Shabber Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Not sure if this is off topic or not, but I am so excited and don't really have anyone else to tell other than my friends on the board. Went to my AD Saturday and looked in the used case which usually has a bunch of ladies datejusts and ugly crap nobody wants. Well, they had a Breitling B-1. This is a watch I have always liked and don't think will ever get rep'd. New with the SS bracelot, it's like $3200 and they wanted $2450 for it. Seemed a bit high, so I asked them if they would negotiate that at all. Sure enough $1960 (20% off) and I coudn't resist. They are polishing the band and rebrishing the links. I pick it up Wed. Box included, although i don't really do anything with those. Can't wait. Read some cool reviews on the watch and with 90% automatics it will be nice to have a alarm on a watch for a change. Anyone else out there a fan? So excited... - Shabber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaviChief Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I couldn't be happier for you! I will always want a B-1, they look so damn cool! Congrats Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabber Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 For those that aren't sure which model it is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Congrats on that one! Wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Good choice, the B-1 is an excellent watch! Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Awesome watch! Congrats. What color dial did you get? I love the steel/slate, but they all rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2manywatches Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Nice watch, I have a b2 in blue dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Congrads... Excellent choice! Please post some pics of this piece soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabber Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Awesome watch! Congrats. What color dial did you get? I love the steel/slate, but they all rock. I went with the blue dial. Mainly because I have a blue leather band for my BCE rep that I can use for a super blue look. Hmm, perhaps I need to get an orange band for the PO? By the way, thanks again for all the replies. It can be hard being a WIS - most people don't get it (including my wife), yet it is so darn exciting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaviChief Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Here's a couple of my favorite pics to tide us over until you post some of your new baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Congratulations! I have always liked multi-functional quartz'es like the B-1, Omega Speedmaster X-33 and the Tissot T-touch. As you say, there will never be a good replica of it. To many watch-geeks, the B-1 is a better looker than its successor, the Airwolf. By the way, I have the grandfather of the B-1, a 1991 Navitimer quartz 3100... Here it is, next to my BCE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabber Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hey! Where could I get a blue band like that???? Really sharp looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaviChief Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) Hey! Where could I get a blue band like that???? Really sharp looking! That watch was my wallpaper for a loooong time. This strap is close, except for the contrast stitching: http://www.lonestarwatches.com/Bungee.htm Glad to help, enjoy! Edited April 10, 2007 by chief3630 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Great watch, please post pics when u can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15DOC Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 ... the B-1 is a better looker than its successor, the Airwolf. Really? I love the new Airwolf, here is a picture of it... Looking for a Rep of it but not having any luck. I thought there were reps of the B1 out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dak244 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 B-1 = Sorry, but not my style at all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 There aren't any reps that you could mistake for the real thing. Thats one of the reasons I went for the aerospace. Like the B1, they are very unlikely to be reproduced to a high standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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