Α deal i couldn't pass up

[PanosI]

Or else how a Friday can get even better!

From the first time I saw it, I fell in love with it.

This is nothing strange for a watch lover.

We often fall in love.

Lately, I like vintage watches but I don't want to get involved in vintage markets and I prefer new watches that look just like vintage.

The AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition is such a case and if I'm not mistaken the only case where the original is 1 to 1 with the re-edition.

So I couldn't resist a unique opportunity to buy it.

Without further ado, I present my new acquisition.

[PanosI]

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[214270Explorer]

I like that watch a lot. Most Breitling's have much too busy a dial for me. This one is just right.

[nwalker001]

I really like the yellow on the underside of the strap, nice touch

[dimag333]

Best ref they got!

steve

[RW16610]

Congrats, Panos! I'm glad to see they gave you the hat as well. Is the cleaning cloth now a part of the packaging or was this also a perk for purchasing the piece?

It very nice! Nothing beats a Breitling Chronograph and this one has a classic design.

[Helmi]

Originally Posted by nwalker001

I really like the yellow on the underside of the strap, nice touch

Yeah looks great


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[donas]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

I like that watch a lot. Most Breitling's have much too busy a dial for me. This one is just right.

Congrats...this is exactly what I was going to say.

I own one Breitling and it was also love at first sight. I was at a port of call on a cruise walking store to store, no intention of buying a watch on that trip, when I saw it. I don't think I have ever made a high dollar purchase (for my budget) on the spot with no further knowledge or research, very out of character for me - Breitling must bring it out in people.

[Phooi]

Originally Posted by PanosI

Or else how a Friday can get even better!

From the first time I saw it, I fell in love with it.

This is nothing strange for a watch lover.

We often fall in love.

Lately, I like vintage watches but I don't want to get involved in vintage markets and I prefer new watches that look just like vintage.

The AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition is such a case and if I'm not mistaken the only case where the original is 1 to 1 with the re-edition.

So I couldn't resist a unique opportunity to buy it.

Without further ado, I present my new acquisition.

You and I have the same tastes! Congrats on the 765r!!! Mine says hi.

[Andad]

Nice one Panos.

[Argo98]

Congrats Panos !!! One of the best watches on the market in any price range !!Is one of the paradoxes of the watch community this model to be still available and at the same time to see some other watches with waiting lists and prices over retail !!! This is a real gem !

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

I like that watch a lot. Most Breitling's have much too busy a dial for me. This one is just right.

Thank you

Originally Posted by nwalker001

I really like the yellow on the underside of the strap, nice touch

Thank you
Beautiful detail but i don't think if it's practical when you are wearing it because of the sweat.

Originally Posted by dimag333

Best ref they got!

steve

Thank you, Steve
One of the most beautiful indeed.

Originally Posted by RW16610

Congrats, Panos! I'm glad to see they gave you the hat as well. Is the cleaning cloth now a part of the packaging or was this also a perk for purchasing the piece?

It very nice! Nothing beats a Breitling Chronograph and this one has a classic design.

Thank you, Rommel

I asked if they have a cleaning cloth to clean the shining bezel while i was examing the watch and they gave me this cleaning cloth. Which after the purchase found its way to the shopping bag

Originally Posted by Helmi

Yeah looks great


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Thank you, Helmi

Originally Posted by donas

Congrats...this is exactly what I was going to say.

I own one Breitling and it was also love at first sight. I was at a port of call on a cruise walking store to store, no intention of buying a watch on that trip, when I saw it. I don't think I have ever made a high dollar purchase (for my budget) on the spot with no further knowledge or research, very out of character for me - Breitling must bring it out in people.

Thank you, Wade

Congratulations and enjoy yours as well

Originally Posted by Phooi

You and I have the same tastes! Congrats on the 765r!!! Mine says hi.

Yes, we have ! Thank you very much
Mine says hi back

Originally Posted by Andad

Nice one Panos.

Thank you, Eddie

Originally Posted by Argo98

Congrats Panos !!! One of the best watches on the market in any price range !!Is one of the paradoxes of the watch community this model to be still available and at the same time to see some other watches with waiting lists and prices over retail !!! This is a real gem !

Thank you, my friend

Thank God, this was a great opportunity to buy this wonderful watch.
The stars and the universe aligned perfectly for this purchase!

[Cru Jones]

Beautiful watch my friend!! CONGRATULATIONS. What a great way to start off this new year.

I wish you many moments of pleasure with this one!

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Beautiful watch my friend!! CONGRATULATIONS. What a great way to start off this new year.

I wish you many moments of pleasure with this one!

Thank you, my good friend Cru for the kind words.

It was totally unexpected and one of my best experiences all the years I'm collecting watches.

[1William]

Congratulations. One of my favorite watches and mine get's a lot of wrist time. I like the OEM strap but have played around and put a OEM mesh on the watch and the Forstner Klip bracelet for a cool retro look. Enjoy.

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. One of my favorite watches and mine get's a lot of wrist time. I like the OEM strap but have played around and put a OEM mesh on the watch and the Forstner Klip bracelet for a cool retro look. Enjoy.

Thank you William!

You are one of the enablers for this purchase.
Watching your photos and take ideas for future combos!
Enjoy yours as well!

[1William]

Thank you.

[winst]

Nice - congratulations!

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by winst

Nice - congratulations!

Thank you

[brandrea]

Congratulations my friend Great way to start 2021

[Dan Pierce]

Great looking chrono, Panos! Is that a rotating bezel?
dP

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations my friend Great way to start 2021

Many thanks, my friend Brian!

It was totally unexpected since i had bought the SuperOcean Heritage '57 before 4 months and i had no intentions to buy a new watch, but a great opportunity came across and i couldn't pass up. The little joys of our hobby!

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Great looking chrono, Panos! Is that a rotating bezel?
dP

Thank you my friend, Dan

She’s great looking indeed! “Lucy” is her nickname!

The bezel is rotating both ways and locking with a clicking sound in every hour.

It is secured to the case with 3 ultra tiny screws in 2,6 and 10 o’clock.

I hope it snows




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[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by PanosI

Thank you my friend, Dan

She’s great looking indeed! “Lucy” is her nickname!

The bezel is rotating both ways and locking with a clicking sound in every hour.

It is secured to the case with 3 ultra tiny screws in 2,6 and 10 o’clock.

I hope it snows




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Well, Lucy is a beauty! The 12 hour rotating bezel also makes Lucy amazingly versatile.

You have a good eye for unique attractive timepieces, my friend!
dP

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well, Lucy is a beauty! The 12 hour rotating bezel also makes Lucy amazingly versatile.

You have a good eye for unique attractive timepieces, my friend!
dP

Thank you, my friend, Dan for the good words but we must admit that since George Kern (Breitling's new CEO) took in his team Fred Mandelbaum aka @watchfred, an avid vintage collector as a consultant, Breitling is hitting home runs !!!

[DJ2020]

She's a beautiful 😍 watch, a real classy look!

Congratulations!!!!!

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

She's a beautiful 😍 watch, a real classy look!

Congratulations!!!!!

Thank you, Wayne!
Enjoy your beautiful superoceans!

[WatchFred]

congratulations!

yes, the Re-Edition is as close to the vintage original as technically possible - case dimensions are absolutely precise, as is the reproduction of dial, hands or crystal, the lume replicates the tone & texture of the Radium originally used in the 1950s, it is hand applied, just as it was then.

the only difference that is externally visible are the slightly longer pushers, the B09 caliber requires ca. 0.7mm more "travel" to activate the chronograph functions.

here are some vintage "Lucy" from April 1953 to late 1961



as you may hear from other watch collectors that your Breitling looks "just like a Breguet TypeXX", here's the timeline (and the reason why this Copilot got the Lucy nickname, it was years ahead, defining a design many others copied).

1953: mass production of the ref. 765AVI "Lucy" begins in April, both analog and digital minute counter versions are launched. "PreGeneve" for the April batch, "Geneve"-branded for the November 1953 and later batches, as Breitling only moved to Geneva in summer 1953

1954: Breguet (and Vixa/Auricoste) are awarded the contract for deliveries of the Type20 chronographs for the French Armée de l'Air - the Breguet version was manufactured by Mathey Tissot in Switzerland, as you can see below it has no similarities whatsoever to the Breitling (or what now for many is considered the “typical” TypeXX design ��)

1959: (some claim mass production only started in 1960/61, needs more research) launch of the TypeXX Aeronavale, again manufactured by Mathey Tissot, branded Breguet and, for a small batch, Girard Perregaux

so no, the 765AVI Copilot does NOT “look like a Breguet”, but admittedly Mathey Tissot and/or Breguet were clearly “inspired” by the Breitling design for a model launched 6 or 7 years later

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by PanosI

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That’s a nice watch. The Only Breitling i would buy.

[Jack T]

What a beautiful watch, love the bezel, and that clean dial for a 3 ring chrono. Enjoy it.