The Breitling Watch Source Forums

Breitling Watch Information Forums, Navitimer, Chronomat
It is currently Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:27 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 8 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:03 am 
Offline
Forum Sponsor
Forum Sponsor
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:39 am
Posts: 128
Likes: 12 posts
Liked in: 1 post
Location: Lancaster
What do you guys think to the new Breitling Navitimer Battle of Britain limited edition?

http://www.bankslyon.co.uk/breitling-na ... of-britain

_________________
Banks Lyon Team
http://www.bankslyon.co.uk
01524 384858


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 2:19 am 
Offline
King of Ling
King of Ling
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:49 am
Posts: 1536
Likes: 22 posts
Liked in: 28 posts
Well, since you are asking. No, it does not cut it for me. I guess its the more modern style crests that put me off. As small as they are and not to judge it sight unseen, I don't think I could warm to this one. B of B is something I am very interested in however and I hope the charity makes some money out of this, and that its a great success.

Of course, one of 75 will probably get it there for some and good for them if they buy, but I can't get enthusiastic about this type of celebration item. Sorry.

_________________
Jim

"You have Control".


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 2:56 am 
Offline
Breitling Maniac
Breitling Maniac

Joined: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:00 am
Posts: 1323
Likes: 1349 posts
Liked in: 730 posts
Location: West Yorkshire UK
I have never been into limited editions of any sort but this does look to be a tasteful commemoration of a significant piece of history. I am sure this will resonate with those who have connections with the Battle of Britain. I also echo Jim's hope that the charity will earn some well deserved funds.

_________________
Breitling B-1 1999
Breitling Chrono Superocean 2004
Casio G Shock
Citizen Eco Drive AT4000-02E (for gardening)
Seiko 5 SNZG15J1
Hamilton X Wind LE


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:53 am 
Offline
Breitling Maniac
Breitling Maniac
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:42 pm
Posts: 1347
Likes: 1749 posts
Liked in: 1719 posts
I certainly wish everyone does well with this one. That being said, the design elements leave me cold. I think it would have been interesting to see the RAF "target" take up an entire subdial.

_________________
Cheers,
Jim


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:27 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:36 pm
Posts: 14214
Likes: 1469 posts
Liked in: 1727 posts
Location: Vienna, Austria
underwhelmed


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 12:40 pm 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast

Joined: Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:57 pm
Posts: 90
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 45 posts
This is a real shame. Could have been done so much better. Think they've just ruined a nice watch rather than enhance it
Surprised AMJ didn't 'guide' them a little better...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

_________________
Using Tapatalk


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:53 am 
Offline
Forum Sponsor
Forum Sponsor
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:39 am
Posts: 128
Likes: 12 posts
Liked in: 1 post
Location: Lancaster
We've just received ours into stock, here are a couple of quick images, personally I do think its a very tasteful piece, its understated!

10% of the retail price goes to the RAF benevolent fund, and the number 1 piece will be auctioned off today at the RAF Benevolent Fund Royal Gala.

Aziza


You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

_________________
Banks Lyon Team
http://www.bankslyon.co.uk
01524 384858


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:04 pm 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast

Joined: Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:52 am
Posts: 19
Likes: 1 post
Liked in: 1 post
I'm RAF and have had an RAF edition Aerospace for 10 years, but this has massively missed the mark. The modern day RAF corporate logo is just completely unfitting for a watch that celebrates 75 years of The Few. Stick a B of B roundel on there and replace the Breitling logo with a kings crown pilots brevet and you are on your way to a much better watch.


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  

Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 8 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
 




Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group