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Author:  MatrixGuy [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:02 am ]
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Hi everyone,

I picked up a brand new Breitling Aerospace Avantage from Banks Lyon last week. The sale was made through Aziza who managed to get me 2 free Breitling items (cap and travel case), which is very rare here in the UK!! This model has the black volcano dial and titanium bracelet.

I highly recommend Banks Lyon, a proper Breitling authorised dealer, highly knowledgeable staff and superb premises. A big thank you to Aziza for being so helpful and friendly :D

Pictures to enjoy :D

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Thanks for reading :lingsrock:

Iain
Author:  CGS [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:45 am ]
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Stunning Iain,after one of the myself.

Col.
Author:  MatrixGuy [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:08 pm ]
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Thanks bud. It doesn't photograph very well but it is STUNNING in the flesh :D
Author:  TomP [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:26 pm ]
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Many congrats, they're superb watches.

FWIW it's an Aerospace, not an Aerospace Avantage (which was 2005-6).
Author:  MatrixGuy [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:40 pm ]
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TomP wrote:
Many congrats, they're superb watches.

FWIW it's an Aerospace, not an Aerospace Avantage (which was 2005-6).

Ah right, my mistake. I am sure I have seen this exact watch called that.
Author:  omi [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:50 pm ]
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Looks great!

:lingsrock:
Author:  Lenny [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:43 pm ]
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Looks super. A great every day watch - enjoy :)
Author:  findo-400 [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:34 pm ]
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TomP wrote:
Many congrats, they're superb watches.

FWIW it's an Aerospace, not an Aerospace Avantage (which was 2005-6).



FWIW MatrixGuy I know what you mean. (and your right) :wink:.

The "real" (original) Aerospace didn't have a back light facility and had lume arabics.

This model only appeared in the 06 Chronolog as an Aerospace Advantage due to the original Aerospace still being available and Breitling had to differentiate the two. Once the original version was no longer available Breitling were able to drop the Avantage from the name. I think purists still refer to the latter as the Avantage for clarification as to which watch they are referring.

Same thing happened with the Diver Pro strap. The later "block of rubber" style was referred to as the Diver Pro II until the original "BREITLING" strap was obsolete when the later strap adopted the Diver Pro name.

Nice piece anyway. Congrats.
Author:  TomP [ Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:09 pm ]
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findo-400 wrote:
TomP wrote:
Many congrats, they're superb watches.

FWIW it's an Aerospace, not an Aerospace Avantage (which was 2005-6).


FWIW MatrixGuy I know what you mean. (and your right) :wink:.

The "real" (original) Aerospace didn't have a back light facility and was made from titanium.

This model only appeared in the 06 Chronolog as an Aerospace Advantage due to the original Aerospace still being available and Breitling had to differentiate the two. Once the titanium version was no longer available Breitling were able to drop the Avantage from the name. I think purists still refer to the later as the Avantage for clarification as to which watch they are referring.


1] I'm aware of 'Avantage' entering parlance but thought the OP might simply want to know what Breitling call his watch.

2] What do you mean, "Once the titanium version was no longer available Breitling were able to drop the Avantage from the name"? The Aerospace is still made in titanium.
Author:  MatrixGuy [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:36 am ]
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Thanks guys.

I am not actually allowed to wear it yet as it's a 30th birthday present from my girlfriend....... must resist. lol
Author:  TomP [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:18 am ]
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Then she, as well as the watch, is a keeper. :D
Author:  MatrixGuy [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:32 pm ]
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Cheers bud, yes she is :mrgreen:
Author:  findo-400 [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:58 pm ]
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TomP wrote:
2] What do you mean, "Once the titanium version was no longer available Breitling were able to drop the Avantage from the name"? The Aerospace is still made in titanium.


Fair comment Tom and post amended for accuracy. :wink:
Author:  rick [ Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:47 am ]
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Beautiful. Love the black dial.
Author:  MatrixGuy [ Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:49 pm ]
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Thanks Rick. I was torn between the black or silver dial, but I decided on the black :)
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