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Hi dear all, I'm planning to get the Breitling Navitimer and I have two versions in mind. I would appreciate if you all could enlighten me which would be a better choice. And is it true those with subdials at 12-9-6 o'clock position is better than those with subdials at 3-6-9 o'clock position? And in terms of movement is the new asia 7750 at 28,800bph more reliable compared to the old one?

Ok here are the two choices:

1. Navitimer two tone edition (stainless steel and gold plated). The subdials are at 12-9-6 o'clock position with black dial and stick markers.

2. Navitimer similar to the one featured in the John Trovolta advertisement but with stainless steel strap. The subdials are also at 12-9-6 o'clock position with black dial and stick markers.

Thanks!

With the Navitimer with sub dials at 12,9,6, you dont get the recessed date problem, and yes the newer asian movement is better than the older one.

I have both layouts, and I like the 12,9,6 two tone version more than the other stainless steel one I own with 3,6,9 layout. It looks particularly good on the leather strap.

How about placing your IWC on a strap? Thats an elegant looking watch, would look very nice on the strap! Think Pug has posted some pics of this in the IWC area.

Leaving for Greece in 5 hours. To say I am lookin forward to it is an understatement. Being British, I could complain about the crappy weather we've had, but I will refrain, I am looking forward to some sunshine though!

The watch of choice, none other than the White steelfish on gen rubber!

Il make sure I get some decent photo's and put them up when I get back.

See you all soon!

I am one of the lucky ones, I have had 100% success with mine so far. One of them is a year old Navitimer, dial layout at 3 6 9, and no service.

I would personally choose the Slevin model (if I am correct in thinking this is the white and black version?) I think it is a more subtle look.

Congrats on the purchase! I am too someone who bought a gen after experiencing reps first. Would love to see some pics of the Seamaster!

You can buy a genuine for an AD, or you can get a replica ne from probably the same place as the Steelfish. I would personally recommend a genuine rubber strap, thye look incredible on the Steelfish!

Fine words Nanuq! This is very true. If you find a watch that means alot to you, it will give you fond memories each time you wear it.

Very nice! Wear it well!

Hello and welcome!

Yea, I just got the Ingenieur, man thats an amazing watch too! I had two Evo's but I want the TT version on leather, just looks too good.

I will be in the UK I reckon in the 2nd week of August. My bro and sis live in London so I'll be going there quite often!!

Yes the TT version looks stunning!

We'll have to arrange a London get together at some point then, I know there are a few people that live fairly close to there.

I have the Breitling Chronomat, and i is a fantastic watch, but the new Costeau is gorgeous, and I am really growing to like IWC's at the moment! Have you seen the ordinary Chrono in the pipeline, that looks quite promising also?

When are you planning in coming over to the UK?

I would go for the Cousteau! Congrats again!

Congratulations Dutchy!!! University life is brilliant, bet you're looking forward to it

Thats a very beautiful watch! Nice purchase.

That is truely incredible, remember that face JFreeman!

As CC says. If I am wearing a rep, I don't avoid the AD's like the plague. I do make sure that they don't get it from my wrist, or get a really good look at it. We have reps, they have gens. Flaunting a rep in the gen world is a big no no.

Welcome to the board!

Wow that is some collection. Must be some high flying director of a high flying company haha. Would love to be able to afford such a collection!

A very enviable collection!

Great work!

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Happy Birthday!!!

Looking forward to the pics

Joe a modder on this forum pressure tested one, and it was pretty much indestructable. I have had mine emmersed in water with no problems.