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I've literally this minute just got back from buying myself a Chrono Avenger for the sum of £775! Boxed, & papers. however, the reason it was cheap (I made him an offer of £700 at first) is because it's well worn, and there is a nasty dink in the crystal @ the 36th minute - it doesn't feel too deep; see pic.

Soooooo, how much am I looking for, for replacing the crystal, and a complete overhaul? As long as it's under £600, I think I'll be on to a winner. I'm right in thinking this should come back looking good, aren't I? I bloody hope so!

Have a look see what you think, it's pretty tatty but everything works perfectly. It's a 2004 model btw.

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I was quoted £280 for a full overhaul by BUK for a Blackbird, as for a replacement crystal i would have no idea. Why not give them a call, they are really helpful.

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Oris TT1 lume 44mm
TAG Professional 2000
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird

I tried ringing earlier on, but they weren't open. Will give them a bell on Monday.

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Ah, just found a post on WUS from a week ago - I think the guy is a member on here; Stefan Tapp? Quoted £153 for a new crystal. That's making it seem like a bargain buy!

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Absolute bargain mate.

See if you can buy a Ti Pro II for it from Andrew Michaels, that'll really set it off.

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TITANIUM AVENGER SEAWOLF- [YELLOW DIAL] -TITANIUM PRO II

Nice find at that price. Well done! Wish I could pull one off but I don't think my wrist is big enough. Looking at the video of the overhaul you should have it back as good as new.

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Breitling Blackbird (original)
Oris TT1 lume 44mm
TAG Professional 2000
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird

Rick, you should see my wrist size - it's a proper girls wrist! This really doesn't look big at all. However, nimrod's SuperAvenger was chuffing huge on me!

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Ah, Steve, I totally forgot about my detour to Andrew Michaels! I'll give him a bell tomorrow if he's open. Have been looking around for a Pro II, can't seem to find any?

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Rick, here ya go;



Doesn't look too big on my smally wrists...I hope

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No that looks ok. Maybe I'll get one someday then.

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Breitling Blackbird (original)
Oris TT1 lume 44mm
TAG Professional 2000
Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird

Steve,

The sizing of that looks spot on for your wrists.

My SA wasn't right for your wrist size - as much as i wanted to sell it.

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TITANIUM AVENGER SEAWOLF- [YELLOW DIAL] -TITANIUM PRO II

Hehe, deep down I knew it wouldn't fit! I was seriously thinking about buying it today though prior to picking this up! Even if I did look a twat!

Aye, I do think 44mm is the biggest I can go!

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Steve,
That is still too big for you mate!! What you need to do is let me have it and find a nice 40mm Chronomat.
Maybe a nice Yachting I know the whereabouts of.
If you move it let me know mate.

Neil.

Forgoet about the mm, it's what looks right for you - the Chrono Avenger looks spot on

The SA looked like an oversized suit on ya.

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TITANIUM AVENGER SEAWOLF- [YELLOW DIAL] -TITANIUM PRO II

The watch looks great on you. I have a 6.5" wrist and the Chrono Avenger was my first "good" watch, I will never sell it. I recently installed a Pro II to replace the original Pro I and a new bezel to replace the dinged and scratched original. With those bits and some careful refinishing of the case, my watch looks as good as new (better, actually; I like the Pro II much better than the Pro I).

Funny you mention the Super Avenger - I have one on the way in, I have a feeling it's going to be way too big for me. I had to give it a shot, though.

Congrats on your score, wear it in good health.

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