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Author:  chrisk139 [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:03 am ]
Post subject:  My First Breitling
After much deliberation and trying on various models I finally became the proud owner of a new Blackbird on Saturday, purchase at the AD in Selfridges in London. This was a gift from my fiancee for our forthcoming wedding so already has huge sentimental value.

I looked at and liked a Chronomat with black face and Roman numerals and a black faced Skyracer, but in the end the Blackbird was a clear winner. It is a beautiful piece, chunky without being too obvious, and I love the symmetry of the face with the double roll date at the top.

I'll upload pics as soon as I have time to take them. Thanks to all the old hands on this forum who helped to guide me to this choice.
Author:  aleister [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:07 am ]
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Congratulations!

The Blackbird really is great! I want one... :)
Author:  Roffensian [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:18 am ]
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Congrats on both upcoming wedding and the Blackbird (not necessarily in that order :wink: ).

It's a great watch and seems to be getting more and more popular.
Author:  Driver8 [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:02 am ]
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Wow, it might be almost worth me getting married if these are the type of presents you can expect! (Almost worth it! :wink: )

Great present BTW.
Author:  FlyingC [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Congrats!
Congrats on the upcoming wedding and new piece! Its nice when our wives and fiances can understand our addiction and enable us with nice watches...Take care and best wishes.
Author:  Tunnel Ling [ Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:17 pm ]
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Congrats! My wife bought me a CA for our engagement, only fair right....official engagement time piece.

She had it engraved on the back, I cherish it even more.
Author:  chrisk139 [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:07 am ]
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Thanks for all the kind thoughts. It was a very generous gift. She seems very happy with the diamond earrings and pendant I have bought for her, so I guess we are both lucky!
Author:  Flynbyu [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:11 am ]
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Awesome.

Love the Blackbird.

~Brian
Author:  jpy [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:18 am ]
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Congratulations Chris on the watch and the upcoming marriage. The Blackbird is probably next on my list but I have seen a Crosswind racing that looks rather good.

JP
Author:  Damian [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:19 am ]
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great story, congrats!
Author:  breitlingfan2008 [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:37 pm ]
Post subject:  hey chris!
Chris - Congratulations on both the watch and your forthcoming marriage! I also became the proud owner of a Chronomat Evolution as a graduation present from University Studies. I enjoy it very much, however was unable to wear it yesterday and today because I was doing much labour work and did not want to ruin it. Now I do not know how to set the time agh!

Nonetheless Congrats to you and your wife!!

Enjoy!

kind regards,

nick :D :?
Author:  Coasterkid [ Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:43 am ]
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The blackbird is awesome. I wish my local AD had one to play with! I saw one on a recent trip to New York and it was sweet on a Diver Pro strap!

Congrats!
Author:  chrisk139 [ Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:07 am ]
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I agree. The Ocean Racer would look great too. I have to say that the S/S bracelet is incredibly comfortable. I've had mine a week and it already feels like an old friend, though I do seem to check the time far more often than I used to! :roll:
Author:  kenseymour [ Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:57 am ]
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Nice watch! Enjoy it!!
Author:  ditchdoc [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:10 pm ]
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Congratulations! That's a really sharp watch.

Here's to our wives and girlfriends...may they never meet each other.
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