Wildblue wrote:
Really? You had never seen a Breitling in person before, ever?
Nope, never, didn't even know the brand until a month ago.
I'll try to keep this to a min..
My first "real" watches when I was early 20s, were a couple of ESQs. At the time a $250 watch was even a little over the top. After losing both of those in very stupid ways I got a real sweet deal on a Krieger dive watch. Had that for many many years, and think out of boredom one day decided to sell and buy a Tag. Got the Aquaracer which was ok, enough to keep me content, but of course nothing special. Then last year I had a friend visit who collected watches. My first reaction was what a dumb idea, then over time it started to make more sense, why not collect something you can actually use. So getting in my head I at least wanted a nicer Tag I bought a 39mm , blue dial, with diamond bezel. I did really like it for the most part, but did realize I probably missed the boat on the current (and probably lasting) trend of bigger watches. Up until yesterday my latest Tag only bothered me a little being as small as it is, I figured the Diamonds made up for it.... But putting on the BB was a complete game changer. Fortunately I am big enough that I can wear a large watch without issue, and not even 24 hours after owning a Breitling I knew i will never wear a watch again in the 40mm range. In fact, my two Tags and a new G-Shock are going to be sold and probably go towards the purchase of a new White dial Super Avenger. I think that watch on the black croc strap will look huge and awesome. Oh yeah, getting back to the question about never seeing a Breitling. The closest AD is about 4 hours away and as i said I didn't even know what one was. I have always liked Tags, and still do, so when I'd shop that's all I would search. I'm completely amazed what is out there for great watches! I'll never be a collector, just don't have the cash to do so, but if I can have a BB and SE, I figure I'm good. (at least until next year)
My mistake of not finding Breitling sooner will no doubt cost me ay least $500... but a small price to pay for watches this nice!
PS.... My entire experience has been great except for seeing how good some of the fakes are. To me those B____ds somewhat ruin it for me. But on the other hand, if a friend that could never afford an authentic one wants the look for a cheap price I'd have a hard time holding it against him. Watches are cool but not quite in the range of food on the table. I feel good about mine and that's really the only thing that matters.
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