docblackrock Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Not talking about the new Skyland - essentially an updated Ti Chrono Avenger in SS, no no no.... No, what I'm talking about the PVD (aka "Black Steel") version... Thought I'd share this stealthy beauty with you all.... I know, it has something of a HBB about it, but is actually attractive *cough* any dealers with factory contacts reading this? *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I wouldn't say no to a normal Skyland too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 You and me both Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Watch this space gents, someone is already ahead of the game it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Oh, I do hope that means it is possibly in the pipeline for replicating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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F15DOC Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well there it is, I am looking for a 3rd watch and I wanted an "aviation" style chronograph with a strap. This is it, now just a waiting game... hope you can give us some clues on if/when this will be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 If it was done right everybody would buy this thing!If it was done right everybody would buy this thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 if they do rep the skyland i sure as hell hope they do the double ar like they did with the steelfish and the ulitmate bce. this watch is amzing!! ***some pics of the ss version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Do they do PVD right- the rep makers? I've seen them cheap out on the black magic HBB, not using real PVD (I believe), so I'm a little skeptical. I think there are some PVD pams out there, though- so that would be a point in our favour. I would love to get this. I need an avenger after selling mine recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 If it was done right everybody would buy this thing!If it was done right everybody would buy this thing! Does getting it right require putting clean movements in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 On the "Black Steel", Breitling use a ti-carbon nitride-based PVD process that gives more of a gunmetal finish similar to the Bamford PVD vintage Rolexes (rather than that deep black B&R, Kobold, military type of PVD). I'm in no way an expert in PVD, and can't comment on the "PVD" used in the rep B&Rs, HBB, DSN Pams etc. but I'm reliably told that the process is not particularly difficult or expensive to reproduce, so here's hoping. As for double AR, I'm told it is a given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I want the SS version...the PVD will probably be flawed like the black magic. Either way I hope a SS version comes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I want the SS version...the PVD will probably be flawed like the black magic. Either way I hope a SS version comes as well. Flawed how exactly? The PVD coating is crappy? Too dark? Not dark enough? Prone to damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Well from what I hear the PVD coating on the Blsck Magic isnt PVD at all....anyway please keep on pushing DOUBLE AR and as I said before, a SS model would be nice as well. Any idea when this will surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 On the drawing board so to speak, received green light, in process etc. I'm told. So would guess we're looking at late Sep maybe Oct, only a guesstimate mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) Doc: you and I both wanted an old case Chrono Avenger....but if this baby comes out with "super rep" standards....Double AR correct size case....I will stop my search and be content! (as long as this rep is accurate) Keep up the fine work and keep on pushing quality over quickness...I woulld rather wait a bit longer and have them get it right. I have to say, the odds of them getting the black metal version perfect are pretty low...the SS version could really be 1:1...while the black version may look off compared to the gen. Does the maker have a genuine to rep from??? Edited August 26, 2007 by CY0811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 You and me both CY I expect super rep spec as this project is being pushed by a super rep dealer No credit for me, I just asked the question, got a positive response and have provided some specific details on request. Both SS and PVD models will be made almost certain. Agree with your concerns about the PVD but I like a matt finish on my CAs hence my desire for the old Ti version. SS just looks a little too shiney for such a utilitarian tool watch IMO. The gen Blacksteel won't be available until 2008, so assume they'll 1:1 a normal Skyland and copy the details of the BS from pics and detailed spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Seriously, I thought about saving up for the gen PVD Skyland - now I'll wait until the rep is out. If it is nearly as good as the BCE, I will be all over it! (PLEASE!!!) Maybe I'll get the replica and a Sinn U2 instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyster Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 This one has the potental to be a real winner if they get it to a good standard and the price is not too silly. Keep us posted if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 i think the blacksteel version is already out. heres a link with some nice pics of the blacksteel. @doc...maybe you can send these to angus or whoever the dealer is to help out the process. this is my favorite breitling and once this comes out....if it does come out im all over it. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tre...ev=&reveal= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 any update on the skyland? i heard something about early 08? ...hopefully it will be out sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 awesome looking watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 just ordered the gen...black face with ss bracelet. this is by far my favorite breitling so i thought i would spring for the real deal. ill post some pics when i get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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