shultz Posted January 20, 2007 Report Posted January 20, 2007 Better a delayed release of a nearly perfect watch than a quick SALE OFF of a disappointing rep which will take a lot of more time for countless modds and never become satisfying.
PureTime Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Graphite dial arrived first, I am still uploading the pics, please check my photobucket for the pics. Let's see what is improved: 1. The little marker besides 10 at 12 o'clock sub-dial 2. The date window 3. The Breitling logo sits exactly above the "T" (I went to an AD yesterday and I found even the gen BCE has some of them with this logo not in the middle position. For people ordered graphite dial, I will send out confirmation e-mails later and I will ship them out tomorrow. For people ordered other dial versions, please wait 2-3 days more, sorry about that. Enjoy:
lovepanerai Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 that's awesome news Angus - can't wait to get mine
By-Tor Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 The graphite dial is the coolest hands down. I've been drooling over the gen pics for a while now. Glad to hear it's finished.
lovepanerai Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 but it's lumpy. care to explain what you mean by lumpy - I just don't know that word
By-Tor Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 but it's lumpy. What do you mean? You mean the dial is "lumpy"... or do you refer to Chronomat Evolution as a watch?
Pugwash Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 care to explain what you mean by lumpy - I just don't know that word Sorry, I meant that the Chronomat looks like it's made of clay. I don't like it, really.
lovepanerai Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Sorry, I meant that the Chronomat looks like it's made of clay. I don't like it, really. so it is a matter of taste over accuracy/quality?
andreww Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 the Chronomat looks like it's made of clay. Unlike your Ti IWC Chrono right? Kidding
By-Tor Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Sorry, I meant that the Chronomat looks like it's made of clay. I don't like it, really. Ahh... different strokes, etc. The pics don't do it justice. I was one sleazy lawyer guy at work wearing the black version, and since the it has been hands down my favourite Breitling. I prefer the Chronomat over Navitimer because of the ruggedness. But I can see why you don't like it. Not dressy enough for you I suppose.
PureTime Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Detailed pics updated in my dealer section. Enjoy. Detailed pics updated in my dealer section. Enjoy.
chrgod Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 OMG!! This looks really good, even better than expected! Excellent date font, pearl, engravings on the band/ bracelet, crisp dial, AR... [censored]!.. Another watch I need to have.. where will it end...
Pugwash Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 so it is a matter of taste over accuracy/quality? Absolutely. It looks just as lumpy as the genuine. I love Breitlings, but not this one, just like I love IWCs but not the Inge. I know it's a matter of taste and I'll never call anyone stupid for liking it as some people with better taste than me seem to like it. Yes, it does look like we've getting some rich choices these days with this, the Carrera, the HBB, etc.
woody Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 are these the graphite dial with black subdial version that Angus post picture on? Am I mistaken, or wasn't the graphite dial with black subdial have the white lettering of "Automatic" can someone confirm this for me? Maybe I am stupid, but I thought that was the only version available as a gen right now.
zbig Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 are these the graphite dial with black subdial version that Angus post picture on? Am I mistaken, or wasn't the graphite dial with black subdial have the white lettering of "Automatic" can someone confirm this for me? Maybe I am stupid, but I thought that was the only version available as a gen right now. please look here: BCE first one is a graphite dial with red writing second one is a gray dial with black subdials and white writing
lovepanerai Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 graphite with graphite subdials = red Automatic slate grey with black subdials = white Automatic
woody Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the clarification guys. Glad I was not crazy on that. Angus, Is it possible for you to take future pictures, with some of the dates showing 12? since most of the catalog showing a 12 on the date window, I think that would be the best for direct comparison. do you think you can make that happen? Edited January 25, 2007 by Woody
Bignasty Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Just pulled the trigger on the graphite dial w/ red "automatic" Can't wait to see this baby. I've been patient for so long.
shultz Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 I've been patient for so long. Me too. And already made (pre-)payment...... But I am in for the grey dial with black subs. And so I am still waiting....and waiting... An alternative would be the black dial with silver subs. But on that one the same procedere: Waiting....waiting......
RichBlack Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Just spent some time drooling over Angus's BCE Ultimate pics in the dealer section. Breitling has never really done it for me, their watches are either too ostentatious or just plain ugly, but the graphite dial BCE is a beautiful thing. Just gotta try and get this one past the wife next month
jkerouac Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 The grey dial evo is my next watch as well. It shouldn't be more than a week or so now....I hope.
deltatahoe Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 @angus, any update and/or pictures of the white dial version? thanks, dt
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