Breitling Bullet Bracelet Mystery

[RIWatcher]

One more Mystery from the collection. This seems to be an older Breitling and I am having a hard time locating any information about it. From what I have discovered is that the band is highly collectible itself, however I am unable to confirm it. Any information you guys have Id would greatly appreciate it.

[Dan Pierce]

Jerry Seinfeld wore one. Had a chance to buy one but didn't jump at the time. Felt pretty comfortable as I remember.
dP

[RIWatcher]

where would I be able to locate information on the watch? I am not even sure where to look?

[Dan Pierce]

Not a clue, sorry.
dP

[Wrist Candy]

Try "Time Zone" & the Breitling section of that forum

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...eadt&frm_id=16

[Jackxv]

That's a second or third generation Chronomat 13048.
The bracelet is called roulleaux.

Look at this thread :
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f39/bre...ats-13334.html

Jack

[tcreyn]

The guys on Breitlingsource.com are very knowledgable.

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by RIWatcher

One more Mystery from the collection. This seems to be an older Breitling and I am having a hard time locating any information about it. From what I have discovered is that the band is highly collectible itself, however I am unable to confirm it. Any information you guys have Id would greatly appreciate it.

That's an early chronomat with Roleaux bracelet from the 90s. Breitling discontinued this bracelet due to low popularity.

[dricig]

It is indeed an earlier pre evolution Chronomat.

I find the rouleaux or bullet bracelet one of the most comfortable and classiest looking bracelets Breitling ever made.

They were discontinued a few years ago but lately they seem to be gaining in popularity and are in high demand.

dave

[watchnut.com]

Originally Posted by Submarino

Breitling discontinued this bracelet due to low popularity.

It was a design that many Breitling fans in the 90's liked, due mostly to being very comfortable to wear.

It was eventually replaced on the Chronomat by the Pilot bracelet and other models (like the Aerospace) by the Professional bracelet.

[dricig]

Tons of Chronomat history here:


http://forums.watchuseek.com/f39/bre...ats-13334.html

dave

[barstoolman]

Originally Posted by Submarino

That's an early chronomat with Roleaux bracelet from the 90s. Breitling discontinued this bracelet due to low popularity.

My neice and ex-wife have that watch with the "Bullet" bracelet from around '91-'92. Breitling was really starting to gain traction with the public back then and Chronomats became wildly popular and the watch to wear. That bracelet had some short-lived popularity but ultimately the Pilot bracelet became Breitlings go to design. The bullet was a very comfortable bracelet....my ex and neice still wear them.