After years and years of wearing and buying the same Citizen Navihawk watch over and over, every 4 years or so as it breaks, I finally decided it was time to spend the money (invest) in a high-quality, high-end watch that would last me for years and years, if not life. I'm a pilot, so as I did my research the majority of watches (of high-end quality) that met my needs were Breitling. Eventually it came down to the Airwolf and Aerospace. I like the look of the Airwolf better, as I personally find the Aerospace dial just a bit plain. I decided to add the Co-Pilot module for a mixture of the functions it provides, the individuality it gives to the watch, and the appearance.
So I placed an order at the end of April through La Swiss--a big thanks to my contact there and our forum brother Roffensian for introducing me. I just got the Airwolf two days ago, and have been LOVING it. I actually ordered a Cockpit Lady at the same time for my wife, for the purpose of these watches commemorating the birth of our 2nd daughter, Mother's/Father's Day, and our 12 year anniversary. Unfortunately, the Cockpit Lady I chose is backordered and has been continually delayed from Switzerland. Latest arrival estimate is now July!
I have LOTS of thoughts about the Airwolf. Here's some:- I'm really enjoying the Airwolf. It has a nice fit, feel, and appearance to it.
- If I had to pick my favorite thing so far that just tickles me pink every time I try it, it's the light function. (and I'll try it later, but I do wear Night Vision Goggles when I fly sometimes, so I could be one of the few that appreciates that spec about it) The light is just so good-looking and classy when activated in the dark.
- Just a few things I wish could be slightly better--(1) The face dial seems more like a dark charcoal grey to me, I wish it were a bit deeper black. (2) The luminescent paint on the bars and face numbers do look a little yellow in brighter light. Wish they were more white. (3) I wish the Co-Pilot had a night feature as well. If I start a flight at night-time, I'll be fumbling with a light to make sure I hack the clock right.
- Before the purchase, I was a bit worried about the Airwolf weight. It's a bit bigger and noticeably heavier than my previous watch. But after wearing it for 30 minutes, it fits and feels very natural.
- The bend of the Co-Pilot module does push the face dial a little towards the left or "outer" side of my left wrist. I find myself periodically rotating the watch and band back towards me on my wrist a bit. No big deal.
- I have not yet experienced the anomaly another Airwolf owner here has, that it would change functions on its own by having the function knob turn against the wrist. Hope it continues fine for me, no worries yet.
- Even though there's no "ratchet" to the 2-way Airwolf bezel, it hasn't slippped on me. Right degree of tightness right out of the box.
- Nobody's noticed my new watch on their own yet, at least to the degree where they've felt the need to comment. But of course I'm displaying it proudly, and telling several friends the story of how I chose and purchased it. Multiple people really like it, and for some reason ESPECIALLY the turbine dial back!
- On that note, I was curious how the turbine back would feel on the wrist over an extended period. Feels fine! If anything, even better than a flat metal back--haven't got the slight wrist sweat one can get with the flat metal backs.
- I've already got a few hairline scratches in the polish from just resting my arm on a desk or such. Nothing major, but it's bound to happen! How in the WORLD are you supposed to keep it highly polished though? Mine started accumulating fingerprints in a matter of seconds.
- When I was in the shop to pick up the watch, I was AMAZED how different various watches looked and felt in person. Even some of the best pictures just don't do them justice. Saw my first B01's, which I thought were nice, and could look good in certain finishes, but didn't blow me away. I still prefer the legacy Chronomats, though. And I fell in LOVE with a Chronomat Evo two-tone Rose Gold with blue face and two-tone Rose Gold bracelet. Why is it that we do that? I'm not even a watch nut, and the day I pick up what has been my "Grail" watch, I fall in love with another watch as well! (and even intrigued by another)
- Got my two Breitling hats already! VERY nice. Now I want to find and buy more Breitling merchandise! Too bad the company doesn't sell even just a few basic items.
- A few pictures. Please excuse the cheezy ones, doing the best I can while travelling, and I'll see if I can get any better ones. Just happened to have that pillow on my bed. The first pic with the box is my favorite one. On that note, HOLY CRAP, that's a beautiful box!
Not sure which face I prefer yet, but am very happy with mine. Am scared to wear it daily again though since I got it refurbished. It just marks far too easily and when it dors happen its much more noticeable than on a brushed finish bracelet. 
