atomic_doug Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Have you ever tried to advance the date 28 days by advancing the time? A little more than a minor inconvenience I'd say. I have a non-quickset Datejust, so yes. It's a PITA, but that's what a winder is for. More concerning for me is inconvenience of the swap itself. As I understand, the A7753's datewheel is very different from anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luc717 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Andreww, do you have a close enough relationship with any of the dealers who might be able to influence what the factories produce? Or do you know anyone who does? I've seen Angus reads a lot of feedback on Rep Geek, but not sure about the rest of the dealers. It seems logical for there to be a dialogue between the demand (buyers) and supply (factories). Then we would end up with the reps that we want most and the factories would sell more units. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luc717 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Just noticed there is now a 'Dark Blue' version available, added a few days ago. Am I right in thinking this isn't a replica of an actual gen? The blue 01 is a different shade, has a blue background on the date wheel/sub dials and a silver Breitling emblem... http://pureti.me/product/navitimer-01-11-ss-dark-blue-dial-on-ss-bracelet-a7750/ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 The gen is a limited edition. And yes, the white and blue reps with contrasting subs do appear to be fantasy as I haven't seen them in gen form anywhere. Rather bizarre thinking why make fantasy versions of such a crucial and difficult to replicate watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derik429 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm seriously considering this watch. Do you guys think its worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Honestly, I don't think that the new Navi is really worth the $358... for me it's more about $250-270... but... it definitely IS a huge improvement over the previous version. I tried to sum up the pros and cons in another thread, long story short: it's not perfect, it's certainly no (so called) super-rep, but the best we can get now. At least one of the biggest annoyances is solved: now the sliderule is properly aligned! And heaven only knows when a better version will come out...What makes me really angry with this version: the low beat movement inside... WTF?! Why on earth??? I really like the style of Breitling watches, and I like most the Navitimer series - and I'm (too?) curious... So I pulled the trigger 2 days ago and ordered the new Navi (black dial, of course...) and now I'm eagerly waiting for QC pics. I'm really curious about this version and will keep you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derik429 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I look forward to your review! I think I'm going to pull the trigger as well. I think I can live with the sunken datewheel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derik429 Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 The movement is 21J? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 This is the limited edition "Blue Sky", and she is pure porn!!! Saw her a couple of months ago at an AD, this blue is just awesome! A grey-silverish-blue (or you can call it steel-blue), just fantastic! Can't find the right words to describe this stunning colour...I highly doubt that this colour, this effect, can ever be repped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Derek, I think a review won't happen very soon... ATM I haven't got QC pics, and then the shipping procedure with UK transshipment will need some weeks...But when she is in my hands of course I'll do some pics and post my impressions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 The movement is 21J?No, not a 21J - it's an A7750 with working Chronos, but with only 21600vph / 6 ticks per second instead 28800vph / 8 ticks per second.Referring to Angus: the maker did choose this movement for better decoration possibilities... on a closed caseback??? Not really understandable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derik429 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 There's a navitimer on toros page that's says it's 28800bph. It's the same one we are talking about, right?<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I have to check Toro's site, but I don't think it's the same we're talking about.The "new" Navitimer is really brand new, up for sale only a few days ago on Puretime's site. The "older" Navitimer all have the A7750 high beat movement, and the "new" is only available with a decorated A7750 low beat - according to Angus statements on RG...The new (low beat) Navi has an updated dial:- Breitling logo on dial is now a golden badge (formerly it was printed)- big chrono seconds hand is completely in red colour (formerly only the tip of the hand was in red)- date wheel overlay is now in black with with numbers and correct font (formerly it was white with black numbers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomic_doug Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Disappointing. Looks like the wait continues....or just buy a used gen. I agree with Andreww that they should just do a perfect 6-9-12 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ladies (are there any? ) and Gentlemen, I prowdly present: QC-pics of the new Navitimer!!! (disclaimer: NOT for nitpicking, just for sharing - I already approved this nice piece) A big THANK YOU to Angus and his team! Great service!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks for making me jealous.. Beautiful, share some pictures when you receive the watch mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 haha, yeah sure, will do some nice pics when she is in my hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luc717 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wow! That thing looks amazing, 10x as nice as in the website photos. I really didn't expect it to be this good!Looks like they have finally got the silverish/starburst white colour of the sub dials correct. The case is spot on too, the bezel looks very sharp. Plus the recessed date wheel looks less obvious with the black background. This is my next watch for sure, very jealous mate!What I would really like to know is if it's frankenable - particularly the dial and slide rule. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'd reject that watch. Doesn't have the proper date font that was shown in Angus' pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm still quite not sure about the date font... I compared the pic from the website, my QC pic and pics from gen Navitimer - my conclusion so far: also the font from website-pic is not 100% correct; it's similar, but not the same.Will inspect the watch when she is in my hands, there are also some other open questions, like how is the AR, how tight the bezel, how is the feel of the bracelet etc...I ordered this one mostly because I'm curious - if I don't like her in general I'll just throw her in the m2m sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreitlingV8 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Wow thats sounds AWESOME, definately shoot some pix and share :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yeah, it seems they fixed some flaws, but not all... as always in this game! Sure, will share my thoughts and pics as soon she is here! Keeping fingers crossed for the long journey and customs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 If they fixed the terrible spelling errors on the back of the fighters I'd be a very happy man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 ...you mean the "famous" Moscow misspelling? Epic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmeier Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 ...nvm, just saw the pics in the other thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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