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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | A PROPER Breitling |
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| Author: | electrosound [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
sharkman wrote: that's the way....  but Breitling discontinued..... 
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| Author: | john123 [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
Very nice Tom. I am appreciating these more now that they will be discontinued. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
The brown Breitling Croco has been given a special treatment to make is darker and IMO more compatable with the black dial. |
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| Author: | mfserge [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
That's a Breitling!!!!!!!!!! Nice pick up. That was THE watch that got me into the Breitling Universe and sadly I've never owned one...until you sell this one.
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| Author: | unixshrk [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
Very sharp!! One of the few models I have regretted parting with. |
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| Author: | Budlum24 [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
sharkman wrote: The brown Breitling Croco has been given a special treatment to make is darker and IMO more compatable with the black dial. What did you use? It does have a nice antiqued look yet the stitching still appears new. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
Budlum24 wrote: sharkman wrote: The brown Breitling Croco has been given a special treatment to make is darker and IMO more compatable with the black dial. What did you use? It does have a nice antiqued look yet the stitching still appears new. Patience, Q-tips, cotton balls, and very expensive extra extra virgin olive oil. The pic doesn't do it justice. It's about 75% darker and had a nice sheen. |
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| Author: | Budlum24 [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
sharkman wrote: Budlum24 wrote: sharkman wrote: The brown Breitling Croco has been given a special treatment to make is darker and IMO more compatable with the black dial. What did you use? It does have a nice antiqued look yet the stitching still appears new. Patience, Q-tips, cotton balls, and very expensive extra extra virgin olive oil. The pic doesn't do it justice. It's about 75% darker and had a nice sheen. Have you licked your strap yet? |
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| Author: | Sasho [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
Kudos Tom! Indeed a proper Breitling. How do you like the size? A bit bigger than what you usually look for, no? |
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| Author: | Helderberg [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
I love the stainless bands but that is beautiful. I like the effect of the olive oil and I admire your courage and steady hand. Best health, Frank |
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| Author: | BroncoSport [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
Thank looks an a lot like my ex EVO..... 
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
BroncoSport wrote: Thank looks an a lot like my ex EVO..... Yep, except it's new. Or NOS. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
Stole this little technique from another member here. I apply with a Q-Tip, blot with a cotton ball, rub with a clean cotton ball, hit strap for about 5 minutes under a hot hair blower, rub with a clean Breitling cloth, allow to air dry for 2-4 hours, then repeat. It is very important to apply a very small amount each application. The Q-Tip is rolled on a paper towell before applying lightly. Avoid the stitching. I was going for a very dark brown so I applied 3-4 coats. Then let it air dry for 12 hours followed by vigorous rubbing with a clean Breitling cloth. At that point it's ready to go. Below is a before and after with another brown croco (the untreated one is a bit lighter than most Breitling brown crocos. The treated one started a bit darker than the one on the right, but not a lot) 
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A PROPER Breitling |
sharkman wrote: Stole this little technique from another member here. I apply with a Q-Tip, blot with a cotton ball, rub with a clean cotton ball, hit strap for about 5 minutes under a hot hair blower, rub with a clean Breitling cloth, allow to air dry for 2-4 hours, then repeat. It is very important to apply a very small amount each application. The Q-Tip is rolled on a paper towell before applying lightly. Avoid the stitching. I was going for a very dark brown so I applied 3-4 coats. Then let it air dry for 12 hours followed by vigorous rubbing with a clean Breitling cloth. At that point it's ready to go. Below is a before and after with another brown croco (the untreated one is a bit lighter than most Breitling brown crocos. The treated one started a bit darker than the one on the right, but not a lot) Love the watch, love the strap but I'm way too lazy to do all that. Congrats on the pickup though. When you sell it to Sergio I'll take the strap. 
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