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IRONman
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:16 am 
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Hi guys, I'm new here so first of all I'll introduce myself: I'm IRONman, 31 years old, living in the Netherlands and for many years now very interested in watches. Especially Breitling. Finally, after several years of orientating and comparing different models I decided to purchase the Breitling Super Avenger (black, steel). See pictures below:

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Till now I always had quartz watches. So it's a bit strange now of having an automatic watch on my wrist. Because it feels like the watch is alive!!!

I've compared many different models but at the end I had to choose between: Avenger Skyland, Avenger M1 and the Super Avenger.

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Really nice watch!

I just purchased a Skyland(Black) and luv it but have to admit that I nearly went for the SA in white but as I was not in a position to try one on I thought it may have been a bit to big. I'll be straight to the AD's next time I'm on the mainland to try one on tho!

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That's a great watch you have there! :thumbsup: (But then I would say that wouldn't I! :wink: )

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Nice pictures... it never occurred to me to take a picture of my Breitling with the hat :P

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Great watch and great pics!

Welcome to the forum!

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IRONman,

Welcome to the land of the obsessed. You've chosen a wonderful
watch and you're going to have a lot of fun with it. I was recently
in a similar situation -- SA or Skyland? I chose the Skyland
(blue dial) because I was more comfortable with its size and
I simply adore its dial layout.

You phrased perfectly what all of us feel when we try to explain
(to the non-believers) why we love mechanical timepieces:
"Because it feels like the watch is alive." No quartz piece -- not
even a Breitling -- gives you that kind of thrill.

Again, welcome aboard and savor every moment you spend with your
new SA.

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drax wrote:
...You phrased perfectly what all of us feel when we try to explain (to the non-believers) why we love mechanical timepieces: "Because it feels like the watch is alive." No quartz piece -- not even a Breitling -- gives you that kind of thrill.


Exactly, very difficult explaining to non-believers. You must feel an automatic watch! And not for a few seconds but for many days/weeks before you really know what it feels like. It's also not only the real feeling (vibrations) but also the 'relationship' you have with it. (What do I say? Relationship?) I think you know what I mean... ;-)

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Very nice, lovely timepiece!

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