Which Breitling?

A place to discuss other watch-brands
atnits
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 3667
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:21 pm
Location: England

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by atnits »

downer wrote:The Navitimer is a classic design, and it's a classic for good reason - the design has longevity, which means it will still be interesting in 10 years time, and it will never date.
This is what is holding me back from snapping up the Colt. It's close though...
User avatar
downer
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 25482
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:02 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by downer »

Downer's rules wrote:6. Accept no substitutes.

Of course, within reason. If you have set your heart on model x, with strap y and a specific caseback, try to avoid buying something "close" to your ideal. Near enough is rarely good enough, and you will probably regret it.

7. The thrill really is in the hunt.

Taking time to decide what you want, searching for the right example, the best deal etc, is all part of the satisfaction. Rushing into purchases can often prove unsatisfactory.
Richard
User avatar
Amor Vincit Omnia
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 33795
Joined: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:34 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Norfolk, UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by Amor Vincit Omnia »

White dial Nav with black subs. Stunner! :thumbup:
Steve
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time


Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
User avatar
Dancematt
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 7817
Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:15 am
Location: Top secret hollow Volcano. Kent UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by Dancematt »

tempusmaximus wrote:This model DM.(7753)

Image
That's the ideal look TM.
atnits wrote:The point about the sub-dial layout is a good one. I'm not sure it's as important as the Speedmaster pro, though. The original Navitimer didn't land on the moon, and I think the essence of the watch remains whether it's a 7750 layout or not. So I think I'd be as happy with the 6,9,12 subdials as the 3,6,9.
You may well be right about the speedy but both became icons due to the 3,6,9 layout.
I miss all the great things that may never be.
User avatar
blowfish89
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 7402
Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:45 pm
LE-three: yes
Location: Toronto

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by blowfish89 »

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote:White dial Nav with black subs. Stunner! :thumbup:
+1
User avatar
downer
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 25482
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:02 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by downer »

This one would get my money - sensible case size too...

Image
Richard
User avatar
Dancematt
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 7817
Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:15 am
Location: Top secret hollow Volcano. Kent UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by Dancematt »

What about the sinn 903? Can save you a lot of money and an almost exact replica of the original Navitimer as Sinn bought the rights from Breitling back when the brand was in trouble or some such:

Image
I miss all the great things that may never be.
User avatar
blowfish89
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 7402
Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:45 pm
LE-three: yes
Location: Toronto

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by blowfish89 »

Also check out the new 903 BE.
atnits
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 3667
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:21 pm
Location: England

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by atnits »

downer wrote:
Downer's rules wrote:6. Accept no substitutes.

Of course, within reason. If you have set your heart on model x, with strap y and a specific caseback, try to avoid buying something "close" to your ideal. Near enough is rarely good enough, and you will probably regret it.

7. The thrill really is in the hunt.

Taking time to decide what you want, searching for the right example, the best deal etc, is all part of the satisfaction. Rushing into purchases can often prove unsatisfactory.
Those rules win it for the Navitimer! What are the other rules, though? I bet one or two of them will favour the Colt GMT!
User avatar
rgb
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 2103
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:33 am
CW-watches: 3
Location: Ontario, Canada

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by rgb »

atnits wrote:Those rules win it for the Navitimer! What are the other rules, though? I bet one or two of them will favour the Colt GMT!
http://christopherwardforum.com/viewtop ... 8&p=405841
Rolex Explorer II | Tudor BBR | Tudor North Flag | Omega Seamaster Pro 300M | Speedmaster 3513.30 | TAG Kirium F1 | Chr.Ward C9 GMT | C10 Mk1 | C65 LE | Oris Player's 7410 |
WR: 7.25"

Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change.
User avatar
downer
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 25482
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:02 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by downer »

atnits wrote:
downer wrote:
Downer's rules wrote:6. Accept no substitutes.

Of course, within reason. If you have set your heart on model x, with strap y and a specific caseback, try to avoid buying something "close" to your ideal. Near enough is rarely good enough, and you will probably regret it.

7. The thrill really is in the hunt.

Taking time to decide what you want, searching for the right example, the best deal etc, is all part of the satisfaction. Rushing into purchases can often prove unsatisfactory.
Those rules win it for the Navitimer! What are the other rules, though? I bet one or two of them will favour the Colt GMT!
Nope. :D
Richard
User avatar
ItsAliveJim
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 7667
Joined: Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:07 pm

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by ItsAliveJim »

Is anyone else irritated by the date window on the Navitimer and the Sinn? I'm seeing a lot of watches with it there recently, and I don't like it :thumbdown:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"What the hell is he building in there?" Tom Waits
User avatar
Dancematt
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 7817
Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:15 am
Location: Top secret hollow Volcano. Kent UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by Dancematt »

It'sAliveJim wrote:Is anyone else irritated by the date window on the Navitimer and the Sinn? I'm seeing a lot of watches with it there recently, and I don't like it :thumbdown:
Not so much, it lines up well within the markers and its a busy dial, anywhere else would make it look worse or busier?
I miss all the great things that may never be.
User avatar
Alex r
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1236
Joined: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:58 pm
CW-watches: 3
Location: York uk

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by Alex r »

Love the colt but the nav is the one you want. Accept no substitutes. Just a case of tracking down your preferred modle.
User avatar
downer
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 25482
Joined: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:02 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: UK

Re: Which Breitling?

Post by downer »

It'sAliveJim wrote:Is anyone else irritated by the date window on the Navitimer and the Sinn? I'm seeing a lot of watches with it there recently, and I don't like it :thumbdown:
I agree, it's a bit of an irritant. But for me, it's not a deal-breaker.
Richard
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post