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cruvon · 11 November 2011, 02:56 PM

Hi, just wondering which are the most collectible Breitlings?

BOA · 15 November 2011, 04:45 PM

The ones that come to my mind:

Yellow dial Longitude with black totalizers, as in Panda dial. Very popular.

Navitimer Airborne. Besides a sixty-second totalizer, there was also one for three hours and one for ten minutes, which many preferred.

Chronomats with Air Team logos like "Blue Angels," "Red Arrows," etc., and the 10-year anniversary Chronomats.

The Emergency, of course.

The Cosmonaut for having the 24-hour face is always a favorite.

The UTC is something people tend to consider and want after buying a Breitling, and they're not so easy to find, so they have become somewhat difficult to procure, especially since people want to find the one that matches the dial color of the watch itself.

Bullet bracelets have been discontinued and are still popular.

That's all I can think of right now, and these are just my perceptions from having owned and followed Breitling for close to twenty years.

BOA · 16 November 2011, 05:36 PM

Just remembered that the Premier is also very collectable, which was a remake of the old classic and came out for two short runs; the first without a date, which only lasted a year or two, and the second with a date, which was a bit larger.

Of the two, I believe the one without the date is the more sought after, and the silver dial is prized more than the black dial.

Alex1974 · 16 November 2011, 05:47 PM

The old Navitimer with the Valjoux 72 movement.

Regards,
Alexander

cruvon · 17 November 2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOA

The ones that come to my mind:

Yellow dial Longitude with black totalizers, as in Panda dial. Very popular.

Navitimer Airborne. Besides a sixty-second totalizer, there was also one for three hours and one for ten minutes, which many preferred.

Chronomats with Air Team logos like "Blue Angels," "Red Arrows," etc., and the 10-year anniversary Chronomats.

The Emergency, of course.

The Cosmonaut for having the 24-hour face is always a favorite.

The UTC is something people tend to consider and want after buying a Breitling, and they're not so easy to find, so they have become somewhat difficult to procure, especially since people want to find the one that matches the dial color of the watch itself.

Bullet bracelets have been discontinued and are still popular.

That's all I can think of right now, and these are just my perceptions from having owned and followed Breitling for close to twenty years.

Thanks mate,appreciate that, was really informative!

cruvon · 17 November 2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex1974

The old Navitimer with the Valjoux 72 movement.

Regards,
Alexander

Thanks Alexander, your watch is a beauty!

Widows Son · 21 November 2011, 01:28 PM

I have a three dial Premiere made in 1947. I think the two dial ones are more common.

skywag · 21 November 2011, 04:50 PM

Aopa

Whysoserious · 21 November 2011, 10:39 PM

For modern Breitlings, I would say the Breitling for America Chronomat Evolution. If I can recall, they are numbered up only to 250 pieces (or maybe 500?). Either way, pretty rare and collectible.

OpusXII · 11 December 2011, 10:24 PM

How about the Navitimer Rattrapante? They only made 25 each in YG, WG and Platinum I believe. Does limited production = collectibility?

john333 · 12 December 2011, 01:52 AM

There are some older limited editions that were produced in smaller numbers that are more collectible. The Chrono Avenger Rattrapante comes to mind as there were only 25 of them produced, and you almost never see one for sale.

Breitling's more recent limited editions are in the 1,000's which to me is not very limited.

Watchonisto · 12 December 2011, 05:37 PM

Navitimer

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BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,452	The ones that come to my mind: Yellow dial Longitude with black totalizers, as in Panda dial. Very popular. Navitimer Airborne. Besides a sixty-second totalizer, there was also one for three hours and one for ten minutes, which many preferred. Chronomats with Air Team logos like "Blue Angels," "Red Arrows," etc., and the 10-year anniversary Chronomats. The Emergency, of course. The Cosmonaut for having the 24-hour face is always a favorite. The UTC is something people tend to consider and want after buying a Breitling, and they're not so easy to find, so they have become somewhat difficult to procure, especially since people want to find the one that matches the dial color of the watch itself. Bullet bracelets have been discontinued and are still popular. That's all I can think of right now, and these are just my perceptions from having owned and followed Breitling for close to twenty years.

16 November 2011, 05:36 PM	#3
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,452	Just remembered that the Premier is also very collectable, which was a remake of the old classic and came out for two short runs; the first without a date, which only lasted a year or two, and the second with a date, which was a bit larger. Of the two, I believe the one without the date is the more sought after, and the silver dial is prized more than the black dial.

16 November 2011, 05:47 PM	#4
Alex1974 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alexander Location: China Posts: 89	The old Navitimer with the Valjoux 72 movement. Regards, Alexander

21 November 2011, 01:28 PM	#7
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	I have a three dial Premiere made in 1947. I think the two dial ones are more common.

21 November 2011, 04:50 PM	#8
skywag Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: N47.9 W122.7 Watch: S/S "P" Daytona Posts: 216	Aopa

21 November 2011, 10:39 PM	#9
Whysoserious Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 41	For modern Breitlings, I would say the Breitling for America Chronomat Evolution. If I can recall, they are numbered up only to 250 pieces (or maybe 500?). Either way, pretty rare and collectible.

11 December 2011, 10:24 PM	#10
OpusXII Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North America Watch: Glacier Platty Posts: 23	How about the Navitimer Rattrapante? They only made 25 each in YG, WG and Platinum I believe. Does limited production = collectibility?

12 December 2011, 01:52 AM	#11
john333 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,275	There are some older limited editions that were produced in smaller numbers that are more collectible. The Chrono Avenger Rattrapante comes to mind as there were only 25 of them produced, and you almost never see one for sale. Breitling's more recent limited editions are in the 1,000's which to me is not very limited.

12 December 2011, 05:37 PM	#12
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Navitimer

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