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Brizzly
10-03-2014, 09:05 PM
Yesterday we had my girls parents over, and after dinner me and her father sat down and I looked at his watch and told him it looked good, he rocks different watches week to week but this one looked dope. He was like, "yeah, I've had it for awhile, but I'm thinking of retiring it or do you want it?". I was like you sure?

Anyway didn't bother to ask I was just happy he gave it to me, I love clocks and have my own little collection, no Breitling though. He is a really generous man but it begs the question, is it real? I would've asked him but 'it's the thought that counts' or w/e and I think it would've been rude to do it.
b1imtf
10-03-2014, 09:08 PM
Is he rich?
Brizzly
10-03-2014, 09:08 PM
Is he rich?

Yeh he loaded, I doubt he'd wear a fake but you never know.
b1imtf
10-03-2014, 09:11 PM
Yeh he loaded, I doubt he'd wear a fake but you never know.

Then you probably got lucky. Nice for you.

How's the watch?
Brizzly
10-03-2014, 09:21 PM
Then you probably got lucky. Nice for you.

How's the watch?

Really nice, a bit heavy:D
Brizzly
10-03-2014, 09:34 PM
btw here's pictures of it, I think it looks and feels as authentic as it gets, but then again I really don't know:oldlol:
Brizzly
10-03-2014, 09:36 PM
http://i.imgur.com/H5pfJBk.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/t8dtP81.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jwWlnfe.jpg

better pictures
http://i.imgur.com/MvSEOcM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6HuSRya.jpg
9erempiree
10-03-2014, 09:54 PM
I don't know if it is fake or real as counterfeits are very close in making the real thing. One thing for certain is to take it to a watchmaker and have him open the back of the case.

Your particular watch is the Breitling Avenger II, if I am not mistaken. Here are pictures of a real one for comparisons. I know your watch is worn out.
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad130/hansomegq67/DSCN0231.jpg
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad130/hansomegq67/DSCN0236.jpg
Nanners
10-03-2014, 09:57 PM
a real breitling will pass the scratch test
Brizzly
10-03-2014, 10:06 PM
a real breitling will pass the scratch test

It is 2-3 years old I think, but I don't see any scratches with my bare eye, I think the camera is ****ed up there was bad ligthing in the room.

Two new pictures:)

http://i.imgur.com/MvSEOcM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6HuSRya.jpg
Brizzly
10-03-2014, 10:08 PM
I don't know if it is fake or real as counterfeits are very close in making the real thing. One thing for certain is to take it to a watchmaker and have him open the back of the case.

Your particular watch is the Breitling Avenger II, if I am not mistaken. Here are pictures of a real one for comparisons. I know your watch is worn out.
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad130/hansomegq67/DSCN0231.jpg
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad130/hansomegq67/DSCN0236.jpg

It looks exactly like it, fine craftsmanship fake or not.
9erempiree
10-03-2014, 10:13 PM
After further examination from just pictures. I am going to say it's real.

The small details are very very similar.

Wear in good health. :cheers:
Brizzly
10-03-2014, 10:17 PM
After further examination from just pictures. I am going to say it's real.

The small details are very very similar.

Wear in good health. :cheers:

Damn, going to be swagged out to the max at her friends wedding tomorrow.:party:

Thanks for your help bro!
9erempiree
10-03-2014, 10:20 PM
Damn, going to be swagged out to the max at her friends wedding tomorrow.:party:

Little advice that will go very far. Since it is a big watch, like most Breitlings are, I don't know what your wrist size is but you should adjust it to fit your wrist.

No matter the watch or cost, it never looks good to have a dangling watch. Make sure it fits proper.
Brizzly
10-04-2014, 02:23 AM
Little advice that will go very far. Since it is a big watch, like most Breitlings are, I don't know what your wrist size is but you should adjust it to fit your wrist.

No matter the watch or cost, it never looks good to have a dangling watch. Make sure it fits proper.

I hadn't strapped it on the pic, it sits pretty good on me. It sucks that you can't adjust it though.
NumberSix
10-04-2014, 02:36 AM
Throw it off a bridge. If it sinks, it's real.
bigkingsfan
10-04-2014, 03:33 AM
Disassemble it.
kNIOKAS
10-04-2014, 03:54 AM
People still appreciating tiny shiny useless things.

What's next, gold chains? Teeth grill?
MadeFromDust
10-04-2014, 01:05 PM
OP loves clocks...a real clock watcher
Brizzly
10-04-2014, 01:47 PM
People still appreciating tiny shiny useless things.

What's next, gold chains? Teeth grill?

A clock is the most important accessory even if you include clothing.
kNIOKAS
10-04-2014, 02:56 PM
bitter little man wow
Somebody negged me with this :D

Yeah big men care about how expensive their watches are. That's big.
IBLEEDGREEN20
10-04-2014, 04:03 PM
nice watch bro that is a pretty lucky hook up
Draz
10-04-2014, 04:22 PM
How much is that specific watch? Looks good.
Brizzly
10-05-2014, 01:36 PM
nice watch bro that is a pretty lucky hook up

Yeah I know, im was ****ing ecstatic about it.

How much is that specific watch? Looks good.

According to 9er it is a Breitling Avenger II and I found it on Amazon for $4,500

http://www.amazon.com/Breitling-Avenger-Mens-Watch-A1338111/dp/B00DG9KJ8U/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1412530258&sr=1-1&keywords=breitling+avenger