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lowmandfl · 13 October 2018, 03:13 AM

I'm not looking to start a controversial thread, but rather get some feedback from people's experience. I love Breitling, and had a Superocean Steelfish for years.

I recently tried on a Hurricane 45 and was very intrigued by it; very cool style, interesting material, and great feel on the wrist. It's definitely a watch I might consider owning, based on how much I like the style. It uses the B-01 movement, as most already know. When I did some searching on the forums, I noticed a fair number of posts about issues with the B-01, especially chronograph related (skipping, jumping, inaccurate timing).

Now I know you hear more about the negative, rather than positive experiences, but there was one post on another forum where a poll had about 30% of people with issues with their B-01 movement.

Most of these posts are a few years old, so I'm just wondering if Breitling made any changes in the past year or two, or has fixed the problems that were being encountered. Can any B-01 owners chime in?

I also know that Breitling recently partnered with Tudor on the B-01, so maybe that had influence on the movement as well? I truthfully don't know, so just looking for some real-world owner's input.

Thanks for the help!

opawlows · 13 October 2018, 04:06 AM

I haven't heard of any issues with the B01 since its introduction. I think you are good to go!

123Blueface · 13 October 2018, 05:00 AM

I have not had any issues with my B01

Rrpdc · 13 October 2018, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

I have not had any issues with my B01

+1. Accurate as my Rolex

lowmandfl · 13 October 2018, 07:24 AM

Just for reference, here is the poll I was referring to regarding the issues with the B-01 coming from owners. It's from 2012-2016, so it is a few years old and there may have been some updates I'm not aware of.

http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB...hp?f=1&t=36152

erhein · 13 October 2018, 12:23 PM

I think the early issues have been resolved. No issues with my Transocean Chronograph since last year, August.

jnelson3097 · 13 October 2018, 12:32 PM

I had one issue with my Chronomat less than a year after owning it. It's been 2 years and it runs perfect. Worst case scenario, you'll have a 5 year warranty if you buy new as long as you keep with the service checks.

JP(Canada) · 16 October 2018, 07:56 AM

I'm on my third B01...no issues. Tough. Reliable. Accurate.

lowmandfl · 17 October 2018, 09:28 AM

Awesome, thanks for the replies! Sounds like most of the early movement flaws have been worked out. If anyone else has input, I'd love to hear it.

KBM · 23 October 2018, 01:49 AM

Mine is a LE from 2010, which I sourced new in 2014. So far, no issues whatsoever.

opawlows · 23 October 2018, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Mine is a LE from 2010, which I sourced new in 2014. So far, no issues whatsoever.

Never get tired of seeing pics of this model!

KBM · 23 October 2018, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by opawlows

Never get tired of seeing pics of this model!

Thanks!

lowmandfl · 23 October 2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Mine is a LE from 2010, which I sourced new in 2014. So far, no issues whatsoever.

Awesome, and great looking watch!

13 October 2018, 03:13 AM	#1
lowmandfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 541	Has Breitling ironed out their issues with the B-01 movement? I'm not looking to start a controversial thread, but rather get some feedback from people's experience. I love Breitling, and had a Superocean Steelfish for years. I recently tried on a Hurricane 45 and was very intrigued by it; very cool style, interesting material, and great feel on the wrist. It's definitely a watch I might consider owning, based on how much I like the style. It uses the B-01 movement, as most already know. When I did some searching on the forums, I noticed a fair number of posts about issues with the B-01, especially chronograph related (skipping, jumping, inaccurate timing). Now I know you hear more about the negative, rather than positive experiences, but there was one post on another forum where a poll had about 30% of people with issues with their B-01 movement. Most of these posts are a few years old, so I'm just wondering if Breitling made any changes in the past year or two, or has fixed the problems that were being encountered. Can any B-01 owners chime in? I also know that Breitling recently partnered with Tudor on the B-01, so maybe that had influence on the movement as well? I truthfully don't know, so just looking for some real-world owner's input. Thanks for the help!

13 October 2018, 05:00 AM	#3
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,288	I have not had any issues with my B01 __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

16 October 2018, 07:56 AM	#8
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 795	I'm on my third B01...no issues. Tough. Reliable. Accurate. __________________ JP

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13 October 2018, 04:06 AM	#2
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,232	I haven't heard of any issues with the B01 since its introduction. I think you are good to go!

13 October 2018, 07:24 AM	#5
lowmandfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 541	Just for reference, here is the poll I was referring to regarding the issues with the B-01 coming from owners. It's from 2012-2016, so it is a few years old and there may have been some updates I'm not aware of. http://www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB...hp?f=1&t=36152

13 October 2018, 12:23 PM	#6
erhein "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Ed Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex Posts: 507	I think the early issues have been resolved. No issues with my Transocean Chronograph since last year, August.

13 October 2018, 12:32 PM	#7
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I had one issue with my Chronomat less than a year after owning it. It's been 2 years and it runs perfect. Worst case scenario, you'll have a 5 year warranty if you buy new as long as you keep with the service checks.

17 October 2018, 09:28 AM	#9
lowmandfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 541	Awesome, thanks for the replies! Sounds like most of the early movement flaws have been worked out. If anyone else has input, I'd love to hear it.

23 October 2018, 01:49 AM	#10
KBM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,444	Mine is a LE from 2010, which I sourced new in 2014. So far, no issues whatsoever.

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