Which would it be? Why?
Looking for suggestions, and/or maybe I missed a model in my search.
Thank you for your time, and input.
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| Author: | unixshrk [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
Which would it be? Why? Looking for suggestions, and/or maybe I missed a model in my search. Thank you for your time, and input.
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
1806 - no question for me. Probably the definitive Breitling of the time with all of the excitement of the new automatic chronograph combined with the classic Navitimer. |
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| Author: | unixshrk [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:27 am ] |
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I was leaning in that direction, I really like that model. |
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| Author: | Stefan Tapp [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:22 am ] |
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An 1806 without a doubt, I love mine (albeit a '69), absolutely timeless!   Stef |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
 I love my CAL 12: |
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| Author: | unixshrk [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:38 am ] |
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It would appear that everyone is in agreement here 
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| Author: | electrosound [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
Roffensian wrote: 1806 - no question for me. Probably the definitive Breitling of the time with all of the excitement of the new automatic chronograph combined with the classic Navitimer.
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
I certainly wouldn't mind a GMT too... rare beasts those... |
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| Author: | Deadred [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
1809 Cossie. Same reasons stated for 1806, plus in the early 70's, man was still travelling out to the Moon [albeit with 12 hour Omega's], but I like the connection to the era. |
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| Author: | Yaffle [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
All good choices. Big cases rock. I too have a weakness for the GMT. Attachment: GMT.jpg A couple of online catalogues you can browse. http://nakahiro.parfait.ne.jp/catarog/m ... tling.html http://nakahiro.parfait.ne.jp/catarog19 ... g1970.html http://chronomaddox.com/breitling/catal ... _1973.html |
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| Author: | unixshrk [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
Deadred wrote: 1809 Cossie. Same reasons stated for 1806, plus in the early 70's, man was still travelling out to the Moon [albeit with 12 hour Omega's], but I like the connection to the era. Ok this one I really really like. Time to start saving. Everyone needs a birth watch. |
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| Author: | unixshrk [ Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
Yaffle wrote: All good choices. Big cases rock. I too have a weakness for the GMT. Attachment: GMT.jpg A couple of online catalogues you can browse. http://nakahiro.parfait.ne.jp/catarog/m ... tling.html http://nakahiro.parfait.ne.jp/catarog19 ... g1970.html http://chronomaddox.com/breitling/catal ... _1973.html Thank you very much for posting these links.
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| Author: | Yaffle [ Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
Can I ask what the reason for your question is unixshrk? Is it academic or are you looking to get one? If the latter a couple more I'd throw into the pot if you don't want to a large case. I've always liked the look of the 2110 chronomatic, again very much of the period. Attachment: breitling2.jpg Also the Datora 2031, which features a hand wound movement. I think this would be a very robust daily wearer. Attachment: 1969_page_22.jpg
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
I also like the 2111: But he said "only one", so I decided to go with the technology innovator 1806/1809. btw, a very nice 2111 was sold on the bay tonight (BIN at a reasonable price and I did not see it fast enough) |
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| Author: | Yaffle [ Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: If you were going to buy just one Breitling from 1970.. |
Quote: I also like the 2111: But he said "only one" I know but it's an impossible request. LOL. |
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