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Imagine that. Even some old Breitling fans liking the B01! Now I have to check outside the window if the world really did stop turning.

LOL, it may have. I will say the B01 is far more impressive in person. If I had to choose watch just from Breitling's website, the Navitimer World may be on my wrist instead.

-Craig

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Chronomat 01- Sierra Silver/Steel
Navitimer 01- Limited Edition #1337/2000

I actually like the square. It took a little bit to warm up to it, but certainly after seeing it in person I became enamored. I think, like the numbers, the square shows up a lot more in photos. I also like shiny things, so the polished bezel is fine by me. I just don't like the font (and even in person, the bezel numbers, while less pronounced, are still noticeable). If I liked diamonds, I would get one with a diamond bezel so as to get rid of the numbers.

Based on fiddling with the online configurator I had also hoped that a two-tone bezel would help de-accentuate the numbers, but I saw one in person and it didn't really help. Gold always looks so much more flat and yellow on the photos than it does in person.

I would be interested to see photos of the alleged new polished bezel.

///M

P.S. In any case, it's actually a good thing for me that I don't like the B01 bezel, because I really shouldn't be buying another watch right now.

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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." --Dave Barry

I'm a newbie in the forum. I joined when I was ready to buy a Chronomat to get information. I only posted couple and this is I think 3rd reply.

I really appreciate that Roff brought nice subject to discuss.

I'm somewhat toward anti b01 and becoming more neutral about B01.

For me I have seen the chronomat for 15 years ever since they but B on the second hand.
When I saw it first time, it was just Breitling and I was too young to even think of purchasing one. I didn't know what the model name was. But I remembered how it looked. How stunning the design was.

I was falling love the Chronomat because of the rider tab 6,9,12 totalizer, and the B on the second hand.

Then it was just in my wish list for long time until last Dec.

New Blackbird is very nice and I liked it a lot due to the bracelet and brushed finish, I still picked Chronomat Evo Rose gold Bezel last Dec against Blackbird and B01.
I couldn't think of Chronomat without any of above characteristic.

I didn't like the new bezel and the dial layout on B01. I'm getting used to it
If the bezel was changed on other model, I couldn't care less.

And I don't mind they are put the new bezel on Galactic and replacing Cockpit series because it is not the all-time model of the Breitling.

As long as Breitling keeps the Chronomat Evo and B01 in pararell, I'll be happy.

I wish Breitling modify the B01 movement and make it also in 6,9,12 totalizer version just like ETA 7750 was modifed to ETA 7753 for different layout, I guess this is reverse for B01.

Maybe I'm dreaming but I wish they release Chronomat Classic(or original) with in house movement B02

Well, IMHO the "square" looks much better with the roman numerals dial. It marries perfectly with the new design of the roman numerals because it is "full" and looks like ancient Greek columns. I think Breitling designers intended it to look like this, as a reminder to the roman numerals. Furthermore, it does not "interfere" with the chrono dials as it does with dials with indexes.

Now, I know that the majority of B01 owners chose dials with indexes where the square is much more apparent. But, again, it is a question of personal taste.

As for the bezel, you just belong to the majority who judges the B01 mostly by its bezel. You will permit, I hope, the silent minority to have a different opinion.

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man, of course i will permit the minority to hava a different opinion!
it was just my opinion, i think also another guy who talked about offensive speaks and bla bla.. i don't see any offensive writes on this topic but just different opinions.

i'm a great lover of the 1984-2004 Chronomat, ok... if someone of you tell that he doesn't like it, for me doesn't mean nothing and i dont' see any offensive treat versus me, ok?
i will continue to love the 1984-2004 Chronomat... so why some people here that bought the B01 are complaining if someone doesn't like your watch, come on!

this is a post where the title is 'reaction to the B01 reaction' it is not called 'why i like the B01'.. ok?

sorry but just to explain again that i don't want to offend nobody.

d

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Breitling Antares B10047
Breitling Chronomat B13050
Breitling Chronomat A13050.1 - pilot bracelet
Breitling Chronomat Blackbird A13050.1 - serie spéciale
Breitling Avenger Seawolf E17370
Breitling Chronomat EVO A13356 - pilot bracelet

Good clarification. Funny though, the topics not why I dislike the B01 either, but that comes across your posts very clearly?

Anyway, Great weekend to all Breitling fans! All the B01 haters and lovers alike!!!

Ok, now I'm telling something someone of you will not like and/or will not understand or won't approve: as you like.
I own a chronomat evolution and I like B01 so much that I would like to buy it, or even to change it with a B01.
I'm new in the forum, but I liked breitling style since I was very young. However, this new style really doesn't seem to me to be so bad to devalue the brand.

Mmmmmm! Oh dear

There would be no expectation that people on this forum would have noted how many messages I posted asking for as much information about the B01 before it was eventually purchased. As far as I can remember, none of the information that I requested was about (IMHO) the trivial issue of the bezal!!! It was all about the authenticity, the movement, the accuracy and the hope that this watch will be able to work and provide accurate time till I'm dead.

Therefore if you need to put me on the 2nd tier of lifes' merit list for persons of good taste, so be it!

But to be brutally honest I wanted a Classic instrument that was a legend in its own-lifetime!

I paid for a precision watch.

I own a precision timepiece.

http://www.watchuwant.com/files/BRE1884TT1.jpg

congratulations and good for you.
but i'm afraid to tell you that also all the others Breitling are precidion timepiece and they will be legend on their own-lifetime..


your post, the same old story... ok, next one.

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Breitling Antares B10047
Breitling Chronomat B13050
Breitling Chronomat A13050.1 - pilot bracelet
Breitling Chronomat Blackbird A13050.1 - serie spéciale
Breitling Avenger Seawolf E17370
Breitling Chronomat EVO A13356 - pilot bracelet

Bo1 is clearly gaining alot of traction. Lots of new buyers have come into the Breitling brand as a result of this watch. Its here to stay, a local AD told me recently that they were moving lots of B01s and theres not alot of discounting in Australia. People are paying pretty close to Retail. Its a great sign for the BO1 and Breitling. Even rumours that Breitling will be opening a new service centre shortly in my home state. Breitling seems to be gaining market share as a result of the BO1 and its great to see.

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Breitling Chronomat BO1 Riviera Blue Dial Stainless Steel Case and Pilot Bracelet

I didn't say CE is not a precision timepice. I think it's a very good watcht, a tank like someone in this forum already sayd. We have still to wait same years to see if B01 is as goog as CE. I only think B01 is better because I like the look and the fact that in it there is an in house movement. That's all.

Howdy folks,

As a near complete noob, allow me to offer my $0.02 please.

I'm not sure I understand all of the dissent over this watch. A good bit of it seems to be that it has a different look. Specifically, folks don't seem to like the bezel. Many claim it doesn't follow the Breitling idiom.

It surprises me to hear that the design of the watch is what causes most folks to dislike it.

It has rotating bezel with screwed in riders.
It is available with a multitude of bracelet and strap choices.
It is available with a wide choice of colors for the dial.
There are both Arabic and Roman numeral options.

Apart from the location of the sub-dials and date window, this watch is -- to me -- very recognizable as a Breitling.

Compared to my black faced SOHC with the Ocean Classic bracelet, I'm thinking many folks are picking nits. The same nits they picked when choosing between, say a Navitimer over an Aeromarine, or a automatic over a quartz.

Heck, my SOHC has much less of the Breitling look than the B01. (And yet, I am completely gobsmacked by it...) But that's OK, I bought it to make me happy.

m

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SuperOcean Heritage Chrono
Avenger Seawolf
Rolex GMT Master II
Glycine Airman GMT

When I pick up my Green bezel SOHC or SOH46(I've have been promised my pick), I'll post picks. The result may be interesting.

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SHARKMAN

If it wasnt for the B01 I would not own a Breitling. Now that i own one I can appreciate the other pieces.

But had it not been for the B01 I'd simply check the time on my cell phone.