The NEW Colt VS old Colt

[JayJ]

Ok so they've been out for a few weeks already but has anyone seen the new 2012 Colt? What do we all think? I have the 2011 version but I'd like to hear which one you guys prefer.

I'll google some images/links in a sec

[JayJ]

Ok so here's one of the new ones:




and this is one of the old:



Whaddya recon?!

[vegasvince]

I prefer the old one. I like endlinks...i think the new one looks awkward without them. I also prefer the concentric circles on the dial of the old one compared to the lines in the quadrants. I'm surprised Breitling decided to go from polished to brushed.

[H.Solo]

Brushed finish is nice, and would certainly not put me off, but the new bezel makes it look like a TAG Heuer Aquaracer... and the missing endlinks for the bracelet scream "aftermarket" to me... not a good development (designwise) at all!

[Lilac1]

Old one was a nice symposium between tool watch and good design, new one looks like a prop from jersey shore.

[Split Second]

Old one was a nice symposium between tool watch and good design, new one looks like a prop from jersey shore.

Agree. Much favor all of Breitling's older - or outgoing designs as opposed to a majority of the newer ones, the new Colt and Superocean in particular.

[DDD3333]

At least the second round of generally bashing the new Colt.

I love the design and think its a great edition.

I have this sneaking feeling that much of the negativity stems from the fact that this entry level Breitling does not ape one of its bigger, more expensive brothers too closely and that frosts some people. The fact is Colts have not always copied/watered down Chronomat or Superocean style cues.

However this version does take styling cues from existing models but from a different direction...the graphics of the Aerospace and Chronospace, and this will not be as easily recognisable to a wider audience, therefore the watch will not give instant credit to some eyes.

That is why it is exciting to me and the only draw back as such is nothng to do with design but that for now it does not appear any automatic version will be issued.

[sidders]

Am not generally a fan of Breitling but love the new Colt. Much prefer it to the old

[Lilac1]

A breitling for TAG fans, then. An overpriced one at that. The "old" colt automatic was gorgeous, but it clearly didn't fit into the new "bigger + shinier = better" doctrine.

Here's to voting with my wallet.

[jzboxtas]

Voted with my wallet and purchased the new Colt Chrono. I will add pictures as soon as I figure out how to do so, but I absolutely love it.

A breitling for TAG fans, then. An overpriced one at that. The "old" colt automatic was gorgeous, but it clearly didn't fit into the new "bigger + shinier = better" doctrine.

Here's to voting with my wallet.