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When was the last time I reviewed a new replica watch? Yes, I have reviewed watches like Skyland v2 but that's like yesterday's newspaper... I mean a new model, something that hasn't been around for long. I didn't remember so I had to go back to my section and find out. It was January 2009, WM9 Submariner v2. It's been that long. After that I have only purchased gens and only a few good old rep models, like the Skyland v2. Actually I also bought a BCE Graphite v3 but sold it within a week. That was a nice rep but not quite for me. B01 is now the "flagship" model of the whole Breitling range because it's the first mass produced Breitling that has an inhouse movement. It's not built around 7753, it's completely inhouse. There aren't many practical reasons for this as ETA 7753 is a proven workhorse, but in the purists' eyes this will will move B01 to the same playing ground with watches like Zenith and Rolex Daytona. No wonder the price tag is high: Stainless Steel B01 retail price is $7690. The luxury watch price consist of many things, image is one very important reason, and inhouse movement is the "ultimate orgasm" in the purists' world. Sense has often little to do with it. B01 doesn't seem to have a big following in the rep boards. Actually when we made this poll about the most popular Breitling model, it got ZERO votes. Why is that? The replication itself can't be the reason, it's very good and accurate, and the only notable issue is the unavoidably recessed datewheel. I think people simply shy away from this watch because of its non-conservative design traits: The huge blobby pearl, weird datefont, Sci-Fi bezel font, bezel itself (which is all polished) and weird bracelet/non-SEL combo are definitely a departure from classic sports chronographs. Watch buyers are very conservative, the more adventurous models rarely have a mass appeal. It'd be interesting to know how much the genuine has been selling. I have a feeling that B01 might become a commercial flop. I can't blame the members, my first impression of Chronomat B01 wasn't positive, either. I never thought I'd buy one. But strangely enough this watch started to grow on me, and when I first saw proper pictures of it I already liked it. Weird how that happens, huh? Maybe I didn't "love" it like I love my Aquaracer or SMP Chrono but at least it was different. My collection has always been full of brushed steel diver watches... I don't know how many Subs, GMTs, Planet Oceans and Steelfishes I have owned. So why not try something different for a change? I had one thing in mind, I wanted another Breitling but this time it had to be with the Pilot bracelet. Blackbird (which is truly one of my favorites) was my first option. But PT said that he doesn't trust the movement and his customers have had some bad experiences with it, I decided to pass. Since those old and outdated Navitimer replicas leave a lot to be desired and I really dislike the big and sloppy lume tabs on BCE reps I decided to go for B01. First I ruled out all nice and adventurous colors. The "Mirage red" and "Amber" versions are way too garish. Then I had to rule out the blue dial versions. Not because I don't like them (you know how much I love the blue dials) but because the rep blue dials are once again totally inaccurate. This is an unfortunate fact... the rep dial colors (other than black) are rarely accurate. And besides, when you choose the black version the recessed dw is not a big deal (black on black). It's not noticeable (except from the angles I intentionally photographed this watch) and not worth stressing about, imho. Live a little, worry less and enjoy your reps. We discussed this model with other RWG members and came to the conclusion that the best rep option for B01 is the Onyx black version. Go for sticky or Roman numerals one, they're both as nice with very few flaws. Personally, I prefer the Roman version. Breitling dials are traditionally busy and the Roman numerals somehow it gives the dial "fuller" and more "Breitlingsque" appearance. Although I gotta admit that the end result is kinda weird mix: The bezel has the Atari Asteroids font and the dial utilizes "ancient" Roman numbers. But that's exactly why B01 appeals to me: It's different, it's like the designers had been on acid. Grateful Dead produced a lot of crap and musical meatloaf on acid but some good stuff too... I think B01 falls to the latter category. It's a bit crazy but it works. When people collect reps longer many change their priorities over the years. For me the build quality has become much more important than some miniscule accuracy things, like serial numbers, etc. I mean who gives a **** unless you're trying to scam someone on Ebay. My good forum friend Importr (the guy I bought my Skyland v2 from) said that B01 is extremely well built replica with instant quality feel. He has owned many gen Lings and pretty much all Breitling replicas ever produced so I took his word for it. That was definitely true, the bracelet is excellent, the clasp is excellent and the steel really shines and sparkles. I never fully understood why so many people prefer their Lings on a strap. For me, the Breitling steel bracelets are one of the main attraction. By the way, genuine spare stainless steel bracelet for B01 costs over $1K retail. A friggin' stainless steel watch band! And no, they're not larger than life. My rep Pro2 is almost as nice as my gen. Breitling spare parts prices are totally outrageous. Maybe they want to approach Rolex in this sense too, and become shameless, arrogant bloodsuckers. I went for the "Ultimate 316L" version which was more expensive but I have always bought only the best. I haven't seen the standard version so I can't verify that the "Ultimate" is actually any shinier or nicer. I'm a bit skeptical about the whole "Ultimate" thing, really... and I have a small suspicion that there might be no difference in the steel quality between the standard one. Maybe it's just a typical gimmic from our Chinese friends? It'd be nice to know though. All I know that this one really sparkles. I also heard the bezel rider tabs are removable on the Ultimate. Do I like it? Yes I do. Will this watch have a long-term appeal? I don't know, time will tell. When you get a new watch, there's always the "honeymoon" with it and you can't tell immediately. But usually in a few months you'll know for sure... but so far so good. The flaws (besides the recessed dw) are minimal and almost not even worth discussing about. I'm sure there's some (maybe a missing seconds marker or stuff like that, etc.) but I don't really care. I couldn't spot anything worth mentioning. The only small complaint is the double-AR, which is good but not quite as strong as my gen Fish or v2 Skyland. Here you can see some gen vs. rep comparisons that I composed. In the first photo the Roman numerals look thinner on the gen. REP vs. GEN COMPARISON. Now look at these genuine photos that I have found on the Internet. The numbers look thicker than in the factory pic. The square lume markers at '12, '3 and '9 are a bit smaller on the rep. The rep pearl is also a bit smaller. GEN REFERENCE PHOTO 1. GEN REFERENCE PHOTO 2. How should we categorize this watch? It's definitely not a traditional sports chronograph with all that bling and fully polished areas. But then again it's not "men's jewellery" either... at least not in the same way that a diamond bezel Breitling would be. But if an all-stainless steel watch can be considered "blingy", then B01 is exactly that. I can't imagine anyone wanting to use B01 for diving or for any other extreme activites. If you're rough on your watches, this is definitely not a watch for you, I'm sure B01 is a serious scratch magnet. The way I see it, B01 is a "special occasion" dress watch, designed to be worn with a suit... maybe in the same boat with Ulysse Nardin MM Chrono, Omega DeVille, Rolex Yacht-Master and the old Chronomat Evolution. Even with all the design weirdness, I like this much more than the standard BCE. It's much cooler, although I'm still not a huge fan of how the bracelet attachs to the watch (without SELs). But if you throughly examine the whole Breitling range, you'll realize that Chrono Avenger/Super Avenger/Skyland (+ all the special editions) aren't that much different from eachother. Same could be said about all the old Chronomat variations. There are lots of these and they're all basically the same 7750-based watch with similar case, bezel and everything. It's a bit boring, really... of course all watch brands are guilty of this same thing in some degree, but I'm still happy that Breitling had guts to be different with B01. It's probably not a watch for everyone but then again neither are the PloProf or Panerai. The replication is really good and like I said previously, it screams quality in every way. This particular factory (same one that produces all those amazing TAG reps) can produce some outstanding stuff, we have seen it many times in the past few years. And if you consider the gen, there is no better "test drive" than this rep. If you're a Breitling fan, you simply HAVE to get this one, it's much nicer (in the flesh) than you think. This one gets a big thumbs up from ole' By-Tor. Thanks to Precious Time (UK) for another perfect EU-delivery. He has never failed me. The watch is perfect without any QC issues once again.

Hi Guys, Can anyone please validate the authenticity of these two sites. They seem to be pretty much the same site but with different domain names. 1. iparadisiac.co 2. Perfectwatchez.co They offer payment by Visa, Western Union and Wire Transfer. The collection is great. Website looks top-notch, great deals and some random reviews on the web say both these websites are genuine. I was about to buy a couple of watches but then I thought to confirm validity of the website here before I take the plunge. Please help. Thanks, Ronnie

This oldie on a very modern Rubber B

Sounds good. Thanks for indulging me guys.

I think you answered tour own question tf get a blue one mate they look great alternatively here's my white one............any V2 is good !

Check a post I did about my method: http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/just-little-cleaning-135497.html?t=135497 In case you can't read the link, here is it again. Its a very easy process and works great. And yes, go in one direction only taking your time. If the scratches are still there, just repeat the process until they are all gone. The nail file I used has 4 different sides and some you can buy will have a different level of roughness on each side. OK, so I got my 'gently-used' Omega Ploprof last week. Tonight (while the wife was out) I decide to do a little cleaning. I use the wife's nail file to get the job done, so it's a good idea to wait until she's not around. OK, so with 30 minutes, the wife's nail file, my polishing cloth and my camera, here are the results: The clasp 'before' with a few desk marks: Now the 'after' shot, after some buffing with the nail file and polishing cloth: The project table (the kitchen island) another good reason to wait for the wife to be out: So, if you have a few desk marks that bother you, grab your wife's nail file and clean'em up. Dave...

Thats me today. Been trying to get some sun to cover the white skin left from wearing my watch too often lol

I would recommend against buying the Rolex clone movement. It's not reliable. Buy the normal Swiss movement or the china clone eta movement.

Congratulations on getting the job! My contract is ending within two months, had a job interview yesterday and everything went fine so fingers crossed for me too

paid about $130 us dollars, it was purchased with 2 others so not 100% sure but that is the amount if all 3 were equal price. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

ULYSSE NARDIN MARINE CHONOGRAPH Macro Pictorial Review Genuine ** I had planned for Robbie G to join in commentary , since he is more knowledgable on the UN than I,.. due to time constraints I will post this now and edit with his analysis when it is done.. thank you Lani This Replication IMO is very well made, from the machining to the assembly (clean) .. as far as reps go all details are crisp. the pic above is a result of the flash.. I rather liked it so I left it alone.. but the dial is definitely matte black Dia: 42 mm from the 9 to the 3 bezel to bezel. .. and 47 from the 9 to the crown Lugs: 22 mm 18 mm thick from case back to middle of crystal Crystal (flat) Double AR with sandwich mag Mag is AR'd Screw down crown ; Pushers @2 and 4 The dial is Matte.. again with what appears to be powder coating on then outer sub rings.. (seems a lot of timepieces are using this now) .. it gives the dial a rugged look on a very unique dial. The pushers feel good .. precise .. the movement of the chrono hand returning to the 12 feels "strict" and not "loose".. the bezel is nice and tight, with 60 clicks .. thumbs up on the ratcheting .. the black and red in the bezel is flat (colour) Screw down crown ... good threading .. The Strap is very impressive in that the featured part is to me anyway the hinged metal insert on the rubber strap... it allows the strap to conform to ones wrist.. it is very comfortable.. when cutting the strap leave room for adjusting during the summer months.. and I wear it a little loose as the metal clasp on the inside of the wrist can be troublesome if worn too tight.. the Official UN Web Site .. http://www.ulysse-nardin.com/watch.jsp?ID_...1_100003_10001Z Assorted images of the dial.. close up.. The Texture of the sub dial.. concentric rings , outer ring/ticks and blue marker Sandwich mag.. maybe this will give us a clue on the GMTIIC as far as the crystal and mag AR issue.. beveled date window and the font is nice and crisp.. 200M .. crisp font Mag Bezel ... Crown and Pushers. LE engraving Display Case Back Strap... Sexy Macho.. functional !! or Butch.. depending how ya Roll :roll eyes: The clasp has a slight play .. but not noticeable when on your wrist.. not a big deal and it does not seem that it will be prone to failure.. Lume .. may need a little more time out of the box.. 1/4 sec exposure In conclusion,.. I had not planned on this replication,.. I do not do these reviews to attempt to convince anyone to buy this rep. but I will say that it is extremely well done.. hope this "helps" you make a more informed decision if you are considering this rep. Thanks for viewing Aloha~Cheers Lani