opps - missed the qualifier - "in production."
Take away the Cockpit.
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| Author: | Beyond Man [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Why the large $ gap. |
I was wondering. Why is there such a large price gap between the chronomat and the BB. I understand that the b is a special edition of the chronomat, but what is sooo different which makes it that much more expensive. The only differences I can think of are the lume, the big date, the chrono 369 positions, and the faceted bracelet. But do these slight differences really require that much of an increase in $? |
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| Author: | akguppy [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
If you're referring to the B01 vs. BB, then it is the new "in-house" movement in the B01. |
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| Author: | CometMan [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
no, he is refering to the chronomat evolution to the blackbird i believe... well...as you said... the big date extra complication, the unique brushed finish and polished on sides, the almost unique black date window, the unique faceted bracelet and a unique style caseback make it a more exclusive chronomat and also a more expensive i believe. Only 3 breitling models in prodution are equiped whit the big date complication the BB and 2 bentley models, the 6.75 and the flying B started 5540$us head only back in 2008 but this year already passed the 7000$us mark BB is one of the most expensive in the windrider series...besides the b01 but its also a thing of beauty |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
Quote: Only 3 breitling models in prodution are equiped whit the big date complication the BB and 2 bentley models, the 6.75 and the flying B And the Cockpit. I think the movement and bracelet certainly account for a meaningful price difference. And as for the rest I guess the answer to why Breitling has priced it ao high is because ...they can. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
opps - missed the qualifier - "in production." Take away the Cockpit.
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
and then add in the Cockpit with a Buck Rogers bezel - Galactic 41 - and you have the other big date...in production. The BB's Caliber 44 38 jeweled movement is impressive. And production costs for the faceted bracelet links has to be higher. The other day my AD descibed his latest tour of the Breitling factory and the machine that individually cuts each link piece from a long length of steel. All that is left for each link of regular pilot bracelet is drilling holes and final finishing. Seems there is at least one additional and substantial step in the BB link process. But I'm no engineer. Throw in a little "it's special" pricing and - there you have it. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 2:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
Errr guys, the Cockpit doesn't use the B44 movement, nor has it in the past. Yes it has a "big date" complication but it uses the B49, not the B44. The B44 has only been used/is used in the current BB and the Crosswind Special. The B44B (i.e. the Bentley variant) is used in the 6.75 and the Flying B Chrono. And yes the reason for the additional price of the BB over the Chronomat is due to the movement and a few styling touches here and there - the special bracelet, the lume on all subdial hands, etc, etc. Oh and also for marketing purposes of course - perceived "exclusivity" etc. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
Well the Flying B isn't in production and it doesn't have a big date - in fact it doesn't have any date! Prices are always higher on limited production pieces - the bracelet in particular isn't shared with any other models so the production costs per unit will be higher. Let's also recognise that price has very little to do with cost and everything to do with how much people are willing to pay for it. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why the large $ gap. |
Quote: The BB's Caliber 44 38 jeweled movement is impressive. And production costs for the faceted bracelet links has to be higher. The other day my AD descibed his latest tour of the Breitling factory and the machine that individually cuts each link piece from a long length of steel. All that is left for each link of regular pilot bracelet is drilling holes and final finishing. Seems there is at least one additional and substantial step in the BB link process. But I'm no engineer Referring to the BB, not Cockpit. |
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