Discover more from The Grey NATO
TGN is back this week with a brand new challenge episode in which Jason and James take a closer look at some of their favorite models from the Breitling as they both try to fulfill a $13,000 “budget” that highlights some of the best that this well-loved and sporty Swiss brand has to offer.
The picks may not be what you would have guessed! With vintage-style chronos and a wide range of dive watches making an appearance, the TGN boys take a closer look at what Breitling does best and how that translates to their current lineup.
Stay in the mix for Final Notes that will have you organizing like an Ikea pro and considering the finer points of what it means to be James Bond. Thanks so much for listening, please let us know in the comments what you would pick for the Breitling Challenge.
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1:40 Vollebak jacket https://bit.ly/3wgAXNR
10:55 Jason’s One Watch Month https://bit.ly/3nEX51w
11:47 Zealandef straps https://bit.ly/3u0dktW
13:10 Everest straps https://bit.ly/34gaTbF
14:38 Doxa 600T https://bit.ly/3lnkH9Q
21:10 Breitling https://bit.ly/3u0SvP5
23:25 Breitling Raf Monopusher https://bit.ly/3r1zBpo
24:34 Watchfred https://bit.ly/38fQXnY
30:10 Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition https://bit.ly/3FXXnqw
34:50 SuperOcean Auto 36 https://bit.ly/3H5k2Ct
39:28 Avenger Auto 45 Seawolf https://bit.ly/3G0XJwt
44:58 AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition https://bit.ly/3IH2AVg
50:02 Aerospace EVO https://bit.ly/3H5K6xv
54:07 Chronomat 42 https://bit.ly/3KMIzyz
59:50 Ikea Skadis https://bit.ly/3u0SZon
1:04:35 Being James Bond https://bit.ly/35rRGEK
The Grey NATO – 178 – Challenge // Breitling
Great picks, guys. Breitling is a brand I don't think about often, but then I remember this watch or that one and I'm surprised at how many pieces speak to me personally.
My picks:
Chronomat Automatic 36 (blue; no diamonds)- $4700
SuperOcean Automatic 36 (blue) - $3600
Endurance Pro (yellow) - $3150
--$1550 remaining
If vintage is allowed...
Navitimer Cosmonaute - ~$5400
40mm Aerospace w/ gmt bracelet module (black dial) - ~$2900
Chronomat Automatic 36 (blue; no diamonds)- $4700
@Jason Thanks for the heads up on Being James Bond. I had it in my watchlist and it disappeared from AppleTV+ before I had a chance to watch it!