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My Blackbird Limited Edition has landed. Just purchased this beautiful Breitling from a very trusted member of the forum. He was the original owner and kept very good care of my Blackbird. Many may know me from other watch forums since I have been very active with Rolex, Omega, Panerai, etc.. This is the Breitling that made me jump into the brand as I wanted a serious chronograph. When I think chronograph, I think of "Breitling Chronomat".
As a long time watch forum(s) member, you dont just start a thread about a new watch without some proper pics, so here ya go.




I took the day off waiting for the watch. In my own OCD fashion, as soon as I opened the shipping box, the watch went under a magnifying loupe. Watch was accurately described as in excellent condition with a few minor marks. I polished all minor marks off and cleaned up the bracelet and clasp to new condition. AR is spotless.



I have done this over the years with many Omega, Rolex, etc... and feel comfortable knowing my limits. This was just a simple job on the Blackbird, nothing major at all. This is the first Breitling in my collection and I am starting to wonder what took me so long. Beautiful build quality. Bezel moves with a quality click and lines up. The Breitling oozes quality.



Bracelet is extremely comfortable. Bravo for Breitling for having a adjustable clasp.


My Limited Edition number is 1012 out of 2000 and warranteed to 2019.


Lume is outstanding.



There is a black and red theme in my life so the Blackbird was a easy choice.



Watch was regulated by Breitling for +2 a day by the previous owner. I believe it's doing better than that at +.50 to +1 a day.



I will say that adjustment of the pilot bracelet was a new experience compared to Rolex,Omega, etc... Super high quality but the diagonal multi link pieces are like a puzzle when apart. The pins are super beefy. Since I dive with all my watches, I can't imagine ever having a bracelet failure. I did get a new Breitling gen 3 rubber dive strap to change up the look.
The Blackbird big date was exactly the chronomat look I always admired but money and other watches came first. A little late to the Breitling brand but soooo glad I am here.

Very Nice, congratulations, one of the few I regret letting go of! Welcome to Breathing Source!!

That is a stunner! Welcome to the club

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Oyster Date '78, Blackbird chrono DLC '10, Blackbird chrono' 02, Navitimer Fighters '02, Aerospace Evo , Seamaster Chrono Diver 300' 02, Carrera cbm2110

Beautiful piece congrats!!


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simply amazing!

enjoy...

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Navitimer World
Avenger Seawolf
SuperOcean
Crosswind Special
Headwind
Montbrillant Datora
SuperOcean Heritage 46

For a sport/dive look: Here is the Blackbird on the Breitling Pro III rubber dive strap.






Very comfortable

Beautiful piece! Looks very nice with the rubber strap.

Looks sweet. I prefer the bracelet.
And my Power Wagon is a white 3rd generation Ram.

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Chrono Avenger M1, Ti- yellow dial, on Pro II Ti bracelet.
Avenger Code Yellow LE, on Diver Pro II strap, w/arabic dial.

Looks great, congrats! Love it on the Pro III.

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Breitling Avenger Hurricane