Posts Tagged ‘Pilot’
Blancpain Air Command Flyback LE
Unfortunate timing can break an otherwise impenetrable product. This year, that wrecking ball was called COVID. Last May, right when the uncertainty was at a height, Blancpain thought just the thing we all needed was a new chronograph. Maybe not their most strategic play. However, I think it’s worth drawing a little more attention pieces…
Read MoreA Stunning Breitling 765 ‘Raquel Welch’ Co-Pilot
We all have to occasionally lament the one that got away. No, I don’t mean significant others from years gone by. I mean vintage Breitlings. Three years ago I sold a 765 AVI and have regretted it every day since. I’ve easily forgotten Subs, Speedmasters, and even a Saxonia. But somehow this long forgetten gem…
Read MoreA Beautiful Early Helmut-Sinn 103 B SA
This must be one of the best purposeful designs from all of Sinn’s history. The 103 has been around in one variation or another for decades. However, these earlier Valjoux pieces are very attractive for their design and investment potential. The clean aesthetic, aged dial, early Sinn logo design, and display back all sum to…
Read MoreBreitling 806 Twin Planes Navitimer
The Navitimer is easily the most recognizable Breitling in the manufacture’s illustrious history. It has been a favorite of pilots and posers since 1952. If anything, the brand was a victim of their own earned success. In truth, the Navitimer is a very credible and well-designed piece. The Breitling 806’s dial was the first to…
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