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Hello guys,i would love to hear your opinions on this.
This week i'm going to buy my 3d Breitling(already own a Skyland & an aerospace-co pilot).
I was offered at the same price a Skyracer Raven or a Chronomat Evo mother of pearls dial.Both on strap.
I like both watches and i know the chronomat is an iconic ''B'' model and extremely well build.
From the other hand i like the central minute totalizer of the skyracer Raven and the bicompax dial.But i am not so keen about the modular movement.I think maybe it lacks in reliability and long term mentainance services(ex future parts availability,service outside Breitling etc) compared with the B13.
What would you choose?Price i was quoted is exact the same for both models new on strap.

Thank you in advance!

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Breitling Skyracer Raven
Breitling B-1 A68362

Chronomat Evo, without a doubt. An incredibly versatile piece that will diversify your collection more. Easy to dress up or down.

Have you seen the B01 MOP dial? That's also a sick piece.

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Squadron Member: Breitling Chronomat B01 Blackeye Blue, Brushed Bezel, Pilot Bracelet

Thanks,B01fan!
I am leaning towards chronomat evo so far....

B01 is a spectacular watch,i have seen a lot of versions so far but not the MOP one!Maybe my next ''B'' purchase.I just prefer to let the new caliber run for a couple of years first

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Breitling Skyracer Raven
Breitling B-1 A68362

Evo hands down.

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Breitling Super Avenger 2
Longines Heritage 1973
Hamilton Intramatic 68
Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Chrono
Hamilton Pan Europ Chrono
Zodiac Sea Dragon ZO9906
Seiko SRP777
G-Shock GD-X6900TC-8
G-Shock GD-X6900TC-5

Based on appearance,movement or both?

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Breitling Skyracer Raven
Breitling B-1 A68362

Like the symmetry of the Skyracer dial, but plastic/rubber bezels are bit of a deal breaker for me, unless they're set in metal like the new SuperOcean.

Just bought a Chronomat myself. It's a very tactile watch with the slightly curved case sides, cambered crystal etc. My first experience with a pilot bracelet, and it's a definite cut above the ProII

Based on appearance! Not too familiar with breitling movements just yet.

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Breitling Super Avenger 2
Longines Heritage 1973
Hamilton Intramatic 68
Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Chrono
Hamilton Pan Europ Chrono
Zodiac Sea Dragon ZO9906
Seiko SRP777
G-Shock GD-X6900TC-8
G-Shock GD-X6900TC-5

I would most def cast a vote for the chronomat. You already have two professional series watches. Might as well throw in a windrider. Branch out your collection.

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"Don't Touch The Watch." - Patrick Bateman

The Skyracer is my favorite Breitling. I have the Raven as well. Here's the deal - if you get a Raven plan to wear it on rubber only. It looks silly on a bracelet. The bezel is rubber over SS.

BUT, the Chronomat is THE Breitling. My vote is go for something in the Windrider range and of the 2 choices -that's the Chronomat.

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SHARKMAN

Everybody suggests the Chronomat Evo!!!
This will be my next ''B''.
Mother of pearls dial on black leather strap

Much appreciated guys!

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Breitling Skyracer Raven
Breitling B-1 A68362