WOMD 95 l The History of Breitling: The Evolution of the Chronograph & the Quest for Precision

[@Vaco67]

Thanks for giving Breitling some deserved love!

[@RomanSharf]

it deserves it for sure!

[@hushnightbatday]

Breitling was my first love affair with watches and We are still in a relationship with a growing Breitling Family. ❤️ it was love at first sight!

[@scuderia747bhp]

Same here!!!

[@RomanSharf]

That's awesome. I love it! That's basically me and AP Lol

[@watchwizard9207]

Roman, You are truly a watch GURU...! Breitling is probably my favorite brand, thank you again!

[@mvsnforce]

I was waiting for this WOMD! Breitling is the brand that made me fall in love with watches and horology. I still remember the first time I saw a Breitling Superocean Heritage II and its amazing how such a simple design can be so attractive and elegant.

[@RomanSharf]

Glad you enjoyed it Marcus

[@mikechan5274]

Just bought a Breitling Avenger 43mm, and this pops up on my feed. Great video!

[@jasons4882]

I've owned Breitlings for over 10 years and was very grateful to come across this video. Thank you.

[@noeldublin01]

Breitling the watch brand that got me into watches....Navitimer classic design and just as instantly recognisable as a Submariner. Advise anyone to pick up Airwolf on a pro 2 bracelet. Such great value at moment for amazing watch. Thanks Roman

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Noel, I have a vintage Navitimer will show it off next time

[@dmitryfishbeyn1455]

Ian's personality is really coming through with the visuals. Hilarious, he's is a good "wing-man"! My first Swiss watch was a steel Breitling Colt (circa 1990, new!). I can't believe you missed the Cosomonaute model and Breitling's quest for the NASA contract with Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Daytona. One of the few times you could put them in the same category at the same time. Little side note to this episode. Great video, I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Dmitry and yes Ian killed it in this episode!

[@davelee9791]

This is why your Channel is head and shoulders above anything else on KZbin..A Genuine love of Horology and so much more than just a Watch dealer talking about the current sought after brands...Stop following the Herd Buy what you love and enjoy your watches..

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks David and well said!

[@Claimjumper55]

Awesome history lesson!! My favorite watch I own is a Breitling SuperOcean II 44mm with the gorgeous blue dial. Now you've got me drooling over a Chronospace. The video editing on this episode is absolutely top notch; the animations even gave me a few Monty Python flashbacks.

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Darrell and Ian did out do himself on this one!

[@pussycla]

My love for watches n chronographs started with Breitling. Brilliantly explained n makes me so proud of such a rich history this brand carries 👍🏻

[@erion5298]

I enjoy very much this type of episode... thank you again, Roman, and keep up the amazing work :)

[@RomanSharf]

thank you for watching

[@billchval8342]

Thank you for this great Breitling history tour. I have a Navitimer and Chronomat 41 and love the look and durability of the brand. Great videos, keep up the awesome work!

[@RomanSharf]

glad you liked it

[@mikediemer8398]

I just came across your channel a couple weeks ago and I'm hooked. It's very cool to see inside trade shows, and all the people and hard work that help your business thrive. I also love your story about coming to the U.S. You will have 100K subscribers soon. Best of Luck

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Mike!

[@h111551]

An extremely well done overview of the brand!

[@RomanSharf]

thanks Howard

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Yeah, better than TGV too.

[@plevi7896]

Breitling is my first watch 👌 Thanks Roman for another great video.

[@RomanSharf]

thanks for watching P

[@grahamevincent]

Thanks Roman, what an amazing history! I’m buying my birth year watch and it’s the 1968 Breitling Cosmonaute ref 819 which is stunning ❤️ You mentioned the 1962 predecessor made for Astronaut Scott Carpenter making it the first Breitling in space with its quirky 24 hour watch face! Thanks again I absolutely live your videos

[@joelnolander8395]

Finally thank you! My first premium watch was a Breitling superocean and now I have more then 1 my favorite brand of all time!🤩🙌🏻

[@RomanSharf]

Glad to hear Joel!

[@niniengineering]

Nice done. I love my 809 from 1967, got them from my grandfather. He bought this beauty back in the day.

[@RomanSharf]

I like the Cosmonaute its very cool hold on to that

[@niniengineering]

Roman Sharf the only bad thing is, it’s hard to get them serviced. I have found a master watchmaker with superb reputation. So it goes there the next few weeks. BTW, I have papers and original box (with the sixties smell 🤙)

[@RomanSharf]

@@niniengineering did you consider sending to breitling? for a watch such as this would be worth it to have that paper

[@niniengineering]

Roman Sharf yes, but I’m afraid they can fit a new dial and hands in...

[@RomanSharf]

@@niniengineering no no, you tell them to keep all the original parts and only service the movement! or if the want to replace that make sure you get back the original parts so you can keep them!

[@MrChiefb]

Congrats on creating an insightful video on the Breitling heritage. I would love to hear about the history of the Breitling Headwind watches. Keep up the great work.

[@RomanSharf]

Thank you!

[@brunoschoelkopf9174]

Mr. Sharf, great video! Thank you for your content and your inspiring mind. Also really special that you connected with Michael Blakey! The Breitling Avenger II Seawolf was my first grail watch! I really want them to go back to super over-engineered, maskuline and chunky pieces. I'm not so much into the "modern" heritage-vintage-retro style that they and every other brand celebrates so much today! I want more of radical and completely new and really modern designs! And please no Breitlight material. You can't retire from a passion! Greetings from Berlin, Bruno Schoelkopf (Btw, I finished my masters degree with a masters thesis about the digital transformation of the luxury watch industry just recently)

[@RomanSharf]

thank you Bruno!

[@pepecz]

great video as always Roman, interesting history behind the name. Loving my Chronomat 44 that I bought a week ago :)

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Peter

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

You know what I like most about "watching" your videos... you talk fast. Lots of info in a short period of time. Makes me think of the wolf from pulp fiction. Lol

[@RomanSharf]

lol thanks!

[@ericbriddick1749]

Well done, Roman! I appreciate the fact that you focused on Breitling's rich history, which is why I just purchased a Super Ocean. Breitling does not get the credit it deserves, but I am happy I could purchase a quality time piece for under $4k.

[@RomanSharf]

Glad to hear that enjoy your new watch!

[@extrememike]

Great video. Just got my first Breitling! A Superocean Heritage II 42 mm and it is gorgeous. This hopefully be with me for decades to come.

[@MrZZooh]

Is it a chronograph?

[@scottallan3327]

Thanks for your input Roman very good video today thoroughly enjoyed

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Scott

[@syedabdulhalim23]

I like your channel, Roman. Keep up the good work. The graphics are very well done. Awesome.

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Sayed!

[@syedabdulhalim23]

@@RomanSharf Shoutout to Ian who is doing a tremendous job. Keep Ian employed at all cost :D

[@stevenikazy2943]

Well presented, researched. Speeding ticket trivia could come in handy if your cop is wearing a chrono.

[@tim.4858]

Thanks Roman for doing this review ! 👌 Still loving my first Breitling Avenger 2 !!!

[@RomanSharf]

thanks for watching Tim!

[@martynm.449]

I love Breitlings from the Schneider era. You know without a doubt that you're wearing a watch!

[@Illinination53]

Dang i was waiting for this 👍 talk about a brand thats on the way up agian . New catalog is fire.

[@RomanSharf]

It is indeed

[@houztx]

I work in the Aircraft / Airline industry. Nice Job on the video, very accurate and informative. Keep up the good work!

[@RomanSharf]

thanks Doug

[@spizzenergi2292]

Love your informative approach Roman. On occasions though I found it difficult to hear what you were saying.

[@RomanSharf]

Yeah I think Ian over did it with e music in some parts

[@leevweleevwe4813]

Spizz Energi maybe get your ears syringe 💉 I heard everything loud a clear 🤣🤣

[@spizzenergi2292]

leevwe leevwe What a clever boy you are

[@blakestar4100]

Roman back at it with that knowledge!

[@RomanSharf]

:-)

[@gtmotorspa]

Good stuff playa. Very informative. Like a pro. Makes me want to start making videos :)

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks and do it!

[@TheCameltotem]

Saw a banner on the airport for a Navitimer. Never cared about watches before but was shocked when I saw it, how can a watch look that good? Bought it years later, my dreamwatch!

[@masterg7895]

When i was a young teen (before the internet), long before i even knew what luxury watches were, i was always drawn to the Navitimer, then in flights i would go through entire magazines only to look for Breitling ads. Rolex and other brands never appealed to me. Since then, when i could afford to buy myself watches i found the beloved brand Seiko, i bought multiple seikos that resemble the Navitimer without even knowing it. Now as an adult i became a Breitling enthusiast that ownes multiple, and i wrote this comment with a Navitimer on my wrist.

[@RomanSharf]

thats awesome!

[@asset_investor]

Very well done Roman!! I'm a breitling fan!! Own a Navitimer montbrillant chronograph I'll probably never part with it!!

[@juniortoledo8088]

I own a A48330, love it.

[@asset_investor]

@@juniortoledo8088 very nice!!!

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks William

[@robero11]

Very informative presentation. Thank you.

[@RomanSharf]

thanks

[@N3xus_6]

A big shoutout to the 'Breitling Superocean Heritage '57 Limited Edition II' and the 'Breitling Superocean Automatic 48 Boutique Edition', winners of the 2020 "Petite Aiguille" & 2020 Divers Watch prize at last seasons '2020 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve'

[@michaelcook528]

Roman, nice job it was a pleasure to watch. It’s a shame people are afraid to own and enjoy Breitling because they get a bad rap for losing money. Sometimes just buy a watch because it is awesome. Just bought a brand new box and papers 1915 manual wind. Keep up the good work. Enjoying the variety.

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Michael and well said, buy what you like!

[@orangehand7929]

Great video. Vintage Navitimers are so undervalued compared to Daytona’s, GMT Masters and Speedmaster. Not to mention Navitimer Cosmonaut was also worn in space by Scott Carpenter.

[@RomanSharf]

I know! and I own one as well :-)

[@tabsh]

A really informative overview buddy..looking to pick one up sometime soon..👍

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks!

[@tabsh]

@@RomanSharf Maybe you could do a giveaway 😉

[@b00shay]

Well done Roman, one of my top 3 brands :)

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Bobby

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Any guys into Breitling and looking for a brand new Breitling watch there’s an AD in the midlands dumping its entire Breitling inventory at 25-35% off retail. Some great bargains to be had. My aerospace is one of my favourite watches and still gives great service and satisfaction 14 years on. Check them out.

[@RomanSharf]

or you can contact us for even better deals :-)

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Roman Sharf sure thing Roman the AD I referenced is in the U.K. Weird that large masculine watches from Breitling and Panarai were much sought after 5-10 years ago now not so much. The Swiss Air Navitimer just happens to be in my soccer team colors. Very tempting at discount new. It’s a hell of a watch.

[@ajhummer2266]

The animations in this video is 🔥

[@MrZZooh]

They're very simple to do. But pretty effective.

[@85cabro]

Great video , i was wondering why am i not hearing brietling name lately but this sums it up :)

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks!

[@wolftheshade7946]

Another great video!

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Wolf!

[@wolftheshade7946]

Very welcome Roman!

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Wow, the best thing on BREITLING I've seen yet, thanks for mentioning women too.

[@RomanSharf]

Thank you!

[@hunterbidenscrackpipe4407]

Yall can’t make watches

[@peterhammond8457]

Surprised you didn't mention the Chronomat. I've got a 44 with a crystal backplate that shows the movement. Is this a common model, or perhaps rare? Great video! I've been a Breitling fan since the late 90's.

[@RomanSharf]

thanks Peter! You know I often miss things and go back and say oh I should have added this and that, and its because I do these on the fly on te one hand I do miss stuff but on the other I think the videos are more genuine this way

[@MrRockyslegacy]

Great review I’ve just subscribed peace out from the Uk 👍

[@zachmeade3732]

So cool man great info I love Breitling

[@lonefather]

Thank you for a great review of this brand. I have my first Breitling Aviastar bought in 1997 and it is still running strong. Unfortunately, this model had only been manufactured for around three years and then discontinued. Would like to have your opinion on this mode.

[@impexRQ]

Breitling Chronomat 42mm is pure class

[@larryseiden4858]

Not a fan boy of Breitling, but thanks for the history. I really like when you do a one brand education. How about IWC? Or Parmigiani?

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks Larry, going to continue doing these History Pieces every so often

[@ryanoandreastandayu2034]

Please make a video about the history of Panerai.

[@RomanSharf]

Will do

[@My_Work_Here_is_Done..]

Had my eye on a couple, but the replies to their Facebook ads in the UK put me off. Loads of people having issues following infrequent wear for a year or 2. Then Breitling accuses them of getting them wet and sand damaged etc and charges around £1600 to repair. This in watches they say can withstand extreme environments! I cannot say for sure what is happening but far too many similar accusations for me to take a chance on!

[@RomanSharf]

Always a tuff one to answer, unfortunately a few bad reviews can cause a lot of damage, have not had to many bad watches from breitlings, maybe one or 2 occasions in 15 years myself.

[@vishnuthegreek]

Nice. The earlier models don't have a Breitling label. Interesting

[@jukebox1794]

the transition from 8:45 to 8:52 doesn't make sense, you mentioned the 01 movement and then say "it was the chronospace" . The 01 movement is a 70 hour vertical clutch chrono. You skipped the whole part that Tudor selected Breitling movements for its modern chronos, and Breitling selected Tudor movements. Your presentation is like an amazing delicious soup that was incredibly tasty, but there is one hair floating. Even if you take out the hair and have the delicious soup, you can't help but remember there was this hair on it...

[@Illinination53]

Im sure not roman , had to be the editor ian i believe. Hopefully we get a womd with just breitlings.

[@RomanSharf]

noted

[@David_Martinez_USA]

Hello, good evening, I hope I'm not disturbing you. I have been looking for information about this collectible Breitling watch, but I haven't found much information about it. What little I found was that it is a watch created by the company in 1986, the "Breitling Navitimer 3300 Jupiter 'Blue Angels' Chronograph L.E." I was just wondering if you could make a video about this excellent watch? Thank you very much.

[@stupitt6989]

Great video Roman, be nice to know about the history of quartz watches. I am thinking about getting a Rolex Oysterquartz ref 17000, it’s rare but not expensive to buy! Would be interesting to know if it could be a sleeper and rocket in value or will it stay in the shadow and just disappear.

[@RomanSharf]

I discussed this watch on one of the Q&As, its not unfortunately, its a cool watch but will not go up in value.

[@stupitt6989]

Roman Sharf thanks Roman 👍

[@ningning4914]

thanks

[@RomanSharf]

Thanks for watching

[@javiercartaya1426]

Great video! Hi Sharf, I just bought my first gold Rolex (Yacht Master 16628 blue sail V serial). Do you think that this watch will go up on price because as right now is one of the cheaper gold Rolex? Thanks

[@RomanSharf]

I think so !

[@prometheusberlin1823]

I can't understand why cancel wings for logo?!I think the logo is very beautiful for breitling, now without wings, I choose IWC

Nice overview of Breitling and a good way to see how much you guys changed your production value in terms of KZbin. WHY IS THIS MUSIC SO BAD MIXED WITH YOUR VOICE OVER!!!1 haha.

[@lashadow8]

What are your thoughts on the Bentley Chronograph by Breitling? Will it continue to lose value or see a uptick in the future?

[@RomanSharf]

Unfortunately yes too many made

[@lashadow8]

@@RomanSharf I truly enjoy your videos and expert knowledge, advice and peek into the world of watches...Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

[@dilekyilmaz4757]

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[@dilekyilmaz4757]

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[@PeteMcConvill]

Nice video - breitling is one of my favorite brands but to be honest you probably went a bit easy on their management in the 2000's - they kinda lost focus on who brietling was, chased a trend, massively overproduced watches based on whats selling at that minute and ending up dumping stock, burning value and trashing some equity. Still you are right to focus on the core of what breitling is and despite the crap at the edges at heart they are a quality watchmaker. Shame you missed referring to the split seconds chrono they just released in the last few days - really would have fit your narrative.

[@RomanSharf]

Agree 100% make me sick when I see old brands sold and mass produce them selves out to the history books

[@miroslavrnjakovic8850]

New sub here. Love your style.

[@RomanSharf]

Thank you and welcome to the family!

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

Super Avenger is cool.

[@RomanSharf]

Yep BIG BOY

[@impexRQ]

B01 is the best chronograph coming out from Switzerland

[@itstime5390]

Love the brand love the history love the watches. My heart sank when the company was sold to an investment firm. Now it's just a widget with a bottom line. I hope the legacy Carrie's on with the company.

[@masterg7895]

I don't know if you're aware but under the new management of Mr. Kern Breitling had the best year at the 2019 Baselworld and is producing stunning pieces which never stop to amaze the watch world. My SOH ll is proof of that, it is slowly becoming a sought after piece and a future classic.

[@RomanSharf]

They will be fine, once they get rid of old inventory that was overproduced they will come back bigger and stronger

[@Norman-mn7gp]

My favory Breitling is; Breitling Avenger BO1 .....

[@RomanSharf]

thats a big boy

[@burhankaranjia9130]

Awesome video. Would have been better without that stupid music which kept playing at intervals, due to which I couldn't hear what you were saying

[@dusanveselka3240]

1884 is the year when Breitling was registered as a brand, but the company is much older.

[@user-xf6ql5zd6x]

Completely missed the 1970’s quartz era which introduced the two LCD & LED models.

[@tucasaesmia]

Roman what's the best email address to send you questions to?

[@RomanSharf]

[e-mail]

[@unrealistic5996]

I appreciate that they make watches and that they are taking a unique path with the history, but I am not a fan. I walked into one of their store fronts before I even knew the brand and my head hurt from how busy their watches look.

[@rxurph]

almost missed this video cuz it said breitling LOL.

[@RomanSharf]

Common Michael get it together! :-)

[@rxurph]

@@RomanSharf I'd wish you made more Rolex videos. Honestly no one does a monthly/quarterly analysis of prices. Everyone makes "predictions" but never followup on them

[@Illinination53]

@@rxurph plenty of stuff out there for you to watch or read....most of us are tired of Rolex content 👍

[@jgfox1983]

Like the Navitimers but the Breitling Cockpit with the digital display? My dissertation was shorter than the instruction manual. Plus I can’t get my head around expensive quartz watches. To me just knowing it has a quartz movement automatically makes it an ugly watch.... sorry Grand Seiko lovers

[@RomanSharf]

lol, for those that use the watch as more of an instrument cant beat quartz

[@bpastorb]

'Breitling history' without mentioning valjoux or venus?

[@caroljadot6507]

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[@basvleeskruyer]

I disagree Breitling is not getting love. The Big 3 are Breitling, Omega and Rolex. Patek is quite too expensive for regular wallets. Funny enough I have an Omega and a Breitling. Omega needs explaining too non watch people. It is the first watch on the moon, they made famous military watches during ww2 and ofcourse the Bond watch. Breitling does not need explaining at all. People know the brand. I love the top gun feeling that the 90's Breitlings have. And indeed it is an affordable watch. Breitling is a do it all, reliable, luxury watch.

[@bobbyjohsonbk8919]

BH

[@roniehasanudin6594]

I have Breitling but l dont now model but in back have 3 care ..my be some body now model plz ...

[@PeteOrta]

Poor annunciation and audio.

[@chauberthecat7469]

Breitling has lost its focus under Kern. Please do a review of breitling watches under Schneider, as even now these are starting to become iconic

[@RomanSharf]

They will rebound as soon as they sell off surplus inventory, and get back to innovation

[@alexeybarkovskiy9357]

New breitling logo and text is a disaster

[@Illinination53]

Its not new? Its the original logo from 1884 . You can still find the wing logo on the superoceans and some other sports models.