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I'm not too familiar with this model, but I happened across one and it caught my eye. I like the "uncluttered" look and it seems like it would make a great weekend/casual watch. Based on a search I did these can be found for around $400 - $500. Is that a fair price for this watch? How would it compare to an Omega Seamaster (which are usually several hundred more)?

Thanks in advance for any insight.

The Shark is a great watch and $4/500 is a fair price. It is the forerunner of the Colt range.

There are automatic and quartz versions of both the chrono and non-chrono models. I have the Chrono Quartz



The Seamaster (automatic, non-chrono) is something of a classic so will always be priced higher but this does not diminish the quality of the Shark.

Sharky

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I would love to see these other combinations or chrono's nad non-chronos etc if anyone has any pics. do they all have the arabic number twelve at the top?

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For GZGym1


Automatic http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_details/Aeromarine_84.html


Quartz http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_details/Aeromarine_87.html


Chrono http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_details/Aeromarine_86.html


Chrono Quartz http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_details/Aeromarine_88.html


I've hundreds of pics of the Shark which I'll eventually get round to putting on my web space but don't hold your breath!

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well I think I may have just found my everyday watch! thanks for the pics! I will have to do a little research of my own..I would love to know demensions etc....

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The every day watch idea is exactly why I wanted to find one. Unfortunately, I let one slip away from me the other night for $350. I figure if I am patient I can find one in that price range again, or at least I hope so. Thanks for the responses Sharkmouth.

You're welcome jasoncap.

@GZGym1 - They are all 41/42mm. Follow the links under the photos for the info on this site.

I don't have details on all the models but here is a history of the Chrono Shark Quartz kindly written for me by Alan on WUS when I first showed them my watch.

1991
The Chrono Shark Quartz first appears in 1991 using the same B53 movement as in the Chrono J-Class. The sub-registers are in the typical quartz positions of 2, 6 and 10 o'clock. The name "SHARK" is printed below the register at 10 o'clock and the word "CHRONOGRAPH" below the register at 2 o'clock. The dial colour is black. The hour hand can be changed without stopping the movement or altering the minutes and seconds; this feature is designed for timezone changes. The watch with its two center second hands has split seconds timing and a flyback feature. The rotatable bezel is graduated in minutes.

1992
The following year "SHARK" is printed between the upper two registers and "CHRONOGRAPH" is just above the register at 6 o'clock. A blue dialled version is now available as well as black. An additional automatic version with the B13 movement (Valjoux 7750) and the subdials at 6, 9 and 12 o'clock is launched in 1992.

1993
A variation of the Chrono Shark Quartz, the 'Chrono Shark Yachting' also with the B53 movement is added to the range. This watch has a white dial with blue subs and the word "YACHTING" in red near 9 o'clock. There is a 10-minute countdown scale and one of the split chrono hands is red to mark the countdown to a race on this scale. The Yachting has a windrose (compass) bezel.

1995
The 'Chrono Shark Quartz' and 'Chrono Shark Quartz Yachting' are replaced in 1995 by the 'Chrono Colt Quartz' and the Chrono Colt TransOcean' (These Colts also use the B53 caliber).

Definitely one of the lesser known models but imho, one of the best looking Breitling have ever made. Just remember they are 15+ years old so won't run forever without a service!

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thanks for all this great info Sunday I will sit down and do a little research

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