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Noonan · 5 May 2011, 11:06 AM

At any point in the last 5 or so years, I would have laughed if anyone said I'd be wearing a quartz watch. But yet, here I am with one on my wrist and I can't stop staring at it.

I recently picked up this Aerospace Avantage and couldn't be happier. I read a lot about the super quartz movement and the thermal compensation technology used prior to buying. These are rated to run +/- 10 sec a year. Between the quartz movement and the all Ti case & bracelet, this is by far the lightest watch I've ever owned. I'm sure I'll end up going to bed with it on by mistake more than once.

The features of the watch included a chronograph, countdown timer, 2nd time zone, day/date display, alarm, and a few others. My only coplaint is that it's a bit tedious to navigate all the menus using only the crown. I think having pushers like the B1 would make it more intuitive. Not a deal breaker for me since I'll be leaving it on the day/date display at least 90% of the time.

Overall, this is an amazing timepiece that I don't see it leaving my collection anytime soon. Breitling continues to impress more each time I try a new model from them.

And the wrist shot:

rocco1109 · 5 May 2011, 11:11 AM

It's a SUPER QUARTZ.

I picked up a 2nd hand (near new) Aerospace several months ago. On the 2nd hand market, they're really quite a bargain. No doubt, I'd rather have this watch on my wrist than $1500 in my pocket.

I have not worn mine for several days but I'm wearing it now. It's nice to be able to strap it on without needing to set it, etc.

GFEAR · 9 May 2011, 06:48 AM

I REFUSED to own a quartz watch, but i LOVE my breitling chronospace 2010 jet team edition, its just awesome

Scott in Arizona · 10 May 2011, 10:39 AM

I had the "old" Chronospace, which was essentially an Aerospace in a steel case with a Pro 1 bracelet. It also had a slide rule wheel similar to an EB6, but also had weights and measures. Great watch. I sold it to get a Navitimer.

vukotab · 10 May 2011, 10:47 PM

Aerospace is great timepiece, quartz or no quartz!
It`s one of my favorite Breitlings ever, very comfortable and IMHO classic in it`s own right!

BH13GMT · 10 May 2011, 11:13 PM

Only ones I would consider are the Omega X-33, Bell and Ross BR-03 Aviation (same insides as the Breitling) and the Suunto Elementum Range.

asadtiger · 11 May 2011, 01:26 AM

great timepiece...I rememeber its one of the earliest watches I got impressed with many years ago when I was starting into this hobby...and I still am

h999r · 20 May 2011, 05:12 PM

Nothing wrong with Quartz watches .. as long as its Brietling :)

TSts · 4 June 2011, 02:48 PM

Nice piece! I'll be wearing my aerospace avantage for the duration of my upcoming 3 week European trip, can't beat the reliability and versatility!

GFEAR · 5 June 2011, 01:50 AM

I SWORE i would never own a quartz watch again, but i LOVE my chronospace superquartz, its fantastic.

Wisconsin Proud · 8 June 2011, 05:53 AM

In the same boat - I generally buy auto watches but when I saw this last week I knew it was mine!

mrw3685 · 10 June 2011, 07:29 AM

I personally am a huge fan of the Airwolf, a little on the bulky side but such a solid looking watch.

jamesbondOO7 · 10 June 2011, 07:40 AM

Cannot understand how one could.

5 May 2011, 11:06 AM	#1
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Help!! I'm in love with a quartz watch... At any point in the last 5 or so years, I would have laughed if anyone said I'd be wearing a quartz watch. But yet, here I am with one on my wrist and I can't stop staring at it. I recently picked up this Aerospace Avantage and couldn't be happier. I read a lot about the super quartz movement and the thermal compensation technology used prior to buying. These are rated to run +/- 10 sec a year. Between the quartz movement and the all Ti case & bracelet, this is by far the lightest watch I've ever owned. I'm sure I'll end up going to bed with it on by mistake more than once. The features of the watch included a chronograph, countdown timer, 2nd time zone, day/date display, alarm, and a few others. My only coplaint is that it's a bit tedious to navigate all the menus using only the crown. I think having pushers like the B1 would make it more intuitive. Not a deal breaker for me since I'll be leaving it on the day/date display at least 90% of the time. Overall, this is an amazing timepiece that I don't see it leaving my collection anytime soon. Breitling continues to impress more each time I try a new model from them. And the wrist shot:

5 May 2011, 11:11 AM	#2
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	That's not just any old ordinary quartz... It's a SUPER QUARTZ. I picked up a 2nd hand (near new) Aerospace several months ago. On the 2nd hand market, they're really quite a bargain. No doubt, I'd rather have this watch on my wrist than $1500 in my pocket. I have not worn mine for several days but I'm wearing it now. It's nice to be able to strap it on without needing to set it, etc.

10 May 2011, 10:47 PM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Aerospace is great timepiece, quartz or no quartz! It`s one of my favorite Breitlings ever, very comfortable and IMHO classic in it`s own right! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

10 May 2011, 11:13 PM	#6
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	Only ones I would consider are the Omega X-33, Bell and Ross BR-03 Aviation (same insides as the Breitling) and the Suunto Elementum Range. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

4 June 2011, 02:48 PM	#9
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	Nice piece! I'll be wearing my aerospace avantage for the duration of my upcoming 3 week European trip, can't beat the reliability and versatility! __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

9 May 2011, 06:48 AM	#3
GFEAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 263	I REFUSED to own a quartz watch, but i LOVE my breitling chronospace 2010 jet team edition, its just awesome

10 May 2011, 10:39 AM	#4
Scott in Arizona "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Well, um.... Watch: Depends on the day Posts: 149	I had the "old" Chronospace, which was essentially an Aerospace in a steel case with a Pro 1 bracelet. It also had a slide rule wheel similar to an EB6, but also had weights and measures. Great watch. I sold it to get a Navitimer.

11 May 2011, 01:26 AM	#7
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	great timepiece...I rememeber its one of the earliest watches I got impressed with many years ago when I was starting into this hobby...and I still am

20 May 2011, 05:12 PM	#8
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Nothing wrong with Quartz watches .. as long as its Brietling :)

5 June 2011, 01:50 AM	#10
GFEAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 263	I SWORE i would never own a quartz watch again, but i LOVE my chronospace superquartz, its fantastic.

8 June 2011, 05:53 AM	#11
Wisconsin Proud Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 351	In the same boat - I generally buy auto watches but when I saw this last week I knew it was mine!

10 June 2011, 07:29 AM	#12
mrw3685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 18	I personally am a huge fan of the Airwolf, a little on the bulky side but such a solid looking watch.

10 June 2011, 07:40 AM	#13
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,079	Cannot understand how one could. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

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