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Ok, so after everyone at my uni had their results delivered to them this morning, my postman came late. By 2.30, I was glancing at my Davidsen 005, wondering where on earth he had got to. As regular as an Asian 7750, he arrived, eventually. With his delviery were my results.

Opening results are no where near as fun as opening an EMS package. I was horrified. Once the paper was out of the envelope, a look to the bottom of tha page revealed I got a 1st in my first year doing law

Now why would I post this here.....quite simply I need to add a watch to my collection as a celebration and for something to remind me of my first year at uni. I have narrowed it down to the above watches, any other suggestions are welcome.

My current collection is

BCE white on brown strap

Omega UPO

SOSF

Gen Breitling Aerospace

Pam 005

Omega SMP Chono

TT Navitimer

The Bentley full size (48mm versions) are 24mm

The GT is 22mm (the gen) , so yes the bracelet should fit with the correct end links. In my original post I thought it referred to the full sized ones, sorry about the confusion.

If you see a picture of a black dialed navitimer, the slide rule is the white part on the outside. This moves around so caluclations can be made using the numbers on the dial and the slide rule.

For that price you should buy it.

I know this probably doesnt need to be asked, but have you tried emailing him?

Beautiful collection! Superb picture of the IWC Costeau, one of the best I have seen of it!

What is it you're still waiting for?

A few reps have good lume, but only for a very short period of time. My steelfish is brilliant, then it fades very quickly. My advice would be to choose a watch you really like the look of, and then get it relumed with superlume. Best of both worlds then.

The Ninjas on Strings genre is silly and holds little interest for me. However, occasional wirework (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) doesn't bother me. Still, the recent arrival of Tony Jaa has shook up what we're supposed to expect from a fightyfists film.

So yes, people can't fly, but Superhero films are ok?

I haven't seen that, only a couple of the jet li films, that's where I first saw it. Now if Superman was playing the lead role............

... but you're ok with people surviving gunshots?

I know more people that survive gunshots than ones that can fly

But yes, films are there as entertainment, and I just stay clear of the flying martial arts films. I think bother is the wrong word to use in this scenario, they just don't interest me in the slightest.

Very interesting!!! You think York has that too??

Good luck with your results!!!!

I think it may well do. I seem to remeber Yourk URNU being at sports weekend last year. Basiclaly where all the URNU units (14) go and do sports for a wekend. Wales always win

Anyway I've have somewhat gone off topic there, if want any info about it feel free to PM me. Il let you know how I get on too! Cheers Dutchy and wear that Breitling well!!

It's a beautiful piece! Awaiting my first year uni result at the moment, if I get the result I need, I think I may well treat ,myself to one of these, it looks stunning in the two tone!! By the way, when you get to your uni, enquire about the URNU (University Royal Naval Unit) It is great fun, and there are a few times a year where all the units get together, for sports, and social occasions! If your into that kind of thing, you get paid, and it looks great on your cv too!

I think the thing that annnoys me most is the current martial arts films using the fly by wire stuff they do. As a martial artist myself, its painful to watch. I think it must be like marmite, you either love it or hate it!

There is a chorno version, it isn't as accurate, due to the spacing of the sub dials being too far apart, because it's based on the asian 7750. It is a watch that looks great on the wrist though, but for reliability and accuracy the UPO (non-chrono) wins hands down.

Fantastic review Stephane. I think after all of these months I have found a sub that I will purchase, it looks very good for the price!

Great choice Dutchy, you certainly deserve it!

GO for the UPO. It will be most reliable long term with the ETA movement. As far as buying, they are all good collectors.

Beautiful, a must for any Breitling fan. Get yourself a black leather strap, and you'll never want to take it off of your wrist!

So sorry to hear of this, my condolences.

Hey guys,

Name is Isaac, new to the forum. I recently got into watches but know nothing about them.. and can't afford the watches that I like this site is very useful so far, thanks everyone.

Isaac

Welcome to the forum!

I have been collecting for about a year now. I only have 6 reps, and a gen to my name. Over the past few months, mypassion has not subsided, but my willing to purchase a rep has. I love being a part of this community the sharing and learning, it's fantastic. However, for me to purchase a watch, it has to be something a bit special. I saw the Hublot, and yes thought it was wild, it was unique.....did I want it? No. I saw the Costeau, and it is beuatiful, did I want it? No. I saw the Slevin edition of the IWC, do I want it....YES. That is my next purchase.

My purchasing has slowed down, but my integration into this community hasn't. For me, the watches themselves are a 15% segment of the enjoyment I get from the hobby, the other 80% comes from here.

Are reps worth buying?

It gives us something to talk about, and as true as Twotone's signature is, 'where people gather, life happens' That for me is the hobby of replica collecting. Purchasing and wearing the watch is all but a process. The discussion and anaylsing of it is where it starts and from where enjoyment stems for me.

Yes it is unfortunate that AR does scratch. I have a very tiny one on my gen Breitling, and it is obvious once you know it is there. However, the other watches that I have with double AR are fine. If it is a watch that you won't wear for rigorous activities, it is quite hard to scratch the coating.

The Breitling Steelfish for me

Ok. I just ordered the SS Chrono Avenger. It's supposed to have an AR coating. I'll let you know how it goes.

It is likely to have an AR coating similar to the UPO, it is on the inside only, but does reduce reflections.

You might be able to find a Breitling box, but the papers.....very unlikely