New 7750B1 movement - How is it?

[JOEJOEJOE]

Hi guys,

I am new to this forum, but I've been a member of TRC for awhile now.
Last weekend, I had a chance to visit Vegas and tried on some genuine Breiting Navitimers.
It was absolutely stunning. I am not usually into "sporty & busy" watches like this, but
it was really something. When I was playing with the chronograph, I noticed that when resetting it
the big hand jumps (slides?) right back to the 60 position. Amazing.

I would like to purchase a rep preferably with Black or Navy dial with leather strap.
My only concern is that most reps use Asian 7750 B1 movements (I hear
that there was a recent upgrade to this movement and maybe it's not called B1).
How are they holding up? Is it still risky like the ones used in Rollie Datona?
If the lifespan is less a year, I'd rather not take the risk. Also, I do not plan on servicing the movement.

Please let me know. Thank you guys, and I browsed through this section this morning, and I really
enjoyed the pictures you guys posted of the Navitimer. I do not have the "trained" eye for spotting
the differences, but they looked so real in terms of quality.

Joe.

 

[OiRogers]

I'm also curious about the durability of this movement... this is the one used in the Tag Link Chrono as well isn't it?... currently my fear of asian movements is the only thing holding me back from purchasing one... anyone with the 7750b1 mvmt out there have comments?

 

[willster]

Guess I am one of the few really lucky ones....have a number of Reps with both old and new asian movements and have not had a problem yet with either...none serviced .....all older asians over a year and they all see a lot of wrist time

 

[JOEJOEJOE]

Guess I am one of the few really lucky ones....have a number of Reps with both old and new asian movements and have not had a problem yet with either...none serviced .....all older asians over a year and they all see a lot of wrist time

Your reply is very tempting me to pick one of these bad boyz but then again you mentioned that you were one of the "lucky ones"

I had a bad experience with non-working rep before, so this certainly doesn't seem to be for me, although...
it's so tempting!!!! ahh!!!

Thanks !!

Joe.

 

[supermanx]

As long as you dont go for a seconds at 6 model, you are ok.

 

[Panerino]

I have many Asian 7750b and a few of the new 7750b1 and I have had no issues or problems whatsoever

 

[Novesh]

I believe my gst ti has a 7750b1...and it died.

getting it replaced....was not too happy

 

[JOEJOEJOE]

I thought most of the Navitimers had second hand at 6, no?

Thanks for the info.

Joe.

 

[TWP]

I have the Omega Legend of Micheal Shumacher and the 7750b1 SUCKS. Will never buy another watch with this movement.

 

[takashi]

It is hit and miss with this movement... Chances are 50-50 but more for me. It's finicky but once you get a good one, it will last and keeps good time too.