The Breitling Watch Source Forums

I have just been having a look at some of the stuff that Breitling Japan makes available. Can I ask this stupid question but why doesnt Breitling make available watches like the Chronomat Blue Impulse (I know its only a dial changeup) and say the Avenger Code Yellow. These look superb pieces and would make great sellers, so the question is why arent these types of watches available worldwide or are they?

_________________
Breitling Chronomat BO1 Riviera Blue Dial Stainless Steel Case and Pilot Bracelet

Avenger Code Yellow is worldwide, Blue Impulse is a tribute to a Japanese Air Defense Force squadron so makes sense that it would be for Japan.

That said, Japan has a history of getting LEs that aren't available elsewhere, sometimes with display backs. Partly it's because the Japanese distributor orders them, but partly it's undoubtedly to do with Breitling's perception of the Japanese market vs. elsewhere in the world.

Personally I have seen a lot more Japanese LEs that I like in the past few years than other models and it is frustrating.

Lets see some photos of the Japanese Lt Editions that you're refering to.

_________________
"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

Try http://www.breitling.co.jp/products/new_models/, my tinternet is too slow to veiw the site but I think I have seen specials on here before.

Ian

_________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Navitimer World, Callistino.
Omega Speedmaster Moon, Hamilton 992B, Steinhart BS LEII #2, B&R 01-92 Heritage

the japanese site is pretty cool. i like the fact that they display price to you in yen.

Until you don't realize it's yen and wonder why a Chronomat is $150,000 Scared the crap out of me at first, what can I say, sometimes I'm a little slow.

_________________
"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

I also like the Japanese site better!!!

_________________
"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

I like this one a lot...........................

http://www.breitling.co.jp/products/nav ... gende_ltd/

Stef

_________________

Correct me if Im wrong aleister but I think another reason that Japan gets the true LE'S and not just minor color changed so called LE's is because they are willing to pop for the extra price on them with out expecting a HUGE discount or a discount at all. Here in the USA we are becoming really "spoiled" if you will in going to a retail location,not just for watches but in general and thinking that the retail prices is not the price we are paying no matter what the object is.

Just a thought.

_________________
SA-Baton White Dial/ProII
Tissot Le Locle

Could very well be the case. The Japanese AD's don't discount as they claim you should be able to pay list price for luxury items. And the Japanese average customer is very happy paying full price, as his surroundings will know how much it was and understand that he could afford it.

An analogy - Through the latest recessions, LV have decreased sales/profits in most countries. However, Japan is one of very few, if not the only, country where LV have both maintained their levels but also increased sales and profit. (Guess not even Archie could help them down under... ) Says something about the Japanese customer, where they prefer to spend their money and their liking of status symbols.

_________________
Collection: http://s540.photobucket.com/albums/gg32 ... mview=grid

Thanks for chiming in Aleister!! Nice to hear from you!

_________________
SA-Baton White Dial/ProII
Tissot Le Locle

The all-dark slate grey dial CSO (ltd for Japan 300 pieces, produced a few years back) gave me the idea that a "Blackeye Blue" CSO would be wonderful. I do not know why a world-wide (or EU LE ) version with this dial isn't available yet, while almost all models are available either with an all-blue or with a BB dial (SOHC with both). A little fresh breeze would do very good to the CSO regardless when Breitling is planning to refresh the CSO completely, with sg like the CSOII, like the COII.
I'm sure I'd go and buy my second CSO on the first day of appearance if with a BB dial...
Best, Robert

_________________
Chronomat 41 BEB, Steelfish Chrono BEB, 2x Grand Premier, Chrono Cockpit 39 mm, Aerospace Avantage 79362
IWC 3706, 3705, 376706, 371928
Sinn 103 plexy
For sale: Sinn 356 II, Porsche Design Titan Chrono Valjoux
Wanted: Breitling Blackbird 13353 on bracelet