scorpion 0 Posted September 14, 2013 My rep B01arrived today on a M2M sale from Sweden. Time for a quick review...... The B01 was renamed Chronomat 01 and then renamed again to Chronomat 44.The 44 is misleading as its actually 43.5mm across the bezel / case. The gen was the first model to use the B01 in-house movement introduced from 2009. Mine has a utlra accurate super duper Quartz one thought its hardly noticeable as the running seconds hand is on a small sub dial. I must say the quality of this rep is great and a lot better than I expected, the pushers and crown are all screw down and feel very good. The Bezel moves perfectly with no slop at all. The bracelet is also high quality but needed a slight adjustment as it was stiff to open and close. There is even some decent lume on the hands and at 4 points on the dial plus pearl. The Roman Numerals give it a different look to other versions, very classy. It wears similar to a SOSF i.e. not overly big but still quite chunky looking but with a more classy upmarket look than the sporty SOSF. This is more boardroom than jet-ski or diver. On to some pics:- Jessie my trusty Staffie always does my PDI (pre deliver inspections) Jessie approves it.....2 paws = passed Yep she has good taste............... I also have a fantasy 47mm version...here is the PDI shot. After she gave it the 2 paws pass then the sniff test is done to check for pubes in the movement or case. This one was clear I know have 9 Breitlings and have entered professional therapy to help my addiction which has enabled me to sell one of them. Just need one more as 10 is a good round number....I can stop at any time....honest. DISCLAIMER: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mechwarrior 2 Posted September 14, 2013 Bert power!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted September 14, 2013 Send all 9 to me. I will help you to end this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted September 14, 2013 Spot on Scorp. Enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted September 14, 2013 Send all 9 to me. I will help you to end this. No Onze you need to send me one of your Breitlings to help me reach 10 - I will accept a gen or rep but no pubes, Jessie will check them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted September 14, 2013 Dammit. Who is Dammit...is he Amits long lost brother from another mother? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks for the write up, and info, I love the stick dial model black/black but cannot find it in rep form, just the Roman dial. Nice Staffy mate, miss my old girl RIP :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamma 1 Posted September 15, 2013 Great looking watch you have there, what other Breitlings have you then? Any chance of a group shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted September 15, 2013 Great looking watch you have there, what other Breitlings have you then? Any chance of a group shot. Must do a new current group shot, one below is out now of date but shows a few..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronin007 0 Posted September 15, 2013 Wow,lovely watch mine says hello Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted September 15, 2013 Wow,lovely watch mine says hello No damit Ronin, now I want a white one as well - that looks great, A7750 version I take it due to wide spacing of sub dials? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronin007 0 Posted September 15, 2013 7750,yep,Toro found it for me,put it on the gen leather,looks even better in real life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknick 0 Posted September 20, 2013 Sorry, a little late to join this topic. I've been looking for a B01, but all of the reviews I have read here mentioned the misspelled "Cerifie" on the dial. I noticed that both of the examples pictured here have the correct "Certifie". Is this an early flaw that was later corrected? I'd really like to get this as my next watch, but that glaring error has put me off a little. I have been looking at the two tone yellow gold and stainless version. Any information would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted September 20, 2013 I was not aware of a misspelling issue and both of my versions seem to be correct - below is the 47mm black with white subdials.... The fact I have 2 cheap ones that are both ok + the high end one posted here is also ok suggests if its an issue it was a while ago and they have sorted it. Mind you its so small would you really notice? I definitely recommend these models but then I am a Breitling addict an also suggest you buy a SOSF, Avenger, Super Avenger, and a Chronospace or 2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknick 0 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm a Breitling addict, too and want most of those you just listed. GIve me time... I went back and checked out some of the TD pics and some of the watches pictured have the correct spelling and some have the missing T. Here is a link to one of the reviews I referenced. My First Breitling, a B01 also from Robert - RWG: REPLICA ... I've now come across several reviews that have the correctly spelled dial, so maybe it was an early mistake that was corrected. I'll make sure I closely review the QC pics when the time comes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judas 0 Posted October 15, 2013 Nice watches, I've got that last one and I love it. Runs perfect and looks great. Breitling ruuuls. I'm looking for a good clone of the Unitime, any recomendations? I've already bought one, but it didnt have the unitime function, only the design... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
