So I went in to the Breitling boutique today to reserve a salmon Datora and the green dial B for B Premier caught my eye. I asked to check it out and was really impressed, so much so that I bought it on the spot!
I have to say I am pretty amazed at what Kern and team have done, this feels like a truly new era Breitling to me, the mixture of classic Breitling design and unique character with top tier watchmaking is remarkable and what every watch enthusiast could possibly ask for. I always felt that Breitling finishing was a bit lacking behind brands such as Omega at the same price point, and always thought that was due to the tool watch approach, not unlike Rolex. This particular Premier however is an elevated affair, the polished sections have a mirror like finish and the brushed portions are a finer more involved job. I wouldn’t put it in par with IWC but it is a definite upgrade and absolutely nothing to complain about at this price.
Where I would put it against any IWC, in fact any brand including Grand Seiko, is the dial! Fantastic quality!!! Truly remarkable how the color changes from green to gray to blue to black depending on lighting, the pictures don’t do it justice, but it’s just the dial finishing overall that blew me away. That coupled with the handsomely polished hands and hour markers make for a stunning effect.
I was very happy with the chronograph operation as well, the chrono push buttons have a crisp feel and perfect feedback, reminds one of handling a Holland and Holland rifle, I only have had the same effect on the Patek Nautilus chrono, a watch that costs 10x that this Premier retails for.
Over all, as the title says, I am delighted with the watch beyond words, and so happy the brand I was so enamored with for so long has been developed so as to recapture my interest. I am truly looking forward to future releases and purchases. Well done to the new team.
Oops, almost forgot to use this emoticon
So satisfying to hit that emoticon after so many years!
