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i know these two watches have the same case, so the look isn't that much different...the Chrono Evolution is a bit "dressier" in my opinion. I read one of the blackbird posts and it seems to be about 50/50 (people who like brushed vs polished)...I was curious, what would you guys choose, a blackbird or Chrono? thanks.

I tryed both before going with the chronomat evo, Yes the case is the same but the dial is very different. I thought the chronomat had a 'less tool watch' look to it. Since I already have 'the' tool watch (B1) I decided to go the more dressy look.
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Either way you will be getting an awsome breitling!
pete

I love the Blackbird, but it would be the Chronomat for me (technically not Evolution any more) simply because I have a lot of black dials already.

As 61jaguar says, it depends a lot on whether you want a dressier look or not, and as always you need to try them on.

I would definitely go for the Blackbird, one of my favourites. Has a number of exclusive features, that the Chronomat does not. Now available all polished, could be dressier, too.
Definitely a true "Special Edition".
Cheers,
Carl

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Chronomant for me too.



Good luck and enjoy

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Before I would have said a polished BB, but I think now id go for a brushed BB.

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-RJ

I would go for the brushed BlackBird...
the brushed finish shows off the faceted links better (in my opinion)
really love the big date too and the deep sub-dials
my buddy Aaron has one and I hear that the lume is outstanding!

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Steve G.-
Baltimore, MD


Certified 'Desk' Diver

BB for me..Brushed. Love the Big Date and the dial set up..plus the bracelet is awesome!

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Cheers,
Christopher

Currently...
Blackbird, Black Hercules, PAM 000
Down to a humble three...

My answer would be depending on the status of the rest of the collection. If there were no other watches, I'd probably prefer the Blackbird. But now, I have a few black dials and also a few big date complications, therefore I went with the Chronomat.

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Now-
Breitling Colt - Black
Breitling Blackbird - Polished

Next- ideas please.....

I have had both the Brushed Blackbird and the Chronomat... I still have the Blackbird...It is my favorite watch... Good luck on your decision..

I prefer the dressy look of the Chronomat.
Polished or brushed that is the main question

Chronomat is polished only.

I'd go with the Evo, I know I can't wait to get mine..

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If I had to choose just 1 watch.... It would have to be the BB;
--its more rare
--Big Date
--3-6-9 sub dials (I really like this)
--bigger logo
--nicer bezel