Was given a Breitling Navitimer as a present when I was 15 yrs old. To my shame I never really appreciated it and, when, some 8 yrs later, I went snorkel fishing & forgot to take it off, that was the end of that! I couldn’t afford to have it repaired so I literally threw it away. What a plonker! I am now over 70 yrs old and in a position to purchase a Breitling myself. Guess what? I am going to care for that watch until my dying day. To this day I cannot believe what a young idiot I was.
My dad bought me the Superocean Chronograph 42 as a graduation present, honestly one of the most under the radar watch by Breitling but I love it to bits.
One my my long term goals has always been to own one Rolex , one omega, and one breitling. I have 2/3 with breitling being the last one I have to cross off. I might not be able to own the holy trinity of AP,VC, and PP but to me these brands are the three horsemen 💪
@@tarquesh thank you. Yeah they are definitely three high quality luxury brands but are actually in the realm of possibility for a normal persons life time collection
I own 2 Breitlings at present. A Navitimer Heritage and a Super Avenger MK1. I bought both brand new from A.D's in Leeds. I paid £2500 for the Navitimer Heritage back in 2005 and £1900 for the Super Avenger in 2007. Both substantially less than the MRRP. The Navitimer is just a stunning watch and is my most Favourite watch I've ever owned.
Finally someone said what needs to be said.....repair costs. Few think about this when purchasing. You think when you spend so much money that it would just keep on working for decades with care. I have few Breitling watches, however, if I would have known the associated costs of repair (all three needed repair due to keeping poor time after 4 to 5 years). With all the repair and servicing costs...I could have bought a Rolex. I put the watches away and purchased an Omega and it has been ticking away for a decade with no issues.
I got the Breitling Navitimer B01 chronograph 43 in rose gold and steel w/ crocodile strap 2 years ago and i still love it. I wear it almost every day.
I own three Super Avenger II’s and I love them as they are outstanding watches and beautifully made. I am a good size individual so the 48 mm looks perfectly sized for my wrist lug to lug. An absolute TANK of a watch and certainly not for smaller wrist profiles. Breitling FTW!
Breitling is a great brand with solid watches that have taken a beating due to unfavorable sizes and disjointed marketing . Great watch to buy second or grey market for sure.
Well said. I love them and I actually don’t mind a larger watch but I do also like smaller watches. All around great brand with great history and good designs/quality
Breitling really does do amazing white dials. I have a montbrillant datora in what they call "Mercury silver" which is a sort of white to off white and it's gorgeous. Any white dial I've seen of theirs are all simply amazing.
@@dominicsheehy5828 never seen the blue, but I expect it is also looking great. Breitling knows how to make their watches stand out. By the way, today I am wearing my Breitling SOH II. :)
Absolute beast of a watch. How often had you had to change the battery and what do you do when it’s time can you take it anywhere or do you send it in?
I'm definitely a Breitling addict 🤣 I love my Chronomat 44 and presently have my eye on a Navitimer. Haven't pulled the trigger yet, but it's inevitable at this point ☝️
Mine is Navitimer Panamerican 2014. I believe it was the only 43mm size Navitimer with the display back at the time. My small wrist can wear it no problem because the lugs are very short. It gets noticed and receives compliments whole a lot more than my Speedy or SD4k.
Navitmer 806 should be on their catalogue all the time- the new Premier, B09-Datora, 41mm AVI and Chronomat were gorgeous and the Superocean Heritage is wonderful!
I have a Breitling Premier Heritage B09 Chronograph, pistachio dial. Mixed feelings about it. I debated between this watch and the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch but felt that the Breitling was more unusual, has less historical marketing emphasis (too much; enough already!), and is less typically owned by watch enthusiasts. Right decision?
I Love Breitling and have a Chronomat evolution 18k gold on a alligator strap. A Breitling aerospace and a Avenger also. I always wanted to own one since I was a teen as my older brother had one and I thought it meant he'd made it haha
I love the chronomat. For some reason other people don't because I see it selling at quite a discount on the secondary market. But I plan on buying one for my first luxury watch.
I’m 6ft 1 I have thin wrists and the superocean looks silly and garish on me. But still have it as it’s a beauty. A friend said there is a solution which is to wear it as a garter 😂. Normally we’re a nice slim dress watch which means my cuffs on my watch arm last longer. Since covid I don’t even we’re a suit to work anymore. WFM it has costs us our edge lol
Hi, what edition of Breitling is featured on the thumbnail to this video? I tried using a large magnifying glass to read the nomenclature to no success. Thanks.
My opinion of Breitling watches. The earlier ones are fine, as long as they are serviced, they will last a lifetime. I have a 15-year-old B/Coronagraph Thats works fine. Now the latest ones. They look good but are at best rubbish. Having just obtained a new B. Navitimer 46mm, I know firsthand. From day one, it always gained around 10 Min: a day. Then within 11 months the winder stopped working. Ok a minor hick up, get it sorted under their guarantee. That turned out to be nonexistent. The repair shop wanted 600+UK to sort it out. Having contacted Breitling direct I did get a reply saying they were sorry to hear same. Asked the model No: and watch No: since then, Nothing. Outcome unless I pay, I will be left with a watch that doesn't work so can't even give it away. Conclusion. If you buy one, just be ready to pay out for a useless albeit looks nice, timepiece. Oh, I will get a 1-year guarantee from the repair shop. If that'll be the same as Breitling's one. The jury is still out on that.
Does this guy know anything about Breitling? Georges Kern ain't the CEO of independent watch brand. The Superocean ain't the budget model(if there is a budget model any more.) The Colt is not even in production anymore at the time this video came out. I stopped watching it after that, who knows what else was said.
My comment was not about the shortness of the video, and points not touched on. My comment was the complete lack of knowledge of the points that were touched on. Have a good day.
Who say Breitling has no superstar? Rolex has daytona, Omega has the moon, Breitling has the iconic Navitimer.
BAP say that
Chronomat is even more iconic.
@@MrZZooh according to user experience, yes they are. Built for pure factio(translate from latin) cases😊
Was given a Breitling Navitimer as a present when I was 15 yrs old. To my shame I never really appreciated it and, when, some 8 yrs later, I went snorkel fishing & forgot to take it off, that was the end of that! I couldn’t afford to have it repaired so I literally threw it away. What a plonker! I am now over 70 yrs old and in a position to purchase a Breitling myself. Guess what? I am going to care for that watch until my dying day. To this day I cannot believe what a young idiot I was.
You must have grown out of being an idiot quickly if you can afford a Breitling watch again lol
My dad bought me the Superocean Chronograph 42 as a graduation present, honestly one of the most under the radar watch by Breitling but I love it to bits.
Dad of the year 🚀🚀😊 Congrats to the watch!
One my my long term goals has always been to own one Rolex , one omega, and one breitling. I have 2/3 with breitling being the last one I have to cross off. I might not be able to own the holy trinity of AP,VC, and PP but to me these brands are the three horsemen 💪
Kevin’s 3 horsemen. Your 3 are in my opinion better than Kevin’s. Cause VC, is such a great watch brand.
My buddies and I feel the same way. I have a Rolex hulk and breitling avenger 2. Just need an omega.
@@tarquesh thank you. Yeah they are definitely three high quality luxury brands but are actually in the realm of possibility for a normal persons life time collection
@@JD-yo3fo awesome start to your collection!! Do you have in mind which Omega you would like to add?
I did the trinity last year with a Seamaster Diver a Navitimer 2 and a Submariner Date every watch perfect in my opinion
I own 2 Breitlings at present. A Navitimer Heritage and a Super Avenger MK1. I bought both brand new from A.D's in Leeds. I paid £2500 for the Navitimer Heritage back in 2005 and £1900 for the Super Avenger in 2007. Both substantially less than the MRRP. The Navitimer is just a stunning watch and is my most Favourite watch I've ever owned.
Finally someone said what needs to be said.....repair costs. Few think about this when purchasing. You think when you spend so much money that it would just keep on working for decades with care. I have few Breitling watches, however, if I would have known the associated costs of repair (all three needed repair due to keeping poor time after 4 to 5 years). With all the repair and servicing costs...I could have bought a Rolex. I put the watches away and purchased an Omega and it has been ticking away for a decade with no issues.
I have a Breitling I’ve worn for almost 30 yrs and had one repair done that was free
I got the Breitling Navitimer B01 chronograph 43 in rose gold and steel w/ crocodile strap 2 years ago and i still love it. I wear it almost every day.
I own three Super Avenger II’s and I love them as they are outstanding watches and beautifully made. I am a good size individual so the 48 mm looks perfectly sized for my wrist lug to lug. An absolute TANK of a watch and certainly not for smaller wrist profiles. Breitling FTW!
Thanks for sharing!
I love my big black Super Avenger. The value hasn't held up well, but it is a watch that I have no intention of getting rid of.
Breitling is a great brand with solid watches that have taken a beating due to unfavorable sizes and disjointed marketing . Great watch to buy second or grey market for sure.
Well said. I love them and I actually don’t mind a larger watch but I do also like smaller watches. All around great brand with great history and good designs/quality
I have an 806 from the 1960’s. It has sentimental value and looks great, so that is my favourite model.
Awesome 👏
Navitimer will be always on my top 3 watches of all time!!
Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 2 with a white dial is also an absolutely gorgeous watch.
Breitling really does do amazing white dials. I have a montbrillant datora in what they call "Mercury silver" which is a sort of white to off white and it's gorgeous. Any white dial I've seen of theirs are all simply amazing.
Picked up the blue version recently (42). The SOH2 watches are stunning.
@@dominicsheehy5828 never seen the blue, but I expect it is also looking great. Breitling knows how to make their watches stand out. By the way, today I am wearing my Breitling SOH II. :)
I recently bought a Colt and it's the most beautiful watch I have layed eyes upon...
I absolutely love my titanium and 18kt gold Aerospace.. it’s an awesome traveling companion
Absolute beast of a watch. How often had you had to change the battery and what do you do when it’s time can you take it anywhere or do you send it in?
I'm definitely a Breitling addict 🤣 I love my Chronomat 44 and presently have my eye on a Navitimer. Haven't pulled the trigger yet, but it's inevitable at this point ☝️
I have a Navitimer and I truly feel it will never age, truly timeless
Mine is Navitimer Panamerican 2014. I believe it was the only 43mm size Navitimer with the display back at the time. My small wrist can wear it no problem because the lugs are very short. It gets noticed and receives compliments whole a lot more than my Speedy or SD4k.
Navitmer 806 should be on their catalogue all the time- the new Premier, B09-Datora, 41mm AVI and Chronomat were gorgeous and the Superocean Heritage is wonderful!
Navitimer 806 is my favourite model. I have the reedition, this piece is really beautiful !!
I have a Breitling Aviator 8 41 Curtiss Warhawk. It is my favourite model and one day I may get the Navitimer 41.
I have a Breitling Premier Heritage B09 Chronograph, pistachio dial. Mixed feelings about it. I debated between this watch and the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch but felt that the Breitling was more unusual, has less historical marketing emphasis (too much; enough already!), and is less typically owned by watch enthusiasts. Right decision?
Bloody cool watch! Good choice
I Love Breitling and have a Chronomat evolution 18k gold on a alligator strap. A Breitling aerospace and a Avenger also. I always wanted to own one since I was a teen as my older brother had one and I thought it meant he'd made it haha
I love the chronomat. For some reason other people don't because I see it selling at quite a discount on the secondary market. But I plan on buying one for my first luxury watch.
Thomas, Short on time! Full of fun and well done.
Thank you Dominick! 🤍
Love these videos!!
Thank you!!
I'll take a Breitling over a Rolex ANY day. Never been a fan of the Rolex style...LOVE the Breitling style.
I have the Transocean Day & Date. By far my favorite luxury watch
Love the Chronomat 42mm - best chronograph out of Switzerland
Hey Thomas love the vids love the channel i was wondering whats on your wrist it looks amazing is it a cartier
The B25 DATORA 42 IS SO FREAKING PRETTY!!!!
I’m 6ft 1 I have thin wrists and the superocean looks silly and garish on me. But still have it as it’s a beauty. A friend said there is a solution which is to wear it as a garter 😂. Normally we’re a nice slim dress watch which means my cuffs on my watch arm last longer. Since covid I don’t even we’re a suit to work anymore. WFM it has costs us our edge lol
My wife just bought me a superocean heritage. I couldn't be happier!
I love the Super Avenger model
Thank you for that summary, Thomas Acquinus 24.
Hi, what edition of Breitling is featured on the thumbnail to this video? I tried using a large magnifying glass to read the nomenclature to no success. Thanks.
My favourite is the Cosmonaut as 24h dials are rare
gorgeous brand that's on my sights to proudly own ;)
Just brought a mint condition 2016 Breitling Superocean Heritage. Never worn, the 46mm version with the black face and bezel… £2475 BARGAIN
My opinion of Breitling watches. The earlier ones are fine, as long as they are serviced, they will last a lifetime. I have a 15-year-old B/Coronagraph Thats works fine.
Now the latest ones. They look good but are at best rubbish. Having just obtained a new B. Navitimer 46mm, I know firsthand. From day one, it always gained around 10 Min: a day. Then within 11 months the winder stopped working. Ok a minor hick up, get it sorted under their guarantee. That turned out to be nonexistent. The repair shop wanted 600+UK to sort it out. Having contacted Breitling direct I did get a reply saying they were sorry to hear same. Asked the model No: and watch No: since then, Nothing.
Outcome unless I pay, I will be left with a watch that doesn't work so can't even give it away. Conclusion. If you buy one, just be ready to pay out for a useless albeit looks nice, timepiece. Oh, I will get a 1-year guarantee from the repair shop. If that'll be the same as Breitling's one. The jury is still out on that.
I have one that needs to be repaired a bit. Where can I repair this watch?
Short on time, and short on facts.
Did you guys do JLC yet??
Not yet, but it is planned 😊 Stay tuned!
What watch model is it in thumbnail?
It is a matter of time, i want a Breitling Navitimer.
I'm thinking on getting Breitling pistachio
Tudor is using the Breitling chronograph movement at thousands less. Of course, I can't get a new Tudor chronograph at MSRP.
Why not?
@@weAllCin My AD never has it in stock. Has never displayed that watch ever.
@@rickjason215 Would you be able to order it on their website perhaps and pick it up from your AD? I did this at Tourneau
mi favorito sin duda el superocean heritage
Chronomat B01 Bentley.
They're too blingy for me in person, at least their newer models.
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Breitling design these days lacked the originality and the masculinity you find in the models from the 2000s.
I think that’s why they are keeping the Avenger line. To keep Breitling fans of the past 20 years happy. Who knows for how long though.
How can you speak about Breitling’s history and not mention it recently sold itself to a venture capitalist…?
Private Equity firm, but I know what you mean
Navitimer no doubt
Does this guy know anything about Breitling? Georges Kern ain't the CEO of independent watch brand. The Superocean ain't the budget model(if there is a budget model any more.) The Colt is not even in production anymore at the time this video came out. I stopped watching it after that, who knows what else was said.
Hey night stalker, it's a quick video, so there's a lot we couldn't touch on. Any major points that you were hoping to see?
My comment was not about the shortness of the video, and points not touched on. My comment was the complete lack of knowledge of the points that were touched on. Have a good day.
Русские субтитры? А не...нету
I thought you were going to close with “Thanks for watching!”
Hold their resale!?! Are you shitting me?