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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:49 pm 
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I'm ready to buy, seems like a good time.

I have been looking at Breitling for some time now (currently have TAG-sorry). I'm trying to go through the models to see the differences - etc. There are so many choices, it is confusing.

- Any advice on places to look to help with the features/specs of the various models?

My preference is a thin, smaller diameter watch. As a professional SCUBA instructor I live in and around salt-water.

Thanks for any advice-assistance.

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Go to any authorized Dealer and view a catalogue, they may even give you one. It contains all the models , specs and combinations of straps and bracelets. As you are a diver check out the Aeromarine line. This could meet your needs. And remember one Breitling leads to another. You'll see.
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Any advice on places to look to help with the features/specs of the various models?
You can start your research at your desk. This site has specs of all the models listed here http://www.breitlingsource.com/breitling_model_categories.shtml. As well as the global http://www.breitling.com, have a look at the Japanese site http://www.breitling.co.jp/fitting/ which allows you to mix and match dials, straps etc. When you have an idea which you are leaning towards, visit your local dealer, grab a catalogue (which Breitling call a Chronolog) and try a few on for size.

Breitling don't really do small watches but SuperOcean is one of their more modest offerings and with 5000' depth rating, ideal for your profession.
http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_details/Aeromarine_101.html

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Land_Shark wrote:
My preference is a thin, smaller diameter watch. As a professional SCUBA instructor I live in and around salt-water.


Thin and small are not words you normally associate with a diver watch, especailly in the Aeromarine range. But are you going to wear you Breitling while diving?

Titanium would be a good choice, the logical option is the older Ti Seawolf, but then its a big chunky watch. The current Colt could be a good 'smaller' choice at around 41mm dia. It wears very comfortably. I have mine on a diver pro strap.

I'd say don't be too put off by the case dimensions until you try them on :wink:


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Land_Shark wrote:
My preference is a thin, smaller diameter watch. As a professional SCUBA instructor I live in and around salt-water.


Those two words rarely describe a diver's watch OR a Ling.


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Have you looked at the Cockpit / Chrono Cockpit?

They are at the smaller end of the Breitling range, and while the Chrono Cockpit only has 100 metres water resistance the Cockpit has 300 metres.


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