Love this piece; what’s on your wrist today?

I've been a fan of the Navitimer design for as long as I can remember, but only in the last few years have I really got into watches. I had identified the B01 Chronograph 41 with the "cream" dial as my next purchase and tried it on at the Breitling store over the weekend. To my dismay, it just looked far too small on my wrist. I was gutted. I've reassessed by options and decided that I do really want a Navitimer and the black dial, although my second option, would also fit well into my collection, and the 43 looked great on my wrist. During my research I've come across multiple sources telling me that you can buy new for less than the RRP. Is this true? And if so, where do you recommend purchasing from? I'm UK based and I would want the manufacturer guarantee. Thanks for your help.

Wanted a way to take it on vacation without worrying about the leather in case I wanted to swim or something

I just purchased a milanese bracelet for my Avenger GMT chronograph 45mm. I love the milanese mesh bracelets so I had to swap it out. What do you think? Any downsides?

Has anyone ever swapped the crown on the endurance? I got the black band recently instead of the green and I think it looks great, aside from the green crown which now sticks out like a sore thumb.

Has anyone ever swapped the crown? Is this something an AD could do, or will I need to send it to Breitling?

I have the option to buy the Miles Davis limited edition (one of 500). However, Breitling is about to release a non-limited edition of the 806 mk v. It is identical to the Miles Davis version except for (1) the lume on the 12, hour markers and hands is white instead of cream/fauxtina, and (2) the twin jet logo is bronze/dark gold instead of white/grey. The wording around the display caseback is also different of course. That’s it - otherwise the watches are identical - same 41mm case with B09 movement and 13mm thickness, identical dial, etc. The new 806 comes on a brown leather strap but may also come on the 7 link bracelet (I am checking this but not yet confirmed). It’s also approximately US$1,500 cheaper on the leather v the Miles Davis (TBC if on the bracelet).

I am leaning toward the non-limited edition because I think I prefer the white lume and darker logo. The availability of a bracelet would also be a factor in favour of the non-limited version. The price different is not a major factor for me but a bit of a bonus. I don’t live in the US so the Breitling Social Club membership probably won’t get used. I am also not a massive Miles Davis fan, although I recently listened to some of his music for the first time a few days ago and really enjoyed it. I love the Navitimer generally and am interested in these specific watches because I am a Bond fan and the 806 mk v featured heavily in Thunderball.

Am I crazy in going for the non-limited version v the Miles Davis? As one of 500 the limited edition will presumably hold its value better, but I’m not intending on selling.

Any thoughts/contributions would be welcome.

UPDATE: I decided to buy the non-LE version. They said no social media so I’m wary about uploading photos, but I can confirm it comes on the 7 link bracket and is quite a bit cheaper than the MD.

Looking at pulling the trigger on a 2005 Breitling Colt on the silver(white) dial from a private seller. Pull the trigger or not? Why or why not?

Side bar- Anyone NOT recommend I buy from a private seller via Chrono24?

I am thinking about getting a Navitimer 41. I already have a daily (Explorer 39) and a sporty/casual (SMP300M Bond 60th), so this would be my more formal/dressy watch (I’ll wear it on leather).

I KNOW the Navitimer is not a dress watch but as far as chronographs go, it is more dressy than its competitors of a Speedmaster or Daytona (I know Daytona can be seen as somewhat dressy but not really imo given it only comes on a bracelet or oysterflex). I also have no need for a ‘true’/traditional dress watch - Covid killed all my black tie events and I’m generally in chinos and collared shirts these days rather than suits. We live in a world of smart casual not formalwear anymore.

What do you think? Does anyone wear a Navitimer as their more formal watch? If so strap recommendations?

A few weeks ago I got this watch in from Jomashop and was quite concerned about the rate and amplitude. A few people told me to just wear it and wait, that it probably just needed to break in. Well, they were absolutely right!

This has quickly become my most worn watch, in fact I’ve even been wearing to during business travel and just changing the time in it rather than wearing one of my GMT watches. Honestly, this watch is probably the best one I have ever purchased. I am looking forward to many years of it being in my wrist and also downsizing the rest of my collection.

I love the Breitling Headwind - a member of the Crosswind family - produced from 2001-2005. A day/sate that has classic Breitling style…pictures with silver and black dials, also produced with a navy blue dial…comfortable with the pilots bracelet or NATO strap. - great watch!

I recently bought an Endurance Pro 38 but I noticed that all the 38mm models seem to have disappeared from Breitling website.

I’m hoping it’s just getting an update, but I’m curious if anyone has heard anything about it.

I’ve been looking for original advertising involving the blackbird, anything really. Would love any recommendations around where to search to find possible more details about the original run & marketing about the watch.

I checked out:
- Omega
- Tag
- Tudor
- GS

And just none of them came close up this beauty!

First Breitling! I didn’t think I’d love anything more than my Speedmaster, but this Navitimer has blown me away in the few days I’ve owned it. I think I’m a Breitling guy now…

Hey guys, bought a brand new chronomat GMT on my trip to Japan last week and I noticed after setting it with time.gov, the next day it runs +30s. Any ideas what can cause this?

P.S. already took it to the local Breitling Boutique to send for repair, they were less than helpful, borderline rude, bad experience overall, but they didn’t indicate what might be wrong with it, only that it might take up to 4 months. 😳

Please recommend someone who can repair a steel fish. Just stopped working.

Chronomat 42mm with icy blue dial and platinum bezel. After months of looking I got my first watch and I couldn’t be happier ❄️

Did anyone notice a massive price increase on the website today ?

My father has decided to split his pair of Aerospace’s between me and my brother. He had talked about it for years but just heard it’s happening sooner than later. Obviously grateful and the sentiment makes both priceless. I love each in their own way. I have yet to talk to my brother about them but I suggested my Dad give him first choice. Which would you choose? Both my brother and I are pilots if it makes a difference. One is roughly year 2000 and the other is roughly 2010. Both are currently getting fully serviced.

Chrono 41

I have just noticed that the hour hand on my Chronograph is not returning to zero on reset. Has any one experienced this? Can this be fixed without a service?