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TransOcean - A report
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Author:  ricardo [ Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:10 am ]
Post subject:  TransOcean - A report
Please follow this link to a report on this wonderful timepiece from Breitling.

http://www.andrewmichaels.co.uk/amj/bre ... n-a-report

As always, I would welcome any comments and constructive criticism on this article.

Mods: Please feel free to move this to the reviews sections, although it's not really a review as such.
Author:  nik_nunez [ Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: TransOcean - A report
dont like it on the mesh, can you fit a standard bracelet to it?

whats the list on one of these UK prices, as it is very nice
Author:  ricardo [ Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:42 am ]
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nik_nunez wrote:
dont like it on the mesh, can you fit a standard bracelet to it?

whats the list on one of these UK prices, as it is very nice


The example I was leant, on the mesh, has a retail price of £6200. Discounts can be had :wink:

By stansard bracelet I presume you mean the Navitimer bracelet.

I've just spoken to Sam at Andrew Michaels and he said that you probably could get a Navitimer bracelet to fit. He's going to check and confirm this later.
Author:  jnelson3097 [ Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:02 am ]
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It does look the best on the brown croc strap.
Author:  RXPete [ Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:14 pm ]
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After reading all the negative posts about the direction breitling's designs this year, this is a welcome change. The transocean is a beautiful watch. I agree, it looks great on a brown croc.

Now that Breitling is using it's in house movement in more models it'd be nice if they'd use a display back on them all. It's a beautiful movement, why not show it off.
Author:  Maestro69 [ Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:22 pm ]
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Thanks for the report. Really enjoyed it and hopefully will make it appreciate it more once the store over here has the Black Dial one for me to try it on and hopefully, be my first Breitling purchase. :lingsrock:
Author:  Iantheklutz [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:11 am ]
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Great write up as always Ricardo. It looks fantastic on the brown croco. Really looks like something special.
Author:  ike [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:21 am ]
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Quote:
Now that Breitling is using it's in house movement in more models it'd be nice if they'd use a display back on them all. It's a beautiful movement, why not show it off.


I have a feeling Breitling may already have had a 2nd lightbulb moment, in seeing an increased sales potential for display back models. The first being the Transocean re-invention itself. My hat goes off to those at Breitling who took these decisions - well done (in the best possible taste!). It's a lovely tribute to the beautiful 60's Toptime range from Willy Breitling himself.

...and some beautiful pics - thank you for sharing them.
Author:  ricardo [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:51 am ]
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Thanks for your kind words Gentlemen.

ike wrote:
I have a feeling Breitling may already have had a 2nd lightbulb moment, in seeing an increased sales potential for display back models. The first being the Transocean re-invention itself. My hat goes off to those at Breitling who took these decisions - well done (in the best possible taste!). It's a lovely tribute to the beautiful 60's Toptime range from Willy Breitling himself.


I am also very pleased to hear that Breitling have now decided to change their minds and apply the exhibition caseback to the non-LE TransOcean.

They now need to make the same decision for the non-LE Navitimer 01 and B01.

The price of the LE TransOcean on the mesh is £6200. It will be veru interesting to see how much the standard version will be now.
Author:  Tim S [ Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:07 am ]
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While I don't think the mesh is horrendous, it isn't great and as such I agree that it looks best on the brown croco. Nice shots!
Author:  Driver8 [ Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:34 am ]
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Very nice write up Mr Ricardo as always! :thumbsup:

You've been getting your hands on some very nice pieces lately, and fortunately your camera skills are very much up to the job of capturing them in all their beauty.
Author:  ricardo [ Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:21 am ]
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That's very kind of you to say so Mr Driver and a great compliment coming from your good self.

However, I must re-iterate that I have not been able to capture the true beauty and lustre of the stunning silver dial of the TransOcean. Every one even remotely interested in the TransOcean must check this out for themselves.

I agree that I am very lucky and privileged to be leant these stunning timepieces by Andrew Micheals Jewellers. I must take this opportunity again to thank them for their generosity and trust.
Author:  Novacastrian [ Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:02 am ]
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It is a beautiful watch. i really like the retro pushers. I think the black dial version looks great on the mesh.
Author:  ricardo [ Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: TransOcean - A report
Novacastrian wrote:
It is a beautiful watch. i really like the retro pushers. I think the black dial version looks great on the mesh.


I see from your signature that you have a 1972 TransOcean. I'm guessing it looks nothing like the re-issued one.
Author:  Top C [ Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:23 pm ]
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Some nice pictures there, thank you for the link.
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