The Breitling Watch Source Forums

Breitling Watch Information Forums, Navitimer, Chronomat
It is currently Mon May 05, 2025 5:21 am

All times are UTC - 8 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 15 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Decision time
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:15 am 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:36 am
Posts: 41
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Hey guys! Thanks for all of the info on the board!

I've finally rounded up the cash, but I'm stuck with a decision. I'm a flight paramedic. I'm trying to decide between the Super Avenger, likely with a black dial, or a Skyland Avenger, blue or black dial. I'm curious to see everyone's take, although I already know where the "Full Ling Club" guys are gonna go. With the SA, I may never maintain flight weight. :D. The other consideration is that the SA would come from an Authorized Dealer...he offered a deal below the internet sites...while the Skyland would likely be from authenticwatches.com.

Thanks in advance for the input!

Ditchdoc


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:25 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:48 pm
Posts: 3806
Likes: 11 posts
Liked in: 19 posts
Location: Sweden
I'd absolutely go with the SA, unless your wrists are really tiny. I like the SA better because of the size, but then if you get it for a good price at an AD that beats authenticwatches every day.

For the flight weight, keep the SA on and stop eating those chocolate bars instead... ;)

And last but not least - welcome to the forum!

_________________
Collection: http://s540.photobucket.com/albums/gg32 ... mview=grid


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:29 am 
Offline
Wild Ling, You Make my Heart Sing!
Wild Ling, You Make my Heart Sing!
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:27 pm
Posts: 4302
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Los Angeles
SA or AS have the same retail price, I believe, so I wouldnt let price get in the way. If you can get offered below internet on the SA, you can find someone to give it to you on the AS too. If its your first B, nothing beats buying one fresh and nice from the AD.

I personally dont like the blue AS. I had only seen the gray and blue dials before I bought the black one. The gray is amazing too.

They are both practically the same watch. The SA is much bigger and thicker, although the AS is no slouch. I would think it should just come down to which one fits your wrist better, and get that one.


Last edited by RJRJRJ on Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:40 am, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:31 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:05 pm
Posts: 1202
Likes: 3 posts
Liked in: 2 posts
Location: Glasgow (home) & Reading (work)
:yeahthat agree.............

...................I'd go SA all the way but what suits really.

And :welcome: to the forum.

_________________
Aerospace Titanium & Gold - Grey Face
B-1 on Fighter/Blue Shark - Blue Face
Emergency on Pro - Yellow Face

To complete the collection:
Navi 01 46/Black leather - Black/white
Montbrillant Datora/Navi - White face
:lingsrock:

LEARNING.......EVERY DAY


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:34 am 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:36 am
Posts: 41
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
The issue is that there isn't an AD in town...even a town the size of Charleston. I'm dealing with an AD in Charlotte. So I have actually never seen a Skyland in the flesh...only via pictures. I'm 6'2" tall, so I figure I probably have the size to pull off the SA. I just wonder about the versatility of a watch of that size.


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:58 am 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast

Joined: Sat May 10, 2008 11:00 am
Posts: 68
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
im not a huge fan of either watch to be honest. but i think the only important advice anyone could give someone else on a watch purchase is to buy the one that you like more. the watch is for you and no one else after all. with the SA youre probably more likely to run into someone with the same watch as you, if thats important to you.

if it were me, id buy the SA just because you havent seen the skyland in person, and you already know you like the SA for sure.


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:46 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:37 pm
Posts: 5125
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 1 post
Location: Sin City - Vegas Baby!
You could always go with a different AD that is willing to ship it to you, or even get in on a group buy ;)

Either way, I say SA as well :p

_________________
Image


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:47 am 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:36 am
Posts: 41
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Alright...pulled the trigger on the Super Avenger, black face classic style with the arabic numerals. I believe that makes me a member of the "Full Ling Club," does it not? :) It'll be here on Wednesday...time cannot pass quickly enough.

_________________
ImageImage
Breitling Super Avenger, IWC Mark XVI, Rolex GMT-Master II


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:53 am 
Offline
Contributing Moderator
Contributing Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:39 am
Posts: 12837
Likes: 148 posts
Liked in: 520 posts
Location: UK
Nice one ditchdoc! Great choice! :thumbsup:

_________________
Driver8

Site Moderator
Image


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:56 am 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:37 pm
Posts: 5125
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 1 post
Location: Sin City - Vegas Baby!
Congrats fellow Ding-a-Ling :p

_________________
Image


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:07 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member

Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:48 pm
Posts: 3806
Likes: 11 posts
Liked in: 19 posts
Location: Sweden
Congratulations!

You'll love it!

_________________
Collection: http://s540.photobucket.com/albums/gg32 ... mview=grid


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:45 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:20 pm
Posts: 1110
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Scotland
well done, you won't regret it!

_________________
Breitling Super Avenger White, Steel
Breitling Superocean Heritage 46 Black, Ocean Racer
Rolex Submariner Bi-Metal, Yellow Gold/Blue
Panerai 112, Black Leather (Soon Hopefully!)

:fulllingclub:


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:17 pm 
Offline
Wild Ling, You Make my Heart Sing!
Wild Ling, You Make my Heart Sing!
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:27 pm
Posts: 4302
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: Los Angeles
ditchdoc wrote:
I believe that makes me a member of the "Full Ling Club," does it not? :)


Not until you have it in your hands pal :lol:


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:14 am 
Offline
Breitling Fanatic
Breitling Fanatic

Joined: Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:12 pm
Posts: 101
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 0 post
Location: SoCal, USA
Congrats & Welcome to the forum.

Rey

_________________
Image


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:28 pm 
Offline
Contributing Member
Contributing Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:37 pm
Posts: 5125
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 1 post
Location: Sin City - Vegas Baby!
RJRJRJ wrote:
ditchdoc wrote:
I believe that makes me a member of the "Full Ling Club," does it not? :)


Not until you have it in your hands pal :lol:



:banhim: haha! j/k



:p

_________________
Image


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  

Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 15 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 28 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
 




Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group