This is a best super clone watch that was on my list for a long time. I wanted to have an Aerospace or Emergency at some point, but I never really ran into a nice one (with a nice price tag). My colleagues Gerard, Rob, Bert, and Ben are very fond of their Aerospace watches and they encouraged me to go for it. I saw one on offer on this local digital marketplace for €1100, with box and papers et al, and decided to do it. The original titanium bracelet is also there, but I decided to put it on a gray NATO strap fake Breitling.

I had the Breitling replica watch with titanium case checked by our watchmaker. There was nothing major that needed replacing, but I did opt for a new sapphire crystal. When it comes to setting and operating the functions of this watch, everything is done via the crown. When you’re used to the Speedmaster X-33, like me, it takes a bit of getting used to. Once you’ve got the hang of it, though, this thing is a lot of fun. It is also really useful…

It is not my first Swiss movement copy Breitling. Back in 2003 or 2004, I had a Navitimer’92 which I traded again at some point. Now that I have this Aerospace E-series (from 2003 based on the paperwork), I wouldn’t mind adding an Emergency as well (the first model, not the II).