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nickzac
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Today was a really good day. A Blackbird showed up on my porch! :) I found a seller that had one in good condition and it came from an AD...well, it was also the all black Blackbird, was in a brushed steel finish, and had the more unique riveted/indented pilot bracelet...all of which were exactly what I wanted and so I couldn't resist as I realized this was my favorite Breitling, and so I pulled the trigger. I got it today...took a little cleaning solution mixed with honing oil and using a micro-wheel I brushed over the few minor blemishes on the bracelet and it looks brand new. I figured I'd share here as everyone else would just be like "Okay, a watch. Great. Is it made by those guys that make televisions?" But honestly, I am really happy. :) (now I can eat Ramen Noodles for the next six weeks.) [I don't mind.]


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Great watch! Congrats on the pick-up and enjoy! I still love looking at mine with the faceted bracelet, it my favorite bracelet of all time.
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Great looking watch, enjoy it.

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Enjoy! Mine's a variation on the theme...

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nickzac wrote:
took a little cleaning solution mixed with honing oil and using a micro-wheel I brushed over the few minor blemishes on the bracelet and it looks brand new.


Never heard of that method of retouching the brushed areas, but if it works then well done for finding and original method :)

Enjoy the watch, that model is highly praised on here!
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Looks great! Nice find.
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Great pick-up, enjoy!

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Nice. Enjoy (the watch, not the Ramen Noodles)

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Thanks for all the kind comments :) This is an awesome watch!

Last nite I went high class and had a PBJ over the Ramen...living the good life baby!


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nickzac wrote:
took a little cleaning solution mixed with honing oil and using a micro-wheel I brushed over the few minor blemishes on the bracelet and it looks brand new.


Never heard of that method of retouching the brushed areas, but if it works then well done for finding and original method :)

Enjoy the watch, that model is highly praised on here!


I used to own and run an automotive detailing business, so working and refinishing polished, satin, brushed, and even plated metals are something I got good in. If anyone is interested, I can type up how to refinish the brushed Breitlings as it's quite easy if you have a little patience and a keen eye.
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Congrats on a beautiful watch. Love the blackbird, and looks like you picked up a real clean one.

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I'm envious. :mrgreen: Congratulations!
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congrats great iconic breitling and one of the best modern breitling to date

my pair say hi
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Congrats Nic!

Was this the one posted FS on TZ and/or Watchnet? If it is I saw this one and was contemplating this one for a very very long time. But I got a surprise of my own too this week so we're even now. :mrgreen: :wink:

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Awesome. Big congrats on getting one of THE best Breitlings ever made. looks great too. Wear it good health! :lingsrock:

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nickzac wrote:
I used to own and run an automotive detailing business, so working and refinishing polished, satin, brushed, and even plated metals are something I got good in. If anyone is interested, I can type up how to refinish the brushed Breitlings as it's quite easy if you have a little patience and a keen eye.


I reckon that'd be worth a write up.
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