Cameltotem 0 Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Hey! I've had my watch for a few days and gotten compliments everyday and some watch enthusiast have spotted my watch from distance, no one has asked if it was fake. I wonder however how much do they differ? The differences I can point out is that the datewheel is obviously a bit sunken and the white outer ring is not as white as the gen. What is the differences else? Edited March 13, 2015 by Cameltotem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boss35 0 Posted March 13, 2015 It looks perfect to me. Beautiful watch. enjoy it. Im waiting my first rep too, breitling b01, counting days... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
341701 0 Posted March 13, 2015 the tells don't matter - it's a cracker! Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch101 0 Posted March 14, 2015 It's a great looking rep! I may have to add one of those to my collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted March 14, 2015 I've owned the rep, and it really is spectacular. However yesterday I was face to face with the gen, and its hard to explain but nothing compares to the real thing. If they fixed the date wheel issue on the rep, it'd be pretty darn close though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameltotem 0 Posted March 15, 2015 I've owned the rep, and it really is spectacular. However yesterday I was face to face with the gen, and its hard to explain but nothing compares to the real thing. If they fixed the date wheel issue on the rep, it'd be pretty darn close though. Better details? Better colors? Been looking at pictures for long and comparing it and can only spot the datewheel issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted March 15, 2015 It´s really very good looking, from the available ones it must be the best and You have a very nice, well aligned sample. Is this from Toro? Difference to gen if side by side will be the overall crispness and sharpness of the dial and lettering, nothing specific but if holding the gen You will know it is gen. From 1 meter away - nobody can tell. You do have a fantastic Navitimer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted March 15, 2015 I've owned the rep, and it really is spectacular. However yesterday I was face to face with the gen, and its hard to explain but nothing compares to the real thing. If they fixed the date wheel issue on the rep, it'd be pretty darn close though. Better details? Better colors? Been looking at pictures for long and comparing it and can only spot the datewheel issue. Crisper markings, brighter detail, etc. You can't tell from pictures, but it's obvious in person. Regardless, still a great rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameltotem 0 Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah that makes sense. However I did put it on a serious watch site. Some real old school breitling fans congratulated me on the watch etc. No one called it fake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baggy 0 Posted March 16, 2015 You might have just persuaded me to buy a navi. It was the first rep I was after but got a bit reluctant over the date wheel issue. I've loved these since being a little boy and my grandfather had one. Is it not as obvious in person with the black date wheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seand83 0 Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah that makes sense. However I did put it on a serious watch site. Some real old school breitling fans congratulated me on the watch etc. No one called it fake. I don't think you are allowed to do that buddy. I wouldn't talk about that here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webbo2005 0 Posted March 16, 2015 Went to an AD to try this on the other month and had to get my hands on the best rep available (same as OP's I think)... So I've got one of these on order from Robbie (aoobuy) http://www.aoo-time.com/Replica-Breitling-Watch-Swiss-Navitimer-Black-on-leather-strap-60176.html - I've also opted to get the additional steel breitling bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah that makes sense. However I did put it on a serious watch site. Some real old school breitling fans congratulated me on the watch etc. No one called it fake. I don't think you are allowed to do that buddy. I wouldn't talk about that here. That is a nice rep, when comparing a Breitling rep to gen there are such subtle differences that it is relatively clear which one is which. Nothing wrong with being proud but always try to keep in mind it is a rep after all. IMO Breitling is one of the best mid-priced gens in the luxury watch class. The detail is impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batespcm 1 Posted March 16, 2015 My favourite watch been holding off for so long but this could convince me to get it finally What TD was this from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webbo2005 0 Posted March 16, 2015 People always mention the sunken date wheel but I can tell you OP, yours is not that different to gen. It's the White date wheels on the older models that are considerably over-sunken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuzzyCoyote 2 Posted March 16, 2015 People always mention the sunken date wheel but I can tell you OP, yours is not that different to gen. It's the White date wheels on the older models that are considerably over-sunken. yes this.... The later models seem to have addressed the date wheel and this is a great example wear it well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t0ny 0 Posted March 17, 2015 Yeah that makes sense. However I did put it on a serious watch site. Some real old school breitling fans congratulated me on the watch etc. No one called it fake. very nice watch! which TD did you purchase it from ? ive emailed acouple and they say out of stock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted March 17, 2015 People always mention the sunken date wheel but I can tell you OP, yours is not that different to gen. It's the White date wheels on the older models that are considerably over-sunken. yes this.... The later models seem to have addressed the date wheel and this is a great examplewear it well I would have to disagree. The white on black DWO on the 01 rep is certainly an improvement on previous Navis, but sticking my nose inches away from the gen the other day showed me just how different the two are. From straight on, the rep date wheel is sufficient. But the moment you change angles the sunken-ness takes effect. The difference is that the DWO on the gen is perfectly visible from all angles, whereas on the rep you begin to lose visibility when looking at the dial from various degrees of angle except for head-on. As I said, I've owned the rep, and the DWO really wasn't an issue for me, and again, it's better than previous reps. But there is definitely a difference from the gen, no question. It's an unavoidable byproduct of the 3-6-9 A7750 construction (without modding, that is). But with a 6-9-12 configuration the DWO issue is virtually eliminated (see the BP Navitimer World GMT, for example). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameltotem 0 Posted March 17, 2015 My favourite watch been holding off for so long but this could convince me to get it finally What TD was this from? This was from Toro Bravo You might have just persuaded me to buy a navi. It was the first rep I was after but got a bit reluctant over the date wheel issue. I've loved these since being a little boy and my grandfather had one. Is it not as obvious in person with the black date wheel? You should do it, the details are absolutely amazing. The double AR is just crazy good, everyone thinks you are wearing something super expensive. It's very shiny. Honestly the sunken datewheel is not a dealbreaker. It's like the only flaw I found on the watch, the gen probably has crisper fonts and contrasts in the colors, but that's nothing I or anyone else can see unless you compare them straight up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agl1 0 Posted March 19, 2015 I have always wanted one of these. I used to have a cheap rep but I sold it on. I might have to pick up the better rep now after seeing how good yours is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray0r 0 Posted March 20, 2015 hi everyone, some flaws i can tell.. -it is not a highbeat movement. -the placement of the subdials is not correct rep (near to the edges) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted March 20, 2015 Yeah that makes sense. However I did put it on a serious watch site. Some real old school breitling fans congratulated me on the watch etc. No one called it fake. Oh shit kid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted March 20, 2015 never had this particular rep but I've noticed that on many (including my monaco and tudor cheapies) any that have white print on a dark dial, the white print is sharp enough but not quite as opaque as the gen which can make it look grey or dull from certain angles ( but will definitely look good on the dealers website!) I would love a convincing cheapie navitimer rep but not seen one yet . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch101 0 Posted March 21, 2015 Here's a picture for comparison of one I found at Costco last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites