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Tried on the Chronomat today....
While at the Rolex AD today trying to decide on either a SS Sub C and a DJ2 I tried on a Breitling Chronomat B01 AND let me tell you! I think I am in love!
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I have a gmt2c sis and tt blue sub but my chronomat gets plenty of wrist time. Good idea to get the bracelet and a leather strap to change things up. I will def recommend buying from a trusted seller as U will take a loss buying new.
The chrono although bigger than the Rolex feels amazing on the wrist...congrats in advance if you pull the trigger and buy one.. ![]() |
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I recently sold my Sea-Dweller and purchased a Chronomat 01 limited new from an AD. It was one from 2010 so I got a pretty decent deal although discounts are very limited these days from Breitling ADs (a good thing for the brand and future value). I did my research and have owned all the major brands but I felt like breitling was calling me back. And now that they and the watch I purchased have an in house movement, what isn't there to like. It's a stunningly beautiful watch...
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Tornuau had only the chronomat GMt 47 mm for 20% off. It was too big for my wrist and it was all polished. After wearing the rolex almost daily, my next watch had to be brushed as we'll and that's what the limited is. It's all brushed except for the sides and smaller parts. Tornuau wouldn't even discuss discounts beyond the tax percentage and the one I visited didn't have the watch I wanted anyway. I visited a few ADs and I am a serious buyer but the best I could get was 15%. I ended up with a little more on the watch I actually purchased but due to it was a 2010. As for eBay etc., you can get great deals used. Even new as well but beware, a lot are grey market watches. The 01 movement from an AD gets you a 5 year warranty. Not so from other places. In addition, the non limited Chronomats sell for less but if you do an advanced search on eBay, you'll see that the limited ones hold their value much better. Hope this helps...
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As afar as discounts go I am going to visit a few local (mom and pop)authorized Breitling dealers and see what I come up with. |
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The B01 is a fantastic and beautifully detailed watch. Try to get around 30% off and then resale won't hurt you too much. At that price it is great value for a high quality and stunning chronograph, and I say that as someone with an AP chrono and now seriously looking at a Lange Datograph.
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I chose the ADs from Breitlings website. Looks like your in NYC so you should have have good choices. The chronomats from 2010 on with the buck Rodgers bezel will have the 01 movement. The limited edition models are what you should focus on if you're concerned about resale. My is AB01110 with the exhibition back. They sell for around the mid 6k on eBay. Nothing is going to compare to most rolex models re resale but these seem to do pretty good. I bought it new and wish to hand it down to my son that's why I wanted it new from an AD for posterity sake. Feel free to pm me and I can give you my advice...good luck!
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Also love the chronomats, but I feel they are too thick!!!
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