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Yes. I'm very interested re those. They're critical to B's market position.

Like others, I really like the Airborne, and with sizes of 41mm and 44mm, it's really in my wheelhouse. Very excited to see it in the flesh.

The Navi's are just way too big for me - 48mm for the GMT Still I know that those with larger wrists will be happy so can't complain too much. Maybe next year a World / GMT at 44mm or under?

Definitely a nice start to Basel for me from Breitling.

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Is the Chronomat just a new style? It almost seems as though Breitling is keeping the current BO1... Unless I missed something. Also, I just can't get past rubber inserts (insert condom joke here)... The Navi's look great to me, but way too big for my wrist. If nothing else, this looks like a move in the right direction for a company that has made so many wrong turns over the last few years.

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Way too early for that kind of information. Baselworld's not even started yet.

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Driver8

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For now it's an extra edition positioned as a limited series (not LE). However, word is that if it sells better than Buck Rogers it will be the basis for the Chronomat going forward.

OK, thanks.

I'm not surprised they went large based upon comments from my AD. It seems when it comes to pricey Breitlings, most,potential customers are looking BIG case. Take the 42mm Bernato racing, which I like a lot - they just can't sell it because buyers want big.

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I think that the Chronomat Airborne is a nice "re-set" to the early 80's style, albeit with some updated touches. Love the dial without the square, and love the look of the bezel, which -- rubber inserts or not -- I think looks very sharp.

The new Navis do nothing for me. I didn't realize there was a pressing need for a 46mm version, but this is a neutral addition to the line-up. I am quite surprised that the B04 movement is being made available only in a 48mm version -- I find that an odd decision.

As for the new Transocean Chrono "Boutique" model -- while I am a huge fan of the Transocean line-up, I am not particularly drawn to the new dial. The hinged case back is an interesting twist -- I'm curious to see more photos of that. On the plus side, I had been hoping to see the Transocean Chrono offered in a 43mm bi-compax version, picking up on the 38mm offering. I am assuming that the Boutique model is 43mm, but I don't see any info yet to confirm that one way or the other. It would be nice to see more bi-compax versions of the TO Chrono as a further nod to the Top Times of yore, and perhaps this is something that we can look forward to in the future.

Am very interested in what's coming in the Superocean line...

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Everyone keeps talking about the rubber 'inserts' - sorry - what are they?

It's interesting to hear that Tom. Does that infer that Breitling is the premier watch choice for predominantly thick-wristed individuals? If it is, then that's fascinating.

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New Bentley GMT light body - http://mobile.breitlingforbentley.com/e ... -body-b04/

Some nice stills of the new Navis here -

http://www.watch-insider.com/news/basel ... ovelties/#

The 46mm Navi has got my name written all over it. FANTASTIC!!!!

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Driver8

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Rubber inserts ?

Didn't notice that. Looks like plain colour to me.

Maybe they are painted (or DLC'd) after all. The first pic I saw looked like rubber inserts to me, but it's tough to tell from the first few press pics....

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Looks very nice but I'm guessing it's what, 48mm in size?

Never mind. Missed it the first time but clearly it's 49mm.

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Happines is Good Health and a Bad Memory.
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