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Moana43
PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2014 2:13 pm 
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Finally had a chance to take a few photos today, and thought I'd share them here...

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It looks nice! Which size did you get?
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Looks great. I'd love a brushed version of that watch.

Are the rubber inserts recessed into the bezel?


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Very nice congrats!!! That's the 44mm model.

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I really love this watch, the dial is great and i love the bezel. Very nice!
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Thanks, guys. I have been wearing this watch for the last three days and absolutely love it!

Jay89 -- mfserge is correct, it is the 44mm model.

RXPete -- the rubber inserts are nearly flush with the top surface of the bezel. They are recessed just a hair. As a whole, the bezel has a very clean and appealing look to it. I agree -- a satin case/bracelet on this watch would also look great. As it is, the satin finish on the bezel contrasts nicely with the polished case.

One more comment -- while I do have a Navitimer bracelet, this is my first Pilot bracelet. Wow! What a great look and feel. Love it with this watch!

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Winner for sure! Just wish it was a little bigger, but at some point I might consider moving my silver Seawolf to get one. I've always liked the Daytona, but more than I'd spend, and also probably too small, so I see this as a great alternative. I'm big enough to probably pull off the big watches for as long as I want, but as I get older I certainly wouldn't mind something like this.
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congrats, Jim ! beauty !
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WatchFred wrote:
congrats, Jim ! beauty !


Thank you, Fred!

Thanks to you, too, Time Bandit!

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Thought I'd go ahead and add this shot to the thread. I was trying out straps this morning to see what leather strap might look best with the Airborne. I tried out some of the Breitling options (including gold croc and black croc), but they didn't seem to work as well as I had hoped. Then I went in a totally different direction and imported the original strap from my Glycine Airman. Man -- I love this combo! The British tan of the strap really sets off the dial nicely, I think, and the stitching helps out with the vintage vibe. Plus, the weight and thickness of this strap works really well with the Airborne. Any comments, positive or negative, welcome -- I'd be curious to hear any reactions to this look.

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Beautiful piece, love the dial combo

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I think that strap works well. Great looking piece.
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Pretty caseback as well

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Such a fantastic looking watch, congrats!
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Many thanks, gents!

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