Slartibartfast Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 OK.... like many here, I have been searching for a half decent rep of the Breitling Aerospace. For those of you who aren't familiar with this model, here is a pic of the model I lust after Ok, Ok, quartz, but none the less a beauty, I think you will agree. Well I tried asking Narikaa to search one out for me during his last trip to the Far East. But no luck. I half expected this, because talk here on RWG and RG often tells of the absence of such a rep. Something with not being able to replicate the digital displays correctly, I believe. Anyhow.... I was trawling through one of those 'other' sites and came across a near passable rep. Not bad, I thought, displays look good, with black background and large light digits. Dial is ok I suppose.....good enough, so what the hell, take the plunge. So after a week or so, I had a nervous wait of 4 days, whilst my package was held in customs. Tracking then confirmed that it was on the way home, and with eager anticipation, I took delivery of the parcel the very next day following release. After tearing at the wrappings I uncovered a lovely yellow Breitling box, with that attractive silver lettering I opened the outer box to find a luxuriant bakelite box inside This is too good to be true, I thought. As there are instrutions and hang tag too! Now, in anticipation, I extracted the bakelite case from the safety of the lovely yellow outer box With excitement building I opened the case There it was, just as I had hoped HANG ON!!!! WTF!!! WHAT A COMPLETE AND UTTER POS!!! Nothing like the photo. Complete disappointment. Waste of hard earned cash! I should have taken the fact that Narikaa couldn't find a decent rep as a warning. And I stress that this POS is NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH HIM!!! I somehow knew that I would not get what was pictured, but didn't even listen to my own conscience. So as you have guessed it, the moral of the story here is better stick with dealers you can trust. And if it looks too good to be true, it usually is! I'm going down the pub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Two words: Uh...... what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRFAN Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) hahaha, classic!! gutted mate, maybe next time eh? how much did it set you back? Edited July 21, 2008 by RRFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOB Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 umm at least you now have a watch box for another breitling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thank You for the laugh I hope You didn't pay too much for that box set and bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 To bad m8 ... u got me going there for a while all do this is no watch i have desired still i was looking forward to a good end ... and then the last to pictures Well we all learn some day and still experienced members sometimes make exception and try the luck of the draw but usually ends like in ure case with dissapointment. Hope it did not set u back to much ... don't go crazy down the pub with booze ... aint worth the aggro regards laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maulermacall@hotmail.com Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Did you activate the emergency distress alarm that sends a signal to the satelite that tracks bad quality replicas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hey at least you got a cool box and hang tag so the you're not totally at a loss! You can always try to sell the crappy rep at ioffer or even your next garage sale for a couple of dollars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Yep..... It set me back $120. Crap... $120 for a box and a watch that looks like it fell out of a Christmas cracker! Be warned my friends! Stick to those you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 man, I'm so sorry... welcome to the rep world... nice set though... at least you won't have to buy the box set for your next breitling rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Be warned my friends! Stick to those you know! This is a good advice. If our dealers can't source a quality rep, it doesn't exist. This is true 99% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 This is a good advice. If our dealers can't source a quality rep, it doesn't exist. This is true 99% of the time. Absolutely... End of... Sorry to hear about your predicament, Slartibartfast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Man, I was on the edge of my seat until the box was opened... What a shame, a real bummer, hopefully they had something good on tap at the pub to make up for it. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 This is a good advice. If our dealers can't source a quality rep, it doesn't exist. This is true 99% of the time. Yes maybe even more often than that........99,99 percent of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 The best thing that can be said about that rep is that the box it came in is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 The best thing that can be said about that rep is that the box it came in is good. Yes, I thought that, right up until I opened it for the second time, and the hinge broke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Yes, I thought that, right up until I opened it for the second time, and the hinge broke! It looks like the same box I have (in my avatar), I keep my BCE in mine and never had a problem with the hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Interesting! Well... Actually it is the best Aerospace replica I have seen so far, even though that is not a great honor.. At least they have tried to hide the pushers. If they fit the "gold on black" displays which are on some replicas, it will look much better. How is the caseback on that one? Does it have the conversion factors? Here are my Genuine Aerospace and replica Blackbird.. Best of both worlds imo.. I bought my Aerospace Avantage about two months ago. It is a good buy on the second hand market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaviChief Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Ah, I'm sorry my friend. I searched long and hard for one for my brother too. The best I could find was this B-1. It is actually a great watch taken as it is, but it is not close enough next to the real thing. I still wear it once in awhile as it does look good on the wrist. 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Did the dealer send pics of the watch before purchase? 'cause I'm zero anal when it comes to the "ultimate/ superduper/ 1000% exact" rep, I even like 21j asians, but I wouldn't accept the clear digital lcd... this is the exact same problem the tag monaco 69 has. too bad. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 ROFL!! You bastard, I just spit coffee all over my monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauxlex Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 If it makes you feel any better, I had a great laugh. Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slartibartfast Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hey guys, just back from 2 weeks in the sun in Portugal (brilliant!). To pick this thread up again...... Ah, I'm sorry my friend. I searched long and hard for one for my brother too. The best I could find was this B-1. It is actually a great watch taken as it is, but it is not close enough next to the real thing. I still wear it once in awhile as it does look good on the wrist. @chief360.... your B-1 has the digi display that I thought I was getting (and as was shown in the dealer pick). I would have been quite happy with the Aerospace rep (for the money) if only it had had that display. Don't suppose you want to sell it on do you? I am sure I could transplant one to the other with a little luck. Interesting! Well... Actually it is the best Aerospace replica I have seen so far, even though that is not a great honor.. At least they have tried to hide the pushers. If they fit the "gold on black" displays which are on some replicas, it will look much better. How is the caseback on that one? Does it have the conversion factors? @chrgod.... yes, the case back has the conversion graph, but in the middle of the back, is some cr*p about Bentley Motors Special Edition. They have hidden the pushers by using the small indented ones (you know, the type you have to use the tip of a ball point pen to operate), which I have not seen on other reps of this model. I love your Aerospace BTW. I really lust after the painted italic numeral version. Bet you're pleased with it! If it makes you feel any better, I had a great laugh. Thanks for posting it. @faulex.... well, you have to laugh at yourself, once in a while. Brings you back down to earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Traveller Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I just picked up a Breitling Emergency, it's a great watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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