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I don't normally tend to post links to other forums, but I saw this on WUS and thought it was cool enough to share -

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f15/super- ... 73944.html

I think this looks great with the BS dial and a brushed steel finish. Like the job he's done on a genuine Breitling strap too - he apparently cut and removed the white thread and replaced it himself with red. Nicely done I say.

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Driver8

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That looks very cool. The brushed finish not only looks great in its own right, but it also helps tone down the bling factor a good amount. The modified strap complements it well. I wonder two things, though: (1) Although he says the hydrogen peroxide did not affect the case, I wonder what effect it had on the gaskets. (2) Will Breitling be willing to service this watch, now that it's been modified so substantially? I know the guts have (presumably) not been messed with, but the exterior no longer matches the watch associated with the serial number.

All good points.

IWW would've dismantled the watch to strip the case like that, so the gaskets wouldn't have been affected, BUT that means all the internals have been removed, and Breitling would know that if it was ever sent back to them for a service. Whether they would service it is dubious in light of the level of modification, plus the value has no doubt been considerably reduced. That said, I still think it looks pretty darn cool!

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Driver8

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I personally think its looks great, wonder if in the future he sent it to breitling somebody would think hmm that's a good idea! Cherching£$€

Agree...IWW isnt some mickey mouse company that would drop an entire watch into a bowl of chemicals. Anything ive ever seen that theyve worked on looks top notch.

I think it looks good as too...like a giant skyland.

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-RJ

Agreed. Now that I think about it, that was kind of a silly question I asked - I should have known they would have dismantled the thing first.

Well now I truly seen it all. A BS with the BS removed!

Would love to be a fly on the wall when that one comes into Breilting for a service!



Look good though!

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Breanach78

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Looks way too good for him to ever get a job with Breitling's design team!

I actually think that the strap is the best looking part, but agree that Breitling service won't be big fans.

wow the final result of a brushed super avenger whit an exclusive dial love it

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Breitling Chrono Avenger Black Dial whit Pro II Ti, Diver Pro I
Breitling BlackBird Big Date brushed whit SS Bracelet, brown croco
Breitling BlackBird Blacksteel 528/2000 Whit Dp2 Deployment
Omega Planet Ocean Chrono 9300 Co-axial Ceramic on SS bracelet

My first thought I must say.

nice mod. i like that brushed look with the dial just works well

Very nice that, must have a big pair of balls to take on such a job!

I've always prefer the super shine bling bling look for Breitlings but this modified version is absolutely stunning. Thanks for posting this link.

Mmm, I'm on the fence, there's no denying that the case looks great with that dial and strap modification overall, but, to do that to a Blacksteel?

I think I prefer the original, even if you do walk around wearing it wrapped in virtual cotton wool!

Stef

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IMO this is the ONLY thing to do to a BS model!

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Driver8

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