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Altair
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My Ad asked me to hold out on the other guy and give hi a couple of days, as usual he comes through. found me a Steelfish on bracelet for less than what the other guy was charging for it on leather :wowzers :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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I wanted an everyday brushed watch that was on the simpler side IE no chrono and with a white or black dial. My choices were between the Omega Seamaster and the Breitling Steelfish for around 1900USD (my limit). Decided to go with the Breitling simply because I like the design better and I did have and sell a Seamaster before.

Now that it is on my wrist I dont know why I even considered the Omega. The Breitling blows it away completely!!! Here is what i really love about it:

1- Best damn sapphire crystal I have ever seen. All Breitlings have amazingly good crystals, feels like I can reach in and play with the hands.

2- The case is beautifully formed and feels like it can take a beating and still look good. reminds me of Rolex in that regard.

3- Best bracelet in this price range. a bit lighter and not as solidly built as the Speed or Pro bracelets, but still excellent.

4- The off white cream dial turns silver in certain lighting and is absolutely dazzling.

5-Attention to detail displayed here in the applied logo, indices,0 bezel etc simply cant be had at this price range. Just fantastic.

6- One of the best lume performance I have seen.

7- Extremely comfy to wear, the lug to lug case design forms nicely on wrist.

8- It's design is unique and interesting to me with that busy-yet-not-cluttered dial. Gorgeous!!!


I have gotten as many compliments on it, and enjoy it as much, as my other higher end Breitlings, Rolxs, and Panerai. So glad I got it!!!!

Sorry about the pic quality on some of these, but I was in a hurry at the time of the unboxing:

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Now here is a little surprise, I mentioned to my Ad that my Panerai Ad had been kind enough to through in a genuine Panerai stand and he told me he had an extra one that I could have. Hey Admin your not the only guy with a cool stand anymore :lol:


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Congrats on the new Steelfish! Even at the newer prices of $2,945 with a steel bracelet, it's still a bargain compared to others in its class... :wink:

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Altair,

Which aged cigar is best while wearing the Steelfish ?

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Bere4421 wrote:
Congrats on the new Steelfish! Even at the newer prices of $2,945 with a steel bracelet, it's still a bargain compared to others in its class... :wink:


I must agress.....Great value.

Congrats on the new piece Altair!

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Thanks guys!!!

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Altair,

Which aged cigar is best while wearing the Steelfish ?


You know I have developed a habit of smoking a cigar that resebles the charactaristics of the latest watch I buy. I though the Romeo Tubos compared to the Steelfish, great value, well made and very satisfying :thumbsup: :breitling1 :cigar:

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Altair,

Sounds great, I'm wearing the Bentley today so I'm going to go out in the sun and have Cohiba Maduro and watch the diamond bezel sparkle

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A beauty! I've got the black dial, and the beauty of it never ceases to amaze me. I love the Bentley 6.75, best of the Bentleys.
That silver dial on the Steelfish looks great, it actually seems to suit the steel bracelet better than the black.
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I love that. It's my favourite Breitling out of all of them!

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It felt like I could reach through my computer screen and play with the hands in the watch! Great clear / closeup shots!

And you have a authentic display case as well!

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Nice score on the display and the watch! The Steelfish definately is one of the best bang for buck watches in the Ling lineup. :lingsrock:

I have the older yellow display with metal airplanes on it.. yours is the newer one.. I need one of those too!!!!

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Congratulations on the fish Altair!

Nice of your AD to throw in the stand too. And man, those pics were stunning!

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nice steelfisch I love the white dail mmmhh
good luck and enjoy

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