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I was at a certain local dealership today that sells a certain brand of watches to pick up a bracelet I had ordered. After completing my transaction I casually asked if they had heard any news about a certain newly announced in-house movement.

No specifics were disclosed, but the staff member at the dealership did say that a certain factory had been visited and that a new case that was quite similar to that of a Chronomat might be involved...

Well, that's my contribution to the cloud of vapor that the annual pre-Basel anticipation frenzy runs on

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"Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped!"
- Groucho Marx

It certainly looks like it's going to be a Chronomat type watch - all of the indicators are pointing that way - I guess we find out Wednesday for sure.

I love the way all of this is building up... just like when new motorcycles are released

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Pleeeeeeeeease let it be a little bit bigger than the old one! Pleeeeeeeeeeeease! 46mm would be spot on.

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Driver8

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Some people

I'll just be happy if there is a LE version of some sort.

Of course I'd be happier still if they bolt a bit of sapphire on the back so we can see what all of the fuss is about!!!

I'm not talking GIANT sized here, just a little larger than before that's all!

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Driver8

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I love the chronomat. It was my first choice untill I tried it on. Just a little too small for me. Guess I shouldn't have tried on the SA first!

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I find the Chronomat the perfect size for my wrists, but would not complain if it got a little larger... a Slightly updated case with a display back would be ideal. The display back would be more important to me than size changes.. I wanna see the new in house movement!

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I don't think Breitling will dramaticly change the Chronomat, certinely not 46MM. They reached a near perfect balance on their flagship I would think they would be very carefull when modifying it, the current version in steel is impossible to keep in stock at my local AD as it is so popular in the ME and Asia in general (huge market, HK alone buys 16% of all world wide sales).

Probably will be 44-44.5MM size wise, though I hope they upgrade the finish to Bentley standards!

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Certified watch nut.

I think 46mm might be a little too big for the Chronomat.

Considering it's one of the most popular models in the collection, they need be careful about making drastic changes. I think an simple refinement of the current design, along with the previously mentioned display back, would suit quite nicely.

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Current Collection: Breitling Montbrillant Legende, Breitling Navitimer, Breitling Chronomat Evo, Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46, Omega Seamaster 300M Ti
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Is it even possible to have a display back and a WR of at least 300M? Their flagship needs to be a true sports watch, can't see them adding a display back to the Chronomat either.

Lets keep our expectations realistic, I would be happy with a 44MM Chronomat with an upgraded finish and a refined look.

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Certified watch nut.

Having a display back and high water resistance are not mutually exclusive. Panerai, for instance, produces many models that have both a 300M rating and a sapphire case back.

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Current Collection: Breitling Montbrillant Legende, Breitling Navitimer, Breitling Chronomat Evo, Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46, Omega Seamaster 300M Ti
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You are of course right, sad thing is I have a PAM111, but in my defense I have not had my morning coffee yet

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Certified watch nut.

altair with all due respect stop posting and take pics we are all drolloung here!!!! hehe

i would consider buying a chronomat with a DB