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DCheeta · 30 June 2022, 01:01 PM

I received an invitation to a new model launch event at my local boutique this weekend. My guy there is tight-lipped, but he hinted that it was a new diver model. Given Breitling’s recent M.O. of updating models from their back catalog, what do you think it’ll be?

Whatever it is, I’m excited to go to the event and check it out. I’ll take photos, of course.

DVR · 30 June 2022, 04:24 PM

Beautiful

Michael1968 · 30 June 2022, 07:55 PM

I hope that they will make something in 40 mm for diving.

Goin2drt · 30 June 2022, 08:07 PM

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

Cdaddylutz · 30 June 2022, 08:31 PM

I like

1William · 30 June 2022, 09:36 PM

I like it. Not a cookie cutter design. Once the details are released I will probably be a buyer. I hope it is at least a true 42mm or larger.

RW16610 · 1 July 2022, 12:21 AM

It's a great looking watch, I like it! Agree that it's very unique in a good way. Like anything else it won't be for everyone but I can certainly appreciate it.

train-time · 1 July 2022, 12:40 AM

Whatever it is, it will be too big for my tastes. Unfortunately, very typical of Breitling.

RolexBHR · 1 July 2022, 01:02 AM

I like it, I think it looks good with a unique chapter ring and dial design. Hope there is a variety of sizes to suit everybody.

DVR · 1 July 2022, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I like it. Not a cookie cutter design. Once the details are released I will probably be a buyer. I hope it is at least a true 42mm or larger.

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Originally Posted by RolexBHR

Hope there is a variety of sizes to suit everybody.

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Originally Posted by train-time

Whatever it is, it will be too big for my tastes. Unfortunately, very typical of Breitling.

Full line in 36 - 42 - 44 - 46 , the last one with something extra.

All online on Breitling.com
https://www.breitling.com/fr-en/find...BhighPrice%5D=

OJONES · 1 July 2022, 04:26 AM

I really like the design. But there’s absolutely no excuse for a new watch that’s shipping with a 38hr power reserve.

JohnGingerwood · 1 July 2022, 04:29 AM

I think they look cool. Not sure about the minute hand.

alllexandru · 1 July 2022, 04:42 AM

I like the 46mm
Also the minute hand :)
Doxa style

alllexandru · 1 July 2022, 05:26 AM

https://youtu.be/LOkQn_Q0QjQ

https://youtu.be/cWgYsQMhAJI

john333 · 1 July 2022, 05:58 AM

Love the retro design, and glad to see they added a ceramic bezel to their Superocean line. Can’t wait to the the white dial version in person.

DCheeta · 1 July 2022, 06:19 AM

I like it! It’s so funky, not at all boring like everything else being produced lately. I dislike that minute hand so much that I actually like it… if that makes any sense.

And there’s no date!

Stevec14 · 1 July 2022, 06:49 AM

I think these have a selita movement in them, which is odd. I thought they could have got one from Tudor/ kenissi.

Other than the minute hand (which I don’t particularly like) I quite like these. The limited edition 42 in orange looks good

john333 · 1 July 2022, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

I think these have a selita movement in them, which is odd. I thought they could have got one from Tudor/ kenissi.

Other than the minute hand (which I don’t particularly like) I quite like these. The limited edition 42 in orange looks good

No, it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

Stevec14 · 1 July 2022, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by john333

No, it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

My bad - still, I’d have preferred an in house movement

DVR · 1 July 2022, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by john333

it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

or a modified Selita. ;-)

DCheeta · 1 July 2022, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

My bad - still, I’d have preferred an in house movement

Not me, I prefer this movement. I can service it myself and save money in the long run. Looking forward to checking these out this weekend.

Driver8 · 1 July 2022, 09:33 AM

I love the design as it really pays respect to the original SuperOcean 2005 'Slow Motion', and the range of sizes is great. Some nice colourways too.

But for me it's just way too expensive for a B17 (i.e. ETA2824/Sellita SW200) piece. So you could spend a minimum of £3700 for this ETA/Sellita no-date 3-hander... or £3080 for a Tudor BB Pro with an in-house GMT movement. Hmmmmm....dictionary definition of "no brainer" IMO.

And as an aside I still don't know why Breitling can't make an in-house 3 hand movement themselves. It's 13 years since they created the excellent B01 which, being a chronograph, is considerably more complicated than a time-only movement. Even relatively tiny outfits like Nomos and Yema have managed it.

So, I love the design but a bit of a missed opportunity, especially for the price.

john333 · 1 July 2022, 10:25 AM

It is a shame they haven’t developed an in house movement for 3-handers, but on the other hand…they’d raise the list price another $2K if they did.

donas · 1 July 2022, 01:27 PM

It's not too big a secret at this point, they are all on the web page. Personally, I'm a sucker for bronze; this will probably be in the collection sooner than later.

As far as the seconds hand complaint, I see it as being more utilitarian than many modern designs. After all, it is a dive watch and minutes are the most important thing to keep track of, relative to time. I do agree, it's kinda ugly, but I like ugly on occasion.

JeremyS · 1 July 2022, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by john333

No, it’s a Breitling caliber 17 which is a modified ETA 2824-2.

I think they made the switch to Sellita since the specs now show 26 Jewels for all of the new SuperOceans. The 2824-2 only has 25J—not that the single jewel difference means one is better than the other.

2loaded · 1 July 2022, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Goin2drt

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

It's welcomed @+60ft below the surface.

Steve260 · 1 July 2022, 10:37 PM

Overall styling is very nice. But 38 hr power reserve and clunky minute hand make it a no-go for me.

burnthesehills · 2 July 2022, 01:38 AM

I like the fact that they ditched the date complication. However they downgraded the water resistance from 500M to 300M.

The Superocean 44 and 46 also took MASSIVE downgrades in their WR ratings.

Granted 300M is more than sufficient but I find it bizarre that they all got downgraded to 300M. The SO46 was rated at 2000M WR!! Makes you wonder exactly what was changed.

Also not clear if they did away with the helium escape valve on the 44 and 46 models. I hope so.

GST15 · 2 July 2022, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Goin2drt

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

I kind of agree with you. Trying hard to get past it!

GST15 · 2 July 2022, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

I kind of agree with you. Trying hard to get past it!

30 June 2022, 01:01 PM	#1
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	New Breitling Launch This Weekend I received an invitation to a new model launch event at my local boutique this weekend. My guy there is tight-lipped, but he hinted that it was a new diver model. Given Breitling’s recent M.O. of updating models from their back catalog, what do you think it’ll be? Whatever it is, I’m excited to go to the event and check it out. I’ll take photos, of course.

30 June 2022, 04:24 PM	#2
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,017	Beautiful __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

1 July 2022, 04:42 AM	#13
alllexandru "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,511	New Breitling Launch This Weekend I like the 46mm Also the minute hand :) Doxa style

1 July 2022, 05:26 AM	#14
alllexandru "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,511	New Breitling Launch This Weekend https://youtu.be/LOkQn_Q0QjQ https://youtu.be/cWgYsQMhAJI

1 July 2022, 09:33 AM	#22
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,879	I love the design as it really pays respect to the original SuperOcean 2005 'Slow Motion', and the range of sizes is great. Some nice colourways too. But for me it's just way too expensive for a B17 (i.e. ETA2824/Sellita SW200) piece. So you could spend a minimum of £3700 for this ETA/Sellita no-date 3-hander... or £3080 for a Tudor BB Pro with an in-house GMT movement. Hmmmmm....dictionary definition of "no brainer" IMO. And as an aside I still don't know why Breitling can't make an in-house 3 hand movement themselves. It's 13 years since they created the excellent B01 which, being a chronograph, is considerably more complicated than a time-only movement. Even relatively tiny outfits like Nomos and Yema have managed it. So, I love the design but a bit of a missed opportunity, especially for the price. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

30 June 2022, 07:55 PM	#3
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	I hope that they will make something in 40 mm for diving.

30 June 2022, 08:07 PM	#4
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	OMG that minute hand ruins the entire collection.

30 June 2022, 08:31 PM	#5
Cdaddylutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Watch: N/A Posts: 249	I like

30 June 2022, 09:36 PM	#6
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,556	I like it. Not a cookie cutter design. Once the details are released I will probably be a buyer. I hope it is at least a true 42mm or larger.

1 July 2022, 12:21 AM	#7
RW16610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,274	It's a great looking watch, I like it! Agree that it's very unique in a good way. Like anything else it won't be for everyone but I can certainly appreciate it.

1 July 2022, 12:40 AM	#8
train-time 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, US Watch: less Posts: 4,199	Whatever it is, it will be too big for my tastes. Unfortunately, very typical of Breitling.

1 July 2022, 01:02 AM	#9
RolexBHR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dr. Osama Location: Jeddah Watch: AP RO Posts: 373	I like it, I think it looks good with a unique chapter ring and dial design. Hope there is a variety of sizes to suit everybody.

1 July 2022, 04:26 AM	#11
OJONES "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ireland Posts: 241	I really like the design. But there’s absolutely no excuse for a new watch that’s shipping with a 38hr power reserve.

1 July 2022, 04:29 AM	#12
JohnGingerwood 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Zach Location: USA Posts: 1,496	I think they look cool. Not sure about the minute hand.

1 July 2022, 05:58 AM	#15
john333 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,275	Love the retro design, and glad to see they added a ceramic bezel to their Superocean line. Can’t wait to the the white dial version in person.

1 July 2022, 06:19 AM	#16
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	I like it! It’s so funky, not at all boring like everything else being produced lately. I dislike that minute hand so much that I actually like it… if that makes any sense. And there’s no date!

1 July 2022, 06:49 AM	#17
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,500	I think these have a selita movement in them, which is odd. I thought they could have got one from Tudor/ kenissi. Other than the minute hand (which I don’t particularly like) I quite like these. The limited edition 42 in orange looks good

1 July 2022, 10:25 AM	#23
john333 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,275	It is a shame they haven’t developed an in house movement for 3-handers, but on the other hand…they’d raise the list price another $2K if they did.

1 July 2022, 01:27 PM	#24
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	It's not too big a secret at this point, they are all on the web page. Personally, I'm a sucker for bronze; this will probably be in the collection sooner than later. As far as the seconds hand complaint, I see it as being more utilitarian than many modern designs. After all, it is a dive watch and minutes are the most important thing to keep track of, relative to time. I do agree, it's kinda ugly, but I like ugly on occasion. Attached Images

1 July 2022, 10:37 PM	#27
Steve260 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Pennsylvania Watch: SeaDweller Family Posts: 175	Overall styling is very nice. But 38 hr power reserve and clunky minute hand make it a no-go for me.

2 July 2022, 01:38 AM	#28
burnthesehills 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,229	I like the fact that they ditched the date complication. However they downgraded the water resistance from 500M to 300M. The Superocean 44 and 46 also took MASSIVE downgrades in their WR ratings. Granted 300M is more than sufficient but I find it bizarre that they all got downgraded to 300M. The SO46 was rated at 2000M WR!! Makes you wonder exactly what was changed. Also not clear if they did away with the helium escape valve on the 44 and 46 models. I hope so.

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