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I like this watch a lot, but I'm one of those "regular guys" watch enthusiasts that doesn't know enough about vintage Breitling to realize it's not exactly period correct. I think Breitling did a better job than Tudor did with the Black bay, for example. Those red anodized crown tubes are horrendous. Even though I know nothing about vintage snowflake Subs, I know they didn't have anodized crown tubes.

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Peter

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I guess I'm also just one of those 'regular guys' that doesn't know enough about their history or give a crap about vintage Breitlings or reviving them to their original specs.

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A swing and fouled off. I like the size but think a raised 'B', vs the script Breitling, and a black dial would be WAY better looking. I am way past white dials where my old eyes can't see the hands quickly. I don't see anything that resembles anything from 1915.

no surprise there, Sergio

I had a killer vintage 810 that I absolutely loved when I wore it. However, I rarely did because I felt it was lost on my wrist. It was small-ish in diameter and, I think for me the worst part was how thin it was. I was not looking to sell it. But the guy that contacted me out of the blue was so jazzed about buying it I felt it better to go so somebody that would wear it weekly/daily vs. once in a while. I REALLY dig the vintage vibe of most watches, especially the ones I see here that are spot on. The excellent knowledge and history provided by the "get over it crowd" is very appreciated by me. For the record I'm super pissed at myself for selling that 810. Can't say what I did with the money and would very much rather have had it to wear 20-something times a year.

That is a long winded way of saying I like the vintage pieces but don't know much about them yet. I had no idea when I saw that new offering it was a revival of various years/eras. But I still knew I did not really like it. I absolutely LOVE the idea of Breitling giving a modern spin on historical pieces. Justin's recent post about the Omega/Tudor shows that there is obvious interest. From my casual perspective Omega gets it right more than they get it wrong. I say this watch is a promising improvement over Buck Rogers bezels, black coatings on everything, etc. This one did not just move me...and not because of the historical inaccuracies.

More please, Breitling!

Also agree that discussion around this place is a good thing.

By the way what's with this big revival in VINTAGE when you can have the real thing and probably at a fraction of the cost if you do your research and have a cherished piece of history.

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Rick, people want the size of modern pieces; Rich loved the 810, but could not get used to the 38mm diameter, huge for a vintage piece.

and, surprisingly, some think modern watches are more reliable and easier to service

some, then, like big and garish

My issue with buying a vintage piece is just that I don't know if I'd ever truly appreciate it. It would be one thing if it was a piece that was passed down to me but without that, I feel like it would just be another watch. While I like some of the styles of vintage pieces, buying one of these reissues would still be my preference since at least I'd be the first owner and could then be the one passing it down. I don't know if that truly makes any sense.

Just out of curiosity, which one would every one prefer, the Transocean 1915 or the other Limited Edition Transocean with the hinged caseback? I added a picture for reference.

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Much prefer the top one, the numbers on this new model just look too big and cheap, they don't go with the small sub dials text at all. It's just a mismatch of styles. The top one although not perfect does at least keep some fineness

Put me down for the Limited Edition Transocean anytime!!!!!

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"A man with one watch knows what time it is; a man with two watches is never quite sure."

I didn't mean any offense by my wording. It just seems like any new piece that Breitling has come out is met with general negativity, and only from first impressions and not actually holding it or trying it on. I think I know that Breitling was trying to develop a piece that echoes parts of vintage and antique models. Just because it may look like a Premier, why does it have to have correct hands and such if it's not labeled as a homage? Just seems too excessive to compare every piece with something else. Why not enjoy the piece for what it is? I would understand if there were only a few pieces over the course of years that wouldn't be liked but almost every one is too much. All in my honest opinion of course!


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Justin I like the bottom one much more. I'm not a fan of a two toned dial and the numerals on the 1915 really catch my eye.

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Well rationing opinions that disagree with your own would seem inappropriate as well. Pretty sure it wouldn't go down too well if I moderated that way!

I actually think if the dial of the top one were put in the case / with the technology of the bottom one it would be far better. I could accept a monotone dial with the same design as well.

the LE is incomparably better.

Looking at the watches that you, Fred, and others post photos of here makes me want to buy vintage Breitling too. But there's little chance for some one with out your knowledge finding a good example. It seems that, according to you guys, most are either franken, over polished, over priced, etc. I honestly wouldn't know if an 806 is worth $2k or $10k. Plus, if a reasonably priced example ever shows up, it's usually swooped up by one of the experts.


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Peter

BREITLING for Bentley Motors T & Mark VI, Aerospace
ROLEX Submariner Ceramic116610LN
OMEGA Plantet Ocean 8500 42mm Orange arabics
OCEAN7 LM-3