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Thanks for the pics!
Looks really, really cool... but my AS with B&W is still better.
I´m really happy about that because when I was buying the AS I was thinking if it would look better with chrome numbers. One thing that I don´t like with the new dials look is the painted B-Wings. It fits the AS nicely but the new Avenger dial is screaming for the metallic logo.


Carl I agree 100%


Yep, that´s what Breitling was going for. To unify the Avenger lines. Now all Avengers have stenciled chrome numbers (Avenger Seawolf had the change earlier). The Super Avenger is such a vicious monster that IMO the military style fits it perfectly. (Those who don´t like it can still get it with the batons) I think it´s a great idea to give them a unique look that separates them from the other Lings. There´s been so many (I´m one) who wants an SA but can´t handle the size so now they have the Avenger. Commercially it´s a killer move. Unfortunetaly the great AS is then sort of discontinued.


Yes, but you will for sure still find some Skylands at AD:s for a while. The new A (Avenger) has just come out and most will have the Skyland still in stock. But I´d hurry, your probably not alone with that thought.


The AS has been a very popular piece and IMO will probably become a much wanted item in the near future.

What I´m now waiting for is if they would introduce a white dialed Avenger to company my AS. I´ve been looking for a white dialed piece ever since I got the AS about two months ago and the only one I like is the SA wich is wider then my wrist and would look lke a frying pan. So the A would be just the right remedy.

Thanks for photos.

Must they always make these little changes? Like I have said in other post "Breitling is trying way toooo
hard to come up with something new/different.

All this will make the ASBS much more valuable

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The new dial is nice, but I'm happy with my white stencils

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I'm also a fan of the white stenciled numbers, but I stopped by my local AD today, and he had the AS with the chrome numbers...I have to say, seeing it in person is making me second-guess myself. In my opinion, it totally sets itself apart from the original dial. Either way, I don't think you can go wrong.

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Thanks for posting.

Personally, i like the old look better. It's getting way to close to the chronomat look, by that I just mean more polished. I miss the titanium models, good think i have a couple. Hopefully they won't polish up the emergency before I get there.

Hey ThomasT,
I was at my AD in Vancouver today - Time & Gold - apparently they have an AS, but with blue dial. I don't know if they could change that for you. There is a black dial in the window, but it is a Special Edition NHLPA, with the red logo on it. I think they want about 500 bucks more for that, though. It doesn't look bad, just depends upon whether or not you are into that sort of thing.
Cheers,
Carl

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Hey Carl. Thanks for the update! I'll be sure to check out Time & Gold this weekend when I'm in downtown.

Cheers,

Thomas

Hey Thomas,
Let me know how you make out. They are a great bunch at that AD. I told them I would let you know about the watch. I don't know if they discount as much as La Swiss, but I have been dealing there for over 10 years and they give wonderful service. I didn't get a chance to go by La Swiss today, though, but last time there I don't remember seeing any AS.
Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

I waited awhile hoping for a white AS ... and finally said "skinny wrists be damned, I'll get an SA!" The remedy is quite good for me thus far