Horological Meandering

Dear All; Breitling was (almost) always a company with a very clear identity: high-performing technical watches with an aviation image (“Instruments for Professionals”). Breitling played that field very well. The watches had a broad clientele, but were no...  

But I still have the same problem with Breitling: why these huge diameters? For example, the Transocean 3 hands watch is very well made and I deeply regret its size. I think the same with this 2012 collection. Fx

main dial, really cool!

I do agree the dial is too busy though. Thanks for the report. This makes me want to dig out my 60s Navitimer to wear! - SJX

Although I have never been a breitling guy, the Transocean collection strikes a chord with me. I love the reliability and toughness of Rolex so why not a Breitling calibre 01? Generally, I've found their dials overloaded and not my cup of tea, but the Tra... 

...I don't generally care for world timers, I do think the white dial Unitime chrono is quite attractive. The mesh bracelet is the way to go with that one -- I've liked that bracelet since seeing it on the Superocean Heritage. Pretty sweet! Well, good for... 

This is a brilliant team work, my friends. Aaah the Unitime. A magic name for a magic watch from the past. I regret its size and its date, but I applaud Breitling to have made it! Best, Nicolas

the new in house calibre sounds good. always been a Navitimer/Cosmonaute fan, but not so much the chronomat and that hasnt changed with the new models. do i take it that the new id is a joint id for the pair of you ? best Graham

in honour of my email address. Also, some recent incidents necessitated this step. Cheers, Magnus

oh right, nice id magnus. best G

i'm not generally a breitling fan, although the br01 movement is quite pretty and i think the chronomat has been a winner. but that unitime is just gorgeous. can't wait to see it in person. i love the representation of the globe in the center: it has a sl... 

i prefer the original Unitime from the 60s Chris. they made some brilliant watches in that era despite using pretty standard chronograph movements. G

Well, that is another thing... Best, Nicolas...  

i guess the current one reminds me a little of the approach that vc takes to its world time watch. i like the vc too.... chris

Is this one: http://www.breitling.com/en/models/transocean/transocean-chronograph-qp/presentation/index.php I saw a stainless steel version in the flesh earlier this week in a store in London and fell in love. I really like how Breitling execute their 146...