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Breitling Chronomat B01 "Bentley" AB01343A1L1A1

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I see reports of the Bently Chronomat using the Swiss SW510 movement, which if true, would be an amazing step forward from the Asia 7750 being used in these chronos.

This is the Google translate (hence some of the weird translation):
"The latest poison has arrived! Breitling mechanical timing series AB01343A1L1A1 The classic and elegant "Panda plate", the overall color matching is full of "toxic" everything comes from the appearance, the perfect balance of toughness and exquisiteness! After several years of watch making, the road was tortuous, and the result was the perfect use of the SW510 movement imported from Switzerland (B01 basic movement). The function is synchronized with the original 42 mm stainless steel ratchet type one-way bezel, curved sapphire crystal glass, double-sided anti-glare, and screw-in crown. , double gasket waterproof depth of 200 meters, Rouleaux butterfly buckle roller bead bracelet gives the watch a retro charm. This kind of bracelet was more common in the 1980s, and the unique shape is unforgettable, and it immediately reminds you of the 1950s and 1960s. The heroic appearance of a fighter pilot. 5w+ at the counter! Shipped with the latest counter Breitling packaging box!"

Please see the pictures below. I am not sure if this is real or just rubbish, would appreciate any input from the Brietling residents as I am very unfamiliar with this brand and the give aways on the current models.

 
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Where did you see it advertised, any other colour variations?

I have only seen this one made with the A7750 which has the sunken date wheel which is a dead giveaway

Hard to tell in the picture if the date wheel is sunken, if the movement is upgraded that is a massive improvement
 
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I thought the Bentley only came as green sunburst

The above is black or blue :unsure:
 

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I think these are akin to modded watches like the AP Royal Oak chronographs, price around 1.7k-2k. They were around But other than these pictures I haven't found much about them.
 

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$1,800 from TF :unsure:

I can’t see it on any TD sites so I guess it’s a unicorn
 

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is there any news regarding the tf with sw501?
I would like to buy, but given the cost, I would like to see some opinions first
 

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did anybody end up finding anything on this? I've wondered for a while now why nobody has made a rep with the 7753 or sw510 to get rid of that sunken date wheel?

I'd be curious if you can swap the movements or if the subdials of the modded a7750 for the 3-6-9 sub dials has different spacing than a true 7753
 

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did anybody end up finding anything on this? I've wondered for a while now why nobody has made a rep with the 7753 or sw510 to get rid of that sunken date wheel?

I'd be curious if you can swap the movements or if the subdials of the modded a7750 for the 3-6-9 sub dials has different spacing than a true 7753
Sadly there is no rep 7753. Only a 7750 which is why the date wheel is sunken.
 

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Sadly there is no rep 7753. Only a 7750 which is why the date wheel is sunken.
Yup, understand nobody has rep 7753s, I was asking if one were to buy a gen eta 7753 if the dial spacing would be correct to fit onto that movement and get rid of the sunken look. Somebody would have to measure the dial spacing vs the 7753 spec and see. I just don't have a dial to measure it against lol
 

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Has anyone bought this?
 

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Lovely rep of the B01. The only one with a correct date window hight in the subdial and the only one without a sunken wheel.
 
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Lovely rep of the B01. The only one with a correct date window hight in the subdial and the only one without a sunken wheel.
With a gen 7753 it's almost crazy to say it's "worth it" when the price is 1.5k....