ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

superdog · 5 March 2018, 11:08 AM

As much as I love Rolex watches, I’ve been looking out a lot more as of late.

Picked up these two at different times. Almost sold the Blackbird, but I am pretty stoked that I kept it.

The Blackbird specifically has great lume, a bezel for timing and I love blacked out look.

The Transocean has this amazingly clean dial and I love the day/date combination. I’ve alweays been a sucker for it.

Both are basically the same size. Slim cases too, so they wear really well. They are big at 43 mm, but they don’t wear big at all, based on the slim profile. They wear much smaller than one might imagine.

Apparently Breitling has gotten very flexible with straps so it’ll be fun to see what options I might come up with.

They are both very reasonably priced. The new warranty card that cane along with the Transocean is really neat.

So far, I’m really impressed and glad to be back with Breitling.

swils8610 · 5 March 2018, 11:41 AM

Nice Seth! I’ve been wanting an Avenger with a cobra yellow dial and black rubber strap...you are an enabler!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

superdog · 5 March 2018, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swils8610

Nice Seth! I’ve been wanting an Avenger with a cobra yellow dial and black rubber strap...you are an enabler!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

That watch always catches my eye. Try do a nice yellow.

Very sporty watches that can be worn as a nice daily.

Urosfan · 6 March 2018, 02:59 AM

Looks good

opawlows · 6 March 2018, 05:57 AM

Lovely duo! The transocean has been catching my eye as of late.
Thanks for sharing!

mmalek1 · 6 March 2018, 11:05 AM

Nice pickup, see you soon my friend. I am craving a steak!

Jack T · 7 March 2018, 02:32 PM

Is that Blackbird an Avenger GMT, forgive my ignorance. Looks like my brushed SS Avenger I bought last summer, mine with the blue dial and OEP blue rubber strap, great clasp.
Love the rugged look, thought 40mm would be my max but, you’re right, it wears smaller due to the low profile. Enjoy

56scooter · 7 March 2018, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Is that Blackbird an Avenger GMT,

Yes it is, it is the Avenger ll GMT model, black steel case, here is the Breitling reference number, REF. M3239010|BF04|109W|M20BASA.1 A beautiful watch and one that I have always wanted, unfortunately something else always jumps the list.

Quote:

Breitling has gotten very flexible with straps so it’ll be fun to see what options I might come up with.

Breitling has a wide variety of straps to change up the look. Somewhat limited with the black steel GMT because of the case but with the transocean you can dress it up or down depending on the occasion. If you are looking for custom straps for any of your watches check out Jean Rousseau, Madison and 46th in NYC, they have a selection that is crazy. A final note, a custom strap will be less than a OEM Breitling strap!

breitlings · 8 March 2018, 04:38 AM

Great pickups. Love the avenger line, and blackbirds are always special. Transocean seems like a great way to complement that rugged modern sport look with elegance

5 March 2018, 11:08 AM	#1
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Staggered Pick Up As much as I love Rolex watches, I’ve been looking out a lot more as of late. Picked up these two at different times. Almost sold the Blackbird, but I am pretty stoked that I kept it. The Blackbird specifically has great lume, a bezel for timing and I love blacked out look. The Transocean has this amazingly clean dial and I love the day/date combination. I’ve alweays been a sucker for it. Both are basically the same size. Slim cases too, so they wear really well. They are big at 43 mm, but they don’t wear big at all, based on the slim profile. They wear much smaller than one might imagine. Apparently Breitling has gotten very flexible with straps so it’ll be fun to see what options I might come up with. They are both very reasonably priced. The new warranty card that cane along with the Transocean is really neat. So far, I’m really impressed and glad to be back with Breitling. Attached Images __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

7 March 2018, 02:32 PM	#7
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Is that Blackbird an Avenger GMT, forgive my ignorance. Looks like my brushed SS Avenger I bought last summer, mine with the blue dial and OEP blue rubber strap, great clasp. Love the rugged look, thought 40mm would be my max but, you’re right, it wears smaller due to the low profile. Enjoy __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

5 March 2018, 11:41 AM	#2
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Nice Seth! I’ve been wanting an Avenger with a cobra yellow dial and black rubber strap...you are an enabler! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

6 March 2018, 02:59 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Looks good

6 March 2018, 05:57 AM	#5
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,271	Lovely duo! The transocean has been catching my eye as of late. Thanks for sharing!

6 March 2018, 11:05 AM	#6
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	Nice pickup, see you soon my friend. I am craving a steak!

8 March 2018, 04:38 AM	#9
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Great pickups. Love the avenger line, and blackbirds are always special. Transocean seems like a great way to complement that rugged modern sport look with elegance

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)