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I'm not sure why it's not in the Limited Edition section as I was under the impression that it was indeed limited edition and not a regular model. However, the fact that Breitling have made a glaring error on their website by saying that it's a B13 movement (it's not, it's a B23!) means we probably shouldn't put too much stock in the website!

If you want to lay your hands on one, your best way would be to contact an AD and ask them if they can source you one. If they're available, then an AD will find one for you.

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Driver8

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Or you can buy Serge's.

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An ever changing collection.....

It is an LE, they only released 1000 in each dial combo. As for them being in the "Regular" lineup on Breitling's website a year and a half later, Breitling isn't really all that good with updating their website. They only really showed up on the website a couple of months ago. There's actually one for sale in the "Buy/Sell" section, white dial, very nice watch. I'm not sure about the caliber of the movement though.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

Trust me on this - the SO Heritage does not run the B13 as that is 7750 based. The 7750 (and hence also the B13) has the 6-9-12 subdial payout as per the non-B01 Chronomat. The B23 is a 7753 based movement which is a tri compax movement. The SO Heritage LE just uses the 3 and 9 subdials, but it's still a B23.

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Driver8

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Thanks, that's way to much WIS knowledge for me to have , I knew one of you guys would come through.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

THAT'S A GREAT IDEA. Buy mine!!! Actually I spoke with a really nice guy on the phone early that contacted me through the bay, and he is very interested in it. I don't expect it to last much longer. But I appreciate the referral.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

This lends me to ask the question, "why?"

Breitling "limited editions" do nothing for me. They are uninspired and usually just consist of offering a different color scheme or they go back to "classic" designs. I'd rather pony up the money and find the vintage piece than pay for a new "classic." And Serge, I am not picking on you - I just find it odd that if this piece were so special, why would you be so excited to get rid of it?

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Drtymrtini:

Why is it you always seem to "knock" Breitlings?

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Breitling for Bentley Barnato 42
Rolex Submariner

You're right, he seems to knock Breitling quite a bit.

martini...I'm not picking on you either but all of your anti Breitling sentiment is getting quite old.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

I saw this glaring mistake yesterday.

With all due respect, you seem pretty intolerant of anyone who has an opinion that is different than yours and I don't think there is anything wrong with me voicing my opinions - be it good or bad for the Breitling brand. You seem to forget how many times I've said how much I love my BlackBird. In fact, you seem to ignore all the times that I said how much I like the history behind the Breitling brand -- which leads to much of my disappointment in the direction the brand has been taking for the last 18 months or so. I feel like Breitling is moving away from its roots and getting gimmicky to keep up or attract new buyers - and others have agreed with me. Considering how many topics are available to the community at any point in time, I really do not post that much relative to others who participate on this site.

Finally, I wasn't challenging you, Serge. My whole point was that if it's such a fantastic watch and so collectible, I would assume that someone who is such a brand ambassador like yourself would not want to part with the piece so willingly.

I thought the whole point of having a "forum" is to discuss opinions and to have a civil debate...not to have everyone just agree with each other.

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Collectible? Are you talking about baseball cards? In your last thread you made a point to make sure that you weren't misquoted, I'd love to see where I said it was collectible? I'd also like to know where I've been listed as a brand ambassador because I sure haven't seen any royalty checks come in. If you're going to demand to be quoted correctly then I'd appreciate the same respect in return. I also no longer which to debate any topic with you as every post from you is confrontational in manner. And I'm quite certain that I'm not the only member who feels that way.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

Drtymrtini:

This isnt the Panerai forum! You know that, right?

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Breitling for Bentley Barnato 42
Rolex Submariner

Perhaps you dislike reading my remarks because you take them too literally. I think we can all agree that "limited editions" are released in limited quantity to make them more desirable than the regular editions - thus, they are more "collectible." I never quoted you or stated that you said it was "collectible." Secondly, anyone who promotes a brand positively can be considered a "brand ambassador." It's not like you have to be knighted by the Breitling Brass to promote their brand. Finally, you've never "debated" me - you just tell me how much you don't like my opinion(s).

It's a watch forum - we're not saving lives here or talking about politics. To have such a visceral reaction in a talk forum about watches is a bit over the top. If you disagree, then you disagree. I've never attacked you for your opinions - whether I agree with them or not. Typically when I question something, it's so I can better understand it. I'm not looking to argue for the sake of arguing. I don't understand why you can't address my question to help enlighten me instead of just telling me that you (and everyone else) doesn't like what I have to say...especially when there are plenty of posts from others who agree with me or post one of these little doohickeys after my remarks

Good night, sir.

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Except you don't discuss civilly. Your posts - NOT YOU, I DON'T KNOW YOU - "come across" as rude and dismissive. But we've been down this road before and there is not a thing beneficial that can come out of it. Count me out.......................................

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