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Breitlings
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takashi said:
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They want $130 - $150 for their junk. Even if you get the watch, it is so inferior to what you can get from our dealers. You'll end up paying $230 for a Navi or $280 for a Chronomat Evolution (vs $150 for garbage), but it will be way way way superior to the junk on that site. Stick to our dealers - there's no reason to look anywhere else. Really.
Or this one
Those listed on the scam site doesn't come with proper automatic chrono movement. Subdial usually functions as day, date and 24 hours or it's quartz powered.
Those listed on the scam site doesn't come with proper automatic chrono movement. Subdial usually functions as day, date and 24 hours or it's quartz powered.
I've got a problem with Breitlings (I've somehow ended up with several versions of the Navitimer, Steelfish, and Evolution). They're all great watches. If you're looking for a big, bold chrono, it's hard to beat Breitling's Chronomat Evolution (BCE). The navitimer is a nice, classic look, but it's smaller (41mm I believe, vs the over 43mm BCE). Also, the Navitimer does not come with double sided ar - a dead giveaway in a Breitling rep, as the gens are heavily coated with anti-reflective coating. The Steelfish Superocean (SFSO - or SOSF?) is nicely done too, but it's not a chrono.
If you do end up getting the BCE, stick to the "ultimate" versions. Some of the dealers' websites still show the v1 BCEs; these have inferior (1 sided, I believe) ar, and the wrong color subdial hands (black, should be silver). The grey/black, graphite, and black/silver are the only colors in ultimate (if I'm wrong, please someone chime in). IMO, you might want to get one with the stainless steel (ss) bracelet, and buy a black croc-patterned strap with deployant buckle separately. If you do get the strap, get one without the holes in the long end. Get the one in the pics below. It should cost $35 or so.
Good luck.
If you do end up getting the BCE, stick to the "ultimate" versions. Some of the dealers' websites still show the v1 BCEs; these have inferior (1 sided, I believe) ar, and the wrong color subdial hands (black, should be silver). The grey/black, graphite, and black/silver are the only colors in ultimate (if I'm wrong, please someone chime in). IMO, you might want to get one with the stainless steel (ss) bracelet, and buy a black croc-patterned strap with deployant buckle separately. If you do get the strap, get one without the holes in the long end. Get the one in the pics below. It should cost $35 or so.
Good luck.
So far mine is running for about 1 year. It really depends, noone can guarantee how long they will last. But based on my past experience, when the first time it runs, it runs real good. Usually they only need minor adjustment for time accuracy.
Reps are getting better- quality wise.. but they still have their own issues but for the most part they are good for years... accuracy is one of the issues.. Rarely you will get good accuracy right out of the box so expect some braking period and then some adjustments..