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I'm wondering, which Blackbird do you think looks better, the polished one or the one that's not polished? I just want to get the right one when i end up buying it. $6000 is too much to spend on something i wont like.

Thanks,
cRaSiAn1030

Polished!!!!!!

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SA-Baton White Dial/ProII
Tissot Le Locle

Polished.

x2

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NavitimerNut

Either one is a great watch.

I have the brushed version, looks more rugged and is more suited to my (outdoor) life.

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Groetjes Mike

Breitling Windrider Blackbird

Brushed for me!

Stef

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Both.

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both look great but itys a blackbird its meant to be brushed, when the release a chrome plated version of the plane the polished version of the watch will be ok.

Brushed.
I had a close look at both of them, a couple of months ago at my AD. The polished is definitely spectacular! It is probably the most polished Breitling I have ever seen. Even the bezel is polished. Just a bit too much for me. Also, I think the dial on the polished needs a bit more "sparkle". It just looked a bit too flat for my liking, with the polished look.
Love the rugged look of the brushed version.
Most Breitlings, I have to say, look good with a variety of bracelets/straps. This includes the Blackbird. Having said that, however, I think that the Pilot bracelet is a must. It has a beautiful faceted bracelet unique to this model, although I believe it can be ordered specially for others models, with a 22mm lug width.
Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

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

Brushed for me
blackbird must be Brushed no blingbling on a blackbird

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Avenger m1-sold
Skyland
Seawolf

While I think every other Breitling should be polished, I think the Blackbird should ALWAYS be brushed IMO.

It's always been a model inspired by the Blackbird spy-plane, so I think the watch should always be understated and more military-like that any other model.

Don't get me wrong, the polished version looks great, but it loses that quintessential "Blackbird-look" compared to the brushed version.

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Driver8

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buy what you like the most

i have the brushed version and enjoying the hell out of it

The polished is VERY, VERY SHINY!!!!!! I agree with D8. In keeping with the original intent of the BB, I would also say brushed.

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Chronomat, Steel/Gold, MOP Dial, 2-tone band (2008)
Super Avenger Black Baton Dial (2009)
Bentley B04 GMT Silver Dial (2013)
Avenger Blacksteel Baton Dial (2014)

Go with what you like best. Buy it for your tastes not for what others think looks best.

Good luck in your decision.