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Hi guys,

I sold my first Breitling, a black SOH 46mm on Ocean Racer strap, about a year ago. Since then, I'm watch-less... Luckely I often got the chance to wear my brother-in-law's IWC Portuguese Automatic 7-day power reserve . But now, I'm ready to buy a new watch. I bought my SOH on "looks" alone. I tought/think it's a beautiful watch. But, after "learning" more about the watch industry I decided to sell it. It wasn't a piece I would wanted to keep my hole life... It just wasn't special enough. I think some of you will understand me.

Now, the next watch I'm going to buy has to be "special", something you want to keep your hole life... Also I'm looking for a watch with:

- a in-house movement
- a "flagship" model
- a display back
- date

Models that I'm very interested in are the Rolex Submariner 116610LN, the IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW545408 AND the Breitling Navitimer 01 LE.

Again, after studying the 3 models the Rolex and the IWC felt off. I find that the new Rolex Sub has crownguard that are you large, as well as the case (if you compair it to the older Sub's). It also doesn't have a display back. The IWC felt off because it hasn't have a date and I think it looks to big on the wrist. If the IWC was 4 à 5 mm smaller, I would have bought that one...

BUT luckely the Breitling Navitimer 01 Limited Edition is perfect. Is has a in-house movement, is THE flagship model of Breitling, the LE also has a display back and it has a date. It's 43mm but on the wrist it looks a lot smaller (not like the IWC). Also, it's pretty special because it's limited. A piece I would want to keep my hole life! PERFECT !

BUT now is my question, are their still AD's in the "world" that can sell me a NEW Navitimer 01 LE? Here In Belgium, their isn't any .

I want one guys, help me out to find me a NEW steel one!

Thankssssss

I think that there are probably still a few around, but probably have to hunt for them. Don't forget that Basel is only a couple of weeks away as well so there may be new models that meet your criteria.

Yes, with a bit of luck you may be able to find one brand new.
They do pop up on the used market, not often but patience is a virtue and it pays back rewards.
For obvious reasons it is a fairly new model so it would still be under new watch warranty and you would probably save yourself some cash towards another purchase

Have you considered the Transocean Chrono LE?

- a in-house movement - yes, B01 inhouse movement
- a "flagship" model - not quite but a very nice classic with quite a history
- a display back - YES
- date - YES
and a Limited Edition.

Have you also considered the Chronomat B01 LE? Meets all your criteria, most likely difficult to get one new but I do see them in the used market quite frequently.

Wessa

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I have looked at a Transocean chrono LE and Chronomat LE. If I would buy a Chronomat, it has to be on a metal bracelet, and If I ever buy a metal braclet, it has to be from Rolex . And the Transocean, I also like it, but I think the limited engraving on the side (and engraving on the back) are to "modern", you know?

As you can hear, i'm very difficult haha!
But thanks for the advice!

The Navitimer 01 LE also has the number engraved on the side of the case.

Yes Roffensian I know, but Breitling used a nicer font on the Navitimer, more classic! The Transocean (and chronomat) have a modern font, witch I less like .

Agree, Breitling needs to revisit their choice of fonts, not only the engavings but also bezels.
"Instruments for professionals, fonts for toys"

Wessa

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I know when I was in st Thomas last month, little Switzerland seemed to have every model I could think of.

I was also in st Thomas and damn the Caribean has so much choices it's crazy.

today, I went to 2 AD's and tried on the Breitling Navitimer 01 (not the limited edition) and a Rolex Submariner 116610LN.

God DAMN, this is difficult! At this point, the Submariner is winning because it's a bit smaller (40 mm instead of 43-44mm like the Navitimer).

I guess, the perfect combination: a Navitimer and a Submariner!

(BUT now is my question, are their still AD's in the "world" that can sell me a NEW Navitimer 01 LE? Here In Belgium, their isn't any .

I want one guys, help me out to find me a NEW steel one!)

* A Few weeks ago I saw a new one for sale in 'Earnest Jones', Trafford Centre, Manchester Uk, if that is any help !!

Two words. Andrew micheals. Talk to Sam.

If 40mm is more your size, than why not consider the 2011 Montbrillant 01 LE?
In house movement, a Navi, display case back, right size....
Still quite a few around at the ADs, I have seen one at my local just the other day. It has been there for several weeks.

http://www.breitling.com/en/models/mont ... /index.php

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Hi Pieterman,

saw a limited navitimer 01 on leather a couple of weeks ago, you could try them...

Paul van Zeeland in Velp The Netherlands.

Good luck.


Raymond147 from The Netherlands.

Hi guys,

I have contacted a few AD's and asked if they can still find a Navi 01 LE.

I will let you know if I found one .