Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime Review
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Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime Review

By amanico · Mar 7, 2012 · 20 replies
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amanico offers an initial impression of the Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime, prompting a lively discussion among collectors about its design and dimensions. This early review from 2012 provides a foundational perspective on a significant Breitling release, allowing readers to understand the immediate community reaction to its 46mm case and Caliber 05 movement. The thread captures the ongoing debate within the watch community regarding contemporary watch sizing.

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I will have to dig the topic a bit deeper, but here is the Transocean Chrono Unitime.

Available in Rose Gold:



Or in stainless steel:



This World Time Chronograph is a big watch, as it has a 46 mm case!

But the dial is not ugly, by far, and it is said that the crown allows the setting of the world time, whoch is smart.

The Cal 05 is said to be in house, with a power reserve of 70 hours, beating at th pace of 28 800 alternances per hour.

One no go for me is the date... I would have much preferred it without.

And the size of the watch, but this has to be verified in the real.

What do you think?

Here is a picture of the original Unitime... For th reminder.



Best,

Nicolas

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nilomis
Mar 7, 2012
Beutiful watch (the SS version) but ...

46 mm case is way too much for my 3rd world wrist. Thanks Nicolas for the quick view. Cheers, Nilo

AM
amanico
Mar 7, 2012
My pleasure, Nilo. Couldn't resist to post this one.

And like you, I fear 46 mm is a bit too much... Sadlly. Best! Nicolas

NI
nilomis
Mar 7, 2012
I understand ...

The watch, I repeat, is a beauty. I love GMT watches (not the Rolex ones, for another reason). I believe that there was an informal collection of wrist sizes here in the past. A 46mm watch, even when the person has a giant wrist, is out of proportions, IMHO. Cheers, Nilo

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mrsnak
Mar 8, 2012
Although I have no problem with my SOH...

...on my 6.6" wrist. Never thought I'd wear a watch this big, but it wears close to the wrist. Don't know how the case depth might differ between these two, but additional complications generally add more thickness.

MA
Mark in Paris
Mar 7, 2012
Very nice

I was closely looking to the Breitling collection lately, especially the Transo, Navi and the SuperO Heritage. Then, when looking at the novelties, I thought I would put this one at the 1st place, even if the 46mm is too big for me. But surely the one I have the best feeling with (not a heavy dial design, with peaceful colors and a 50's charm I like very much). Best, Mark

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amanico
Mar 7, 2012
A vintage charm, for sure.

If only it didn't have the date... Best, my friend. Nicolas

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