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Hello all. This is my first post to the forum as I am a new member and I just bought my first Breitling. I have spent some time reading older posts and I am so impressed by the input given by all of you. It is incredibly to be looking in from the outside and immediately feel welcome and this is due to you all who really know their stuff and yet make the time to give considerable feedback to noobs like myself and others. I think I could speak for a lot of people to say you doing this is so incredibly appreciated by people like myself.

Before I found this site, I made a post on Watchuseek as I had been considering purchasing a Breitling for quite some time but was extremely wary about purchasing a fake, etc. A gentleman by the name of Watchfred responded to my post. I then proceeded to stalk him through PM's about this particular watch. This guy was so knowledgeable it was amazing. But more to the point of why I am writing this post is that Fred had no idea who I am and I am sure is very busy with his own life but he took the time to answer me and essentially guided me through the process of obtaining this watch. Then recommended the watch be given a spa day in Oregon which I have since scheduled with Craig. Oh wait, did I mention the watch did not have the correct crystal but Fred thought he might have one lying around and if he did he would ship it to Craig so it could be placed on while being serviced? Amazing! Fred, I just cannot thank you enough! To others on this site who I have not met yet take the time to respond to what may be amatuerish requests or questions as Fred did, please keep it up! There are plenty of us out there who find it invaluable. Thanks for reading. Now finally on to my watch...

1969 Co-Pilot "Yachting" 7650

Great watch !
And welcome to the madness that is vintage watches

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"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

The watch is a gem, as is Fred.

Congratulations and welcome to BreitlingSource.

We are certainly honoured to have Fred as a member here, one of the very good guys along with a group of others here in the vintage section.

Welcome and congrats, that Yachtings a beauty (is it from Tomvox? Had seen one advertised on Rolexforums recently.). Watchfred is a star around here, always happy to share his knowledge..and his stunning wrist shots:)!

Damn, you all are good! Yes indeed, from Tomvox.

Small world mate, awesome beauty you have there!

Seriously this is why I come back to the forum again and again- the help members give on here is unlike any other and is appreciated hugely.
Lovely watch by the way!!

welcome to breitlingsource & the world of vintage Breitling, Bill !

sharing knowledge is at the core of collecting - never a one way street & a sound investment in every respect.

Welcome and congratulation of a wonderful watch. A great start to a nice collection. The guys here, WatchFred, Dracha, Roff and others are all knowledgeable and the best source of information for modern and vintage Breitlings. I'm looking forward to your next watch.

So you're the one... congrats on a wonderful piece.

Just to let you know looking at your location it would seem there's two of these in the LA area now.

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"I don't got the bright watch I got the right watch" -Jay Z

Thanks! And yes, you are correct about my location. Great avatar! Too bad I have only seen them play once on tv this year