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Old 30 August 2007, 03:40 AM   #1
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Its out for delivery!!!

My Chrono Avenger is out for delivery this morning! It will be on the wrist tonight and I'll post photos.

I hope you guys are not tired of seeing Breitling's Chrono Avenger!
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Old 30 August 2007, 04:00 AM   #2
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My Chrono Avenger is out for delivery this morning! It will be on the wrist tonight and I'll post photos.

I hope you guys are not tired of seeing Breitling's Chrono Avenger!
Bet it's going to be a long day waiting. Breitling are great watches and it's always nice to see a fellow member get himself a new watch.
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Old 30 August 2007, 04:04 AM   #3
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Thanks Ever34. I had a new one, but it was scammed from me (bought it originally from LaSwiss in TO) on a trade went bad.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=temporarily

I needed to find a replacement and the AD no longer have any as Breitling is discontinuing it and introducing the Skyland. The one I got is pre-loved < 1 month old bought from a grey dealer. I had no choice but to go this route. Still has a two year warranty from Jomashop (grey dealer).

Best thing about it is that it still has the serial and markings intact, I saved $$.


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Old 30 August 2007, 04:07 AM   #4
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Thanks Ever34. I had a new one, but it was scammed from me (bought it originally from LaSwiss in TO) on a trade went bad.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=temporarily

I needed to find a replacement and the AD no longer have any as Breitling is discontinuing it and introducing the Skyland. The one I got is pre-loved < 1 month old bought from a grey dealer. I had no choice but to go this route. Still has a two year warranty from Jomashop (grey dealer).

Best thing about it is that it still has the serial and markings intact, I saved $$.
Anyone who wants a breitling in my area has to go the grey dealer route. Every AD around here no longer carry breitling. Don't know what they are doing to their dealers but..

Post some pics when it comes in.
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Old 30 August 2007, 05:47 AM   #5
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You get yet? Is it there yet??? Are you sure it's out for delivery???
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Old 30 August 2007, 08:42 AM   #6
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It was delivered alright!

Wearing it now and making sure nothing's broken. I'll take the time to post photos (after my two yr old goes to bed). Took me some time to adjust the bracelet since it was off centered.

When I picked it up from the PO, the lady at the counter already knows me (LOL) and she said you owe $108.40. I told her it isn't that bad. Customs did open the box but nothing's amiss. When I first opened, thought the watch was confiscated as it looks like it was just the pillow... you'll see later what I mean.
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Old 30 August 2007, 08:47 AM   #7
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It was delivered alright!

Wearing it now and making sure nothing's broken. I'll take the time to post photos (after my two yr old goes to bed). Took me some time to adjust the bracelet since it was off centered.

When I picked it up from the PO, the lady at the counter already knows me (LOL) and she said you owe $108.40. I told her it isn't that bad. Customs did open the box but nothing's amiss. When I first opened, thought the watch was confiscated as it looks like it was just the pillow... you'll see later what I mean.
$108.00 is not bad at all. That's one of the advantages of breitling...most customs officers don't know what they are looking at if they do open the box.

Enjoy your new watch.
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Old 30 August 2007, 10:35 AM   #8
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I hope you guys are not tired of seeing Breitling's Chrono Avenger!
Hell no. We want more pics
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Old 30 August 2007, 08:03 PM   #9
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Old 30 August 2007, 08:44 PM   #10
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Still staring at it??? We want to see it to.
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Old 30 August 2007, 10:15 PM   #11
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Here it is folks... finally took the time to photograph the darn thing.

The outerbox - looks different from my original Avenger box. The original one was ALL yellow, this one appears to be a little more artistic.



Now the new bakelite box. The top box is more curved, comparing to my original box it was just a square box no curves. Better IMHO.



Now this is where I had a momentary freak out. I thought the customs official played a nasty trick on me by confiscating the watch. As you can see it looks like its just the pillow and no watch!



Now photos of the dial at an angle..



Closer look...



Watch strapped on the pillow outside its travel pouch...



The pro II bracelet - my original had a Pro I. Main difference is that Pro I has a dive extension while the Pro II does not. The Pro II looks massive.



Shots of the crown and its pushers.. always love the look of it...





Now, the obligatory wrist shot..



Finally its brothers joining in on the fun!



Hope you enjoyed it... sorry it took so long to post photos!
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Old 30 August 2007, 10:16 PM   #12
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Very nice!!! Great pics and watch!
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Old 30 August 2007, 10:40 PM   #13
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Great looking watch! Congrats on your purchase. Nice looking box to.
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Old 30 August 2007, 11:42 PM   #14
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Been reading your scam thread, unbelievable!
Should just go over there and ~%$~%% his %#$%

Nice Breitling by the way.
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Old 31 August 2007, 12:42 AM   #15
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That is the problem now a days, you do your justice you go to jail. Freakin scumbags have more rights now a days.

Thanks for checking in!

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Should just go over there and ~%$~%% his %#$%

Nice Breitling by the way.
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Old 31 August 2007, 02:45 AM   #16
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very beautiful watch. It really nice
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Old 31 August 2007, 11:27 AM   #17
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Old 31 August 2007, 11:35 AM   #18
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I'm not a fan of chronos but this looks great.
I must go and look at one, very nice watch.

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Old 31 August 2007, 04:55 PM   #19
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Great looking collection you've got there Vernon, and CONGRATULATIONS on the Breitling, what a beauty!! Wear it in good health.
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Old 31 August 2007, 06:52 PM   #20
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Congrats, Vernon....now you have a fine and varied collection!!
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Old 31 August 2007, 09:48 PM   #21
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Thank you all, I'm happy as a clam

I'm sure you've heard all of this already, but I'm done now. Two chronos and two dive watches, collection is complete.
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Old 1 September 2007, 01:29 AM   #23
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Nice..How do you like the Breitling? Looks heavy!!!

What is the expectation regarding discount on Breitling? (%)
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Old 1 September 2007, 02:06 AM   #24
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Hi Aiya008,

It is light since the case and bracelet is made out of Titanium.

The expected discount in Canada from an AD is between 23-25%. Some ADs more... however there are limited ADs in Toronto that carry Breitlings.

I think in the US has higher % of ADs that can offer better discounts.

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Old 1 September 2007, 05:25 AM   #25
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Well done Vernon

Let's hope the scumbag who caused your grief suffers from chronic internal atomic disruption.
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Beautiful, Vernon. From one Breitling lover to another, enjoy that baby and wear it in good health.
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