I picked up a green one a couple weeks ago when I saw it at the AD. The green dial and cool bracelet are what attracted me. At first I didn’t realize it was a newly released model. I’m very happy with it.
I love the look and the bullet bracelet is very cool looking, but for the price, if I wanted a Breitling, I could get an Avenger that looks just as good to me with, probably the same movement. For $5600 I could get a GS with a true GMT, Zaratsu polishing and either high beat or spring drive with 70 hrs of power reserve.
Seiko for 5000 € with complicated and expensive to service movement, not for me thank you. Breitling is Breitling, even though Seiko is a good respectable high quality brand.
@tongotongo3143 I hear the argument alot...Seiko for this amount or that amount not being worth it. I just don't get why, especially applied to Grand Seiko. They make such high-quality watches that are right on par with its Swiss competitors. Maybe it's just the Seiko name. Maybe instead of adding Grand, they should've done something else like they with Credor.
It’s a nice watch, and I’m a Breitling fan, but there are so many other better options out there in that price range. $5600 for an SW-300 based caller GMT with a 40ish hour power reserve is absurd, chronometer or not. Breilting needs to get it together and develop their own in-house 3 hand movement with legit power reserve and then it would be worth the money they’re asking. Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Grand Seiko, (arguably) IWC, all in-house. Even the ETA in the Longines Zulu is exclusive to them.
I love the dimensions of this watch.Perfect for a sports watch IMO.I like the idea of a GMT with a timing bezel also.This watch sort of fills the niche of the old Colt line it seems.
The real star of the show in this watch is the bracelet. Looked amazing in the 90s watch and still looks amazing (and unique) decades later. People love to complain about things. If you dont like this one, just go buy what you like. Always with the, “if it had this feature” or “if only they made it in this size or added that..”. People are certainly built different in this millennium.
True GMT doesn’t exist mate, it’s a fabricated term used for another method of doing a GMT complication. This method is much easier to service and more robust. BOTH methods are GMTs don’t give in to the marketing hype
True GMT doesn’t exist mate, it’s a fabricated term used for another method of doing a GMT complication. This method is much easier to service and more robust. BOTH methods are GMTs don’t give in to the marketing hype
Rob, you make so many videos that sometimes it feels rushed, However, whenever I am looking for a potential watch, your videos are simply invaluable!! Seriously, no nonsense videos with all the specs, all the helpful stuff including wrist shots. You are definitely becoming, if not already the ‘go-to’ reviewer!! Thanks
I'd have to imagine Breitling is in talks to get access to Kenissi's gmt movement. Especially so with how much Breitling and Tudor already share movement wise
I'm thinking about getting a white one. I just never been a fan of the red GMT hand. I'll probably still get it on the dimensions alone, I'm on the thinner side and the dimensions are perfect.
I have a 1991 Explorer II which I bought new for $2500. Fast Forward for inflation that is about $5200 today or about the price of this but the EX II is a true GMT and has a superior 50 hour power reserve. Interesting.
Love this piece, although I think the price is a bit high for what you get. I feel like this bracelet of is attracting the premium. Not sure about now but you used to be able to get Breitling watches at a solid discount. I think this priced at 4000-4800 this is a winner.
I’m in love with the looks of this one. I want to buy a new watch at Christmas and this is high on the list. But on the other hand a no true gmt ETA movement at this price point is a disappointment. My AD also has a used Chrono B01 Chronomat for a couple of hundreds more which should be the obvious choice but It’s probably a bit too bulky for my 6,75inch wrist. Choices choices 😁 I already have the new SMP. Does anyone have the omega SMP 300m and the chronomat chrono B01 by any chance? I wonder what the differences in seize are on the wrist.
This having a ETA movement with not even a true GMT function inside for this price is outrageous and a bit of a shame for Breitling. Very unfortunate, because the watch is well designed and the bracelet is gorgeous.
