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Chrono Superocean 5/10. I'm not sure if I will ever add another Breitling. I like to branch out and and acquire other brands... The Navi 01 is not out of the question though...

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Breitling Chrono Superocean
Omega Aqua Terra 8500
Rolex Submariner Date Ceramic

Blue faced SQ B1 back in late 2003. My experience of B'ling didn't start off very well .

I bought my original B1 from Goldsmiths in the Trafford Centre, Manchester - I discovered that it was keeping terrible time (losing 12 secs a month) and after phoning BUK I discovered that it was not a SQ model but a Quartz (I had asked before buying and was told that it was the SQ model). So on discovering that it was not a SQ and that it was keeping pretty poor time for a quartz watch (my TAG wasn't losing that in a year), I took it back.

They agreed to replace it for a SQ model as their salesman had not realised that there was a difference. When the replacement arrived, I picked it up and noticed that the bezel seemed to feel 'scratchy'. On getting back home and after the bezel had been turned a number of times it practically seized. As luck would have it - when I had picked this watch up, the B'ling area rep was in store and he gave me his card. So, with #2 now with a dodgy bezel I decided to phone him direct - he ordered another replacement watch for me which arrived within several days.

So, that was #3 which I had until 2008 when I traded it in for an Airwolf. I couldn't believe how unfortunate I was and how very very close I came to getting rid of the B1 and getting something else. In reality - the Airwolf is my 4th B'ling and a lovely watch (though my first 2 were not what I expected of Breitling - I am so glad that they 'made good' ).

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TAG Professional (Silver/Gold) 2000 - still going strong and kept as spare when Wolf is away.
Breitling B1 (Blue) 2003 - 2008.
Breitling Airwolf (Black Sunburst) 2008 - Date.

I can't remember how long I've been a Breitling fan but it's been quite a while, I'll say about 5yrs (I'm only 27 so that's a good hunk of time for me The models that drew me to the brand were the Monts and the Bentley's they obviously catch eyes. I was in love with the regular Navitimer's too and I even journeyed to one of the only Breitling dealers in Ontario (about an hour away) just to stare and drool. I was shocked when the sales person let me try on a Navitimer and I pooped my pants that they had a 100k Navi with a blue (croc I believe) strap. I also remember being the only one is a crowd of thousands at the Red Bull air race blabbering on and on about Breitling and how sweet Nigel Lamb's plane was, I even asked him to trade me watches after he got off the podium. He laughed hahah. As far as getting my first ling, I was cruising kijiji one night and just searched Breitlings for fun and found a guy selling a Avenger Seawolf in pristine condition. I had been wanting a dive watch for a while and especially a Breitling, so I was super excited that he was only asking $2000. I wrote him a super professional email asking a ton of questions and offering him $1700. We agreed on $1800 (That was my limit so I went lower knowing he'd probably counter offer. I had the guy meet me at Swiss Time in Toronto to have the watch inspected and authenticated. Everything checked out and the watch was 98% perfect, so I slapped the cash in his hand and pissed my pants. I FINALLY got one!!!!! Almost everyone I know either didn't care about my sweet sweet purchase or they thought I was a moron, but there were a few that also know the brand and were super stoked for me. a few months later I scored a sick deal off SHARKMAN for a Ocean Racer strap w/ quick deployment clasp. So all in I've spent $2050 on a mint 2yr old watch that should retail for aprox 5k give or take haha. I wear it everywhere all the time (except bed or hard labor), I've gotten a lot of compliments on it and I can't wait to take it diving this summer.

I love my Seawolf!!!

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If it's not a Breitling then don't touch me!!

My first was bought about 2 weeks ago, I just got married and felt like getting something to as a small gift to myself. I came on a good deal on a lightly used (barely tell its been worn) Breitling for bentley motors model, and fell in love at first sight. I had in my head that I wanted a navitimer, contemplated a diamond bezel alligator band galactic that was on sale 40% off. Saw the bentley, and it was like navi who?

Needless to say, it's a beautiful watch that I will keep forever, and has me on a watch frenzy right now. Thinking about trying to find a Bentley mark vi, and maybe a Rolex Daytona, but I love the wrist presence of a Breitling over Rolex

my pleasure Sir.

Hi all

New poster here

I have a navitimer fighters with brushed steel bracelet

My wife bought this for me in 2003 for my 30th

Does anyone know if it will have increased in value??

I still have the box and associated paperwork.

Cheers

Dan.

B1 sadly I don't wear a lot. I wear my Rolex a lot more.

Value will be a fraction of the original price I'm afraid, just like virtually every other Breitling. Advice on current pricing is in the FAQs - completed auctions on eBay or listings on Chrono24 (bearing in mind that those are dealer asking prices). Welcome to BreitlingSource.

I don't remember new for one of these but I'm guessing it was in the $4-5000 range. Condition aside, it hasn't gained in value but if its in great shape and running well, I'm not sure 'fraction', while technically correct, gives the right impression. I just bought one on bracelet with new crystal, full B&P and warranty, in the low $3K range, and a white dial model which looked to be in good condition sold in that range, maybe just a little more, about a year ago. That one may have sold here. Look on ebay, other online sources as well.

Again, condition means a lot. Also as a nine-year watch, it should have had at least one service by now.

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

In 2011 I purchased a SO Steelfish with the white dial. It was all downhill from there.

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Suunto Elementum Terra
Schaumburg Watch, Lindbergh & Benson AquaTitan
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600
~ RotaryRx7

A couple years (and a lot of watches) ago...

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

1970 Chronomat Big Case. Never regretted buying it; did regret not hiding it better when thieves broke in.

looking at that makes me

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"I don't got the bright watch I got the right watch" -Jay Z

Thanks for the replies

The watch has had 1 service since new

I did speak to my local Breitling dealer about having another service done but they said unless I notice it loosing or gaining time there should be no need

The watch is in perfect condition as I only wear it when I'm not at work, so mainly weekends. Otherwise it sits in its travel case.

I know these watches are made for wearing but if I broke it I'd be devastated, plus I'd probably end up paying for a divorce too!!!'

Very nice Scott, very very nice.

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