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The time only without date is nice looking. The rest is not my taste, just because of this damn date. A pity, especially on the Green! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 23rd, 2018-10:46
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Yes, the green one looks good w/out the date. [nt]

 
 By: mj23 : October 23rd, 2018-12:57
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A pity... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 23rd, 2018-13:58
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I fully agree. For a special watch, they should have removed the window [nt]

 
 By: foversta : October 23rd, 2018-13:53
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Would Breitling read us? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 23rd, 2018-13:58
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I meet Kern within two weeks... I will tell him... what I already did in the past btw lol [nt]

 
 By: foversta : October 23rd, 2018-14:03
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That date window is driving me crazy ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 23rd, 2018-12:13
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Seeing this makes me think

 
 By: Thomas_3 : October 23rd, 2018-12:32
that I am ready for a watch with a dial in a different color than black, white or silver.  Not necessarily a Breitling, but would consider one, but something with a colorful dial.  Was also thinking about how much cleaner
the dial on my B&R would look without the date between 4 & 5, besides it's so small it is almost useless anyway.  I've literally seen pin heads bigger than the date window on the B&R.

Appealing!

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : October 23rd, 2018-13:13
Correct scalling on the dial, inhouse chrono movement, very nice dial colours and overall design.
The date? Well, there is no perfect watch, only very, very nice ones 😀

Are these Kickstarter watches??

 
 By: andrewluff : October 23rd, 2018-13:25
It looks like someone knocked these up in their shed and then put a $250 price tag on them... I am sure they are a lot more though.  Wow has this great brand lost its way... more like lost all hope!

Cheers
Andrew

Could be a Hamilton, or Zenith, or ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : October 23rd, 2018-13:32
This is a very anonymous design, only the colour combinations of the B01 models make it a bit interesting.

Marcus

I tend to agree but I need to see them in the metal. The green watch is nice for me I have to confess [nt]

 
 By: foversta : October 23rd, 2018-13:52
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Never been a huge fan of the brand ( my Father is 😬)

 
 By: Watchonthewrist : October 23rd, 2018-13:50
But this green Chrono is for sure a very nice looking watch imho

These Breitling is softer compare to the old style

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 23rd, 2018-16:22
In a very good way

These are nice...

 
 By: jmpTT : October 24th, 2018-05:56
The Bentley green is really attractive in these shots, while the others are safe but nice.

Other sites have shown the side profile of the case to be quite nice.

The date window is well integrated into the dial, particularly with the green and black dial. The B01 movement is now reliable, with modern amenities like a 70h power reserve and idiot-proof date. It’s a safe design, but it appears the details are all carefully considered and well executed.

In my eyes, it is a slightly nicer take on the Transocean. It doesn’t have to be breathtaking. Breitling is still an entry point for many in this hobby. These are nice entry points, quiet quality watches. A touch expensive compared to similar from Habring2, but that’s how it goes in this industry.

I think the nicest version of the chronograph is the two-register panda...

 
 By: logan2z : October 25th, 2018-07:15
Which wasn't pictured in the original post. 

(image from Hodinkee)

But as someone else noted, this could just as easily be a Hamilton.  In fact the new Hamilton Intra-matic auto chronograph is just as nice to my eyes and is only $2195.


I can't get used to the non flying B logo, am I alone? These new watches are not my type, but I never was much into the Premier range. Thanks for sharing though! Best, É. [nt]

 
 By: eklektik : October 25th, 2018-14:58
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