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I understand the concept of the Super Quartz technology...and LOVE the look of some of the Quartz watches Breitling offers. I just have a hard time justifying $3000+ for a Quartz time piece. What are your thoughts?? For the folks that have Quartz...what made you go in that direction over automatic. Thanks

First of all, don't confuse this movement with a cheap quartz watch movement - it has plenty of mechanical parts in it.

I was attracted to the B1 initially just because I looked the look of the watch. But ultimately it is nice to have a superior watch with some extra functions - UTC, 2d time zone, chrono and countdown timer, alarm, and a 4 year calendar. And accurate to 1/100th of a second/day is cool too.

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SHARKMAN

I was unsure too, just as you are. Until that is, I bought my avenger M1 and I don't regret it for a second, it's a great watch and so accurate I can use it to sync and keep time with my autos to cheek they're running right!

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Breitling navitimer super constellation LE
Omega Ploprof 1200m
Bremont supermarine
Rolex milgauss GV
Olivant and Botsford 40mm Gold edition

I use my M1 as a reference to sync my other watches with as well. I also like that it can take a beating and be used for pretty much anything. My arm will probably break before the watch does

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"Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped!"
- Groucho Marx

It is built like a tank, doesn't show scratches too much either!

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Breitling navitimer super constellation LE
Omega Ploprof 1200m
Bremont supermarine
Rolex milgauss GV
Olivant and Botsford 40mm Gold edition

In over a year of Airwolf ownership I never once had to re-sync the time against GMT. I love that kind of accuracy, just set once and enjoy it, but...

I too have certain hang ups with quartz, despite owning 4 different Breitling superquartz watches. I just feel I'm not getting value for money. Right or wrong, it's how I feel. Plus the movement of a fine mechanical watch fascinates me.

I'd still like a 2010 Chronospace though

Which model is the M1?

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UN Maxi Marine Ti
B01, BEB
SOH
Aerospace Ti
Chrono SO
Omega 300 Master Co-Axial Chro
Omega PO Chrono.
AP ROO Diver
Titan Black Rolex DSOD Honeycomb Dial

Chrono Avenger M1.

It is a discontinued model with titanium case. I think it was replaced by Avenger Seawolf chrono. Superquartz and 1000m but it is made with stainless steel and a limited edition in blacksteel.

DOH, all I had to do was look in his Sig. I think I'm leaning towards a SQ for my next purchase. My safe shelf is already packed with winders, I don't think I can fit another.

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UN Maxi Marine Ti
B01, BEB
SOH
Aerospace Ti
Chrono SO
Omega 300 Master Co-Axial Chro
Omega PO Chrono.
AP ROO Diver
Titan Black Rolex DSOD Honeycomb Dial

I think Cometman has one he was once looking to part with - he may have sold it though.

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SHARKMAN

Cal 78 is in part a mechanical movement. It even has a 9 jewel escapement!

I had a B-1 Chronometre in 2004, black face over "Fighter" bracelet, kept it two years, sold it in 2006 and bought an Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch. don't get me wrong: I liked the Moon a lot. Great watch. But after six months I missed the AR sapphire crystal; the three-tone alarm that's loud enough to wake the dead; the 99 day countdown timer that is actually useful-it can be used to time instances over an hour, for baking; likewise, the 99-day chronograph for when you need to count up for times longer than an hour or even 12 hours; the second time zone with distinct alarm that is handy for traveling; the day-date function accessible with a twist of the crown. I missed the astounding 15 seconds/year accuracy. I even missed the kitschy analog time switchable between 12 and 24 hours, the ridiculously cluttered E6B bezel, and the weird green NVG-compatible backlighting that isn't REALLY necessary, given the superLuminova on the hands and indices....

I keep watches 4-5 years because when I buy one it takes two years to pay them off. So I kept the Moon and enjoyed it. But of all the watches I have owned and sold or traded over the years, I've missed only one. And that one was my B-1.

I sold the Speedy and ran my credit card up again...for Airwolf Raven 2009 Reno Air Race special edition 24/100. Another two years to pay it off, as usual. But it's worth it to me. I really missed all those functions and usefulness. Quartz? Yeah. Worth as much as mechanical? To me, yes indeed. It's as elegant in its own way as any mechanical, and for me its functions are far more every-day useful.

Miao, Cat

LMAO - I Like Your Sense Of Chutzpah & Certainly Understand Your Method To Your Madness In How You Purchase Your Time Pieces!

Best Regards,

Enezdez

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IWC - Big Pilot 5002 - 01
IWC - Pilot Chrono 3717 - 04
Panerai - 183
Omega - Speedmaster 145.012 / 67
Rolex - Explore II (Black Dial) - 216570
Rolex - Explore I 114270
Blancpain FF 5015

If I were purchasing any other quartz movement, I might feel a little skeptical about dropping the change on one, but the Super Quartz is another beast all together.

I have both many mechanical Breitlings as well as Quartz, and I use them for different occasions and sometimes interchangeably.

If you don't feel like you are getting your moneys worth, then buying a Super Quartz is ill advised!

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Breitling Emergency Mission-- Breitling B01--
Chronomatic 24H-- Skyland Blacksteel-- Navitimer World--
Emergency Ti-- Chronomat Evo-- Airwolf-- Skyracer Raven
Bentley GMT-- Motors Speed

If the cost of new hurts a bit more, watch the boards for a good used one. My B-1 was way under $2 grand and looks/performs like new. Like others, I use it to set my autos and while it's not the SQ version, it hasn't required any adjustments in three weeks.

Regrets? none, nada, nenhuns.

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Cheers,
Gerry
PHX AZ