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Oyster Sauce · 3 August 2020, 02:00 AM

Okay, here’s a scenario for you to weigh in on. Breitling is certainly a renowned brand with history and storied models. Despite this, other brands seem to get more attention (ie. Rolex, Omega, and even Seiko). Nothing wrong with this.

Assuming a collection already has nice variety and representation from the “usual suspects” and the enthusiast is interested in adding a representative from Breitling, what would that Breitling be? In other words, if you were to recommend one (and only one) Breitling model to represent the brand in your collection, which one and why? Looking forward to learning.

sokoloka · 3 August 2020, 02:24 AM

Navitimer. The iconic, classic Breitling. Would be a great time to get your hands on the 1959 Navitimer Reissue - get yourself a brand new iteration of the OG.

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joe_landes · 3 August 2020, 04:07 AM

Navitimer for sure. It's a classy piece.

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Oyster Sauce · 3 August 2020, 04:13 AM

Thanks guys for your responses so far. Definitely aware of the Navitimer...and the 1959 Reissue is a great example. There are so many Breitlings with the designation Navitimer over the years. Are there approximate groupings by characteristics, like dial size? Chronograph vs non-chronograph? Ones to stay away from?

MoosicPa · 4 August 2020, 12:43 AM

The Navitimer is the iconic Breitling model.

seanmulhern · 6 August 2020, 03:11 AM

I agree- and this ref. is simply stunning. Adding it to the list!

ERH · 4 November 2020, 09:45 AM

Exactly my dilemma, with six Rolex under my belt, 2 Tags, 2 Omegas, a Nomos, a Tudor, a Tissot, so what Breitling to get? I settled on the 42 mm SuperOcean Heritage II in Blue on a metal bracelet. Just tugged at me.

Triumph_1200 · 4 November 2020, 11:11 AM

Navi. Cosmonaute. By far my favorite in the collection. Yes, even over the Rolex.

3 August 2020, 02:00 AM	#1
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Breitling Flagbearer? Okay, here’s a scenario for you to weigh in on. Breitling is certainly a renowned brand with history and storied models. Despite this, other brands seem to get more attention (ie. Rolex, Omega, and even Seiko). Nothing wrong with this. Assuming a collection already has nice variety and representation from the “usual suspects” and the enthusiast is interested in adding a representative from Breitling, what would that Breitling be? In other words, if you were to recommend one (and only one) Breitling model to represent the brand in your collection, which one and why? Looking forward to learning.

3 August 2020, 02:24 AM	#2
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	Navitimer. The iconic, classic Breitling. Would be a great time to get your hands on the 1959 Navitimer Reissue - get yourself a brand new iteration of the OG. EDIT: Picture of mine to help with enabling. __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

4 August 2020, 12:43 AM	#5
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	The Navitimer is the iconic Breitling model. __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

3 August 2020, 04:07 AM	#3
joe_landes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Joseph Landes Location: Houston, TX Watch: hmmmmm like them a Posts: 46	Navitimer for sure. It's a classy piece. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

3 August 2020, 04:13 AM	#4
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Thanks guys for your responses so far. Definitely aware of the Navitimer...and the 1959 Reissue is a great example. There are so many Breitlings with the designation Navitimer over the years. Are there approximate groupings by characteristics, like dial size? Chronograph vs non-chronograph? Ones to stay away from?

6 August 2020, 03:11 AM	#6
seanmulhern "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Sean Location: Newport Beach Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 46	I agree- and this ref. is simply stunning. Adding it to the list!

4 November 2020, 09:45 AM	#7
ERH "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 398	Exactly my dilemma, with six Rolex under my belt, 2 Tags, 2 Omegas, a Nomos, a Tudor, a Tissot, so what Breitling to get? I settled on the 42 mm SuperOcean Heritage II in Blue on a metal bracelet. Just tugged at me.

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