutely love the dial. May need to save up for this one!
     
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  2. Stufflers Mom Mar 19, 2019

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    I've had a fair few Breitlings in my time, but lately there's less and less that I like, and this one isn't changing my opinion.

    That said the new re edition Navitimer 1959 looks good as shown in the Fratello's photo below.

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  3. stevec14 Mar 19, 2019

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    I actually really like this in both white and blue. If I didn’t have the CK2998 I’d probably get one.

    Definitely prefer the leather to the bracelet however.
     
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  4. madjestikmoose Can’t bat, can’t bowl Mar 19, 2019

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    Saw this in the wild a few months ago, got chatting to its owner who'd stuck it on a mesh bracelet, lovely watch.
     
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  5. alam Mar 19, 2019

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  6. tjs Mar 20, 2019

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    Definitely an under appreciated, under rated watch and brand. Very sad. I think they are making a mistake with their new logo - the wings are more iconic even if not relevant to every watch.
     
  7. pweingarten Mar 21, 2019

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    Very nice watch. Looks like the Hamilton to me. Good luck!
     
  8. Riviera Paradise Mar 22, 2019

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    I saw two Breitling Premiers live at the Watches of Switzerland Heathrow boutique a few weeks back. The black and white on leather and the blue dial on metal bracelet. The black and white on leather was attractive / classy. Nicer and much easier to wear than the Omega 9300/9900 range, comparison photo below with my trusty Explorer.

    In the flesh the superior quality of the Breitling Premier finishing over the "similar" Hamilton intra-matic was pretty obvious, not really in the same league.
     
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  9. jhross98 Mar 22, 2019

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    there is no vintage brand i want to like more than breitling. . . man for some reason it just doesn't do it for me though
     
  10. Elitr6 Mar 22, 2019

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    I hadn't noticed the change of logo. What a shame.
     
  11. Waxtactic Mar 22, 2019

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    I was a Breitling guy but kind of fell out of love due to the giant size...but that Premier looks solid on you sir :thumbsup:
     
  12. Riviera Paradise Mar 26, 2019

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    Breitling have released a new anthracite version for 2019 which might be my favourite Premier B01 (so far):
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  13. timestamp Mar 26, 2019

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    The new models are not really my cup of tea (ok, the Breitling models of the last 20 years...), but the Navitimer Reissue is just lovely ::love::
     
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  14. Braindrain Mar 26, 2019

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    I'd disagree. Their winged logo, to me, was associated with their garish designs iconic from the last 20 years. With the new 'look', I'd they kept the wings, it'd look very weird to me.

    Their 1959 reissue is on point. Love it. I haven't had a chance to try on the Premiers. OK, I admit, I hadn't even bothered.
     
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  15. Braindrain Mar 26, 2019

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    Sorry for the spelling errors. Fat thumbs and autocorrect are not a good combo.
     
  16. tjs Mar 26, 2019

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    If you are open to other brands, this one is stunning and very high quality. For the price, I am not sure you can do much better. I chose it over the Premier (but I already have a Navitimer so it wasn't a must have to be a Breitling).
    https://www.brellum.swiss/en/onlineshop/pandial/silver.html
     
  17. Mpnunes Mar 27, 2019

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    Really interesting watch. Dial seems a bit busy, but I like the panda dial. Can u post a few pics? Seems a really good value
     
  18. steelfish Mar 28, 2019

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    They seem to be getting back to winning ways, slowly but surely at least in MHO. I've had a few in the early 2000s but then the model range appeared to get way too large.

    These new models have a touch of class about them - I think Tudor also borrow the chrono movements also. Good indicator of quality.
     
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  19. tjs Mar 28, 2019

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  20. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Mar 29, 2019

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    It’s alot of money for a 7750. Just my thoughts. You can get Speedy dates with that layout that I think look better for less.