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Old 29 June 2007, 09:38 PM   #1
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Sold my SMP Chrono and getting...

The Breitling Steelfish XL PLus. I love the dial design of it and its also blue.

I've decided that I only need one Chrono and the face of the SMP Chrono is similar to my SMP Bond.

Best of all, both deals have been done locally!
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Old 30 June 2007, 02:43 AM   #2
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Just came back from Barrie, ON. Got the Steelfish on the wrist now... photos of the SF XL PLus at 44mm.

Its a heavy watch, I think heavier than the PO. It has a nice substantial heft to it. The Pro II bracelet is beautiful, much better than Pro I. The downside is the lack wet suit extension, but I don't dive anyway - just the usual desk diver sport.


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Old 30 June 2007, 04:02 AM   #3
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Congrats, Vernon....solid looking watch!!

Wear it in good health, my friend!!
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Old 30 June 2007, 04:20 AM   #4
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Old 30 June 2007, 08:01 AM   #5
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Wow Vernon. a Breitling I actually like. All I ever see here in Vancouver are the over stylised ones, all bling! this one looks really nice, solid and understated. Excellent choice. If it is not too rude may I ask what sort of price range in CAD$ are we looking at for that one?
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Old 30 June 2007, 08:03 AM   #6
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Very nice, Vernon Congratulations
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Old 30 June 2007, 10:26 AM   #7
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Yeah, the dial on this one really caught my eye. There was the 40mm version but found it too small so the XL-Plus fits the bill. Breitling is phasing the 40mm version and just sticking with the 44mm.

Last week, I was over at Vaughan Mills and the MSRP on these was $2675 CAD + taxes. The most that the AD would give was 23% off.

I got this preloved and got an awesome deal as its only 3 months old with open papers for $1650 CAD.


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Wow Vernon. a Breitling I actually like. All I ever see here in Vancouver are the over stylised ones, all bling! this one looks really nice, solid and understated. Excellent choice. If it is not too rude may I ask what sort of price range in CAD$ are we looking at for that one?
Wear it in good health!
All the best.
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Old 30 June 2007, 10:56 AM   #8
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Awesome piece Vernon! Big congrats!!
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Old 30 June 2007, 02:28 PM   #9
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Nice Vernon. Love the AR coating
Have you seen a white dial steelfish? Also looks good as well.

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Old 4 July 2007, 01:08 AM   #10
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Yeah, the dial on this one really caught my eye. There was the 40mm version but found it too small so the XL-Plus fits the bill. Breitling is phasing the 40mm version and just sticking with the 44mm.

Last week, I was over at Vaughan Mills and the MSRP on these was $2675 CAD + taxes. The most that the AD would give was 23% off.

I got this preloved and got an awesome deal as its only 3 months old with open papers for $1650 CAD.
Wow, Fantastic deal. Think I will pay a visit to the AD today to check it out in the flesh! Thanks for sharing the info!
All the best.
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Old 4 July 2007, 09:01 PM   #11
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Nice watch Vernon Congrats and wear it in good health
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