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Just a quick one guys, the Airwolf has landed safely .

I am so thrilled to have it back again from BUK . The skeleton hands are now gone and so I hope to be able to read the time in the dark now . It is now 5 years old now and I was surprised that BUK have only carried out a Quartz Maintenance Service (basic service to most of us) which is the batt and seals replaced, case and strap cleaned and of course the hands replaced as I asked. Now everyone here says that it should be overhauled at 5 - 7 years? I must look after mine pretty well as if it required an overhaul one would think that BUK would have told me that it required it?

It's really confusing as when I sent my SQ B1 off to get it's battery replaced I was faced with the bill for an overhaul at a cost of 285 pounds back in 2007 - that watch was only around 2-3 years old. This one is around 5 years old and only needed a basic at 170 pounds(including the hands replacement as they are only free if it's a full overhaul service I think).

Hmmmm

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TAG Professional (Silver/Gold) 2000 - still going strong and kept as spare when Wolf is away.
Breitling B1 (Blue) 2003 - 2008.
Breitling Airwolf (Black Sunburst) 2008 - Date.

Good to hear it's back in the pack! Can we see some pics!?

Glad to hear that your beloved Airwolf has returned, and even better than before

That's great news. Now you have a new watch to play for the weekend. And post some pics.

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

I know, I know, I know Guys and thanks ,

Guilty as charged , I will try to get some pics on here very soon when time permits .

It feels GREAT back where it belongs on my wrist - you know that feeling when you can't stop looking at it but don't want to attract attention to yourself? . Guilty again.

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TAG Professional (Silver/Gold) 2000 - still going strong and kept as spare when Wolf is away.
Breitling B1 (Blue) 2003 - 2008.
Breitling Airwolf (Black Sunburst) 2008 - Date.

We know exactly the feeling.

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

Oh yes my friend, so do I .

But as requested and to wet your appetites until I can get around to take some better composed pics - here is a taster . Note those sexy solid hands .



Hope you like it .

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TAG Professional (Silver/Gold) 2000 - still going strong and kept as spare when Wolf is away.
Breitling B1 (Blue) 2003 - 2008.
Breitling Airwolf (Black Sunburst) 2008 - Date.

Looking good there KMG

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

Cheers F14_Tomcat,

I just noticed the tiny scratches on the bezel - I can't see them with the naked eye but the camera has picked them up, I will point out that the Quartz Service (Basic) involves a clean and not polish like in the Overhaul Service. Just in case anyone was wondering . Still thrilled at having the 'old boy' back .

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TAG Professional (Silver/Gold) 2000 - still going strong and kept as spare when Wolf is away.
Breitling B1 (Blue) 2003 - 2008.
Breitling Airwolf (Black Sunburst) 2008 - Date.

Super nice watch KMG

Beautiful piece....I love the sunburst dial on those models, much better than the current pinstripes IMHO.

Glad he got back safely

3 of mine have gone to have an insurance assessment at my local AD - Fraser Hart, including my Wolf (New household insurance requested it!) Gone for up to 3 weeks

I've taken to wearing my first ever Breitling bought I think around 1996/7, a Mk1 Titanium Aerospace. Keeps perfect time (pre super quartz model)

Compared to what I usually wear, it has zero wrist presence!

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Avenger M1
Airwolf
Omega Planet Ocean 9300
Omega Dark SoTM
B50 Night Mission
Chronoliner
Chronomat 47mm GMT Ltd Ed
Bentley Supersports
SuperOcean OuterKnown
Chronomat 44 (Yellow Ltd Ed)

I got my first Breitling on Saturday, a pinstripe Airwolf. I keep thinking "I should call my insurance company about it." But it's so new to me, I don't think I could do without it for any time right now.

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Airwolf

Hey Cheers Guys, appreciated ,

@Shadow-Navigator - thanks mate, I also prefer the sunburst as I feel it has more 'presence' and the only problem I had with it was the skeleton hands which are now gone .

@jkwelsh - thanks my friend, it seemed to be gone for a few thousand years. I know how you feel . The Ti Aerospace was one of the first 'Lings I fell in love with and I must admit I still do like it - not as heavy on the wrist though . Hope you are all reunited soon .

@Fvolfrine - thanks. You don't necessarily need to send your watch away mate. I have never needed to send mine away to have it included on my insurance - I just phoned them up and told them what the watch was and how much I paid for it. I have photos of my watch and all of the necessary paperwork to prove I own it (God forbid anything should happen to it). Give your insurance company a call and just ask them what you need to do.

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TAG Professional (Silver/Gold) 2000 - still going strong and kept as spare when Wolf is away.
Breitling B1 (Blue) 2003 - 2008.
Breitling Airwolf (Black Sunburst) 2008 - Date.

Looks great! You'll find the solid minute hand so much more practical and legible. Love the Wolf!!

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