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I have spent the last three days watching the Breitling airshow - L39 and SF260 aerobatic display teams (flown entirely by ex-members of the Patrouille de France and the Frecce Tricolore), wing walkers, the Constellation and a parachute display team, wonderful! I would not like to hazard a guess at how much it costs. Not open to the general public, you understand, but thanks to all you Breitling buyers who paid for it! It is on again next week................
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I bought a Breitling Emergency, nice to know its there if you need it. Service costs are horrific, £375.00 last time. Still like my old Seiko though, simple but effective. And the straps the same colour as my Tonka. Cool.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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That's not a watch
Vacheron Constantin commemorated its 250th anniversary in 2005 with the unveiling of the “Tour de l’Ile” watch, "the world’s most complicated double-face watch." Its movement, composed of 834 parts, and the two dials represent sixteen complications including an hour, quarter and minute repeater, tourbillon, moon phases and age of the moon, perpetual calendar, equation of time, sunrise and sunset times and a representation of the night sky.
A buddy of mine (many years ago) was loaned a Frecce Tricolori special edition Breitling to play with.
I couldn't help remarking that "water resistant to 100 m" was not a ringing vote of confidence in anyone's talents as an aviator.
(USD70 Seiko automatic military from eBay, myself, after several more expensive watches demised one way or the other.)
I couldn't help remarking that "water resistant to 100 m" was not a ringing vote of confidence in anyone's talents as an aviator.
(USD70 Seiko automatic military from eBay, myself, after several more expensive watches demised one way or the other.)
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Just out of interest what is the current issue G10 watch . Is it the CWC with the date window and the snap on back with no battery hatch or the CWC with no date function and the battery hatch?
Which members of the aircrew get these issued and who gets the Pulsar chronos?
Are these issued for the duration of the service with the RAF or do they have to be handed in after each tour?
Many thanks
Peter
Which members of the aircrew get these issued and who gets the Pulsar chronos?
Are these issued for the duration of the service with the RAF or do they have to be handed in after each tour?
Many thanks
Peter
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Is it true that the Navy only had 1 watch on each ship?
Hence "The Officer of the Watch"
Hence "The Officer of the Watch"
Ships have two Watches, Port and Starboard
The Omega Seamaster has been accurate within a second or two since I bought it back in January, the Seiko Premier Chronograph is accurate within five or six seconds a month. Both are nice looking watches. Discrete too.
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I love my pulsar - if I could have one with a squadron badge or wings emblazoned on the face I would be made up. I asked this of Seiko (Pulsar owners) and it sounded too much unfortunately. Then the only difference from a Breitling would be it telling the time correctly. Oh, and £2000.
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If you have recently bought a Breitling Aerospace at £2200 i sudgest you move on. The Aerospace has a 986.333 movement with a titanium case and strap.
And so does this.....
Amazon.co.uk: Tissot Titanium Dual Display Watch: Jewellery & Watches
And so does this.....
Amazon.co.uk: Tissot Titanium Dual Display Watch: Jewellery & Watches
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Alternatively, go for one of these ...
Citizen Skyhawk
Titanium, Solar (any light really!) Powered and mine only loses a couple of seconds every few months!
Citizen Skyhawk
Titanium, Solar (any light really!) Powered and mine only loses a couple of seconds every few months!
Join Date: May 2004
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Or get a job where you get given a Breitling! 
The Aerospace is the cheapest watch they make, which is why they give it away to some people. They make their money on the high end watches - eg the special edition Bentley watch, which costs a little more than the car you bought to match it!! 
The Aerospace is the cheapest watch they make, which is why they give it away to some people. They make their money on the high end watches - eg the special edition Bentley watch, which costs a little more than the car you bought to match it!!
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Alternatively, go for one of these ...
Citizen Skyhawk
Titanium, Solar (any light really!) Powered and mine only loses a couple of seconds every few months!
Citizen Skyhawk
Titanium, Solar (any light really!) Powered and mine only loses a couple of seconds every few months!
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I love my Formex - best watch I've had. And it was a gift from a mate in Switzerland so very reasonably priced! 
formex - Home
formex - Home
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If you have recently bought a Breitling Aerospace at £2200 i sudgest you move on. The Aerospace has a 986.333 movement with a titanium case and strap.
And so does this.....
Amazon.co.uk: Tissot Titanium Dual Display Watch: Jewellery & Watches
And so does this.....
Amazon.co.uk: Tissot Titanium Dual Display Watch: Jewellery & Watches