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| Author: | Desperado [ Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
I am currently looking to buy a new Breitling in a black case. After researching for a while I limited my options to the Hurricane 45 , Skyland  and Blackbird 44. Tried and liked both but can't really make a decision.While I like the Hurricane so much but I feel it's overpriced and am a bit concerned to put such an amount of money in a new material Breitlight Would love to get your expert views Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Helderberg [ Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
Personally I like black bodied watches but have not been happy with how the coated watches look after a year or two. With material like Breitlight it is the color so it will not scratch through to base metal. Having said that I do not know what the of production cost is for this material or it's projected lifespan but all you need to do is look at the durability of a $50.00 Gshock to see that these materials will last. As far as value that is up to you and your comfort level spending that amount of money. I can say from personal experience that the weight benefit would be enough for me to take a second or even third look at the Skyland. Just my .02, Frank. |
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| Author: | Desperado [ Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
Helderberg wrote: Personally I like black bodied watches but have not been happy with how the coated watches look after a year or two. With material like Breitlight it is the color so it will not scratch through to base metal. Having said that I do not know what the of production cost is for this material or it's projected lifespan but all you need to do is look at the durability of a $50.00 Gshock to see that these materials will last. As far as value that is up to you and your comfort level spending that amount of money. I can say from personal experience that the weight benefit would be enough for me to take a second or even third look at the Skyland. Just my .02, Frank. Thanks Frank, so u would prefer the skyland? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
I posted over on TRF but I'll say it again that I'd go for the Hurricane. I think the Breitlight case will age better in time since it won't show the markings that the black steel models will. At least I don't think it will. I own the Colt Skyracer and I love it. I never thought I'd buy it when it came out but after trying it on and seeing how great it feels on the wrist, I had to buy one before they're not available anymore. |
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| Author: | Desperado [ Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
jnelson3097 wrote: I posted over on TRF but I'll say it again that I'd go for the Hurricane. I think the Breitlight case will age better in time since it won't show the markings that the black steel models will. At least I don't think it will. I own the Colt Skyracer and I love it. I never thought I'd buy it when it came out but after trying it on and seeing how great it feels on the wrist, I had to buy one before they're not available anymore. Very valid point  thank you for your feedback , Enjoy the Skyracer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Helderberg [ Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
Desperado wrote: Helderberg wrote: Personally I like black bodied watches but have not been happy with how the coated watches look after a year or two. With material like Breitlight it is the color so it will not scratch through to base metal. Having said that I do not know what the of production cost is for this material or it's projected lifespan but all you need to do is look at the durability of a $50.00 Gshock to see that these materials will last. As far as value that is up to you and your comfort level spending that amount of money. I can say from personal experience that the weight benefit would be enough for me to take a second or even third look at the Skyland. Just my .02, Frank. Thanks Frank, so u would prefer the skyland? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk What I should have said was that if the Skyland/Avenger 2 was in the Breitlight material I would give it a second go. The weight of the stainless case is not something I can live with in my situation. I think the Breitlight material is the answer to a question not asked by many but a solution to those of us that would appreciate it. Hope this helps, Frank. |
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| Author: | usfelli2015 [ Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
I think black watches look great. But all of the coated ones eventually scratch up. Can't quite justify the cost for what I still consider synthetic as "plastic". So I got a Tudor Blackshield ceramic. I think it's a cool watch. |
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| Author: | NavalFlight [ Sun Sep 30, 2018 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
Desperado wrote: Very valid point thank you for your feedback , Enjoy the Skyracer Desperado, just curious, but why did you rule out the Skyracer? |
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| Author: | Desperado [ Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
NavalFlight wrote: Desperado wrote: Very valid point thank you for your feedback , Enjoy the Skyracer Desperado, just curious, but why did you rule out the Skyracer? My personal issue with the Skyracer is the too much white font on the dial and bezel Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | CometMan [ Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hurricane, Blackbird, or Skyland Black steel? |
you can take my blackbird blacksteel on the sale here in the forum 
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