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my very first breitling was a B4B motors t speed. i purchased it on February 2011 from Time and Gold in Vancouver. i moved it later that year because i realized that it was too big for me to pull off.

My first was a Colt Auto early 90's those days in my industry a tag was the watch. So, I looked long and hard and bought a Breitling (always been a bit of a contrarian).
30 great Breitlings later.

Dave, I though that pic was staying quiet?

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

While watching the movie Blood Diamond, I couldn't take my eyes of the black dial CA Dicaprio was wearing (except when Jennifer was in the scene). It got me looking at Breitling and to my first "nice watch" - an Avenger Skyland.

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SHARKMAN

For me it was the Montbrillant Legende below. Spotted at Costco (of all places), and it was love at first sight. Took over a year to find one preloved at an affordable price - finally happened last October.

Problem is, it set me on a Breitling frenzy that hasn't abated until yesterday when a Chrono Avenger was acquired (preceded by a Blackbird in Dec). I think I'm fine for a while now, but there are at least 2 more on my list that will have to wait.

It was a Navitimer LE "Snowbird" - bought in 1998 with strap (couldn't afford bracelet) - bought the bracelet a month later!

(Got both the watch & bracelet 30% off)

Traded it for a 1461/52 in 2010 - nearly got all my money back.

Incidentally, sold the 1461/52 late last year and actually made a couple hundred for the first time ever in my wheeling & dealing lol.

Cheers,

Enezdez

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IWC - Big Pilot 5002 - 01
IWC - Pilot Chrono 3717 - 04
Panerai - 183
Omega - Speedmaster 145.012 / 67
Rolex - Explore II (Black Dial) - 216570
Rolex - Explore I 114270
Blancpain FF 5015

I wanted a Navitimer since I first noticed them, about 2002 when it was time to get my first "nice" watch. Got a Rolex GMT instead, came close a couple of times but it didn't happen. I eased into it two years ago with an old Chronospace, then found a Navi Heritage and a Headwind. The first two are gone, Chronospace to fund something larger and Navi to cash out for a while, but right now I'm deciding whether I'm going to get the OP's watch model, a Fighters, from my watch guy.

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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

1961 Navitimer 806 was a gift from my father when I was 18 (19 years ago). He bought it new from COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) when he was in the RCAF in 1963...for $99!

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1961 ref 806
1967 ref 2002
1991 A10096
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I got my first Superocean 44 from Breitling Boutique in Beirut on 24th of December 2011.

Cheers,
Tony

Super Avenger 4 days ago.. I've got the itch to buy another one already.

CA in calf.... Looks amazing!

Breitling does have this caveat....

Oct 2010, Silver dial Steelfish from an AD. Still in love. I added a SO Abyss this past fall. An impulse buy I'm still happy with!

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Rob
Breitling SO Steelfish, silver
Breitling SO Abyss, silver
Rolex Submariner, no date

Last month for me. 1997 Aerospace with Air Force blue dial and titanium bracelet. Rather than buy new I went for this and am looking to find a nice 1970ish Datora too. Two for the price of one in my eyes. Love the aerospace as I work in aviation, plus it's not a showy time piece.

My first Breitling....TODAY!

2/6/12

Colt Automatic and I'm in love. I've been doing my research for about a month now and finally decided on the Colt.

Sorry but a terrible Iphone picture will have to do until I get home this evening.

Well mine is a Navi 01 limited which I have bought no later than today and will take delivery of tomorrow. Been more of a Panerai guy up till now but I can't wait to get my Navi!

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Cheers from Switzerland,

Fred