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I think people are really overreacting here. Besides Sharkman, how many people here were really planning on buying more than a couple of Breitlings in the near future? Like ive said before, there are some serious duds in the lineup, but there are some seriously nice pieces as well. The good news is that we only need to like one or two of the models. Rolex has some butt-ugly models, so we all just buy our Subs and GMTs and move on. No need to panic just because they make some other ugly ass, boring models. I think Omega has some of the ugliest and least innovative watches around, but that wont stop me from buying a PO. Same can be said for almost any watch brand out there.

Just catching up on this thread it's interesting as the sister thread on wus is much more positive granted a lot less posters on it. Still interesting.

Just catching up on this thread it's interesting as the sister thread on wus is much more positive granted a lot less posters on it. Still interesting.

Just catching up on this thread it's interesting as the sister thread on wus is much more positive granted a lot less posters on it. Still interesting.

The Chronomat 41 - simply, what's the point? The standard 43.5mm is perfectly wearable to practically anyone.

That's one of the few things I like with a 2011 lineup.
With a small wrist and preference to wear smaller watches, 2,5mm makes a difference.

That's one of the few things I like with a 2011 lineup.
With a small wrist and preference to wear smaller watches, 2,5mm makes a difference.

Same here. With a brushed bezel (or with a now classic bezel from the Evo) I would totally fall for the Chronomat 41. Size-wise and heft-wise it'd be a better choice for me than the 43.5mm Chronomat B01.

I'd also love a Blackbird in 41mm. Chronomat 41 with all brushed finish would be a perfect start.

I was thinking of selling my Chronomat B13050 but have decided to keep it because of the way Breitling's watches are changing. I need at least one watch that looks like the classic Breitlings of yesteryear.

I don't think it's overreacting but rather a logical reaction. Sure, one maybe intend to by multiple (or any) Breitlings the next couple of weeks but at some point one have said that I like Breitling for one reason or another. Their history, their design, a previous model... One started to connect to the brand and develop emotions toward the brand. If then one discover that the new design o decisions completely contradicts with one's own idea, the normal thing is to get upset.

"It's not you, it's me..." The feeling afterwards is kind of similar.

But Rolex has always had those butt ugly models. Breitling had a top to bottom lineup that was quite amazing IMO. I can't say that any longer. It is the direction the brand is going that turns me off.