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That opening...
...is also seen on aircraft clocks with chronometer function, too. (I have one with that feature on its way...)
Pretty cool (and makes perfect sense, given their background at the time) that Breitling used it on a wristwatch.
Another great thread. Thanks, Nilo.
This message has been edited by BDLJ on 2012-11-12 21:24:00
Weekend Breitling(s) - Part 8/?: A Superocean and some friends
Team, I believe that we should be done in two more weeks but let's see what Breilting reserves for us this week. I cannot open this post without crediting Ubik for his incredible knowledge about any watch that I post here. Here we go: 1) A SuperOcean. Int...
The old Geneve model for me! A Classic Beauty!
And the bezel insert looks so close to the one we see on a certain TR 900 or air Command! La Classe! Best, Nicolas
I knew it ...
Nicolas, When I selected the pic of the Geneve, I was sure that this oldie should please your taste for "ancien" chronographs. You need to spend some summertime here to see those live. Cheers, Nilo
The SuperOcean for me...
very modern and graphic. What is the round opening on the dial at the 6:00 position? A date window? Hard to tell from the photo. Keep these great Breitlings coming Nilo!
The round opening ...
Shows the chronograph "state": - Reset - Running - Stopped This is very similar to the approach that, years or decades later, was adopted by JLC on Deep Sea Chronograph or "3 Counters". Check the JLC implementation here: amp;ti=791048&fi=2 Thanks, Nil...
That opening...
...is also seen on aircraft clocks with chronometer function, too. (I have one with that feature on its way...) Pretty cool (and makes perfect sense, given their background at the time) that Breitling used it on a wristwatch. Another great thread. Thanks,...
...and ..
Montbrillant Datora for me ;) so among friend is always easy to make agreement :) Best and thank you for this marvelous (reference) series of posts Damjan
There are friends and friends ... begged
Damjan, I asked, begged and pleaded but my friend just said NO! or worst NO WAY! He is not friendly when there are watches involved. Sorry about that. Cheers, Nilo ...
Beautiful black faces.
Love them all, no white faces for me. :) The "Geneve" looks fantastic, and the Cosmonaute it's been on my wish list for a long time. Thanks. Vte :)
I just had one Cosmonaute in my hands but ...
The seller wanted way too much. An arm, leg and one of my kdneys and my first born. The hunt continues. Cheers, Nilo
i'd like a Cosmonaute, but an older one than the one shown
I have a 1964 cosmonaute on my wishlist to go with my 64 navitimer. I'm not a huge fan of the modern Breitlings as they always look a bit blingy. The superocean is also a very nice piece. G
I also belong to the "no bling" party ...
But I also like the "no concern" party. Based on that, I could take the modern Cosmonaute, without the super hyper bling bracelet. This watch with a decent leather strap is wonderful, IMHO. Cheers, Nilo
Yep perhaps your right. Take...
Yep perhaps your right. Take the bracelet off as its too shiny. Black leather nato and you've got a winner.
You're too kind Nilo
it's a pleasure to be able to share a little info on the vintage Breitlings you've been capturing. Today thought you have hit the big ones in my opinion, two of my favourite vintage B's. Really both are huge topics in themselves, which I don't really have...
Ubik, are you sure ...
That your last name Is not Breitling? Thank you, my friend for this amazing information that you delivered. Cheers, Nilo
Hello Ubik !
stumbled upon this thread - great to meet - even under a different name here, your style and knowledge are immediately recognizable ! small, very small point to add, the Superocean ref. 2005 was launchend when the movement still was manufactured by Venus,...
Hey Fred
Glad you stumbled on these posts. It's been too long and I miss our online chats. There's a wonderful community here, so I hope you'll continue to post and share your collection and formidable knowledge and passion.