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pinoys4 · 12 January 2010, 01:08 PM

really love the size of the breitling super avenger. thinking of picking one up to add to my little collection i just started. i picked up a pam 112 about 2 months ago. now i really want this breitling. just seeing which people prefer cause i'm a little undecided if i should go with all black face with the sticks or black with silver sub dials with regular numbers. i already have the pam as all black face watch but the all black face with sticks SA just looks so good.

ParisDakarBmw · 12 January 2010, 02:16 PM

I tried a Super Avenger on at the AD. It was big! The rep said it was a little big for me. The superocean Chrono was perfect.

After that I purchased a Korsbeck, and a Fortis B-42 marinemaster. Both of these were about the same size, and I loved it. The Korsbek had long lugs that almost past my wristbones.

I sold it. The Fortis has a sharp outer edge on the crown. That irritated the back of my hand. The Breitling was just right.
I've been looking at the Super Avenger, and really like it. You need to try one on before you buy it. They are boat anchors!!!!!!!

pinoys4 · 12 January 2010, 02:23 PM

i have tried it on and love it

just can not decide which dial i want

thanks for the input

ParisDakarBmw · 12 January 2010, 02:27 PM

I like the one with the military style numbers. I think it's the Skyland Avenger in blue, or balck. Chrono is a plus, but not a must. Both look great with the lume numbers.

UncleBennie · 13 January 2010, 10:39 AM

Good choice on the SA! I'm pretty sure they are one of the most sought after Breitlings on the market!

I just got the White dial with the batons not too long ago, and I've been really happy with the purchase. For the white dial, I personally prefer the batons since it looked sharp and a little more of a "flying" feel to it. However, as to the black SA, it's a little trickier since the numerals have the white subidals, which gives the watch a little added color flavor with the contrast.

Ultimately, I would desribe the batons as sharp and BA, but the numerals have a little more flavor and a little more elegant (if you put a leather strap on there). I know it's a tough choice, I can't say that I know whice one I would pick.

Try their website where you can build your own watch (http://www.breitling.com/en/index.ph...super-avenger/), and play around with it for a while. Based on my short experience of watch collecting (I've only started last year), if I can't decided between two similar watches, then I needed to wait for a little bit and play with the ideas around, the decision should become clear after a while ;)

Ben

djhiram · 13 January 2010, 11:35 AM

When I got mine, I also thought it was too big. After owning one for a few years it has grown on me however and doesn't seem as big to me anymore. The weight and size does take some getting used to in the beginning, however I have nothing but good things to say about the Super Avenger, but then again I'm biased

Sorry about the smudge on the crystal

pinoys4 · 13 January 2010, 01:44 PM

nice watch

i think i'm gonna go for black face with siver sub dials with numbers. the one i might be purchasing from a private seller also has the big wings and automatic written on top of bottom sub dial. looks so good

thanks for all the input guys

Raven · 13 January 2010, 03:00 PM

If you have less than a 7.5" wrist its probably too big, also bare in mind this watch is a brick is constructed like a tank and is heavy as hell. I have the white batton version of this and a large 8.1" wrist to sport it on witch is ok for its size. This is a watch for men children stay away. Another thing is.. it won't go under most shirts and it will get noticed, so if you preffer to be discreet this is not for you!

H2F · 13 January 2010, 10:13 PM

I'm partial to the black-on-black w batons myself...

And my wrist is actually only abt 6.75". No problem at all, very comfortable & VERY striking. Here's a wrist shot (bad, but u get the idea) right after I got it last Christmas..

Raven · 14 January 2010, 04:38 AM

Its a matter of taste but if I had a 6.75" wrist I would go for a skyland instead I think. If you like the watch to look big and chunky you can wear it with any wrist size really.

pinoys4 · 14 January 2010, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven

Its a matter of taste but if I had a 6.75" wrist I would go for a skyland instead I think. If you like the watch to look big and chunky you can wear it with any wrist size really.

i have a 7.25 wrist so i think i can pull it off

just need to clear some funds up and i should be good to go

going with black w/silver subs and big wings

pinoys4 · 14 January 2010, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2F

I'm partial to the black-on-black w batons myself...

And my wrist is actually only abt 6.75". No problem at all, very comfortable & VERY striking. Here's a wrist shot (bad, but u get the idea) right after I got it last Christmas..

exact watch i tried on at the AD and made me want one

nice

Raven · 14 January 2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoys4

i have a 7.25 wrist so i think i can pull it off

just need to clear some funds up and i should be good to go

going with black w/silver subs and big wings

Think thats a great choice, I love the Black batton dial and actually am thinking of getting one, just a bit in doubt between the black batton or the black steel. I have the white batton dial.

Brentomatic · 15 January 2010, 10:41 AM

^^^^^^^ That's the one to get^^^^^^^

4runner · 16 January 2010, 05:28 PM

I'am sure almost any color face will look impressive I especially like the way a different color set of sub dials changes the look. I choose the white face silver subs with arabics, its 3 weeks old and I wanted this watch to add to my collection, Iam very happy with it and enjoy wearing it. By the way my wrist size is about 7in. and have no pboblem with it. {Enjoy it}

Green Arrow · 18 January 2010, 03:41 PM

Had the white which looked great but the hands were difficult to see in certain light. Bought the dark blue, and it is great. I have the numbers but they are very subtle, which I like, and the contrasting subdials are easier to read for a guy who is now wearing reading glasses a fair amount. This is a great watch, and the size becomes "normal" very quickly.

Love mine.

Still thinking about the Smurf Blue Rolex Submariner in TT though : - )

425ranger · 25 January 2010, 09:46 AM

Batons are cool. Mine.... too big after owning it.... giant (7.5" wrists)

TheBluePrince · 30 January 2010, 06:52 AM

Yeah, they're alright :)

stusrt · 6 February 2010, 10:29 PM

I had the super a. for about 2 years but sold it. Got a Skyland PVD instead.
I personally like the smaller skyland a lot more - funny how breitling fans think the 45mm is "smaller"

My super was the white chrono - and to tell you the truth, it attracted more attention to my wrist then any other watch I've owned. I didn't like that.
But the size never bothered me. Very comfortable for being so large and heavy.

dalip · 6 February 2010, 11:38 PM

Skyland is perfect IMHO

bewithabob · 16 February 2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Arrow

Had the white which looked great but the hands were difficult to see in certain light. Bought the dark blue, and it is great. I have the numbers but they are very subtle, which I like, and the contrasting subdials are easier to read for a guy who is now wearing reading glasses a fair amount. This is a great watch, and the size becomes "normal" very quickly.

Love mine.

Still thinking about the Smurf Blue Rolex Submariner in TT though : - )

I had the same reaction; was looking at the SA white dial last year and the lack of contrast of the hands on the white dial made me reconsider and I walked away. For the times that I have only a split second to glance at my watch I moved to the Big Pilot

12 January 2010, 01:08 PM	#1
pinoys4 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san francisco Posts: 39	breitling super avenger really love the size of the breitling super avenger. thinking of picking one up to add to my little collection i just started. i picked up a pam 112 about 2 months ago. now i really want this breitling. just seeing which people prefer cause i'm a little undecided if i should go with all black face with the sticks or black with silver sub dials with regular numbers. i already have the pam as all black face watch but the all black face with sticks SA just looks so good.

6 February 2010, 11:38 PM	#20
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Skyland is perfect IMHO __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

12 January 2010, 02:16 PM	#2
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I tried a Super Avenger on at the AD. It was big! The rep said it was a little big for me. The superocean Chrono was perfect. After that I purchased a Korsbeck, and a Fortis B-42 marinemaster. Both of these were about the same size, and I loved it. The Korsbek had long lugs that almost past my wristbones. I sold it. The Fortis has a sharp outer edge on the crown. That irritated the back of my hand. The Breitling was just right. I've been looking at the Super Avenger, and really like it. You need to try one on before you buy it. They are boat anchors!!!!!!!

12 January 2010, 02:23 PM	#3
pinoys4 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san francisco Posts: 39	i have tried it on and love it just can not decide which dial i want thanks for the input

12 January 2010, 02:27 PM	#4
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I like the one with the military style numbers. I think it's the Skyland Avenger in blue, or balck. Chrono is a plus, but not a must. Both look great with the lume numbers.

13 January 2010, 10:39 AM	#5
UncleBennie Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 23	Good choice on the SA! I'm pretty sure they are one of the most sought after Breitlings on the market! I just got the White dial with the batons not too long ago, and I've been really happy with the purchase. For the white dial, I personally prefer the batons since it looked sharp and a little more of a "flying" feel to it. However, as to the black SA, it's a little trickier since the numerals have the white subidals, which gives the watch a little added color flavor with the contrast. Ultimately, I would desribe the batons as sharp and BA, but the numerals have a little more flavor and a little more elegant (if you put a leather strap on there). I know it's a tough choice, I can't say that I know whice one I would pick. Try their website where you can build your own watch (http://www.breitling.com/en/index.ph...super-avenger/), and play around with it for a while. Based on my short experience of watch collecting (I've only started last year), if I can't decided between two similar watches, then I needed to wait for a little bit and play with the ideas around, the decision should become clear after a while ;) Ben

13 January 2010, 11:35 AM	#6
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	When I got mine, I also thought it was too big. After owning one for a few years it has grown on me however and doesn't seem as big to me anymore. The weight and size does take some getting used to in the beginning, however I have nothing but good things to say about the Super Avenger, but then again I'm biased Sorry about the smudge on the crystal

13 January 2010, 01:44 PM	#7
pinoys4 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san francisco Posts: 39	nice watch i think i'm gonna go for black face with siver sub dials with numbers. the one i might be purchasing from a private seller also has the big wings and automatic written on top of bottom sub dial. looks so good thanks for all the input guys

13 January 2010, 03:00 PM	#8
Raven Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 16	If you have less than a 7.5" wrist its probably too big, also bare in mind this watch is a brick is constructed like a tank and is heavy as hell. I have the white batton version of this and a large 8.1" wrist to sport it on witch is ok for its size. This is a watch for men children stay away. Another thing is.. it won't go under most shirts and it will get noticed, so if you preffer to be discreet this is not for you!

13 January 2010, 10:13 PM	#9
H2F "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Horace Location: RPV, CA & JAKARTA Watch: Pam & Lings Posts: 89	I'm partial to the black-on-black w batons myself... And my wrist is actually only abt 6.75". No problem at all, very comfortable & VERY striking. Here's a wrist shot (bad, but u get the idea) right after I got it last Christmas..

14 January 2010, 04:38 AM	#10
Raven Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 16	Its a matter of taste but if I had a 6.75" wrist I would go for a skyland instead I think. If you like the watch to look big and chunky you can wear it with any wrist size really.

15 January 2010, 10:41 AM	#14
Brentomatic Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brent Location: Vancouver Watch: Deepsea Posts: 82	^^^^^^^ That's the one to get^^^^^^^

16 January 2010, 05:28 PM	#15
4runner "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: pa Posts: 1	I'am sure almost any color face will look impressive I especially like the way a different color set of sub dials changes the look. I choose the white face silver subs with arabics, its 3 weeks old and I wanted this watch to add to my collection, Iam very happy with it and enjoy wearing it. By the way my wrist size is about 7in. and have no pboblem with it. {Enjoy it}

18 January 2010, 03:41 PM	#16
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	Had the white which looked great but the hands were difficult to see in certain light. Bought the dark blue, and it is great. I have the numbers but they are very subtle, which I like, and the contrasting subdials are easier to read for a guy who is now wearing reading glasses a fair amount. This is a great watch, and the size becomes "normal" very quickly. Love mine. Still thinking about the Smurf Blue Rolex Submariner in TT though : - )

25 January 2010, 09:46 AM	#17
425ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: MI Watch: Marathon SAR Posts: 102	Batons are cool. Mine.... too big after owning it.... giant (7.5" wrists)

30 January 2010, 06:52 AM	#18
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Yeah, they're alright :)

6 February 2010, 10:29 PM	#19
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	I had the super a. for about 2 years but sold it. Got a Skyland PVD instead. I personally like the smaller skyland a lot more - funny how breitling fans think the 45mm is "smaller" My super was the white chrono - and to tell you the truth, it attracted more attention to my wrist then any other watch I've owned. I didn't like that. But the size never bothered me. Very comfortable for being so large and heavy.

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