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
Hello Everyone!
Continue readingI’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!
Hi folks,
Continue readingThe 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?
Continue readingAvenger 2024 micro-adjust clasp
Have an e-mail in to Breitling, but figured I’d check here as well…
The micro-adjust clasp on the ‘24-up models has this slot under the lip – can’t believe I never noticed it. Curious if anyone that has a new Avenger (or SuperOcean) could look at thei…
Continue readingBreitling Navitimer Owner Thread
I am shocked that as an iconic and important watch, Navitimer doesn’t even has its own thread.
Continue readingPersonally, I consider Navitimer as one of the most important chrono and aircraft watch.
So I decide to share my Navitimer 01 (AB0120) as a beginning of a thread.
Feel free to post pics of the lovely Navi and comment about this watch!
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Breitling Customer Service is second to none!
Breitling Australia customer service is second to none! I ordered these two straps for my L/E Super Avenger 2 and Avenger 43 on Sunday afternoon. They just arrived Tuesday afternoon, and I live in a small regional town. Same thing last time when I orde…
Continue readingWhy leave well enough alone?
Incoming A17325 38mm. Can’t decide if the blue strap will be permanent.
Continue readingWent through the, (ahem…”real), Navitimer thread and I like the look of dark brown.
The stainless mesh and the cloth straps look great on the chronographs but I am not sure this model can pull off the same military or rugged rakish look of those.
Thoughts suggestions?
SuperOcean Heritage Ceramic Bezels – paint flaking issues
Hi all,
Continue readingI’m considering the purchase of a SuperOcean 57 or Heritage II. However, there’s one seemingly persistent issue that’s putting me off…
Having looked at quite a few pictures of used examples of both of these models online, it seems to be recurring theme that many of them have chipped/damaged paint within the filled indices on their ceramic bezels to varying degrees.
Here is one from a Reddit member from a couple of years back:
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