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groucho
 Post subject: B01 brushed up
PostPosted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:12 am 
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Hi, everyone.

A little while ago I sent my B01 in for a change to a brushed bezel. ( http://breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21482 )

Well, now it's back and I am very happy with the results. My AD gave me the choice between ordering new parts or getting the existing parts brushed at the service center. I opted for the latter, which actually cost less.

Here are som pics. Excuse the poor quality, I took them with my phone:
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I really missed it while it was in the shop. It felt good to strap it bank on with the cool mod! :D


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It looks really good. I like the contrast between the bezel and the case.

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The brushed bezel certainly gives it a whole different look, and more attractive in my opinion.
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Roffensian wrote:
The brushed bezel certainly gives it a whole different look, and more attractive in my opinion.

:yeahthat , now maybe brush the case? :lol:

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the m,ore I see these the more I am inclined to go try one on. Very sharp looking watch that seems to go from sporty to dress with the best of 'em
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That looks amazing. I want to buy one, but I hate the chronomat's crown and Breitling won't change with another crown. They told me that they can't do that and if I change it somewhere else I'll lose the warranty :(
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That looks very nice indeed.

I think the all brushed Blackbird version of the B01 is going to be a real winner (assuming one happens of course! :wink: )

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Driver8 wrote:
I think the all brushed Blackbird version of the B01 is going to be a real winner (assuming one happens of course! :wink: )


I agree. The Blackbird is one of the greats, especially with the big date and the faceted brecelet. I hope your dream comes true :)

I'm kind of curios as to whether the SuperOcean II will show up in a chrono model. Perhaps as a replacement for the current CSO. That would be interesting.

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Looks superb, great contrast.

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FANTASTIC! Hello, Breitling - are you listening??? It effectively carries over the classic windrider brushed bezel/polished case to the new B01 chronomat. Would have been my first choice rather than the polished and new bezel.

Nice idea.

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Looks great! Haven't seen too many of the brushed bezels.

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I much prefer the brushed bezel on the B01. It helps mute the crazy looking numbers. I really like this look!!
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sharkman wrote:
FANTASTIC! Hello, Breitling - are you listening??? It effectively carries over the classic windrider brushed bezel/polished case to the new B01 chronomat. Would have been my first choice rather than the polished and new bezel.

Nice idea.


I think its actually a new option to opt for a brushed bezel now.

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Brushed looks way better than polished. I haven't seen any at my AD with the brushed bezel, is this an option you have to ask for or will some models just have it? Looks great!
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Love the brushed. When I get my B01, I will have to do the same, possibly. :michaelangelo:

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