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Hey Everyone!,

My Buddy has this Beautiful Snowbird that I have just fallen in love with! Now, I have a Steelfish which he just loves. Every time we get together we exchange watches to wear. My Steelfish has everything B&P, Pro 1 Rubber(Brand new), the works! Not a mark any where, not even on the clasp(maybe a little OCD about my watch!). Anyway my question is do you think a trade would work. His is not in as good as condition as mine. It has a worn Pro 1 Rubber and a leather Band that has seen better days, but it is just Awesome and a L.E. Snowbird of which there are only 50 made. What would be a fair trade plus cash to offer him? I think he might be interested if I really talked with him about it. I know his is worth more, but how much is the question? Any help? Here are some picture on my wrist!







Here is my Steelfish. I just love it and it really might be hard to let go of!








Am I nuts or is there some hope maybe. I know he just love mine and of course I just think his is so cool, but I am a Bracelet kind of guy and would have to find the Ti Bracelet for it if it worked out.

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Breitling Superocean Steelfish
Breitling Superocean Heritage 46
Breitling Airwolf
Breitling Colt II Auto

Don't put too much stock in it being an LE. The fact that it is 'only' a logo that makes it different the value isn't increased, and in fact some sell for less than the normal ones because it is a more limited appeal. I know for a fact that this particular LE didn't exactly fly off the shelves when new. You need to price it as just a 5 or so year old CA that may well be in need of a service. And if you want the titanium bracelet factor that into the price - they are expensive (assuming that Breitling can still get them for you).

Thanks Roff, you just said what I had thought in the back of my mind, but didn't want to say! I know it could use a full service and we know what that will cost. I'm sure I would have to hunt the forums for a Bracelet. I still think it a pretty cool watch even with the down side. It all come down to what you like and just how bad you want it I guess! It would be very hard to let go of my Steelfish as it's is just so cool. I think I'll take your advice and step back a little and look at it as an old CA that needs some time and money invested to make shine again! Thanks again for the good advice Buddy!

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Breitling Superocean Steelfish
Breitling Superocean Heritage 46
Breitling Airwolf
Breitling Colt II Auto

Speaking from personal experience, I would keep the Steelfish. I've owned both of these models although my CA was non L/E and with Pro2 bracelet.

The CA is very much tool watch and i found it to be a bit too stealthy, especially the matte black dial. The Steelfish on the other hand, well it is practically everything that represent(ed) Breitling...and is more versatile.

just my 2c

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Oyster Date '78, Blackbird chrono DLC '10, Blackbird chrono' 02, Navitimer Fighters '02, Aerospace Evo , Seamaster Chrono Diver 300' 02, Carrera cbm2110

I don't buy used watches, but if I did I would not want someone's used leather strap so I would assume that I pay to get that replaced and add it into the equation (which in this case is just calf, not croc).

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Current:
Chronospace Silver, Black Ocean Racer
Navi World Silver, Aero Classic
Chronomatic 1461 Bronze, Bronze DP-1
SA White, Diamonds, Pro 2 Diamonds
SA Black, Bentley Rubber
Navi 1461 LE, Black DP-1
Chronomat GMT Silver, Pilot

As people have said, as the whether the LE is more desirable is based on demand, there are a few patch dials that do fetch more, this CA version although cool was not one of those.