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Hi Guys- I'm thinking about getting a Blackbird. Which way looks best satin or polished? Do you find it comfortable on the wrist?
Hal

Well I am old school on the Blackbird and think that they should have never polished it. There aer plenty of shiney Breitlings out there and the brushed finish was one thing that set the Blackbird apart. I want one of the newer "big date" versions, but I wouldnt even concider buying a polished one, even at 50% off... (well.......unless someone could brush it for me real cheap! ).

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Breitling Steelfish(black)
Breitling Steelfish(silver)
Panerai PAM 312
Bell & Ross BR03-92 Phantom
Steinhart BreitlingSource LE #5/15

I think the faceted bracelet looks real nice in polished tough...

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

I just picked up a satin one a couple of months ago. The faceted bracelet is much more comfortable than the PRO II. It is an awesome watch. I would only discourage because your other Bs will get lonely on the winder!

R/

Very comfortable on the wrist. And brushed of course!

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Groetjes Mike

Breitling Windrider Blackbird

What, one of these old brushed things.........






I hate mine a lot.

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

I hate it too Al, but I'd be prepared to put up with it for you.
You have my address so, I'll do you a favour and take it off your hands.
Get it in the post.
And you don't have to thank me.



Best wishes,

Verner

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Best wishes,

Verner

IMHO the Blackbird should always be brushed. The original was named after the spy plane so an undertstated brushed finish seems by far the most appropriate.

In terms of comfort....., well I can't say I've ever come across an uncomfortable Breitling on a bracelet. Pro I, Pro II, Pilot, Navi, the old Fighter bracelet - all of them are never anything less that totally comfortable IMO.

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Driver8

Site Moderator

Stunning machine!

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

And a very matt (dare I say "brushed") finish to it too!

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Driver8

Site Moderator

Driver8,

It's a scary machine! The 'Duxford 10' had the honor of viewing one in the Summer.

To think it is decommissioned.......do they have summit better up there??

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

Skunkworks rule!

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

my thoughts.

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"

Have to go with the matter version as that is much classier but in an understated way... just going to be listing mine as a matter of fact I really wanted it but it is just not the right watch for me at this point.

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"Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

Current:
Sinn 857 S UTC
Armida 1000m Bronze
Superocean Heritage 46mm

I have a brushed Blackbird and the faceted bracelet and batons (the steel either side of the lume) catch the light amazingly when the wrist moves. To me the watch looks incredible and it's certainly very comfortable. I've seen the polished version at ADs and IMHO it just doesn't look anywhere near as good, combined with the faceted bracelet it would be a bit like wearing a disco ball on your wrist... Brushed is much classier to my eyes and as already mentioned much more in keeping with the Blackbird brand.

You need to compare in real life, I wasn't sure whether to go brushed or polished based on the website/book but in real life there is a huge difference.