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Simply incredible!

I commented in the other thread with the side by side against the AS, but this watch is a great looking piece. The OR really works with it and it combines tremendous presence with a clean look that you get without the subs.

A very impressive piece.

Very nice. Will it replace your Steelfish as everyday watch or will you alternate between all of them?

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Groetjes Mike

Breitling Windrider Blackbird

I haven't decided yet. It is the same proportions as my Blacksteel, even a bit thicker. I had to stop wearing the Blacksteel at work, because my hands are in machinery so much of the time. I really have never worried about that before, but I could see that it would get ruined. The Steelfish doesn't seem to get in the way nearly as much. It does get scratches and dings, but that is just a part of the normal wear to me. The Seawolf is so comfortable, though, especially with the OR strap.
I know that if I start wearing it every day, the other two will likely get no wear at all. What a nice problem to have, though!

Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Congrats again Carl!! I unfortunately am still waiting for mine. Hopefully it comes in at some point this week. At any rate, a real beaut you have there. Id tell you to enjoy it, but I know you already are.

Hey Carl, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Looks absolutely PERFECT with the OR! I am so glad that I could be a small part in such a wonderful purchase! So happy for you my friend...and VERY NICE photos BTW! Enjoy, and keep the photos coming!!!

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Breitling Avenger Seawolf ('09)
Tag Heuer Series 2000 ('93)

Congratulations Carl!! That really is a sharp combination with the O/R strap. How does it sit on the wrist compared to the Steelfish? It sounds like you are pretty much on your way to "Breitling Nirvana".

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Never deny anyone hope..........it may be all they have.

Carl.
I have not had a chance to get on the site for a few days but came on tonight to wish you good luck tomorrow in picking your watch up...You beat me to it! I was in T&G on Saturday, sorry I missed you! I am so happy for you and having seen your watch in person know what a stunning one it is! Wear it in great good health Carl!

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All the best.
Ian

I wore the Steelfish to work today - it has the PRO II strap on it. I had worn the Seawolf, with the OR for most of the weekend, at least since I picked it up on Saturday morning. Funnily enough, I find the Seawolf a lot more comfortable. It just seems to sit on my wrist better and doesn't move around as much. Maybe I have the PRO II a bit loose, but I prefer it that way. The Seawolf is a bit loose, too, but it just stays in place like a good boy!
I guess I will start wearing it to work tomorrow. If it gets scratched, well, so be it. I wore my Superocean for 10 years straight, and it got scratched too. Just adds character and the personal touch to it!
Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Thanks, Ian. Sorry out paths did not cross. It would have been great to share the excitement with you! I was not looking too great, did not get much sleep on Friday night. I just wanted it to be morning, so that I could go and pick up my Seawolf! That was definitely the highlight of my weekend, as you can imagine.
I saw a real nice Cockpit at T & G, silver dial with a brown or tan leather strap. The Cockpit was a serious possibility for me last year, when I got the Steelfish and Blacksteel. At that time they had not quite come out with the new one like yours. I liked the previous version, but like the one you have much better. I would have been quite disappointed. Were you on the hunt for another watch on Saturday?
Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Congratulations on the SeaWolf, Carl. I went with the black dial as well and am over the moon. It's a stunning piece!

Hey Carl. Yeh someday our paths will cross and we will bore all those around us with talk of watches
I was in T&G to look funnily enough at leather strap options for the cockpit! I think at some point in the next couple of months I might put it on a leather strap, I really like the calf that they do and am thinking the deep brown or black! As for watches, well, I have to say hand on heart I found my grail in the cockpit, I love it and I think the only watch that would entice me now would be a classic gold dress watch, something like a JLC, Glashutte, A.Lange or PP, they are all however way out of my price range at the moment !
I have turned my attention to my fountain pens, I have a Mont Blanc and Waterman and am in the process of getting a third, a hand made hand lacquered Nakaya made in Japan, beautiful attention to detail just like Breilings.
Hope to bump into you someday, maybe we can get together with Nelson !
Did you check out the leather strap options BTW, I still think yours would look stunning on black leather!

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All the best.
Ian

Hey Carl. Yeh someday our paths will cross and we will bore all those around us with talk of watches
I was in T&G to look funnily enough at leather strap options for the cockpit! I think at some point in the next couple of months I might put it on a leather strap, I really like the calf that they do and am thinking the deep brown or black! As for watches, well, I have to say hand on heart I found my grail in the cockpit, I love it and I think the only watch that would entice me now would be a classic gold dress watch, something like a JLC, Glashutte, A.Lange or PP, they are all however way out of my price range at the moment !
I have turned my attention to my fountain pens, I have a Mont Blanc and Waterman and am in the process of getting a third, a hand made hand lacquered Nakaya made in Japan, beautiful attention to detail just like Breilings.
Hope to bump into you someday, maybe we can get together with Nelson !
Did you check out the leather strap options BTW, I still think yours would look stunning on black leather![/quote]


Hi Ian,
The leather would look great on your watch. I am with you on getting a deeper colour or black, for the contrast. I am going to play around with the Japan website, and have a look at leather options for the Seawolf. I agree it would look really good. Right now, I am loving the Ocean Racer strap - so much better than I thought it would be.
Would be great to get together and have a good old chat about watches and life in general. Actually, I will PM you about that. After I look at the Breitling Japan website.
Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

Congratulations Carl!!! Have the same on Pro2...

Very Nice, congrats on a great looking watch.

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