So in short fellas, I have this Navi that has the famous B01 (supposedly big deal robust, giga – impressive, next level stuff that has me not really impressed so far), I especially chose a later version that has its…. "quirks" worked out. A…
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"Better late than never"
This belongs to the "mini-Grail" realm for me for almost 15 years, harking back to a golden era when watch brands crafted no-frills timepieces designed for rugged use. It possesses a distinctive quality: tai…
New Navitimer in the house!
Newly arrived today!
I noodled over a few final candidates for a while, and the Navitimer in Copper won out over some pretty stiff competition.
More impressions and photos to come, but in the meanwhile just wanted to share my excitement and pleasure …
Continue readingMy new Breitling Chronomat GMT
The Breitling Chronomat 40mm GMT is a gorgeous watch, unusually managing to combine many desirable traits at the same time…
Continue readingNavitimer 40mm gmt or Chronomat gmt ?
I want a new lighter weight dressy watch. Both of these are beautiful and I can’t decide. The Navitimer is more beautiful with the stunning 7 link bracelet but the chronomat, also good looking, has a 20mm water rating, so can be comfortably swum with.
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Got an e-mail from service
I dropped my Super Avenger II A1337111-BC28 on the tile floor. Nothing visible that the watch have been dropped. The watch runs perfect, only the screwdown crown is really tight to screw and pull out.
Next step was to send the watch for the insurance…
Continue readingBlack stiched padded strap for Avenger
I’m looking for calf strap to wear on avenger A32390, padded and stitched, semi-gloss black with no croco/alligator embossing.
Hirsch Heavy Calf is obvious and affordable choice, however non-stitched end loop fixed by glue only make me scary a bit, not sure how reliable is it.
Another option is Fluco Ocean, which is matte with yellowish stitching, so probably not the best fit.
My wrist is smaller than average, so shorter / customizable options will be much better fit, 120/80 leaves a…
IMO, an aviator wristwatch needs “wrist presence “. Post your examples…
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Continue readingwhen will the new aerospace non balloon back be release?
when will the new aerospace non balloon back be release?
any one spoke to your breitling ad recently about this?
thank you
Continue readingAvenger Blackbird too military?
Is the blackbird trying too hard or is it ok in your opinion? Would love to get one but I don’t want it to feel like I’m walking around wearing camo battle dress or something.
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