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Author:  Huttfuzz [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:40 am ]
Post subject:  Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Hey guys,

This one is up for your consideration. I'm selling one of my watch as some of you know, to get myself a Navitimer World (silver dial). I'm also considering a Blackbird (brushed).

While i know these are two very different pilot watches, i'd like to know all of your opinions on the matter. The watch is going to be bought used when i see them come up for the right price and i know they come up for about the same price...so dilemma..

I might end up selling both my watches to "upgrade" to these, but if i don't, which one???
Author:  Scott [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
To me, if your wrist can handle a World, that's the way I'd go. I'm also considering that if you sell one of your existing watches, you'll still have a black dial. I've always enjoyed when I had the choice of a black or a silver dial.
Author:  Huttfuzz [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Yeah i handle the 45.5 PO just fine. I tried the Navi World with a black face once and size was good also, even though i have 6 3/4 wrists. Wonder if the silver is going to look way bigger or just slightly. I'll see when i get there i guess.
Author:  mfserge [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
I voted for the Blackbird. I still kick myself for selling my two birds, they're just awesome watches with the coolest breitling bracelet. Here is an old pic of my two worlds, the silver/white world wears much larger than the black dial.

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Author:  Driver8 [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
To me it depends on what you are planning to use this watch for. If the plan is for it to be a daily wearer, then go for the BB as it's probably easier to live with on a daily basis - no WR worries, etc. If it's not a daily wearer (and you are keeping your Omega PO) then I'd say go for the Navi World as the Navi is the classic Breitling IMO and the World is just a modern sized version of that.

Either way I voted World as I've owned a couple (and still own the silver dial version now), while the BB has always left me slight non-plussed in person - great in pics, less so in the flesh (all IMHO of course).
Author:  Time Bandit [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Driver8 wrote:

while the BB has always left me slight non-plussed in person - great in pics, less so in the flesh (all IMHO of course).



Just the opposite for me. I think the pics seldom represent how nice it is in person and if a little bit bigger I would have never parted with mine. If my taste ever changes to get something smaller it will probably be the one.
Author:  Huttfuzz [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Thanks guys. I know if i get a World, i'll probably keep the CSO as a daily wearer.

If i get the BB, i'll probably end up selling my CSO and get a World.

Don't know what to do, always told myself i'd keep the CSO since it's my first watch. But if i get a BB, i'm sure i won't wear the CSO anymore. Don't know.
Author:  flange [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
welcome to the sickness....I want a different one seemingly every day. I only have two now, and mostly wear one every day, and one for more special occasions and times when I need to dress up. It really depends upon what you do, how you will use them etc. In fact, you cannot possibly go wrong with either choice. its why I find myself looking in the for sale section a lot, one is never enough.
Author:  Huttfuzz [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
mfserge wrote:
I voted for the Blackbird. I still kick myself for selling my two birds, they're just awesome watches with the coolest breitling bracelet. Here is an old pic of my two worlds, the silver/white world wears much larger than the black dial.

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Sick watches...!

If you get tired of that Silver Navi...let me know!! :yeahthat
Author:  mfserge [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Huttfuzz wrote:
If you get tired of that Silver Navi...let me know!! :yeahthat


She's long gone! Actually, they're all long gone except for my Bentley. One Breitling is all I need :lingsrock:
Author:  Alan M [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Two completely different watches, whichever one you choose will be the correct one for you.
Author:  JacksonStone [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Alan M wrote:
...whichever one you choose will be the correct one for you.

Unless he get the wrong one. :poke:
Author:  FEAR [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
2 great iconic breitlings, but i would lean world, i have both in stock, i'll put up a double shot for a side by side tomorrow
Author:  Huttfuzz [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
FEAR wrote:
2 great iconic breitlings, but i would lean world, i have both in stock, i'll put up a double shot for a side by side tomorrow


Thanks that's great!
Author:  46crew [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Blackbird VS Navitimer World
Big date at 12 o'clock, faceted bracelet, perfect size. Blackbird all the way. If it had a GMT function, it would be PERFECT. :lingsrock:

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