Looking for a Breitling Chrono but something below 42 mm for my 6.5 mm wrist

[opawlows]

Breitling Transocean Chrono 38 or the Montbrillant 01 would be good choices as well for your wrist size.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Breitling is a brand who charges you for a new case if the crown tube is worn...

Come on Bas, you know that is only for two models of Avengers.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by breitlings

Come on Bas, you know that is only for two models of Avengers.

Eh no? They solder tubes, not just on two models.

[Rolexwatch12]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

The Superocean Chrono hasn't had a day feature in a long time. The current model is date only. But it is still 42mm.

Good Suggestion

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by envuks

Well put! I have an A13050 chronomat and have to agree. There are a lot of wonderful dial configurations from the 40mm chronomat era.... it amazing when you think about it. My chronomat had a msrp of ~$3900usd when it was sold back in ‘98. A 16610 in that same year had an msrp of $3350usd...

This! I had the exact model, tough as nails, and fantastic proportions, as my wrist is under 6.5 inches. Another possibility is the older Navi, which were 41mm.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Eh no? They solder tubes, not just on two models.

i never commented about solder. I replied to the practice of forcing purchase of a new case instead of a new tube.

you can get a new crown tube without buying a new case on higher end breitlings and older brietlings. the fact a new mid case is required on some limited models during service is well documented elsewhere, and there are some statements from brietling that mirror what i have said needing to buy a new case is limited to certain models.

furthermore i myself have had a new tube installed by breitling usa on a chronomat without a new case.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by breitlings

i never commented about solder. I replied to the practice of forcing purchase of a new case instead of a new tube.

you can get a new crown tube without buying a new case on higher end breitlings and older brietlings. the fact a new mid case is required on some limited models during service is well documented elsewhere, and there are some statements from brietling that mirror what i have said needing to buy a new case is limited to certain models.

furthermore i myself have had a new tube installed by breitling usa on a chronomat without a new case.

Then this practice must differ as to where it is serviced. Breitling Netherlands tends to charge for a new case if the tube is worn, regardless of model.

[nick c]

I have the colt, at 41mm. Love the size.


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[avega357]

Originally Posted by Argo98

The b01 is one of the best calibers on the market !! Don't hear and repeat everything you read on the internet ..

I cannot tell you unfortunately, b01 is a great movement but the problems still exist, the older movements are more reliable


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[Robertus2]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

That's a Superocean Heritage Chrono; I was referring to the standard Superocean Chrono. But good call all the same, because that's a new development. Previous models did not have a day feature.

The 42 mm CSO I. from 2003 through a couple of years had a day-date, then came the CSO II. with 44 mm, day-only and the ugly rubber bezel, while a few laters followed the CSO II. Steelfish Chrono with the same case, steel bracelet with minimal rubber inlay and day-date. I have the BEB dial and love it!

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by SG56

The new one has day date.
It's actually a 44 but imo wears smaller.
Pics on husband's wrist and mine. Mine is a 6.25

I plan on getting a leather strap so i can wear it sometimes.

Tried it on at an AD last month,
Absolutely stunning watch in person.

[SG56]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Tried it on at an AD last month,
Absolutely stunning watch in person.

It really is. And it looks a lot different on the wrist than just sitting in the case.

This one has the Tudor/Breitling movement too.

[jnelson3097]

Originally Posted by SG56

This one has the Tudor/Breitling movement too.

No, that chrono version has the B13 movement in it which is based on the Valjoux 7750. I believe only the 3 hand models have the B20 movement which is the Tudor/Breitling movement.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

I believe only the 3 hand models have the B20 movement which is the Tudor/Breitling movement.

I believe you're right. As I understand it, the deal is Breitling can use Tudor's MT5612 movement (which Breitling re-brands as the B20) for some of its three-hand watches, and Tudor can use Breitling's B01 movement (which Tudor re-brands as the MT5813) for some of its chronographs. Breitling isn't borrowing any chronograph movements from Tudor for its own chronographs. Indeed, I don't think Tudor makes its own chronograph movements; they're either ETA or "in house" Breitling.

[SG56]

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

No, that chrono version has the B13 movement in it which is based on the Valjoux 7750. I believe only the 3 hand models have the B20 movement which is the Tudor/Breitling movement.

I guess I misunderstood. Thanks for clarifying it.

[jnelson3097]

Originally Posted by SG56

I guess I misunderstood. Thanks for clarifying it.

No worries, I was hoping you weren’t misled by your AD when you bought the watch.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by SG56

The new one has day date.
It's actually a 44 but imo wears smaller.
Pics on husband's wrist and mine. Mine is a 6.25

I plan on getting a leather strap so i can wear it sometimes.

Very nice looking.

Great complication combo.

[zesty55]

I have a d22322 cosmonaute on an air racer bracelet, made in 2009 (125th anniversary). That's nominally a 41.5mm case diameter, wears a bit smaller than that. That has the b22 Calibre (ETA base with Dubois Depraz chrono module), works well but something an independent watchmaker wouldn't service, at least for the chrono aspect.

Might be worth checking out those navitimers and cosmonautes from the post-lemania/pre-b01 era, might be some good values there (I think the lemanias and b01s are more sought after, better appreciated by watch movement enthusiasts). I got a great deal on mine.