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Don - the brushed bird is the way to go no doubt. Great photo!!!!

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

For some reason I could never bring myself to pay the price premium of a Blackbird over an Evo (pre-owned) but I still loved the look. As a result, I never got either, going cheaper with the Headwind after buying my Navi Heritage. In silver, it's as large as I can handle and looking at Serge's pics, I remember why I thought the World was too big for me. And (shameless plug) mine is still for sale. I wore it today though, and asked myself why. That's another story, posted elsewhere in great detail.

Maybe it's me, but my perception is that the Blackbird prices are coming down a little. If you can buy it right, I might change my opinion and vote Blackbird after looking at the pic of the silver World.

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

The blackbird has a big date which requires additional modifications to add two date wheels. Is it worth the extra $1000 ish premium? To me, absolutely...but I can understand some not feeling that way. Damn, I gotta buy a brushed bird now

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

I love the BB, but I'd take a Headwind over anything else discussed in this thread so far. You did alright in my book.

It was part of my multi-watch sale, thought it was sold but wasn't, and now I think I'll keep it. After all, I would have had to change my avatar.

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

I hope so. But if you're thinking of selling it again, either sell it to me, or...I do this for your own good:

i voted BB. the world is cool but its a super big piece. and the silver dial is large looking on the wrist. if thats what you are going for then its a good fit

i really like the white dial world whit a brown croco, looks great, but my choice is the BB, i already been in your position in the past and i went to the Bird and also kept the Omega PO XL and didnt regret a bit. When i use the bird i fall in love everytime i check my wrist. But dont sell the PO. those 2 combined are the best lume you can find



your taste is very similar to mine great stuff



the bird is the perfect breitling for me, just wish it had 2mm more, the blackbird whit the size of the PO would be mindblowing.

P.S. just wait until AlanM shows the ultimate picture of the Bird whit UTC, now thats a convincing one

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Breitling Chrono Avenger Black Dial whit Pro II Ti, Diver Pro I
Breitling BlackBird Big Date brushed whit SS Bracelet, brown croco
Breitling BlackBird Blacksteel 528/2000 Whit Dp2 Deployment
Omega Planet Ocean Chrono 9300 Co-axial Ceramic on SS bracelet

You can always 'add' to the BB...

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

hell yeah cant get tired of that one

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Breitling Chrono Avenger Black Dial whit Pro II Ti, Diver Pro I
Breitling BlackBird Big Date brushed whit SS Bracelet, brown croco
Breitling BlackBird Blacksteel 528/2000 Whit Dp2 Deployment
Omega Planet Ocean Chrono 9300 Co-axial Ceramic on SS bracelet

Difficult choice for me as both choices appeal to me. It depends thought on what you're planning to do with your watch, as D8 said.

I voted BB. But it has to be a black eyed blue.

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- This is Ghost Rider requesting a fly-by. - Negative Ghost Rider. The pattern is full.

Black eyed blue looks nice, but not my thing. I really like the all black face.

CHOICES!!!!! Gotta sell that PO first.

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

Al, that UTC and BB combo is the BEST!!

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An ever changing collection.....

Yep, you've said it. That's the whole ball game!!!

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- This is Ghost Rider requesting a fly-by. - Negative Ghost Rider. The pattern is full.

I voted Blackbird because it's the nicest Breitling ever made IMHO.