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i'm slowly falling in love with this watch. I have a few questions to whoever owns or have tried it. Is this watch comfortable? it it heavy? (The Breitling website does not state a weight for it for some reason)

also how long has this version of the watch been around, is it due for an update soon?

Thanks a lot!

The Chronomat B01 was introduced last year (well, 2009...). I wouldnt expect any major changes for many years. It should be similar in weight to the current model 120g Chronomat.

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The B01 has been around for over a year now; I'd say around 18 months. It is a heavy watch, heavier than the Evo and Blackbird. It is comfortable to wear but it's slightly longer than the Evo & BB. I don't see a facelift coming just yet but Breitling recently released a brushed version of the B01 in a Limited Edition. If you like a heavy substantial feeling watch then you will like the way the B01 feels on your wrist. I'm happy with mine

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I echo others sentiment about the watch being heavy. I have mine on a bracelet, which only adds to the weight. I just picked up a Navi 01 (on croc deployant) over Christmas and can't believe how much different there is between the two pieces. However, I don't think the Chronomat B01 is too heavy and you'll easily get used to having the extra weight on your arm . . . especially when you get to see something so beautiful whenever you check the time!

-Craig

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

I have the same combo as bozman52: a B01 and a Navi 01 (also on a croc strap with deployant, btw)

There is a significant difference in weight between the two and the B01 on a bracelet is hefty indeed. However, the B01 wears very comfortably and the weight feels reassuring rather than annoying. I've been wearing my B01 on a Diver Pro II strap w/deployant lately and that combo is hard to beat for comfort!

My experience with breitling is that they are very comfortable to wear regardless of weight and whether they are on a strap/bracelet.

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Thanks for the input. It's a gorgeous looking watch no doubt, the problem is the weight. I recently bought a Navi world and gets somewhat uncomfortable after a while especially at work (on an airplane) so I was thinking of replacing it with either the B01 or the Aerospace. This watch is better looking but the aerospace probably suits my needs better.

Thanks again, appreciate it!

It is the most comfortable Ling I own. Disclaimer: Your wrist may vary.

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UN Maxi Marine Ti
B01, BEB
SOH
Aerospace Ti
Chrono SO
Omega 300 Master Co-Axial Chro
Omega PO Chrono.
AP ROO Diver
Titan Black Rolex DSOD Honeycomb Dial

I have the B01. It is very comfortable to me. Feels very solid on my arm. I switch now between the bracelet and calfskin strap with deployant and both feels and looks great. I'm torn between which on to stay with for a long period of time. I'm about to buy me my second a limited edition 01.

On the bracelet it is not bad. I would say close to a BCE, but as others have said the watch is a little longer.




On A strap it is comfy, but I would recomend a Breitling deployant clasp which is on my B01 as of now.



The most comfy is a OR strap. I am going to order a bronz strap for mine soon. Here it is on a black oR.

Weight has never been a problem for me, even though I used to wear much lighter pieces.

In fact, B01's fuselage is so perfect that it matches almost any wrist. A croco or leather strap on deployant only adds to the comfort IMO.

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You're so right Craig

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