![]() ![]() It should be known that other Sprints existed at the time, but came with a rather futuristic c-case and carry the reference 2214. The cases were in stainless aside from a gold-plated version sans bezel. Batman, Zorro, and Bowtie are the most popular nomenclatures. It’s not quite a reverse panda, but it goes by several nicknames. Functionality wise, though, with its inner tachymeter track and rotating dual-use bezel that could accrue hours in lieu of the third register or show a different time zone, the Sprint was pretty impressive.ĭuring its production run until roughly 1970, the Breitling Sprint 2010 came with either a reverse panda dial or the odd configuration you see here. With only two registers and a cam-operated Valjoux 7733, it was a less costly alternative to the tri-register Venus 178-powered chronographs such as the 765 CP, Navitimer and even the Top Time. When introduced in 1967, the Breitling Sprint 2010 was marketed as somewhat of a entry level watch. I think you’ll agree, the “lifestyle” shots are, ahem, amazing. And as an aside, I’ve set most of these pictures against a late 1960’s Breitling catalog (sent by the brand’s official US distributor at the time, Wakmann) that I bought at the NAWCC library for a few bucks. With that, a look at the Breitling Sprint 2010 is appropriate because it’s one of the last opportunities to buy a larger rotating bezel model for a decent price – if you consider roughly $3,000 to be attractive. So, yes, it took some serious time for recognition to arrive, but it now seems to be here in relatively full force. There’s also the fact that Breitling essentially made chronographs their business and introduced models ahead of most brands we often associate with the sub genre of watch. ![]() The designs tend to be iconic, ahead of their time, and of high quality. Frankly I like them and it seems that the rest of the vintage market has woken up to them as well. We’ve featured a decent amount of Breitling within #TBT. Today’s episode focuses on a model with a well-known dial, the Breitling Sprint 2010. For now, though, we’ll continue to examine the brand’s heritage in our recurring #TBT series. We’ll get a chance in a week’s time to see these pieces in Europe when Breitling continues its roadshow combining a museum-like display with the new pieces. Then, last week, events in Asia debuted the new Breitling Navitimer 8 series. Alongside this, Breitling showed hints of an upcoming line on their feed. ![]() First, a couple Saturdays ago, there was the #LegendaryFuture event where Breitling collectors posted pictures with their favorite chronographs from the brand. Now go out there and get your glad rags on, you stylish young thing.If you’re at all active on Instagram, then you’ve likely noticed some things going on around the Breitling brand. Here are the best vintage clothing stores that Tokyo has to offer, from Shibuya and Harajuku to Koenji and Shimokitazawa, plus a few gems from elsewhere in Tokyo, too. Tokyo has more than its fair share of vintage and second-hand clothing shops, but with such an enormous selection to choose from, separating the treasure troves from the tat dens is a long and arduous process – one that we've gone through so you don't have to. After all, if it can stand the test of time from as far back as the 1800s, you know it's not going anywhere anytime soon. But, as every experienced fashion-lover knows, some styles do endure, and the savvy shopper with an eye for a lasting piece can't go far wrong with a vintage buy. Fashion is a fickle mistress – just when you think you have it down, parachute pants are suddenly 'not cool' anymore and the shiny new purchase you were so proud of two weeks ago is confined to the back of the closet, never to be spoken of again. ![]()
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