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chrisk139
 Post subject: My First Breitling
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After much deliberation and trying on various models I finally became the proud owner of a new Blackbird on Saturday, purchase at the AD in Selfridges in London. This was a gift from my fiancee for our forthcoming wedding so already has huge sentimental value.

I looked at and liked a Chronomat with black face and Roman numerals and a black faced Skyracer, but in the end the Blackbird was a clear winner. It is a beautiful piece, chunky without being too obvious, and I love the symmetry of the face with the double roll date at the top.

I'll upload pics as soon as I have time to take them. Thanks to all the old hands on this forum who helped to guide me to this choice.

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Congratulations!

The Blackbird really is great! I want one... :)

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Congrats on both upcoming wedding and the Blackbird (not necessarily in that order :wink: ).

It's a great watch and seems to be getting more and more popular.
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Wow, it might be almost worth me getting married if these are the type of presents you can expect! (Almost worth it! :wink: )

Great present BTW.

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Congrats on the upcoming wedding and new piece! Its nice when our wives and fiances can understand our addiction and enable us with nice watches...Take care and best wishes.

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Congrats! My wife bought me a CA for our engagement, only fair right....official engagement time piece.

She had it engraved on the back, I cherish it even more.
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Thanks for all the kind thoughts. It was a very generous gift. She seems very happy with the diamond earrings and pendant I have bought for her, so I guess we are both lucky!

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Awesome.

Love the Blackbird.

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Congratulations Chris on the watch and the upcoming marriage. The Blackbird is probably next on my list but I have seen a Crosswind racing that looks rather good.

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great story, congrats!

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Chris - Congratulations on both the watch and your forthcoming marriage! I also became the proud owner of a Chronomat Evolution as a graduation present from University Studies. I enjoy it very much, however was unable to wear it yesterday and today because I was doing much labour work and did not want to ruin it. Now I do not know how to set the time agh!

Nonetheless Congrats to you and your wife!!

Enjoy!

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The blackbird is awesome. I wish my local AD had one to play with! I saw one on a recent trip to New York and it was sweet on a Diver Pro strap!

Congrats!

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I agree. The Ocean Racer would look great too. I have to say that the S/S bracelet is incredibly comfortable. I've had mine a week and it already feels like an old friend, though I do seem to check the time far more often than I used to! :roll:

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Nice watch! Enjoy it!!

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Congratulations! That's a really sharp watch.

Here's to our wives and girlfriends...may they never meet each other.

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