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Author:	KMG [ Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:	Welcome home Airwolf.
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

Author:	Willows [ Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:53 pm ]
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Good to hear it's back in the pack! Can we see some pics!?

Author:	andrewcregan [ Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:20 pm ]
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Glad to hear that your beloved Airwolf has returned, and even better than before

Author:	F14D_Tomcat [ Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:45 pm ]
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That's great news. Now you have a new watch to play for the weekend. And post some pics.

Author:	KMG [ Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:53 am ]
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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.

Author:	F14D_Tomcat [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:08 am ]
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KMG wrote: you know that feeling when you can't stop looking at it but don't want to attract attention to yourself? We know exactly the feeling.

Author:	KMG [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:51 am ]
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F14D_Tomcat wrote: We know exactly the feeling. 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 .

Author:	F14D_Tomcat [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:39 am ]
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Looking good there KMG

Author:	KMG [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:23 pm ]
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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 .

Author:	ftgokie [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:36 pm ]
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KMG wrote: 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 . Super nice watch KMG

Author:	Shadow-Navigator [ Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:15 pm ]
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Beautiful piece....I love the sunburst dial on those models, much better than the current pinstripes IMHO.

Author:	jkwelsh [ Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:19 pm ]
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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!

Author:	Fvolfrine [ Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:48 pm ]
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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.

Author:	KMG [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:45 am ]
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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.

Author:	46crew [ Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:58 pm ]
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Looks great! You'll find the solid minute hand so much more practical and legible. Love the Wolf!!

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