REVIEW - Breitling Aerospace Evo Ltd Edition - V793637S
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My history with Aerospace
This is the third Aerospace I have owned over my WIS career. Back in the day when TZ was not invented(?) I had my first Aerospace in 2001, which is reviewed here - the blue faced Aerospace with luminous numerics and no back-light - the only addition to the more recent incarnations.
http://designmjc.com/aero.htm
Even then it was not the earliest model as even in 2001 they were sporting the SQ module - which really hasn't changed in functionality since then - which I think is a testament to the longevity of its feature set. I will not go further back in history as this is covered well in the annals of the web - suffice to say the earlier versions were called the 'Repetition Minutes' due to the chimes available from depressing the crown - which continues on into the current incarnations.
Modern viz. Others
So what makes the modern versions different from previous ones? The case diameter has been increased slightly to 43mm up from 40mm. The case bezel feels improved to me and now has an oversized 'pip'. The dial design has been modified with small numerics (except for the over-sized 12-3-6-9. The hour hand is skeletonized - the minute hand shape has now a definite point compared to earlier hands.
In a way though these are all cosmetic changes - the over all functionality is the same. A two handed ani-digi with dual-digi display. Light weight Ti with a 100m wrt which means you can swim with it with impunity. It is a pilots watch often seen on the wrist of actual pilots not just ambassadors.
Aerospace Evo Night Mission 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
This Ltd edition was launched to celebrate 30 years since the launch of the Aerospace in 1985. Limited to 300 - mine being 186/300 with the yellow faced edition.
Model Number : V793637S/I522
Limited Edition: no 186/300
Case: Black Satin-Brushed Titanium
Strap: high-tech Military fabric in new shade of brown, complete with folding clasp
Dial: Yellow 'cobra'
Breitling launch page from 03/06/2015:
http://www.breitling.com/en/news/det...t-mission-3610
Quote, "The Aerospace multifunction electronic chronograph adopts a non-glare stealth look in a new black satin-brushed titanium version. To mark the 30th anniversary of this grand classic among pilot’s instruments, Breitling is also offering a 300-piece limited edition with an exclusive yellow dial."
Specifications:
| Caliber |
Breitling 79 |
| Movement |
SuperQuartz™, thermocompensated quartz electronic, analog and 12/24 hr LCD digital display, display backlighting (NVG compatible), EOL indicator |
| Chronograph |
1/100th second, to 59 min. 59,99 sec. then hrs/min/sec. to 48hrs max. |
| Calendar |
Digital, day and date programmed for 4 years |
| Case |
Black titanium |
| Back |
With screws |
| Battery type/life |
380/3 to 4 years |
| Water resistance |
100m (330ft) |
| Bezel |
Unidirectional, ratcheted |
| Crown |
non screw-down, two gaskets, integrated pushpiece |
| Crystal |
Sapphire, glare proofed both sides |
| Diameter |
43.00m |
| Strap |
Military, Diver Pro |
| Interhorn width |
22/20mm |
| Thickness |
10.80mm |
| Weight (without strap) |
46.70 gr. |
| Other functions |
Countdown timer, 2nd timezone, alarm, minute repeater |
It comes with the modern box and shed load of papers with 2year guarantee which has the new-style electronic 'card' with LCD passive display itself looks like it needs a back-up battery!
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Pictures
I am quite pleased with this one:
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Here is the case back - showing the "Speciale Limitee A 300 Exemplaires" and model number: V79363 - nice to see screw-in case-back which should ease self-battery changing later:
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Couple more wrist shots:
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here is a crop from one of the photos - love the applied symbol
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And hear it is on the Pro III rubber strap with Dark finish pin-buckle:
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Thanks for reading!
