maxman Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 The big numbers on the bezel give it a futuristic style. It can be nice if you combine it with a non-numeric dial. Haven't seen any sale numbers of the gen so don't know how popular it truly is. I dont believe that Breitling has done as well with this model as they had hoped. That Is a pity when you consider what a good looking watch It Is. Maybe sales have picked up but they were not that good not long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMIDSY Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 ITS SO UGLY lolbut great review as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks Mike. And no worries about missing it. LOTS of people seem to have missed it. I think old fashioned watch reviews like this are yesterday anyway. Back in 2006 they generated thousands of views and LOTS of interest, now I'm lucky if I get 1/10 of that... a few hundred. All replies come from the best forum friends and that's it. And even for that view count I have to bump it two-three times after the release. It's quite surprising. B01 might not be everyone's cup of tea but it's still one of the very few new recent replica models from the major 5 brands (Rolex, Omega, Breitling, IWC and TAG Heuer). Maybe among the top-5 biggest rep releases from China this year. But these writeups simply don't seem to interest people anymore. I'm quite puzzled why. And it's not just my reviews, it's the same thing with all other big reviews by members that I've seen recently. Some big ones go completely unnoticed. I'm not complaining at all, it's probably normal "evolution" (no pun) or whatever... maybe video reviews is the next "big thing"? Well back to the topic... I suggest you go for the black one. Blue colors are totally off (based on what I've seen). From gens the blue dial with black subdials is my #1 favorite but the rep dial color seems to be way off. I like my B01 quite a lot. Definitely nicer and flashier than the standard BCE (just imho). Great review BT and frankly it is discouraging these days at the replies to reviews,i have noticed this for some time,i`m sure you have as well. Guys,instead of lurking,post comments good or bad to what you read,even if its all bad and you dont want to put up reviews yourself,its all good. Feeds us to keep going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElSenorB Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Tried on a gen at a store today and really liked it. I get what By-Tor is saying about the aesthetic anomalies, but on my wrist it looked good. I can't wear really bit watches but the gen wore small. Perhaps the rep is a big thicker... I'm not normally a fan of Breitlings but will have to think carefully about this one. If the rep is as accurate as the review says it is (and there's not reason to think otherwise given the source) I might make this one my next purchase. BTW, retail was $8,898. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchnuts Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thank you for the review BT. I'm looking for my next fix. Steelfish, Seawolf and Heritage versions are impossible or hard to find so I'm looking for the next big thing. Saw one at Costco for 5,5k the other day on rubber and it is slowly growing at me. Still have not made up my mind but I really like your review, matter of fact I like all of your reviews. Do you still have your B01? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENDRYBERG Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 slowly growing on me what is precious times website? i cant find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 slowly growing on me what is precious times website? i cant find it The web site is http://www.ptswisswatch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENDRYBERG Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 The web site is http://www.ptswisswatch.com thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 thanks!!! No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachu Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thanks for the review BT. I agree that its sad that such reviews are no longer being done. I would take them over the current video reviews. I am buying my first replica- have ordered the Chronomat B01 featured in your review from trustytime. Your review convinced me.Even now this one comes up when you google- just goes to show how good a review it is! Eagerly waiting arrival! Hope you restart your reviews and community guides one day. Thanks a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2jzgte Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I think I am going to make this my next rep. The most obvious red flag to me is the dial. Has anyone put a gen dial on one of these? Does anyone know where to find a Gen dial, and does anyone know who could do the "franken" swap for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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