**PICS** Ultimate Chronomat Evo

[dylan]

So I'm definitely not a blingy guy and really did not like breitlings for their busy dial. I've tried the Bentley GT and it wasn't my thing. I've tried the SFSO and it was ok. The BCE didn't call to me either because I kept seeing pics of graphite/graphite and other color combos that I wasn't in to. So one day while jewelry shopping with my girl I stopped by Tourneau and trying on a variety of watches. Then I saw the black dial/silver subdial BCE in the counter and I was immediately in love. My girl who hates breitlings even had to admit that this watch with this color combo looked HOT. One reason is because it doesn't look black due to the strong AR it looks more inky or midnight blue. So I had to have one. Plus I was getting jealous of Dave123's diamond bezel he kept showing.

So I placed my order with Angus who did a fantastic job finding the one I wanted. I was quite adamant about getting the latest version as well as I asked for strict quality control and he delivered. It took longer than usual due to the holiday season but it finally arrived.

Angus: Thank you for this wonderful watch. Thank you for your patience and your diligence in finding me this version.
A+ for this transaction!

My late christmas gift from my girl. I love it so much that I may just sell this one and pick up the ETA 7750 version. I need to do a bit more research and see if its worth the huge price difference. If anyone does have a ETA please let me know if you notice any difference. In the feel of the crown when winding or changing times/dates, etc.

By the way, since the diamonds are really small they don't pimp out this watch at all...They give a nice accent to the overall look. Trust me, I'm the last person to wear a really blingy watch and this watch has the perfect balance. The AR is quite nice on this and gives the dial an inky look.

 

[hk45ca]

that is beautiful!!! i know you are going to enjoy it allot. i love mine!!!!

wear it well!!!! 8)

 

[TheDowntownMan]

Thats absolutely beautiful, my next watch definitely!
Makes my sub that I'm wearing seem like nothing -_-
But Beautiful Piece!
Congrats!

 

[Klink]

my fedora weeps

to see such excellence

of brilliant beze!



k

 

[babola]

So I'm definitely not a blingy guy...

No shit bro ?! :lol: LOL!

Nevertheless, the watch will certainly make a desired impression, I'm sure. Wear it well !

babola

 

[dylan]

@babola: LOL...seriously...not a blingy guy...but this one spoke to me...I'm really a base PAM guy...have a 001B & 002D in the works...by the
way thank you for the D-series caseback...

 

[derkai75]

WOW bling bling ....very nice

 

[dylan]

I know its hard to believe, but its not as blingy as my macro pics show...The diamonds are more like accents because of how
shiny the bracelet and case is...When its on the wrist the CZs are an afterthought...The most blingy part is the polished SS...

 

[frankpower88]

i am sorry to tell, but this is not the ultimate evo. i had one like this before. look at the date font. but it is still a beauty

 

[dylan]

i am sorry to tell, but this is not the ultimate evo. i had one like this before. look at the date font. but it is still a beauty

I'm positive its the 'ultimate'
Double AR
Updated dial

I'm not sure what you mean by the datefont

 

[frankpower88]

look at the way 31 (the date) is written. then look at the "font" on the ultimate. you will understand

 

[bob1919a]

The font does look ever-so-slightly off, but the rest of the watch is simply stunning.

Wow... I need this watch. Great buy Dylan, cherish it! :twisted:

 

[dylan]

look at the way 31 (the date) is written. then look at the "font" on the ultimate. you will understand

I'm not sure what the datefont has to do with determining the 'ultimate'

Maybe we're mixing up lingo.
'Ultimate' to me = double AR

The first one that came out was the Graphite, but with wrong color subdial (black, should be graphite)---->this was corrected on
the newer version.
Then there is the slate grey/black subdial. And then the black with the silver subdial.
In the TT version there are 3 models. White, blue, black.
Also another indicator is the correct subdial 'tick' near the '10' on the 12 oclock subdial.

I'm not sure what 'ultimate' means to you. I simply equate it as the latest & best version
of the BCE. Which this one is.

If you want to discuss particular models you can address it in this thread with web links from our dealers.
It will make a good conversation for people looking for information.

 

[hk45ca]

i am very intrested in this also. i stopped looking at all the small stuff after i got mine. i have been thinking about getting another one without the diamonds to put on a leather strap. please fill us in on the lastest!!

 

[italiano17771]

this is the the most accurate bce you can buy at this time. the "ultimate" bce's that are being sold now are using the older date wheels and some are even using the older dials.

the 2 most important things that were changed (imo) from the version 1 to the version 2 or "ultimate'...whatever you wanna call it....were the change of hands to the correct silver hands and of course the double AR.

....so yes, this is the best or ultimate that can be bought right now.

hopefully that cleared things up.

 

[dylan]

this is the the most accurate bce you can buy at this time. the "ultimate" bce's that are being sold now are using the older date wheels and some are even using the older dials.

the 2 most important things that were changed (imo) from the version 1 to the version 2 or "ultimate'...whatever you wanna call it....were the change of hands to the correct silver hands and of course the double AR.

....so yes, this is the best or ultimate that can be bought right now.

hopefully that cleared things up.

Thanks bro!
I was hoping you'd chime in...
Is it safe to say also that in the TT versions the 'ultimate' comes in white, blue, black with gold subdials?

 

[hk45ca]

what is the verdict on the arabic numeral dials? i think i want one of those for my next one. are any of the color combos more accurate than the other?

 

[italiano17771]

Thanks bro!
I was hoping you'd chime in...
Is it safe to say also that in the TT versions the 'ultimate' comes in white, blue, black with gold subdials?

i dont wear gold...so by no means am i an expert on the TT models, but i believe you are correct. the TT versions also have some that come with double ar and some with only single. im not too sure if this is still true, but the ones that came with the TT bracelets did not come with double ar and the ones that came with the ss braclet did have double ar. i beleive you had to do a special order to get the tt bracleet with the double ar model.

 

[italiano17771]

what is the verdict on the arabic numeral dials? i think i want one of those for my next one. are any of the color combos more accurate than the other?

i dont think so. lanikai on rwg just got a white dial with arabics and it had double ar and silver hands. i saw a blue one that came with only single ar and i havent seen a black face yet.

my advice is to just be sure youre getting double ar and silver hands. IMO those are the 2 biggies with this watch.

 

[frankpower88]

i am sorry i thought the datewheel was part of the improvements in the ultimate. however, i cant understand why they put the old datewheel in the ultimate.