doc savage Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 I've been wanting a Breitling, specifically a titanium 44mm model on a bracelet, so I thought I would try this one out from Jay. It arrived quickly, as always. Pros: Solid titanium Nice purple/blue fake AR tint Reliable and accurate (quartz) Cool looking pushers and crown Lightweight and comfortable Cons: Mineral glass Flaws a-plenty (dial, subdials, bezel, pearl, datewheel, quartz, etc.) Bracelet (inner edges of links are rounded instead of sharp) Paint on numerals is sloppy I'm sure that the dealer would replace this for the bad dial paint, but I'm actually OK with it. You wouldn't wear it to Tourneau, but it's fine for a daily beater--how many people (in the real world) really care whether the 4 on your bezel is open or closed? I'd also like the non-chrono version if anyone knows who sells it. Recommended.
hyster Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 I had one of these quartz Chrono Avengers, like you say, a really nice beater.
andreww Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 I've got the 7750 version of this watch. Like you say, a couple of flaws but a nice watch nonetheless!
rare1 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) I have the grey chrono avenger gen and it is my absolute FAVORITE! Here are some pics! Edited July 19, 2008 by rare1
doc savage Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Posted July 22, 2008 I have the grey chrono avenger gen and it is my absolute FAVORITE! Here are some pics! Whoa, is THAT what my watch is supposed to look like? What a beauty! I love that bracelet. This watch has pretty much replaced the G-Shock for mountain biking and working out--it's more comfortable on my wrist and the chrono is much easier to engage. If it were waterproof I would never take it off. It's not a very striking watch, but up close the crosshatching and unusual finish attract attention. Once people get a closer look they are shocked that I would wear a Breitling to they gym, I just tell them I have a great warranty.
rare1 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Whoa, is THAT what my watch is supposed to look like? What a beauty! I love that bracelet. This watch has pretty much replaced the G-Shock for mountain biking and working out--it's more comfortable on my wrist and the chrono is much easier to engage. If it were waterproof I would never take it off. It's not a very striking watch, but up close the crosshatching and unusual finish attract attention. Once people get a closer look they are shocked that I would wear a Breitling to they gym, I just tell them I have a great warranty. Thanks! The main reason why I chose this as my first Breitling Gen is because it is "Anti-Bling" Also, it is so comfortable I never want to take it off! Regards, Brad
beefy6969 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 Hi, are you sure its mineral glass? I got the same quartz model from a major dealer here and his description states Sapphire with slight AR. Who is wrong here?
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