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Old 25 October 2013, 02:09 AM   #1
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Icon10 This one was worth the wait

This one caught my eye instantly and I knew I was stuck the blue is just right and is a sight for sore eyes (well at least mine ).

It took a while to track one down and was lucky enough to get it

It is night time where I am pics to follow shortly.
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Old 25 October 2013, 10:33 AM   #2
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Congrats in advance and look forward to the pics! Cheers,
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Old 25 October 2013, 11:18 AM   #3
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Old 25 October 2013, 11:20 AM   #4
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Congrats, but I am needing the pics!
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Old 25 October 2013, 01:46 PM   #5
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Old 25 October 2013, 08:04 PM   #6
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Thanks Chief! I'm really liking this one a lot and am now thinking of the 806!

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Old 25 October 2013, 08:09 PM   #7
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Old 25 October 2013, 08:36 PM   #8
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The Navitimer Blue Sky was released in limited 500 pieces for the Navitimer 60th anniversary

From my time around many watches of different calibers, I can comfortably say that the Navitimer is a great timepiece essential to every serious collection.

This is the 1st automatic chronograph and now with Breitling's in house 01 caliber.

Having a few other watches in mind, I had to move quickly and get this one once I had the chance and I think this is one of the very last ones available in Breitling Boutiques. The salesman was kind enough to give me a microfiber cloth and glove too

Will have to work on my photography skills
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Old 25 October 2013, 08:48 PM   #9
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WOW!!! Now that is nice!!!
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Old 25 October 2013, 09:27 PM   #10
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That's a gorgeous Navitimer and I love that blue dial. Such an iconic timepiece and I agree it has a place in any serious collection. Congratulations and wear it in the best of health.
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Old 25 October 2013, 09:59 PM   #11
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beautiful blue!
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Old 25 October 2013, 11:08 PM   #12
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WOW! Those pics are gorgeous. I'm guessing that blue is even better in person. Congrats!
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Old 26 October 2013, 12:37 AM   #13
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I'm curious as to what boutique you found that watch?
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Old 26 October 2013, 01:02 AM   #14
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Nice pick up!!! It's been awhile since you posted a thread about this watch and now it's on your wrist congrats!!
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Old 26 October 2013, 01:13 AM   #15
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Beautiful watch! Congratulations!
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Old 26 October 2013, 01:54 AM   #16
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WOW! Those pics are gorgeous. I'm guessing that blue is even better in person. Congrats!
The dial color changes ever so delicately depending on light

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I'm curious as to what boutique you found that watch?
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Nice pick up!!! It's been awhile since you posted a thread about this watch and now it's on your wrist congrats!!
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Beautiful watch! Congratulations!
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Old 26 October 2013, 02:19 AM   #17
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Btw, I predicted last night that it would be a Navi. :)
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Old 26 October 2013, 04:41 AM   #18
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Old 26 October 2013, 06:33 AM   #19
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Old 26 October 2013, 12:48 PM   #20
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Love the navi k, in response to your question yes my navi world came on a blue croc very similar to yours. I loved it and wore it out over three years and bought the natural leather one as a change of pace a few summers ago when breitling opened their boutique around 57th in manhattan. Very cool store worth a visit if you venture that way. My navi consistently receives more compliments than any other watch I've owned and I know why. It's a beautiful piece. Enjoy yours
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Old 27 October 2013, 02:08 AM   #21
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Love the navi k, in response to your question yes my navi world came on a blue croc very similar to yours. I loved it and wore it out over three years and bought the natural leather one as a change of pace a few summers ago when breitling opened their boutique around 57th in manhattan. Very cool store worth a visit if you venture that way. My navi consistently receives more compliments than any other watch I've owned and I know why. It's a beautiful piece. Enjoy yours
Your Navitimer is unique and is a beautiful watch indeed. I am thinking of going for the air racer or ocean classic bracelet sometime along the road as I am not warming up to the Navitimer bracelet.
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Your Navitimer is unique and is a beautiful watch indeed. I am thinking of going for the air racer or ocean classic bracelet sometime along the road as I am not warming up to the Navitimer bracelet.
Forget the air racer. On the ocean classic it's way more comfortable!

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Old 29 October 2013, 06:04 AM   #25
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Forget the air racer. On the ocean classic it's way more comfortable!
Agree, I handled them both and didn't like the air racer (in pictures it looked nice though). Nice Navi

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Why is it I never get tired of seeing your beautiful blue SO, Neil?

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Looks great! I remember my first Breitling (Super Avenger), no longer in my hands unfortunate.

Wear it well!
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Old 28 October 2013, 02:13 AM   #28
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