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I wonder what is the reason why the Chronomat 41 (my personal favourite of all Breitlings) is not in the 2017 Breitling catalog while the official Breitling website has this model?
Thanks for any kind input! Best,
Robert

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Chronomat 41 BEB, Steelfish Chrono BEB, 2x Grand Premier, Chrono Cockpit 39 mm, Aerospace Avantage 79362
IWC 3706, 3705, 376706, 371928
Sinn 103 plexy
For sale: Sinn 356 II, Porsche Design Titan Chrono Valjoux
Wanted: Breitling Blackbird 13353 on bracelet

Addendum: just discovered, that my other fav, the Steelfish Chrono has also disappeared from the 2017 Catalog - what is happening here? My only hope that Basel will bring new offspring models of both.
Any opinions? Maybe dealers?
Thx!

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Chronomat 41 BEB, Steelfish Chrono BEB, 2x Grand Premier, Chrono Cockpit 39 mm, Aerospace Avantage 79362
IWC 3706, 3705, 376706, 371928
Sinn 103 plexy
For sale: Sinn 356 II, Porsche Design Titan Chrono Valjoux
Wanted: Breitling Blackbird 13353 on bracelet

I couldn't tell you what is happening to the Chronomat 41 specifically (or the Steelfish Chrono, for that matter). However, it is not unusual for recently discontinued models to remain on the Breitling website as long as ADs have ready stock on hand. In effect, the watch is still available if you can go out and buy it, even if Breitling no longer makes it, and the website is designed to reflect that.

Since you have the catalog, can you tell me what's up with the Airborne variants? Is the 41 gone in that, too? Is the 44 Airborne still available, or did those go the way of the dodo?

I'm pretty sure there is plenty of Chronomat 41s out there at ADs

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Justin
Please contact me via PM for the contact details for Govberg Jewelers
Govberg is an AD for over 50 fine Swiss and German watch brands.
Visit them on the web at http://www.govbergwatches.com or call 800-528-8463

Thx for your reply! Seems that Airborne 41 is also gone, Airborne 44 is still there. I have both my Chronomat 41 and Steelfish Chrono so just wondering why the two models that I like most from the recent sortiment are discontinued. Probably they'll introduce offspring models... If you ask me there is way more similarity e. g. between the Avenger II. Chrono and the Colt Chrono Auto than between any of them and the Steelfish Chrono... so still don't understand. According to my humble opinion the Chronomat 41 is the watch that has the closest race with the Daytona in many aspects so...
Best,
Robert

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Chronomat 41 BEB, Steelfish Chrono BEB, 2x Grand Premier, Chrono Cockpit 39 mm, Aerospace Avantage 79362
IWC 3706, 3705, 376706, 371928
Sinn 103 plexy
For sale: Sinn 356 II, Porsche Design Titan Chrono Valjoux
Wanted: Breitling Blackbird 13353 on bracelet

I guess 41mm is not a popular size among Breitling models so that's why they were discontinued. However IMO they could have scaled down the production of the 41mm instead of discontinuing them. Don't understand their way of conducting business but their "unusual style" is nothing new. For example, many models with smaller sizes could have sold well, but Breitling chose to classify them as female models and killed a big chunk of potential buyers.

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Breitling Chronomat 01 Limited Edition
Breitling Navitimer 01 46mm

Totally agreed. BTW it would never disturb me if a manufacturer says about a watch "female" or "unisex" - if I like it I wear it.

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Chronomat 41 BEB, Steelfish Chrono BEB, 2x Grand Premier, Chrono Cockpit 39 mm, Aerospace Avantage 79362
IWC 3706, 3705, 376706, 371928
Sinn 103 plexy
For sale: Sinn 356 II, Porsche Design Titan Chrono Valjoux
Wanted: Breitling Blackbird 13353 on bracelet

sadly, the large ostentatious INVICTA size appeals to many younger folks. when I see them
hawked on the home shopping channel or at the local Costco, I'm thinking that the person must
have the wrist size of the Hulk to be able to pull it off. 41-43 tops is the best my 6.75" wrist
and dress shirts can handle without customizing

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raymond-
47*32'N 122*18'E

I have 6.75" wrist to and I feel comfy with my 39 mm Chrono Cockpit - or the IWC Fliegerchrono 3706, while my sweet spot is around 41 (maybe 42) mm.

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Chronomat 41 BEB, Steelfish Chrono BEB, 2x Grand Premier, Chrono Cockpit 39 mm, Aerospace Avantage 79362
IWC 3706, 3705, 376706, 371928
Sinn 103 plexy
For sale: Sinn 356 II, Porsche Design Titan Chrono Valjoux
Wanted: Breitling Blackbird 13353 on bracelet

It would be a very strange move to discontinue the 41mm as quite a few manufacturers are now also offering slightly more traditionally sized models. But like others have said, maybe Breitling's research into their demographic tells them something different......

Personally I've actually shifted downwards in size as I've got older. At one point the only watches I'd even consider were between 44mm and 48mm, but over time I've started to appreciate a slightly more subtle look, plus I just like the convenience of wearing something that fits under my work shirt cuffs, and doesn't make me look like I've just won the lottery and bought the biggest shiniest thing I could find!

Nowadays I'm more comfortable in the 40mm - 44mm range, and I've got to say my 40mm Rolex BLNR is probably the most comfortable (and practical) watch I've ever owned. This watch hobby really is a never-ending journey.

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Driver8

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I am employed by and AD and have heard that the Chronomat 41 is being discontinued; however, Breitling still has some in stock, they will not be b making anymore Chronomat 41's though. As far as the Airborne 41, I believe it is the same story.
Steelfish Chrono I am not sure what is going on with that. Hopefully, Breilting decides to redesign it because it is a very cool watch.

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Spencer
Colt 44 Sierra Silver
Superocean Heritage II 46 Black on Black

Thanks a lot for the info! I wonder why Breitling is dropping the only normal size Chronomat but this way the value might rise a bit... (though I do not want to sell mine!)

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Chronomat 41 BEB, Steelfish Chrono BEB, 2x Grand Premier, Chrono Cockpit 39 mm, Aerospace Avantage 79362
IWC 3706, 3705, 376706, 371928
Sinn 103 plexy
For sale: Sinn 356 II, Porsche Design Titan Chrono Valjoux
Wanted: Breitling Blackbird 13353 on bracelet

There's been a bit of buzz in another well-known watch forum (and maybe here elsewhere...although I haven't seen it) that Breitling may be bought up by a conglomerate due to increasing financial problems. If that's true, Breitling may be trimming the fat of their offerings to shore up losses. Perhaps the 41 just isn't selling as well.

Even if it's discontinued, there are still plenty of them left if anyone wants one

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Justin
Please contact me via PM for the contact details for Govberg Jewelers
Govberg is an AD for over 50 fine Swiss and German watch brands.
Visit them on the web at http://www.govbergwatches.com or call 800-528-8463

Of that size appeal I am glad !!!

Many watches I could never wear due to the appearance of being "too big" on my wrist , and those bordering on acceptable could be viewed as a vulgar display of something or other .
but these days nothing TOO radical looks out of place .

I'm now getting to wear a few breitling watches I could never get away with when I originally saw them .
Emergency , sea wolf , m1 etc where simply "too big" 15-20 years ago .


I'm still not sure a large shiney super-avenger or similar would fit well in my mirror , but out in public it wouldn't look too out of place .

God bless DIXON , and god save the WRIST-CLOCK !!!

My biggest problem is watch-winders don't seem to be designed to suit anything over 37mm , and I have the scratches to prove it