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...And the new AS has stenciled numbers. Not sure about batons continuetion though?

I think you mean SA.

That´s what I said, what did you hear???

My bad, I meant the SA. Thanks!

Looks like someone's got scans from the new Runway catalogue (or Basel guide?).

http://picasaweb.google.com/chickkasouf/09BreitlingPix?authkey=Gv1sRgCJO69sDT3rT4Hw&feat=embedwebsite#

No pictures of the new Chronomat B01 but all the updated models seem to be there.

What have happened to the Bentley GT Racing dial?

And again, why ruin another model with the stenciled numbers? With more and more models with the stenciled numbers and Breitling themselves mixing the Blacksteel SA and AS up, I start to believe that several models will collide into one.

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I like the stencilled numbers more than the Batons on the SA... I never did warm up to the Batons.

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the colt gmt+ looks really nice, I love the bracelet(never a fan of the present 3 link brietling bracelet) and the bezel is outstanding, I agree though, it does look like a ladies watch, Oh and though I like the bracelet I can't stand intigrated bracelets, much prefer the choice of being able to put leather on it if I want!
I like the chrono cockpit, I know there has been a lack of interest in the vertical stripe thing but trust me after a while it looks wonderful and really stands out as something different on the dial front I always look at mine and thing Bentley/Rolls Royce radiator grill!

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I must be honest I prefer the stenciled SA to the baton version, but it's a REAL case of "spot the difference" between it and the Skyland now. Talk about market overlap! A truly odd decision for Breitling to make them so similar........

The Colt GMT bezel, while being MUCH better than the Chronomat B01, looks way too Tag-like to me.

The black Motors Speed looks SUPERB (if lacking the B01 movement ) but if that T Speed is anything to go my, the red numerals will seriously limit the colour of dial that they work on. (That bronze looks awful with the red).

GT Racing dial. Err........ words can't describe how bad that looks!

The Monty dial revisions are a bad move to me.

The CM49's look too big for their movements as the sub-dials are all crammed together.

BUT, I think both the Chrono Cockpit and Starliner look great.

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Skyland will have metal stenciled numbers instead of the painted on ones. It will also be called the AVENGER. (aka mini SA)

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I noticed the metallic stencilled numbers earlier too, but not the name change. I think that was a very smart move from B. I`ve always seen the Skyland as a mini SA anyway. (Although personally the black and white dial on the AS was cooler, more army look) Makes my piece more rare too, even though it seems they´ve been quite popular as the smaller version of the SA for us small wristed.

Allso I´ve always thought the great SA needed the Skylands stenciled numbers. It´s rough and rugged big bad boy attitude is well enhanced by the "military" style numbers. Looses a little on the chic factor, but hey it was never intended to be chic anyway. Fare trade IMO.

As far as spot the difference goes. The only problem will be in pictures. In real life there just won´t be any problems. Yesterdey at an AD I tried on the SA once again and the size difference is (in my mind) much, much bigger then the specs suggests. Still looked like a frying pan on my wrist (unfortunetaly). A very beautiful, rugged, expensive and desirable frying pan.

... And the Colt Gmt bezel??? Way too Tag!!!

now i am glad i got my bentley gt when i did.Whats with the design on the dial?

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Also a new white face for the Avenger. Im a fan of it.

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Im surprised theyd change the skyland so soon. its only been like 2 years... Metallic numbers are probably gonna look really cool.

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I know we've seen most (all?) of the new models but there are some well-taken photos here (courtesy of http://professionalwatches.com/):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/professionalwatches/sets/72157616366080902/

Good shot of the Skyracer 'Raven' - seems the countdown numbers are reflective, rather than white as they appeared in the catalogue pics above.