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Last week I finally bought my first Breitling
I went for the Navitimer World; black dial, black leather strap with deployment buckle.
It's a real beauty and I had a hard time deciding between this one and the Super Avenger with white dial and proII bracelet. Finally I decided to go with a more classic look and something that fits a suit slightly better in my opinion. (I'm sure a Super Avenger will be in my collection in the future)

Anyway, I've read some posts about people receiving gifts like caps and jackets from Breitling after their first and consequent purchases.
Now I wonder how does Breitling know who you are, as I didn't provide my AD with any personal information. My box didn't have any registration papers or anything to send to Breitling.
I bought my watch in Hong Kong, but live in Shanghai, China.

Can anyone enlighten me on how this process works? Perhaps its different in different countries, so please feel free to share your experiences.
Currently I'm unable to add an image, or else I would've included a pic of my "ling", as I've noticed everyone is always keen on seeing what other members have purchased (plus I don't mind showing it off )

Happy Chinese New Year,
Alex

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Navitimer World baby!
Oh, and a sweet black arabics Super Avenger for the daily grind...

Oh I love it when new members open this can of worms

BUSA
BUK

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"It's not how it's written it's how it's read"

here in the US when you buy a Breitling watch there is a registration card and envelope that comes with the box and papers, you just fill it out and send it in, or the AD does this for you when buying the watch. (I've had both happen).

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.............Hurrumph!!

He He, Here we go again!!!!

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Chronomat, Steel/Gold, MOP Dial, 2-tone band (2008)
Super Avenger Black Baton Dial (2009)
Bentley B04 GMT Silver Dial (2013)
Avenger Blacksteel Baton Dial (2014)

To my knowledge, no registration card is available here in Canada. I think the distribution is controlled by a La Suisse company, but I'm not sure. I really have not seen any evidence of Breitling gifts around here. I would like to get my hands on one of the spring bar tools, though.
Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

"Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied"

The AD is supposed to send it for you - they just usually don't bother. Ask your AD and you can at least get a cap - the rest is hit or miss.

My interpretation: The AD registers for you and receives all the gifts for himself!
He then sells them on EBAY for an 100% profit

Well they aren't supposed to do that but I've bought items here and there from AD's in the past

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Thanks Taffytoon for your support
I'll contact Breitling here in China and see if I can register with them directly, since I guess my AD is hogging all my merch
In the end, I already got a good deal with a 30% discount, so I guess it all balances out

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Navitimer World baby!
Oh, and a sweet black arabics Super Avenger for the daily grind...

That sounds about right. Bought my first one at La Swiss in the Toronto Eaton Centre and received a cap. Bought the second (more expensive one) at LA Swiss in Mississauga (Square One) and received nothing. First experience buying in Toronto was far more professional; the way they handled their watches and treated me as a customer was a night and day difference. Even though the drive is a nightmare, I will definitely return to Toronto for my third.

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Breitling Cosmonaute
Breitling Wings Automatic

If you PM me before you do I might be able to help make the drive a little easier and the experience a little better

Cheers Roffensian. Although in light of the current financial climate, it probably won't be for a bit.

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Breitling Cosmonaute
Breitling Wings Automatic

Mmmmm.. Breitling Collectibles....

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HeadOffice...
B1+UTC
B1+UTC
B2+UTC
Chronomatic 49
Emergency+UTC-Yellow
Emergency+UTC-Black
Emergency+UTC-Blue
Super Avenger
SuperOcean Heritage 46

-- Looking for B4B Le Mans

I got a hat from Breitling a week after I got my new watch.

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Michael

Aerospace Titanium
B-1 SQ