ninjagaiden Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Folks, I'd love to get a Breitling as my second ot third rep watch (A PAM 286J is the main competition for second place), and I am after one that has the stealthy look of a SA, SOSF or the Blackbird in stainless steel (not PVD), SS bracelet and a black dial. I have looked over By-tor's excellent review but I realise that the reviews and images relate to previous generation reps which you can't get anymore. I think the best example currently available from Josh is this SOSF, because of the Lume and double AR http://www.1-pc8838.com/bl02004-superocean-steelfish-black-swiss-28362-p-2603.html I would *Love* to have a blackbird, if only to travel three miles down the road and take a wrist shot of it in front of a real SR71A Blackbird, but sadly I don't think it is as good a rep. I would go with a SA if it was a *much* better rep than the others but I am wary of the 48mm case size on my wrist : the size makes it look too blingy! Also what is the PVD like on these Breitling reps? Josh has some on his site and the pics don't look very uniform in terms of colour / coverage. I used to own a Lum-Tec Bull 45 watch and the PVD on that was really nice and inky black. Would appreciate your thoughts N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 The Blackbird is a pretty damn good rep, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Watch Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have the newer generation bb and I cant say enough good things about it. the pearl is fixed and the ar isnt a problem anymore however the caseback on the v1 is better but nobody sees it anyway. another thing is its a bit more exclusive imo because of its price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks Guys that's really helpful about the BB. @luv2watch - your case & bracelet look very shiny. Is that brushed or polished ss? Here's a picture of the BB just down the road from me. Could do with a polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Here's a picture of the BB just down the road from me. Could do with a polish Sweet!!! But a polish would ruin the SR-71's stealth flat black finish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Watch Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) its polished but you could go either way. it looks real good next to the gen in the window of my tourneau. I like it enough that I have been considering another one for some time now. it is more exclusive then most other rep breitlings mostly because for its price you would expect a 1:1 but thats not the case here. but like I said the only real problem is the caseback with the newer models is wrong. also if your a bb expert there is a tick missing on the left subdial but most wouldnt notice it. Edited September 7, 2011 by Luv2Watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Guys After some thought I have decided I am going to get a Blackbird. I prefer the 2008 style brushed SS case http://www.1-pc8838.com/bl00102-blackbird-date-black-asia-7750-running-sec300-p-3889.html but I am absolutely torn between the SS bracelet and the lovely leather strap version http://www.1-pc8838.com/bl00101-blackbird-date-black-asia-7750-running-sec300-p-3443.html So I emailed Josh to ask for a price with both straps. Before I buy the trigger, are there any reasons why I would be *much* better off getting the 2009 or the 2010 model of this watch. I'm not fussed about the case back, or a few extra marking on the subdials... Thanks N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Watch Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) the pearl is terrible on the earlier model. also the outer layer of ar is defective. your best bet is to get the newer one and have sombody brush it. get it with the ss bracelet and buy an aftermarket strap Edited September 10, 2011 by Luv2Watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 You were right on that one. I ordered the brushed caseset and Josh said when he got it in he was not prepared to send it out. So instead he's sent out the polished caseset. QC pics look great - pearl is spot on and the AR looks nice and strong. I am getting the leather strap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 The BB Is indeed a very nice rep. here's another one you might consider later http://www.1-pc8838....242-p-5612.html Not as excluvise or expensive as the BB...but a very well made rep to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 So the delivery guy brought a nice parcel just as I was getting set to head out to work. I unboxed my BB with bracelet and leather strap just to check everything looks okay. Caseset and bracelet look really good. Pearl placement and AR look good. Lume on hands and subhands is strong, not sure about hour markings. Left this and the (very nice) BR02 in the winder and headed off to work. Will takes some pics this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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