Let's see your Breitlings!

[By-Tor]

Last week we did a members' TAG thread... now let's see some Breitlings. Gens, reps, past/present... I'm a big fan of Breitling but I have only owned 3 pieces. Chronomat Evolution has been on my "must have" list for a long time though...

Old Navitimer 7750 Serie Speciale

I haven't owned this one in a long time. The accuracy of this rep can't be compared to the new batch of Navis. It had shiny subdials and old 21.600 bph movement. 2 years ago this rep was hawt though.

Navitimer Tricompax Two-Tone New Asian 7750

I loved this one, but unfortunately the bracelet wasn't big enough for me... it was unwearable. Actually the old Navi had the same issue. The bracelets on these reps only have length for a '7.5 wrist max. Since extra links were almost impossible to find I traded it and bought the black UPO with the funds.

Steelfish SuperOcean ETA

The only Breitling I currently own. This is another of those reps that is a permanent keeper for me. It doesn't need much introductions.

Let's see yours!

[Pugwash]

[docblackrock]

Pug is that a BOB on that white dial Navi?

Sorry, no watches to show but negotiating the transfer of ownership on an old factory Ti Chrono Avenger.

After that it will be a choice between the Blackbird or the forthcoming PVD Skyland.

Now worries fellas, just leave it to me to exhume this thread from the graveyard in two months time

[By-Tor]

Pugs only likes white dial Breitlings.

PS: That last Navi pic is great... I like!

[TwoTone]

It's a Gen...

But a Breitling nevertheless...

[docblackrock]

Pugs only likes white dial Breitlings.

Stating the obvious BT? Or is that a sly dig, some code or inference you're making about Pug's preferences???

Not that I'm stirring of course....ho hum, slow day

[dluddy]

I have owned and still own only two Breitlings.

The first came from Adam (Chinatown) way back when and is a pretty decent copy of the "Wings" model which was part of the Windrider series. It has a nice slate MOP dial, Asian auto, and has run flawlessly for over 3 years now. I wear it on a BOB Honey Gator strap.

The second is the legendary Steelfish SuperOcean ETA originally from TWP. I wear it on OEM Rubber in the warm months and the Rep Brown Leather other times. Ziggy fixed the crown - came with a loose tube (press fit) which caused issues. Also has been re-lumed by Ziggy.

[Pugwash]

Pug is that a BOB on that white dial Navi?

Yes, it is. Damned fine strap and it sometimes gets put on my Seiko and sometimes on my PO.

[b16a2]

My first ever replica was the Breitling Navitimer. Excuse the very bad picture, unfortunately it's the only one I have;

The next replica Breitling I bought was the breitling Chronomat Evolution with Swiss movement and white dial.

Then with the release of the SOSF, that was next to my collection.

In the back of a RN Sea King Helicopter, flown from Yeovilton

The view from my room in Fuengirola earlier this year

Then I finally sourced the one Breitling I have been after since I was 18....

Of them all I only have the Aerospace left. I have a TT Navitimer standard 7750 layout away for mods at the moment, and once the Lello datewheel project is complete, it will be a fairly accruate Navitimer!

[Steve G]

Here's some recent shots of my SFSO..

[Emmzy]

The view from my room in Fuengirola earlier this year

A view from Las Palmeras I think? I'm in funky Fuengi right now.....sun shining and 28 degrees.

Here's a poor wrist shot of my Navi TT, alternates between a TT bracelet and a black leather with correct deployant.........I love this watch.

[Emmzy]

No, not Las Palmeras, too far east of the marina............could be Hotel Tryp? did you get to eat in Fish Alley or visit Moochers, great live music and pretty good grub and ale there.

Edited September 14, 2007 by Emmzy

[plaifender]

Here we go.. most have already seen these pics.. but whatev. MY FAVORITE SOSF! (NOT SFSO)

wrist shot

with the o-so-famous rubix cube

[narikaa]

[pismo]

Easy love for me :-)

[Emmzy]

What a beauty.....tell me more please. I must have one of these.

[P4GTR]

Sharp shooting, Steve. That shot really sells the white dial.

I am currently awaiting my blue dial ETA SFSO. Its in the states and in route to its final destination as of 1am today. The tough part of patience begins..

[Pugwash]

Oh, I forgot this one:

Yes, I still think it's the best replica yet. Not the best watch replicated, but the best replication of a watch. Spot on copy (close enough), waterproof, swiss-powered ... you need one of these just to see what our artisan counterfeiters are capable of.

[robertk]

Great Photo's

Here's some of my fav's:

[P4GTR]

Oh, I forgot this one:

Yes, I still think it's the best replica yet. Not the best watch replicated, but the best replication of a watch. Spot on copy (close enough), waterproof, swiss-powered ... you need one of these just to see what our artisan counterfeiters are capable of.

You had me at best.

[Victoria]

I can't play this time, By-Tor. Never was on my radar, even in Morocco.

[Pugwash]

Pugs only likes white dial Breitlings.

Yeah, it's weird. I don't know why.

[Stephane]

Breitling and me is not going to be a love story at all.

I tried hard, but can't wear them.

So, I started with an Avenger (fantasy but very classy).

Then I got one opportunity to get a brand new and Genuine Avenger for a very good price (less than 1.000

[By-Tor]

@Steph: I didn't like Breitlings when I came to the community, either. Well of course the reps weren't even near the same quality as they are now... but Navitimer looked just weird and ugly. After a few months I started to appreciate them.

I'm still not completely crazy about the all-polished bracelets though. That's probably one reason why Steelfish is my Breitling of choice.

But you know... some watches just don't feel right... so why bother? Personally, I never understood PAMs at all... that may be a blessing. I don't want to own 50 watches.

[Stephane]

Personally, I never understood PAMs at all...

I'm sure you will share this statement: "never say never again" (MaoSayPam, 1950)

There is something about a "plain" Pam that is really special.

Maybe I should send you my 112 with some straps so you can make a community review ?

And some great pics I could use in my posts