C5 Aviator mkII

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C5 Aviator mkII

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I was lucky enough to get my hands on Atnits cream-faced C5, surely deal of the year so far...brand new condition C5 mkII at £150!

I previously owned a C70 DBR1 which I just couldnt see as a long term watch so I sold it recently.Hopefully this C5 will be a keeper!Im very impressed with overall quality and its not like anything Ive owned before.Perfect dress watch IMO.
A few observations I have:

Face: one word, stunning! at 38mm this is the perfect size for my wrist,I think with shorter lugs I could wear a 40mm watch comfortably

Lugs: Quite long and not as wide as I expected.

Strap: Again not as wide as expected but this isnt an issue etc

Overall very happy with it!

Here are my shocking quality pics, they dont do the watch justice :D

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Got to love those C5s. A great value for a fine watch.
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The C5 is a favorite and/or a staple of many collections. Enjoy! :thumbup:
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I like your pictures. This look is a classic, it never goes out of style whatever watch trends come and go. And to get a bargain too, what could be better? I hope you enjoy wearing it :) .

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Looking good on that strap too 8) Enjoy.
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Smashing watch, but a bit too small for me.
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CornishDave wrote:Smashing watch, but a bit too small for me.
A c8 therefore beckons?
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f1colin wrote:
CornishDave wrote:Smashing watch, but a bit too small for me.
A c8 therefore beckons?
I think the C8 has already beckoned for Dave... twice if I remember correctly. :)
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Aha, doubly good judgement!
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Very nice G. looks to me as if you are officially hooked :lol:
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footycrazy wrote:Very nice G. looks to me as if you are officially hooked :lol:
Indeed! :D
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Lovely watch as I acquired one for my birthday last year and I have it on a bracelet.I seem to wear this one the most out of my cw's.
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You bought that 10 minutes before I saw it and I would have snapped it up at that price.

I have the black face Mark II and wear it 99% of the time. Despite owning a C2 FLE and my beloved C80 Sector my C5 is my absolute favourite.

You have made a great purchase.

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Nice watch. I have it on a bracelet and wear it least once a week. Love the clear simple face.
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Many congrats! Definite bargain for a watch that is just class. I have the same model which was my first cw and I still love it. Enjoy
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