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Old 5 July 2005, 12:02 PM   #1
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Still my favourite watch

My Breguet Type xx Transatlantique hasn't had a lot of wrist time lately. I've been totally engrossed in Panerai. But, I love this watch like no other and I still cherish it as much as the first day I put it on.

I finally took off the bracelet and put it on a leather strap, which I think pays more homage to it's heritage with the French navy in the 1950s.







Some day I hope to take a picture of this watch which will capture it's true beauty. So far, I've only come close.
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Old 5 July 2005, 12:08 PM   #2
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That is a nice watch from a company with a fine and long tradition. The leather strap compliments it superbly.
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Old 5 July 2005, 12:14 PM   #3
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Thanks Adrian!

I like this strap on it, but it just happened to be the only one I had around that looked halfway decent. This watch deserves a quality gator I think!
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Old 5 July 2005, 12:15 PM   #4
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This watch deserves a quality gator I think!
cheers,
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Yes that would be really snappy.
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Old 5 July 2005, 01:19 PM   #5
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Very nice Bruce, like I told you the other day, as much I am in love with my new Panny, the YM for me is the one!!

Great pics of a beautiful watch pal!!
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Old 5 July 2005, 01:36 PM   #6
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Thanks alot Daren!

Yeah new ones come along and you love them, but never like the ONE. That's what the Breguet is for me.
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Old 5 July 2005, 01:37 PM   #7
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You bet pal, and when you tire of it, you know how to get in touch with me, LOL!!
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Old 5 July 2005, 04:19 PM   #8
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Yes that would be really snappy.
LOL!! As usual...

Honestly, Bruce, I think your pics are superb. But if you want my very honest opinion, I always like my watches on bracelets. I'm just not a strappy guy!
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Old 5 July 2005, 04:44 PM   #9
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Bah, nothing special :p
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Old 6 July 2005, 12:25 AM   #10
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Great watch with a fine heritage of almost 200 years of watchmaking.
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Old 6 July 2005, 12:44 AM   #11
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Thanks for the comments guys!

Adrian, the snappy gator comment went right over my head before. It must've been real late!

JJ you just have to be secure to wear you watches on a strap
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Old 6 July 2005, 03:01 AM   #12
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Adrian, the snappy gator comment went right over my head before. It must've been real late!
I guess Leno's jobs out of the question then.
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