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Old 7 November 2017, 11:15 AM   #1
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Traded my omega po for a skyland avenger today... Couldn't be happier!

I had the opportunity to trade my Omega PO for a near mint Breitling Skyland Avenger 45mm today.... and I'm so glad I did!

I purchased my Omega PO 45.5mm Orange bezel when the watch was first released about 10 years ago. It was just one of those watches that spoke to me when I tried it on. But as time went on I wore it less. Maybe it was because the orange bezel didn't really fit my work attire. So I came across a local dealer selling a pre-owned Avenger and worked out a straight across trade. I think I the better end of the deal for sure. My PO retailed for $3300 when I purchased it and the Avenger was $5000. Today the PO sells online around $2000 and the Avenger sells for $2700.

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Old 7 November 2017, 11:28 AM   #2
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I had the opportunity to trade my Omega PO for a near mint Breitling Skyland Avenger 45mm today.... and I'm so glad I did!



I purchased my Omega PO 45.5mm Orange bezel when the watch was first released about 10 years ago. It was just one of those watches that spoke to me when I tried it on. But as time went on I wore it less. Maybe it was because the orange bezel didn't really fit my work attire. So I came across a local dealer selling a pre-owned Avenger and worked out a straight across trade. I think I the better end of the deal for sure. My PO retailed for $3300 when I purchased it and the Avenger was $5000. Today the PO sells online around $2000 and the Avenger sells for $2700.



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Old 7 November 2017, 12:13 PM   #3
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I had the opportunity to trade my Omega PO for a near mint Breitling Skyland Avenger 45mm today.... and I'm so glad I did!

I purchased my Omega PO 45.5mm Orange bezel when the watch was first released about 10 years ago. It was just one of those watches that spoke to me when I tried it on. But as time went on I wore it less. Maybe it was because the orange bezel didn't really fit my work attire. So I came across a local dealer selling a pre-owned Avenger and worked out a straight across trade. I think I the better end of the deal for sure. My PO retailed for $3300 when I purchased it and the Avenger was $5000. Today the PO sells online around $2000 and the Avenger sells for $2700.

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Old 7 November 2017, 01:39 PM   #4
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beautiful. love the subs.
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Old 17 November 2017, 01:13 PM   #5
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I really like that dial.
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Old 20 December 2017, 11:00 AM   #6
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I had the opportunity to trade my Omega PO for a near mint Breitling Skyland Avenger 45mm today.... and I'm so glad I did!

I purchased my Omega PO 45.5mm Orange bezel when the watch was first released about 10 years ago. It was just one of those watches that spoke to me when I tried it on. But as time went on I wore it less. Maybe it was because the orange bezel didn't really fit my work attire. So I came across a local dealer selling a pre-owned Avenger and worked out a straight across trade. I think I the better end of the deal for sure. My PO retailed for $3300 when I purchased it and the Avenger was $5000. Today the PO sells online around $2000 and the Avenger sells for $2700.

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Old 20 December 2017, 11:05 AM   #7
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You are really are gonna miss that PO.


It's been over a month and honestly I am very happy with my decision. After 10+ years of ownership I was over the orange bezel. I removed the S/S bracelet on the Breitling and purchased several new leather straps that I swap to match my attire. I still own a Omega SMP as well as a few others. The PO just never made it in my rotation.


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Old 21 December 2017, 01:27 AM   #8
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The Breitling will be more versatile and it’s WR will do everything your last PO would do.
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Old 21 December 2017, 03:39 AM   #9
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Many congrats. A worthy trade. I would have done the same. That’s a stunning watch you have there.
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Old 22 December 2017, 04:25 AM   #10
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Like that a lot, congrats!
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Old 23 December 2017, 03:02 AM   #11
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Many congrats, I had this for a little while as I was going thru some chronos, love the grey dial!
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Congrats. Looks great


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