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I'm in Love. I resently purchased a Breitling Grand Premier with a black face and rubber strap. I currently own a Chronomat (3/4 Ling) purchased in 1996 and 1940's Top Time i bought last year. I've worn the Chronomat almost every day since 1996 but now i can't seem to put the Grand Premier away - It's the best.

Can anyone give me more history on the model. I know they were only produced in 1999, does anyone have any idea how many were made. I've seen one with a white face and mine which has a black face but no others. People are constantly asking me about it because of the distinctive bezel; or lack there of.

Not an expert myself but was able to google this:


The original Breitling Premier was made between the 1930s and 1960s. Breitling made the watch in stainless steel and in gold. The Premier is quite collectible today although its value is not astronomical. A stainless steel Premier in decent condition generally fetches between $600 and $1,000 while a solid gold model in excellent condition has a value in the neighborhood of $3,000.
The Premier used chronograph calibers from Venus. The caliber 150 and the caliber 178 (column-wheel) are two of them.

A modern version of the Premier, reminiscent of the original, was made between 1996 and 1999. It used an ETA 2892 base with a chronograph module. It was available with a silver or black dial, with or without a date function. A special, larger Premier called the Grand Premier was manufactured in 1999.

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I can understand your feelings. Truly a beautiful watch! (You're not interested in selling it? ) I'd exchange the rubber for leather though...

Unfortunately I can't tell you how many there were, but I'm sure any of the Breitlingmaniacs on this forum can.

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I love the grand premier.. its a beautiful watch. A bit small that I would not be likely to use it, though I really do like it. I've wanted to buy one for a while but never got a chance to get one for a good price... not good enough to keep as a safe queen that's for sure.

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I also have a Breitling Navitimer Grand Premier. I know the watch was produced only for one year in 1999. I also swapped out the original leather strap for the stainless steel bracelet strap.

Jon

We demand pics!!

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Terry

here you go

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Beautiful watch! I'm not sure if I would have chosen a rubber strap for it myself, however.

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I'd have to agree.... on both counts. Lovely lovely watch, but the rubber strap seems a little too "industrial" for something so refined. All personal choices though....

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Beautiful watch indeed!

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Wow! Very nice watch indeed congrats.

Terry

I'll join the minority here...I kinda like the rubber strap. I dig the whole watch, really nice, I hadn't seen one before.

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