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Hi. I have a 2010 chronomat B01 but find it lives in the safe as it just too heavy. So I am thinking of going for a Navi B01 or normal Navi. Am I likely to find this more comfortable ?
Maybe a stupid question as it's a personal preference issue but it would be good to know if anyone else has any experience of this ?


Can't imagine a B01 being too heavy, but it's a matter of taste. I like the feel of a chunk of steel on my wrist. 8)
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I imagine in some States an SA would be classed as a weapon.

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Alan M wrote:
I imagine in some States an SA would be classed as a weapon.

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Alan M wrote:
I imagine in some States an SA would be classed as a weapon.

In Oregon, a 'dangerous weapon' is classified as anything capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. So, I'd say you're right.
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whoareyou189 wrote:
acceldebt wrote:
JaguarUK wrote:
Hi. I have a 2010 chronomat B01 but find it lives in the safe as it just too heavy. So I am thinking of going for a Navi B01 or normal Navi. Am I likely to find this more comfortable ?
Maybe a stupid question as it's a personal preference issue but it would be good to know if anyone else has any experience of this ?



If a Chrono B01 is "Too Heavy" you need to switch to another watch, another line of watches and another FORUM. We wouldn't want you to have a sore wrist or anything SERIOUS like that. Get a plastic piece of garbage at a drug store for $20 and walk away with comfort because if you can't appreciate the WEIGHT and SUBSTANTIAL presence of a LING that is not even a FULL LING you shouldn't be wearing LINGS at all. "TOO HEAVY" Give me a f--k--g BREAK !


Dude, what is with the cursing and the attitude? :?


You obviously don't know Ling Man.

I don't either, being a newbie, but I'm just beginning to appreciate his posts.

Keep 'em coming LING MAN.

But I think he's right on one point, if you consider a B01 as "heavy" what to say of the BB or the SA? Maybe you should consider another brand.

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Rest assured that more posts will be coming and they will ESCALATE in their OFFENSIVENESS ! That's what this place needs ! When we start having discussions about LINGS being "too heavy" it's time for some CORRECTION here.

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As has been said, no one should take Ling Man too seriously - he doesn't!

I think that the challenge with some of both the windrider and aeromarine ranges is the height of the watch. As a result the centre of gravity is quite a long way above the wrist so the weight tends to move around and be more noticeable. For many people it's just a case of getting used to it, but for others it just never feels right.


On this one I was SERIOUS

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Dude, what is with the cursing and the attitude? :?

You obviously don't know Ling Man.

I don't either, being a newbie, but I'm just beginning to appreciate his posts.

Keep 'em coming LING MAN.

But I think he's right on one point, if you consider a B01 as "heavy" what to say of the BB or the SA? Maybe you should consider another brand.[/quote]


He did do one thing for me, he put me over the edge to sell my watches and get a 6.75! I just hope it's not TOO HEAVY.
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F14D_Tomcat wrote:
But I think he's right on one point, if you consider a B01 as "heavy" what to say of the BB or the SA? Maybe you should consider another brand.

True, although I agree with this not because he's "not worthy," but because Breitling is increasingly a big/heavy watch brand. They are discontinuing more and more of their smaller offerings, in favor of larger designs. Someone who shies away from watches over 42mm, or any heavier than a Navitimer, is going to find Breitling's offerings increasingly limited. I still think the Navi line provides a bit of relief in this respect, but for anybody who gravitates more toward the Windrider or Aeromarine styles (as I do) had better get used to a bigger watch - or go vintage.
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JacksonStone wrote:
F14D_Tomcat wrote:
But I think he's right on one point, if you consider a B01 as "heavy" what to say of the BB or the SA? Maybe you should consider another brand.

True, although I agree with this not because he's "not worthy," but because Breitling is increasingly a big/heavy watch brand. They are discontinuing more and more of their smaller offerings, in favor of larger designs. Someone who shies away from watches over 42mm, or any heavier than a Navitimer, is going to find Breitling's offerings increasingly limited. I still think the Navi line provides a bit of relief in this respect, but for anybody who gravitates more toward the Windrider or Aeromarine styles (as I do) had better get used to a bigger watch - or go vintage.


If weight is reallybthe isue vice thickness, you can always look for a pre-owned Chrono Avenger, or CA M-1. All the chunkiness without the weight. :lingsrock:

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F14D_tomcat Wrote,

But I think he's right on one point, if you consider a B01 as "heavy" what to say of the BB or the SA? Maybe you should consider another brand.

EXACTLY,

Rolex offers some nice "light" watches and they have some great models too especially the Yacthmaster 2. One of the attractions of LINGS are their SUBSTANTIAL weight, size and presence. I just got into this strap thing after getting my Patravi Traveltec but what has always attracted me to LINGS was not only the dials but the BRACELETS. If you look back at my posts from 4 years ago I wouldn't have anything to do with a Strap. LINGS (especially FULL LINGS) are heavy, substantial watches and that is what the line is all about. I'm going to replace the SA that was lifted by Sleazy Broads and also change the strap and bracelet back and forth, In addition I have my eyes on some other DRESS watches like the Ullyse Nardin El Toro. In the long run I will be posting pictures of my Rose Gold Bentley Mulliner Perpetual as a I like that one better than the Tourbillon because it has 4 sub dials and I just LOVE Sub Dials. I may add some diamonds to my new SA like I did before and I may just do all kings of CUSTOM work on all of them.

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So Dress watches and Diamonds ehh.
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And I've never been to the States (should be fun).

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acceldebt wrote:
F14D_tomcat Wrote,

But I think he's right on one point, if you consider a B01 as "heavy" what to say of the BB or the SA? Maybe you should consider another brand.

EXACTLY,

Rolex offers some nice "light" watches and they have some great models too especially the Yacthmaster 2. One of the attractions of LINGS are their SUBSTANTIAL weight, size and presence. I just got into this strap thing after getting my Patravi Traveltec but what has always attracted me to LINGS was not only the dials but the BRACELETS. If you look back at my posts from 4 years ago I wouldn't have anything to do with a Strap. LINGS (especially FULL LINGS) are heavy, substantial watches and that is what the line is all about. I'm going to replace the SA that was lifted by Sleazy Broads and also change the strap and bracelet back and forth, In addition I have my eyes on some other DRESS watches like the Ullyse Nardin El Toro. In the long run I will be posting pictures of my Rose Gold Bentley Mulliner Perpetual as I like that one better than the Tourbillon because it has 4 sub dials and I just LOVE Sub Dials. I may add some diamonds to my new SA like I did before and I may just do all kings of CUSTOM work on all of them.

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acceldebt wrote:
LINGS (especially FULL LINGS) are heavy, substantial watches and that is what the line is all about.

That's a relatively recent development, though, isn't it? Even just ten years ago, many Breitlings were considerably smaller than they are now. Given that Breitling has been around since 1884, how can you be so sure that big, chunky watches are "what the line is all about," rather than just a current trend that may or may not endure?
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JacksonStone wrote:
acceldebt wrote:
LINGS (especially FULL LINGS) are heavy, substantial watches and that is what the line is all about.

That's a relatively recent development, though, isn't it? Even just ten years ago, many Breitlings were considerably smaller than they are now. Given that Breitling has been around since 1884, how can you be so sure that big, chunky watches are "what the line is all about," rather than just a current trend that may or may not endure?



I think ten years ago most watches were 38mm and under, and the accent was on light.

Recently Bigger, Heavier is better.. I personally like but fashion is fashion.
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