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chuckafied
 Post subject: Batons?
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Just wondering when I go to get my SA do I choose between numbers and batons? Or is that just the difference between model years. Cannot remember the if the one I tried on had batons or not. :?:
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Just wondering when I go to get my SA do I choose between numbers and batons? Or is that just the difference between model years. Cannot remember the if the one I tried on had batons or not. :?:

Both models are available. The batons are newer - they've only been around this since 2008 - but you can still get the arabics as a current model. There is a bit of difference in the look, so make sure you get the one you like the most!

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I have the one with the numbers, it is more sport looking in my opinion. I guess its what you like. Either way its a great watch. :)
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If you like both of them, you are better off getting the most current offering; in this case the BATONS.
I was in the same situation like you 2 weeks ago; I finally chose the batons (which I should be receiving next week, cross my fingers)
I believe the Arabic ones are also 200-400$ less expensive

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They should both be the same price, just a different stock number.

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They should both be the same price, just a different stock number.

I think the"older one is 4400$ MSRP and the newer one is 4550$
(I could be wrong of course)
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They should both be the same price, just a different stock number.

I think the"older one is 4400$ MSRP and the newer one is 4550$
(I could be wrong of course)


The "older one" isnt actually older. Its just been around longer. They are both currently available as current models, and I believe the prices are the same.
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Just got my new black baton dial. LOVE IT!!! piccs here:
http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/v ... php?t=6721

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The "older one" isnt actually older. Its just been around longer. They are both currently available as current models, and I believe the prices are the same.


After flipping through my Chronolog 2009 book I noticed that Breitling is displaying more the Arabic numbered SA than the baton one...
Maybe they are trying to sell the "older" models before the "more recent " ones? :?
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Personally,I love the batons on the new SA. I never was a great fan of the SA, somehow the whole thing just looked too bulky. When they introduced the batons, however, too me it gave the model a whole new look. I can't define it, but with the batons, the SA has become a very appealing model to me. I would never before have entertained the thought of every getting one. The AS was a favourite with me, and I love the stencilled numerals on that dial.
I think Breitling made an excellent decision when they decided on batons on the SA. As a matter of fact, I think it is now one of the most attractive dials in all the Breitling models.
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The "older one" isnt actually older. Its just been around longer. They are both currently available as current models, and I believe the prices are the same.


After flipping through my Chronolog 2009 book I noticed that Breitling is displaying more the Arabic numbered SA than the baton one...
Maybe they are trying to sell the "older" models before the "more recent " ones? :?


As has been said the arabic version isn't older, it's just been around longer. They are both still being produced today.
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