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Breitling China organized a great evening for Breitling watch collectors last night at their Hong Kong Boutique. Apart from an opportunity to meet other Hong Kong Breitling connoisseurs it was a chance to reminiscence over the display of various Limited Editions, Special Series and other collectible pieces from the past, some from Breitling's own collection and some on loan from the evening's participants.
Here are some shots from the evening, some a bit hazy but I blame it on the champagne

A few opening words at the ground floor level of the boutique.



This is also where the display was setup







We were then taken upstairs to the impressive VIP/Function area







Some un-exploded ordinance



and a nice collection of Breitling vintage pieces













I was tempted by the blue dialed Transocean Unitime and the Navi 1461 but unfortunately (or fortunately for my wallet) both a bit too big for my girlie wrist.
I'm a bit unsure about the mat finish of the Unitime, not brushed and not polished, something in-between.




Last but not least a kind gift from Breitling for being a good sport



Hope you enjoyed!

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"It is just a matter of time!"

Sounds like a great evening, and great photos. Glad that you enjoyed it, and looking at the current watches that they are featuring it does help to reinforce that they seems to be getting their senses back!

Which watch is that 2nd from the left in the first pic, looks a beast? That looks like a great event too, very posh!

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Currently:
Avenger Skyland(Black)
Super Avenger(White)

Moved on:
Montbrillant Legende(Silver)
Panerai 312
SOHC 125th Ann. LE(Silver)
Navitimer World(Pearl)
Panerai 441

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing. Your Super Constellation would fit in well with the rest of those LEs.

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Regards,

Peter

BREITLING for Bentley Motors T & Mark VI, Aerospace
ROLEX Submariner Ceramic116610LN
OMEGA Plantet Ocean 8500 42mm Orange arabics
OCEAN7 LM-3

Cool, thanks for sharing! That Navitimer Quartz looks interesting.

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Chris
Club Member #0070
2009 TT Chrono Evo w/Rose gold, blue face
2009 Airwolf w/black face, Co-Pilot module
2009 TT Lady Cockpit w/Mother-of-Pearl, Diamond face for the wife

Nice photos and thanks for sharing
Must been fun there

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Rolex Submariner 14060
Breitling Super Avenger A13370
Oris Aquis Staghorn Restoration

Some fantastic watches there!!

Man, I just started here and I must say, I like all of these pictures! This is gonna cost me some money...

Love the 1461. Its my next watch for sure.

Very Cool. I like that there is a large representation of of "late model" classics like the pre Evo chronmomats and older Navi styles that may not usually fall under the vintage umbrella.

I do actually like the look of the finish on the Unitime and welcome the emergence of a finish somewhere in between polished and brushed. It could be Breitling's equivalent to Rolex's polished center link bracelets or Omega's use of polished bezels with brushed casings that both toe the line of flash/function

Very nice Wess, thanks.

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Breitling B-1
Breitling Aerospace
Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant
Breitling Navitimer LE 125 Anniversaire
Omega Seamaster PO Chrono XL
Citizen Blue Angels
Rolex Submariner LV

My apologies Andrew, I missed your question somehow.
As they say though, better late then never
I guess you are referring to this picture? Second from the left?
If so, it is the Grand Premier, 1998 model.



Here is a better picture for you.

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Hi Pete, another delayed response.
My Super Connie was there

Second from the right.

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I am disappointed (what else is new ? )

The black AVI 765 shown has been made into something that never existed before

a (I assume) Breitling 'restored' dial and hands

But :

15 Minute counter incorrect
dial markings incorrect
dial font incorrect

such a shame

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

did you notice the hands on the 7806, Renè ?
worse.
or the relume job on the 8806

"Breitling - disrespect for our heritage"
a shame indeed.
sorry Wes for hijacking your great thread; we probably sound like grumpy old men.