[W2C] Breitling Navitimer 01

[sijtok]

Good day my fellow Breitling lover!

Small back story. Couple of years ago on my 18th birthday, I've received an old Breitling from my grandpops.
Never heard of the brand back then. I fell inlove with the detailing and then the history when I looked into it.
Couple of years forward, I want to give him something similiar without the financial trouble.
He'll probably know that its a rep but hopefully, knowing him, the thought and idea would be apreciated.
The watch am looking for is a Breitling Navitimer Chronometre/Chronograph (not entirely sure about the exact model) as show below;
https://imgur.com/jd7tAkl and https://imgur.com/FUaf0fR
I have no experience in purchasing such items so I came here as per reading from reddit that there are a lot of enthusiast and veterans around here.
I've done a bit of research and found the following,

Puretimewatch
https://puretimewatch.io/navitimer-0...rap-a7750.html

intime05 (not sure whats the difference between the two)
https://www.intime05.co/breitling/24...rap-a7750.html
https://www.intime05.co/breitling/24...rap-a7750.html

Those are the two sites where I found the watch that seems like a good bet.
Not entirely sure what the "tell" are and which of the site have a better rep with regards to Breitling watches, service, and shipping to UK.
Hoping to get some advice and information to help me in making my first buy *and more, hopefully*.

PS. Hopefully am not posting it in the wrong section, advance apologies if I am!

Thanks all!!

 

[P@t]

Hey, welcome to RWI!

I don't know much about the specific model you are asking for, the best thing you can do is search in the Breitling section to see if there is a topic about the watch where things are discussed.
The Breitling Navitimer World 46mm GMT (black only) BP is on the NWBIG list under First Class NWBIG's. In short, a first class replica.

Check out this post for a selection of interesting threads on our forum to understand more about buying replica's to get you on your way!
New Members - WELCOME! Must reads and interesting info, START HERE!

 

[sijtok]

Hey, welcome to RWI!

I don't know much about the specific model you are asking for, the best thing you can do is search in the Breitling section to see if there is a topic about the watch where things are discussed.
The Breitling Navitimer World 46mm GMT (black only) BP is on the NWBIG list under First Class NWBIG's. In short, a first class replica.

Check out this post for a selection of interesting threads on our forum to understand more about buying replica's to get you on your way!
New Members - WELCOME! Must reads and interesting info, START HERE!

Hey P@t, thanks for the warm welcome.

I believe the watches I linked were the following but in a 43,
• https://www.brownsfamilyjewellers.c...jmkMA6ptees5fgOkQnNcM1a01OtvS4dHrSADAY5UwFucE
• https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Breitl...Vw9lOmEZx2RCwIkXaDn9m6matoxghQjwaAh5gEALw_wcB
• https://amjwatches.co.uk/breitling-...EQE_vLbP4OiQovKGeahMX_lwBJyVqNO0aAvTFEALw_wcB

I'll read thru the newbie threads later when I get home. Thanks! Also, I believe Im at the right Breitling sub-forum or ?

 

[tkingjr]

sijtok The best Breitling Navi Rep is a Navitimer World by BP. Here is a Puretime link. I have a Black dial modified by Louie and Blue dial. It is 46mm but it is small compared to my Super Avenger.on my skinny 6.75" wrist. Other factories are not as good as BP. I have 5 Navi Reps and 1 Navi Gen. Black is always closer to gen. I just like blue better. Most people don't even know a Breitling watch.

https://puretimewatch.io/navitimer-w...elet-a7750.htm

 

[sijtok]

Oh yes indeed! Its one of those watches that are lovely in detailing, yet only watch enthusiasts, people in or involved in aerial jobs knows about normally.
Anyway, I've looked at the Trusted Dealers, don't see a guy named BP or even with its initials around..
The watch you linked is amazing, I'm keen on that with a black dial and a black strap tho. Anyway that could be adjusted?

And oh, on the side - where do you get your Breitling watch service? Battery change?

 

[tkingjr]

Oh yes indeed! Its one of those watches that are lovely in detailing, yet only watch enthusiasts, people in or involved in aerial jobs know about normally.
Anyway, I've looked at the Trusted Dealers, don't see a guy named BP or even with its initials around..
The watch you linked is amazing, I'm keen on that with a black dial and a black strap tho. Anyway, that could be adjusted?

And oh, on the side - where do you get your Breitling watch service? Battery change?

When you order a watch from a TD tell them the strap you want via pictures. They should be able to find it for you. You can get a black strap with a deplayant buckle. Your other option would be to buy the buckle and order a gen strap or have one made by one of the strap sellers on RWI. The Gen straps are rather expensive. Here is a link to a 22/20mm strap. For the 46mm watch, you need a 24/20mm strap.
https://puretimewatch.io/watch-brand...rap-a7750.html
I have had may watches serviced by RWI member watchmakers. The easy items like a battery change I do my self. If you buy any tools don't buy cheap screwdrivers they will turn out to be very expensive when you ruin a bracelet or put it through your palm when it slips.

BP is the factory. The link I sent was for the BP watch. Just confirm with your TD. Always confirm the factory when not listed.

 

[OldNavitimer]

BP is the factory. The link I sent was for the BP watch. Just confirm with your TD. Always confirm the factory when not listed.

Yes, follow this advice. The JF Navitimer 01 has changed since its first release and now the quality and details like the date font are different from gen. The only two choices left are the BP Navitimer World and the BP Navitimer A23322 (not counting the ZF Navitimer 8 - we all know thats not a real Navitimer, even though its a very good rep).

 

[sijtok]

When you order a watch from a TD tell them the strap you want via pictures. They should be able to find it for you. You can get a black strap with a deplayant buckle. Your other option would be to buy the buckle and order a gen strap or have one made by one of the strap sellers on RWI. The Gen straps are rather expensive. Here is a link to a 22/20mm strap. For the 46mm watch, you need a 24/20mm strap.
https://puretimewatch.io/watch-brand...rap-a7750.html
I have had may watches serviced by RWI member watchmakers. The easy items like a battery change I do my self. If you buy any tools don't buy cheap screwdrivers they will turn out to be very expensive when you ruin a bracelet or put it through your palm when it slips.

BP is the factory. The link I sent was for the BP watch. Just confirm with your TD. Always confirm the factory when not listed.

Hey, sorry for the late reply. Been busy over the weekend. I contacted the site and they said they cant swap bracelet to straps.
Do you have any thoughts on this watch below?
https://puretimewatch.io/navitimer-...-white-dial-on-black-leather-strap-a7750.html

Yes, follow this advice. The JF Navitimer 01 has changed since its first release and now the quality and details like the date font are different from gen. The only two choices left are the BP Navitimer World and the BP Navitimer A23322 (not counting the ZF Navitimer 8 - we all know thats not a real Navitimer, even though its a very good rep).

Hey there bud, thanks for the insight. Since the Navitimer World is a 46, seems like a little too big for my wrist. Im leaning towards something around a 42/43?
Got any idea which I can get in a black dial with a black strap? Got a link for this, BP Navitimer A23322 ? Thanks bud!!

 

[tkingjr]

Hey, sorry for the late reply. Been busy over the weekend. I contacted the site and they said they cant swap bracelet to straps.
Do you have any thoughts on this watch below?
https://puretimewatch.io/navitimer-0...rap-a7750.html







Hey there bud, thanks for the insight. Since the Navitimer World is a 46, seems like a little too big for my wrist. Im leaning towards something around a 42/43?
Got any idea which I can get in a black dial with a black strap? Got a link for this, BP Navitimer A23322? Thanks bud!!

I would try another TD. Ask for the watch as is and order the black Breitling strap you want as an extra. I have been able to do this with all but 1 omega watch. Since the watch you are looking at is 41.8mm it should be easy for a TD to do this for you.

Here is a link to an A23322

https://www.intime05.co/breitling/2...ral-markers-on-black-leather-strap-a7750.html

 

[sijtok]

I would try another TD. Ask for the watch as is and order the black Breitling strap you want as an extra. I have been able to do this with all but 1 omega watch. Since the watch you are looking at is 41.8mm it should be easy for a TD to do this for you.

Here is a link to an A23322

https://www.intime05.co/breitling/2...ral-markers-on-black-leather-strap-a7750.html

Oh that watch you've just linked seems like a good match for what am looking for :O