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Breitling Avenger Gmt GF vs Gen

Viktor

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Here you go, top two show gen and original, bottom is latest font with serifs, different font and much bolder. Original was closer and is common eta dw font. You can get them on the bay for £6 - 8.
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ernien

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It appears that GF uses three different date font styles in their Avenger line (GMT/Seawolf II/Blackbird)

I believe the differences are caused by GF using ETA clones from different makers.

From what I’ve seen, movement makers such as Seagull and Hangzhou use different date fonts as standard.

This is just a guess and open for friendly debate, but here’s what I mean below.

Seagull
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Hangzhou
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Nanook65

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I actually wonder if they are aware that they are sending them out this way. My guess is they don't.

I am going to pick one up and change it out, but honestly it doesn't bother me all that much. These pics are all magnified 10x or more. The reality it that even if youput the two right next to each other most people wouldn't even notice. With that said, once you notice it, you can't unsee it.
 

Thatwatchguy

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View attachment 81130 So after receiving the white faced gmt I thought my Breitling collection was done for now...I know it has a lower profile than the avenger and raven but I have the blacksteel version and I loved it which is why I got the white face -but for some reason i haven't taken to it like the others.

Don't tell me I have to start looking for another...this never ends!
 

Thatwatchguy

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View attachment 81783 View attachment 81784 New gen strap arrived today...dhl deliver on a Sunday afternoon!

Got to say the blue gen deployment strap is as soft as the rep tang buckle strap, best quality rep strap I've had in my Breitling experience...shame I only like the deployment.
 
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d4m.test

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I bought the ANF version in February. It is a POS. One of my worst Rep purchases. I have the GF Blackbird V2 and I just ordered the GF GMT. GF has been making some nice Breitlings. H Factory also is making nice Avenger's.

Newb here. Can someone explain what “GF” is? I’m looking to buy a Blackbird on a Rubber strap and I heard GF makes the best breitling reps, but I don’t know where to find their products!
 

pelusito

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Newb here. Can someone explain what “GF” is? I’m looking to buy a Blackbird on a Rubber strap and I heard GF makes the best breitling reps, but I don’t know where to find their products!
Try the search button.
You can also ask to a TD here...
 

Eagl3

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Newb here. Can someone explain what “GF” is? I’m looking to buy a Blackbird on a Rubber strap and I heard GF makes the best breitling reps, but I don’t know where to find their products!

GF= G Factory. Just the factory name.
 

Nanook65

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Any news about date font?

Next one to order this one & QC pics come back with the wrong date wheel ask TD to try & find one with the right one just to see what happens....

Let us know what they say please
 

andyr

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QC from Lucy with serif 1. Received just before holiday and not approved, going to ask her to source one with the correct font. Agree with @ernien they have slipped in a movement from a different batch.


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Marcoman

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Anyone compared the white dial to the gen? Kinda like it and might go for it (or the new colt) eventually as don't have any white dial reps but looking at it on breitlings website, it looks more of a creamy white....picture of the gf look more of a pure white....any opinions?
 

ernien

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Anyone compared the white dial to the gen? Kinda like it and might go for it (or the new colt) eventually as don't have any white dial reps but looking at it on breitlings website, it looks more of a creamy white....picture of the gf look more of a pure white....any opinions?

I would agree the gen is more creamy white. It becomes evident when you compare the white of the DW with the dial. This significant difference isn’t found on the GF rep.

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WatchestoPlay

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I would agree the gen is more creamy white. It becomes evident when you compare the white of the DW with the dial. This significant difference isn’t found on the GF rep.

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Did you look at the previous page in this thread? There are pics posted comparing the GF to other white dial watches and a white piece of paper... it is clearly off white/cream.