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Continue readingVintage just back from a 9 month service
Worth the wait.
Continue readingBreitling references catalog
Is there a website or fansite that tracks all of the references and dial variations over the years?
I found out there are a bunch of LE Japan chronomats released in the past but cannot find a comprehensive database on what has been released.
Cheers!
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genuine movement?
Being offered a A27362 Skyracer. Looks good externally. Had the back of this morning. Does this look like a genuine movement. Looks good to me but I am definitely not an expert.
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Continue readingSuper Avenger II arrived today
I received this one today. I love the bigger SA II. I already have the very rare L/E 32/100 MOP Black Diamond model. But I really wanted a normal steel one, and I am very pleased with it.
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Continue readingOffering a Breitling to my father
I’ve been looking to buy a watch for my amazing father (55yo) for a while.
Today I finally convinced him to walk through the local watch gallery.
I guided him through the brands (that existed there) that I feel would make sense to him, and my wallet: Breitling, Tudor, Longines and Tag Heuer.
At first he wasn’t interested but then I pushed forward for him to try a Longines Conquest and Zulu Time but he said these watches were nice but not close to the finesse that the…
Old Navitimer authenticity
This is my first watch ever. I bought an old Navitimer II A13022 off Chrono24, original papers and box included. The production year is supposedly 1993, and there’s a sticker with the serial & reference number (6690) on the box that match the watch…
Continue readingMy First Breitling!
The Breitling Colt is my grail watch. I’ve wanted one for a long time. My wife blessed me with this one. I’m so grateful! The watch is a great fit on my 6.75 in wrist at 41mm with the 50mm lug to lug. The photos of the watch don’t do it justice.
The first Colt to catch my eye was the A17380….all polished. This is the A17313101C1A1 with the fully brushed case and bracelet. It’s a beautiful watch! I wasn’t sure if I would like the brushed case and bracelet, but it looks great. I…
Why Do You Love Breitling?
Hey! I used to repair watches at a department store, and used to have opinions about certain watch brands. But over the years, those opinions have changed for the better. Why do you like Breitling? What does owning one say about you?
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