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s*** i actuall like it

It is an absolutely beautiful watch. The white leather/rubber is perfect for women or guidos.

I think we just want to see some innovation. Releasing a blacksteel model, white strap or a gimmickly colored bezel just doesnt cut it. I also realize that those of us on sites like this are probably in a completely demographic than a large portion of Breitling buyers. So just because we dont like stuff doesnt mean that they wont sell.

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-RJ

Exactly RJ. Just look at the reaction to the Navi 01 and the Transocean. They were overwhelmingly good, Sergio not withstanding, but crap like this and rubber bezels and black diamonds on the lugs really alienates the brand from what people first loved about Breitlings. Hell even the B01 and the SOII, which are way different than Breitling fans are used to, got a lot of good responses. In my opinion of course.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

You just need to look at what Panerai have been producing in recent years to see the kind of thing we mean. They manage to VERY effectively tread the fine line of staying totally true to their roots (and hence their existing fan-base) while still producing interesting new designs in new materials. In contrast, Breitling have been making some very "eclectic" design decisions recently, that both aren't very ground-breaking (DLC and coloured rubber on everything), and also don't stay true to their origins. That said, they HAVE made a few very nice models recently..... but they've also churned out a lot of coloured rubber encrusted rubbish too. (IMO of course!)

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Driver8

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Overall I was on the fence with this one. (I'm a big B for B fan) Then I read white rubber strap...I fell over to the bad side of the fence. jmho

Would look a helluva lot better on a bracelet.

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One Watch At A Time.

I think the reason the DSSD looked so good on her is merely the symmetry the photographer was going for in the composition. It REALLY worked too! Kept the image from being all lopsided.

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SHARKMAN

I do agree to a degree, but had a silent chuckle. Having seen in person not only the red but also the orange rubber bezel Skyracer Ravens, you might want to look at the precise shades of red and orange in your LE3 mockups. I know you were working with some internet based limitations, but..............

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Collection..
2013 Rolex DAY DATE II 18kYG + Champagne Dial.
2009 Breitling CHRONOMAT EVOLUTION - MOP Diamond Dial + Diamond Bezel.
2005 Rolex SUBMARINER 2Tone 18k/SS + Blue Dial.
1984 Rolex DATEJUST 2Tone 18k/SS+Black Sunburst Dial

Look at it this way. They produce a wide selection of watches to cater to different tastes. That's how a company stays successful. Look at the Flying B. Quite different from most Breitlings. I personally think it looks horrid. Something my Grandfather would've liked. But I know many of you own and love them. I like the big dials. The company is just making a diverse number of styles. It doesn't mean they are "selling out" or anything. It's just them trying to make money. Let's not start sound like the Rolex forum and their Geritol members !

. Well said D8. I think that Panerai is a great example for Breitling to look at. They have remained true to who they are, and at the same time come up with an extremely impressive 2011 line up...just wish a couple of those new releases were in the 44mm range.

Flying B is a good example - ADs can't sell them for less than cost!!!

I have no issue with watches appealing to different demographics, I'm just a little confused right now that we are a few days away from a supposedly significant rationalization of the range at Basel - the move away from model ranges, the end of production for a number of models, etc and yet there is an almost constant stream of niche pieces that adds to the diversification.

I would like to understand the market direction because I think that a lot of the confusion (for me) is that I don't see one - I see the expansion of in house movements and I see the expansion of 'same watch different bezel / strap / colour' approach. Clearly these are two distinct trends and while I understand the in house expansion, I don't understand the colour / bezel thing. Of course Breitling doesn't owe me or anyone else an explanation - they are a private company with no external shareholders to answer to, but most watch companies explain their strategies to the media so that their consumers understand what they are about, where they are headed, etc. Breitling doesn't seem keen to do that.

Just my 0.02.

Flying B is a good example - ADs can't sell them for less than cost!!!

I have no issue with watches appealing to different demographics, I'm just a little confused right now that we are a few days away from a supposedly significant rationalization of the range at Basel - the move away from model ranges, the end of production for a number of models, etc and yet there is an almost constant stream of niche pieces that adds to the diversification.

I would like to understand the market direction because I think that a lot of the confusion (for me) is that I don't see one - I see the expansion of in house movements and I see the expansion of 'same watch different bezel / strap / colour' approach. Clearly these are two distinct trends and while I understand the in house expansion, I don't understand the colour / bezel thing. Of course Breitling doesn't owe me or anyone else an explanation - they are a private company with no external shareholders to answer to, but most watch companies explain their strategies to the media so that their consumers understand what they are about, where they are headed, etc. Breitling doesn't seem keen to do that.

Just my 0.02.[/quote


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