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Old 3 July 2017, 12:58 PM   #1
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My first Breitling - Aerospace EVO Night Mission

It took awhile to realize that this is the perfect travel companion that I have been looking/wishing for....

1. Dive watch look and feel
2. Dual time zones
3. Light and thin
4. Alarm!
5. Grab and go

The original military strap looks awesome, but per the service centre lady, the lining material is leather. Could someone share if that's indeed true?


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Old 4 July 2017, 11:50 PM   #2
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Very nice congrats!
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Old 5 July 2017, 12:40 AM   #3
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Congrats! I just bought one yesterday myself. So far, I LOVE the looks. I HATE the fact that it doesn't have a sweep second hand. 20 years in the military and I'm still a stickler for timeliness. So now I have to bring up the seconds / date display and read that, too. It's going back.
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Old 5 July 2017, 01:03 AM   #4
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Congrats! I just bought one yesterday myself. So far, I LOVE the looks. I HATE the fact that it doesn't have a sweep second hand. 20 years in the military and I'm still a stickler for timeliness. So now I have to bring up the seconds / date display and read that, too. It's going back.


Aww that sucks!

Initially I was like.. is this thing even running? But got used to it now. Just love that clean & balanced look with both LCDs off

Maybe a 2nd chance for yours?

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Old 5 July 2017, 01:29 AM   #5
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It took awhile to realize that this is the perfect travel companion that I have been looking/wishing for....

The original military strap looks awesome, but per the service centre lady, the lining material is leather. Could someone share if that's indeed true?
First of all, congrats on your Aerospace EVO!

If you're talking about the OEM military strap -- no, the backing on the strap is not leather. It is a synthetic material that is waterproof and very comfortable. I have several and love their versatility.
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Old 5 July 2017, 01:46 AM   #6
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First of all, congrats on your Aerospace EVO!

If you're talking about the OEM military strap -- no, the backing on the strap is not leather. It is a synthetic material that is waterproof and very comfortable. I have several and love their versatility.
Thanks!

Yes I am referring to the OEM strap pictured below. I have read somewhere that it is what you described - synthetic material, but only once. Not a lot of information out there thus I called the service centre up and got a "it's leather" response.

Really appreciate your insights on the material! Yes it is really comfy, but the corners of the claps is kinda sharp, so I need to be extra careful around kids.

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Old 5 July 2017, 03:15 AM   #7
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Well -- now maybe you can educate me!

It appears from your photo that you have a green khaki military strap that is configured to be used with the OEM folding clasp. Up til now, I have only seen that strap available in a buckle/tang version. Did you get it recently? If you could share the model number of the strap, that would be very helpful (it's hard to make out from the photo).

Many thanks!
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Old 5 July 2017, 09:47 AM   #8
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Well -- now maybe you can educate me!



It appears from your photo that you have a green khaki military strap that is configured to be used with the OEM folding clasp. Up til now, I have only seen that strap available in a buckle/tang version. Did you get it recently? If you could share the model number of the strap, that would be very helpful (it's hard to make out from the photo).



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Is this the right place? It says 108W.

And ya I only got it last week. :p

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Old 5 July 2017, 10:33 AM   #9
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That's it -- many thanks!
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Old 5 July 2017, 11:24 AM   #10
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Thanks to YOU for the insights!

I am liking this watch more than expected, and it looks good almost on anything! :)

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Old 5 July 2017, 01:54 PM   #11
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Old 5 July 2017, 02:55 PM   #12
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Old 5 July 2017, 10:59 PM   #13
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Very nice breit!

Been looking at one of these for myself lately, I think your pics on the various straps may be the push I need!
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Old 6 July 2017, 10:41 AM   #14
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Very nice breit!

Been looking at one of these for myself lately, I think your pics on the various straps may be the push I need!


Thanks! :)

Back on the military strap. :)

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Old 6 July 2017, 12:00 PM   #15
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I wore mine today and it's starting to grow on me. Such an iconic Breitling, it's hard to let it go.
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Old 6 July 2017, 12:49 PM   #16
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I wore mine today and it's starting to grow on me. Such an iconic Breitling, it's hard to let it go.
Yes indeed!
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Old 6 July 2017, 04:46 PM   #17
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Nice, whatever the bracelet, Congrats
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Old 7 July 2017, 02:26 AM   #18
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Old 7 July 2017, 06:49 AM   #19
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Old 7 July 2017, 10:30 AM   #20
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Thank you all! :)

On paracanvas strap today.



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Old 7 July 2017, 11:01 AM   #21
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Congratulations, I'm wearing mine right now.

It's also my go to travel watch: light, tough, display on Dallas time, always accurate.

I actually only have this because it doesn't have a second hand. The ticking would drive me crazy, so this is the only quartz watch for me.



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Old 7 July 2017, 12:25 PM   #22
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Old 7 July 2017, 04:12 PM   #23
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Thank you!

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I actually only have this because it doesn't have a second hand. The ticking would drive me crazy, so this is the only quartz watch for me.

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Old 11 July 2017, 05:47 AM   #25
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Old 11 July 2017, 12:26 PM   #26
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My first Breitling - Aerospace EVO Night Mission

Thanks guys!

The great thing about the Breitling is that... I can leave it out of sight until my next trip, while I enjoy this combo for now.




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Very nice.

I gave that one a look and while I like it, there was just no place for it in my collection.
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Old 12 July 2017, 02:34 AM   #28
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Mine has grown on me so it's going to stay for now. Very comfortable.
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Old 22 September 2017, 09:51 AM   #29
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does anyone have the yellow dial version
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