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Old 9 September 2021, 10:48 AM   #1
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Breitling Datora
Picked this up a few weeks ago. Absolutely love it. The salmon dial is fantastic. It's got kind of Patek flavor to it. Complete calendar + chrono with a really pleasant action. The movement is beautiful to look at too.
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Old 9 September 2021, 12:24 PM   #2
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Picked this up a few weeks ago. Absolutely love it. The salmon dial is fantastic. It's got kind of Patek flavor to it. Complete calendar + chrono with a really pleasant action. The movement is beautiful to look at too.
It's a beautiful piece, congratulations
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Old 9 September 2021, 04:31 PM   #3
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It’s really awesome. If things go well I will have mine tomorrow. Congratulations to you.
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Old 9 September 2021, 05:56 PM   #4
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Congratulations it’s very nice. I have the RG version and really enjoy it. The moon disc is really amazing.
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Old 9 September 2021, 09:08 PM   #5
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Old 9 September 2021, 11:06 PM   #6
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Wow, fantastic! Congrats on this great new piece. Enjoy in good health!
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Old 9 September 2021, 11:49 PM   #7
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Stunning, congrats!
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Old 10 September 2021, 03:37 AM   #8
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Congrats - I've been itching to see one of these in person. More pics!
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Old 10 September 2021, 04:20 AM   #9
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Very very nice!
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Old 10 September 2021, 04:25 AM   #10
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A nice chrono addition.
Congratulations on this purchase.
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Old 10 September 2021, 11:43 AM   #11
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It’s really awesome. If things go well I will have mine tomorrow. Congratulations to you.
Things went well. OP, you are correct. The Chrono action is fantastic. Like no other watch I have owned. Picked up on a business trip today. Pics to follow when I return.

I’m going to classify this as a watch guy’s watch. It’s so nice and very unique.
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Old 10 September 2021, 04:10 PM   #12
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Absolutely superb. Congratulations and wear in great health. The only new release that’s taken my eye recently.
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Old 10 September 2021, 11:20 PM   #13
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Honeslty, maybe the best piece Breitling has made in years. Probably their best value in their entire lineup. I absolutely love this calendar chronograph.
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Old 11 September 2021, 11:36 AM   #14
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Honeslty, maybe the best piece Breitling has made in years. Probably their best value in their entire lineup. I absolutely love this calendar chronograph.

Agreed. Wonderful value for money.


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Old 14 September 2021, 01:12 AM   #15
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Things went well. OP, you are correct. The Chrono action is fantastic. Like no other watch I have owned. Picked up on a business trip today. Pics to follow when I return.

I’m going to classify this as a watch guy’s watch. It’s so nice and very unique.
My contribution, as advertised.
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Old 14 September 2021, 05:04 AM   #16
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My contribution, as advertised.
Looks great, how do you find the thickness?
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Old 14 September 2021, 05:48 AM   #17
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Looks great, how do you find the thickness?
It's quite manageable, It wears very well on my wrist anyway.
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Old 14 September 2021, 07:45 AM   #18
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My contribution, as advertised.

Congrats! Need more pics, this is on my short list.


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Old 14 September 2021, 08:00 AM   #19
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Old 14 September 2021, 11:43 PM   #20
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Congratulations it’s very nice. I have the RG version and really enjoy it. The moon disc is really amazing.
I love that watch. I bought the Omega SMPO GMT in gold instead but in retrospect, should have gone with the Datora. Trade?
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Old 15 September 2021, 01:44 AM   #21
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I love that watch. I bought the Omega SMPO GMT in gold instead but in retrospect, should have gone with the Datora. Trade?
I think you made the best choice….
I’ve just been experiencing Problems with my datora… the moon phase was not rotating properly and the chronograph would stop working randomly …
On the bright side , I’ve discovered how awesome Breitling customer service and care is . I’ve had the watch for well over the 30 day return policy and they have agreed to give me a full store credit ! (As long as I purchase something of equal or greater value.
I am thinking of trading the datora for the rose gold heritage superocean ,with credit left over for my husband to find something he likes ( he’s eyeing up a superocean as well ).
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Thanks for the heads-up!
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I think you made the best choice….
I’ve just been experiencing Problems with my datora… the moon phase was not rotating properly and the chronograph would stop working randomly …
On the bright side , I’ve discovered how awesome Breitling customer service and care is . I’ve had the watch for well over the 30 day return policy and they have agreed to give me a full store credit ! (As long as I purchase something of equal or greater value.
I am thinking of trading the datora for the rose gold heritage superocean ,with credit left over for my husband to find something he likes ( he’s eyeing up a superocean as well ).
That’s a real shame.
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Old 21 September 2021, 07:43 AM   #24
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Love the look. Too bad it isn't availabe in 40mm
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Old 21 September 2021, 08:30 AM   #25
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More pics please! front and back! It is a great looking piece.
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Old 2 October 2021, 04:36 AM   #26
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This Watch just beautiful

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Old 6 October 2021, 09:27 PM   #27
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Oh man that is one BEAUTIFUL watch! Just love the dial color and moonphase!
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Old 10 October 2021, 06:21 AM   #28
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Thanks for all the compliments :)
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