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Author:  usmonkey [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:08 am ]
Post subject:  You got a Brand New B1 from AD ? Update with Rubber Strap
Hello All,

Here's the story.

I have always wanted a Breitling B1, but never had a chance on getting my hands on one.

Me and my wife was on holiday in Jakarta, Indonesia for the new year break, and decide to visit a Breitling showroom INTIME, which was conveniently located in an upmarket mall in downtown. Guess what, my jaw dropped when I saw a B1 on display!

Meticulously checking the watch and requesting to view all the paper work and yes it is a brand new B1! Although the box seem to come from the newer Airwolf series, but that don't really matter.

International warranty and a peace of mind from a long discontinued watch seals the deal.

Grinning my teeth and a stamp of approval from my wife, payment was made. :D

Here are some photos to share.

Here is the box
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Let's take the top box off..
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What we have here?
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The documents..
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Ka-Ching!
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Protective plastic still on
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Lets take a closer look..
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Bringing Sexy back
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Tag looks a bit beat though
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Close up back case
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Still shiny with plastic wrapping
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Regards,

usmonkey
Author:  charlieH [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
Superb find!!

A great start to your New Year.

Many congratulations on finding a brand new one.

Nick.
Author:  Willows [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
Very nice find indeed! Congrats! 8)
Author:  O2AFAC67 [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
Fantastic find! Congratulations on the acquisition and wear it in good health! BTW, you also have one extra removable link in the 874A Fighter bracelet, an unexpected bonus for certain!!
Best,
Ron
Author:  Helderberg [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
WOW, Congratulations! What a great find. Enjoy.
Best health, Frank
Author:  usmonkey [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
Thank you all for the well wishes!

Hi Ron, I didn't know how many extra links the watch comes with, by the look of it, sure can fit Popeye's forearm.

O2AFAC67 wrote:
Fantastic find! Congratulations on the acquisition and wear it in good health! BTW, you also have one extra removable link in the 874A Fighter bracelet, an unexpected bonus for certain!!
Best,
Ron


Will be replacing the steel bracelet with a rubber claps, will take some photos when it arrives.

Regards,
usmonkey
Author:  H2F [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
What?? I live in Jakarta now and has NEVER seen a B1, much less a NIB!!! You lucky dawg!! Congrats!! :lingsrock:
Author:  mrcheatle [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
:lingsrock:
Author:  usmonkey [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD, get out of town!?
Thank H2F,

The amount of fine watch dealers has grown exponentially in Jakarta in recent years, you can pretty much get anything there now.
Author:  usmonkey [ Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:48 am ]
Post subject:  Rubber Strap installed =)
Hello All,

As mentioned earlier, I am not a big fan of polished steel bracelets. Therefore, ordered a rubber claps strap from http://shop.ebay.com/bandfever/m.html

I might get bombarded by members here on why should I use some cheap rubber strap. First of all, I have always loved rubber straps, also bandfever proberly have the best value and quality for money on rubber staps online, so do check out his items for sale.

Enough said, here are some pictures I would like to share with you all. Sorry for the bad lighting.

Oh ya, the watch weights much lighter now.

Look what I got in the mail
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Took out my springbar tool
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All in line
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Closeup
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Done!
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Used a pen to support it up :mrgreen:
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Regards,

Henri
Author:  CountDuckula [ Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD ? Update with Rubber Stra
Why did you buy a cheap rubber strap?
Hahaha, I did the same thing with my first Breitling, It was a similar rubber band with the same deployant.
Then I bought the original, and I will never use that cheap strap again.
I know that it is expensive, but believe me it makes you feel different with the original strap.
Author:  usmonkey [ Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: You got a Brand New B1 from AD ? Update with Rubber Stra
This is a really nice rubber strap. Real thick. I will try to get some pictures when I get better light.

The B1 is real chunky and need getting used to. The crown hit the car door when I was trying to put the the handle. Never happened before with other slimmer watches I have.

CountDuckula wrote:
Why did you buy a cheap rubber strap?
Hahaha, I did the same thing with my first Breitling, It was a similar rubber band with the same deployant.
Then I bought the original, and I will never use that cheap strap again.
I know that it is expensive, but believe me it makes you feel different with the original strap.
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