B01 is out

[rooster133]

What does that mean, you pulled the trigger today but it will still be 2 weeks :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: soon is next week

How about this... if I get it next week you'll buy me beer all night at the Belgian GtG, ok?? And if I don't, you were right.

Q, I have seen this watch at AD and the DW windows edges are trimmed in such a way that it gives the impression of sunken DW but if you look closely @ the bottom of date window you'll notice it is just a embosed impression.

Yeah, that's right... And I guess it's best to go for the black dial version, as the DW is black and the problem won't be as obvious. Some of the other colour combinations have different DW background and dial colours, which make the recess more visible.

 

[guru]

How about this... if I get it next week you'll buy me beer all night at the Belgian GtG, ok?? And if I don't, you were right.

we have a deal, but what is in for me?

 

[rooster133]

we have a deal, but what is in for me?

errr... you get to be right? :bananalama:

 

[fakemaster]

Q, I have seen this watch at AD and the DW windows edges are trimmed in such a way that it gives the impression of sunken DW but if you look closely @ the bottom of date window you'll notice it is just a embosed impression.

Correct. So in the end visually it's all a wash.

 

[Importr]

Rooster! Have you got the B01 yet? I'm getting impatient!

Hi-res pics now up on Angus' site - the black dial (to me) looks like a FAIL
because that square pattern isn't obvious, which it is on the gen.

The white dial looks more accurate (in finish) but the sunken date is obvious.

So that leaves the graphite dial as my next (and original) choice.....and I think I'm ready to pull the trigger on this now!! :-O

 

[rooster133]

Importr, tracking says it should be here tomorrow. I will take some pics and make a post as soon as I get it... though it's a busy day at the office tomorrow, so it might have to wait till Saturday... Can't wait!!!

IMO the thing with this rep is that you want any version with a dark dial and dark DW background, to minimise the effect of the recessed DW... so it kind of limits one's choices in my book.

 

[rooster133]

Received the B01 this morning... Here's a quick and dirty wristshot taken with my phone:

The first impression is good. The dial looks rather crisp, the DW is recessed but as expected the black and black combo minimises the nasty effect, the square on the dial does have a similar effect as on the gen, the AR is the standard we've come to expect from high-end Breitling reps.

A more thorough review to follow as soon as I have the time.

 

[pcsam]

roost that looks huge on you mate......................send it to a proper man and ill do a wrist shot that don't look girlie ............................:stir::lol:

 

[Importr]

That is quite a good pic for a cameraphone!

So, Roo, how does it feel, are you convinced that it could pass for gen (except the dw recess)?

It looks nice enough, and I can just make out that square pattern.

Is it as good as a BCE v3????

 

[rooster133]

That is quite a good pic for a cameraphone!

So, Roo, how does it feel, are you convinced that it could pass for gen (except the dw recess)?

It looks nice enough, and I can just make out that square pattern.

Is it as good as a BCE v3????

Well, in my book anything with a recessed DW misses out on the "super rep" tag. So no, it's not as good as the BCE, and anyone with a level of knowledge will spot it immediately. Having said that, it's not bad. I also just noticed that the lume is better than the average Chinese rep, which is a plus. I am going to wear it today and then post more about it later.