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Old 30 August 2020, 01:40 PM   #1
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Breitlight durability?

Anyone with skyracer that can comment on the durability of the case? Felt pretty decent but I remember AP forged carbon cases chipped and wore poorly when they first came out.
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Old 31 August 2020, 12:03 AM   #2
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2nd this. Thinking of getting the new Endurance Pro? From the shots, videos I have seen also interested. Once I get back into town for the new Rolex will take a first hand look at these new models. Probably will pull trigger on Red


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Old 31 August 2020, 12:36 AM   #3
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I’ve had my Colt Skyracer for 2 years and it still looks like the day I got it brand new. This is truly my beater watch. If I wear a watch doing any sort of yard work, this is the watch I wear. It’s extremely lightweight and you most likely even won’t even realize you’re wearing a watch.
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Old 4 September 2020, 09:58 PM   #4
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I’ve had my Colt Skyracer for 2 years and it still looks like the day I got it brand new. This is truly my beater watch. If I wear a watch doing any sort of yard work, this is the watch I wear. It’s extremely lightweight and you most likely even won’t even realize you’re wearing a watch.

Thanks kind sir, tried on the new Endurance Pro and love it minus the rubber (prefer the Nato strap).


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Thanks kind sir, tried on the new Endurance Pro and love it minus the rubber (prefer the Nato strap).


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The nato straps are nice. I’ve got the blue one for my Superocean Heritage and it’s very comfortable. If you still want a rubber strap, look at the rubber mesh straps. You should be able to buy a Breitlight tang buckle for them. I’ve got 2 of those straps and they’re a lot more flexible and comfortable than the thicker strap with Breitling on it.
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Old 6 September 2020, 06:33 AM   #6
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The nato straps are nice. I’ve got the blue one for my Superocean Heritage and it’s very comfortable. If you still want a rubber strap, look at the rubber mesh straps. You should be able to buy a Breitlight tang buckle for them. I’ve got 2 of those straps and they’re a lot more flexible and comfortable than the thicker strap with Breitling on it.

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Old 17 October 2020, 12:04 PM   #7
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I have a Skyracer that I wear 4-5 times per week. Doesn’t show a mark. Intoxicating lightness. Works well on NATO too. Easily the best Breitling I’ve bought and I’ve bought several over the years. I’m eyeing the EP as well.
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Old 17 October 2020, 05:27 PM   #8
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I cannot say that I have seen anyone in my military aviation profession wear a Skyracer, but I have seen many, many, many wear other Breitling products in the cockpit of single seat fighters and they took everything that environment could give. I personally prefer a 16710 GMT for personal use, but to answer your question, I don’t think I would doubt Brietling’s durability. Maybe if they have a different standard of construction or design for that watch, maybe, but I doubt it.
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