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Old 24 December 2018, 02:16 PM   #1
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Blue Christmas

So after a long wait, today was finally the day I've been waiting for a long time. I went back and forth on a few different models but a trip to a couple of ADs in November helped make my decision a lot easier. I thought this was the watch for me when it was announced at Basel this year but went back and forth on it. After seeing it at Yamron in Naples in November, I knew it was perfect.

One of the biggest hesitations was the mesh bracelet, but after trying it on, I couldn't believe how comfortable it actually was. I was able to wear the watch for a few hours today and now after another quick adjustment with the clasp, it fits perfect.

The best part about this watch is the blue dial and bezel. Breitling does blue dials so well and it shows with this watch. The shade of blue on the bezel is perfect and I love how the blue dial changes depending on the light. The display back is a nice feature as well but I didn't get any pictures of that. I won't go on about the movement since I've had enough experience with it in my Chronomat. Enough of my rambling, here are the pics. I like the newer style box and I think the leather travel as actually feels like the leather is a better quality than previous models that I've had.






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Old 24 December 2018, 02:18 PM   #2
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I love that watch. Congratulations. I am a big fan of blue watches and that blue is perfect. I also love the mesh bracelet. Wow!!!!
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Old 24 December 2018, 09:26 PM   #3
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Looks great! Congratulations.
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Old 25 December 2018, 07:34 AM   #4
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Thanks guys! I’m really loving this after wearing it the past day. I’m looking forward to switching it up with the blue rubber strap.
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Old 26 December 2018, 04:49 AM   #5
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congrats! love the blue!
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Old 26 December 2018, 05:23 AM   #6
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Congrats and happy holidays!
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Old 26 December 2018, 05:34 AM   #7
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Congrats, I like Breitling!!!! Nice ...
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Old 26 December 2018, 06:39 AM   #8
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Old 27 December 2018, 11:32 AM   #9
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Old 27 December 2018, 01:24 PM   #10
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I tried out the rubber strap today as well and really love how comfortable it was.


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Old 29 December 2018, 05:50 AM   #11
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Old 30 December 2018, 01:49 PM   #12
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Great looking.
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Old 30 December 2018, 01:53 PM   #13
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I hate you, love that watch, really love the bracelet style....congratulations, that's another to add to the list.
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Old 30 December 2018, 02:59 PM   #14
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I hate you, love that watch, really love the bracelet style....congratulations, that's another to add to the list.
Ha, I completely understand. I was on the fence about this or a few others but trying it on sealed the deal for me. I've turned into a big fan of the mesh bracelet but the rubber strap is also really comfortable. This watch was a home run for Breitling.
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Old 30 May 2019, 08:11 AM   #15
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If that there watch came in an emerald green I'd be all over it. It would be twice the watch the green submariner hulk watch is. Fingers crossed one day they release one.
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