The Breitling Watch Source Forums

For the last 2 weeks or so, I've been searching eBay for that illusive bargain and desirable Breitling. Needless to say I'm still searching Starting to get a tad frustrated with certain aspects

1. Some sellers of these high end watches seem beyond crap at communication. I put more effort into selling a £5 item. People don't get back to you for ages, or even at all and some provide crap pictures - in focus would be nice!!

2. Despite our country being financially screwed, there seems to be plenty of people willing to part with lots of cash for used Breitlings a good few years old. This I find really odd

3. RG Watches seem to have some peices that I would be interested in, but the repeated lack of box and/or papers I find quite irritating. I'm certainly not saying that any of them are fakes. Its not in his interest, but I just feel some of the prices are just that touch too high given this fact. He has immense feedback though, and interestingly I can't find anything about him when searching on here.

Oh and now this guys popped up
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BREITLING-COLT-AU ... 7C294%3A50

This purchase is replacing some of my non interest earning savings, so I need to get the right model at the right price with box and papers to make it feasible, hence the rant

I wouldn't buy a watch based on a stock photo.

The Colt Auto - a stunning watch indeed! However, at his price, I can't believe that is a fraction of the original cost?
I don't have a lot of money. Maybe that is why I am so very careful with who I buy my watches from. I simply cannot imagine getting a quality watch from this source, regardless of the dealer's reputation. But that's just me, and of course it is all about me - isn't it?
I often find looking at the various objects on Ebay, that you would have to be very lucky indeed to really save a lot. I realize there are bargains to be found, but to me the risk is simply not worth it. Perhaps if money was no object, I would be more willing to take the risk. Having said all this I have, at times, been very tempted to buy privately from some of the reputable members on this forum. But I believe that is a different thing altogether.
Cheers,
Carl

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'63 Omega Seamaster, 2014 Omega Speedmaster MarkII

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

I think there are bargins to be had but you have to be lucky and in the right place etc.

I just got this very reasonable price full papaerwork only the second owner from new and bought from an AD so full 30 day money back guarantee whats more mummy and daddy gave me the cash to buy it.


and this no paperwork but copy of instructions and with original box
bought of a forum and soon to be for sale for a really good price.


I personaly wouldnt get to hung up if a watch dosent have paperwork some people just dont care about saving it some do sometimes it just gets lost but if a watch is within its first year I view no paperwork to be very suspicious,Sure its nice to be all complete with everything but its not the most important thing when buying a watch and you can get a bit off if it isnt complete,BUT you have to be carefull who you are dealing with,RG_Watches is a reputable dealer but thats what he is a dealer so hes out to make money, I spoke to him regarding some watches recently and he wasnt prepaired to knock hardly anything off three watches he had,For nearly £3000 in watches I looked at he was willing to knock £120 off and most of that was post. An AD would do far better and would be more secure but on the other hand there are a great many sellers in the UK who are on here and can be trusted,I personaly have dealt with two people on here and both were super smooth I have bought once and sold once and was very happy both times. But I wouldnt be so trusting of people on the bay even if they had high feedback as its always possible to have someone try to rip you off and paypal are no help.

Whats I would say is be carefull but dont dismiss any watch just cause it does not have paperwork and try to meet in person if you can if not check on what deals they have done in the past and you should be OK but always keep your witts about you if it dosent smell right walk away, I allways go on instinct ahd its been good to me so far.

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Archie42 knows all about ebay bargains!
770 GBP for a box of washing powder..... and it was aldi washing powder!

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I need more watches....

Paper work also isn't the whole story for me either, but in this instance I beleive I need to find myself a complete package to ensure maximum resale value later should I need to cash in the asset. As I said before, this purcahse is replacing some savings that aren't earning any interest so if I can buy a watch that doesn't depreciate massively then I'm hopefully no worse off. And get to own the watch!
I never buy anything off ebay for large sums of cash unless I can pick up in person. Theres just way too much crap out there to risk it.

I have another question. A lot of people on here seem to rergard quartz models as a lesser Breitling, so would I be wiser to choose an automatic model regarding future resale?

TBH mate I bought a few watches brand new and very cheap from an AD in Greece hoping to sell them when I got back over here and make money,Well to cut a long story short I lost money on every watch,I ended up taking them to dealers and taking half of what I paid so there is a lesson there never never buy a watch to make money,Yes you may be lucky and buy a watch that goes up in value but most dont,My advice to you would be to buy £30,000 (if you have that much) If not all you can of Premuim Bonds no intrest but you stand a chance of winning up to £1 million every month and you can cash out anytime you like getting all your money back.

Buy a watch because you like it and you want to wear it dont buy it for any other reason.

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That is about 99% of my reason for getting another one. I have no intention of making money, although that would be nice . Just want to minimise the risk of making a big loss 'should' I need to sell it in a year or so. You never know whats round the corner

The RRP goes up ~ £200 per year on the models I like hopefully minimising the risk. I don't have pots of money so can't afford to balls this up

Umm ok I am not trying to be pesermistic mate and the last thing I want to do is upset you but although the price goes up year on year the price for second hand models also drops year by year unless its a very special watch,have you condsidered a Omega Seamaster not the Bond style but this style http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/detail/R/3475913/ these are very popular and Omeag have just disconitued it so if you bought one didnt wear it and locked it away for a few years you would probably see a small profit as you wont be able to buy new ones,Thats about the only watch at the moment I know of that apreciates in value apart from rare rolexes that is.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

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Here's a tip if you're in the UK and buy items on eBay.co.uk

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For more information on identifying Breitling replicas, please visit my web site
http://f4buz.com/watches/breitling/fakes/fakes.html

Thats a good tip mate, can't say I've ever heard of them but I'll check out the site later. Almost sounds too easy

Anyway, I've managed to pickup a mint used............ Superocean Steelfish





Certainly wasn't cheap, but it was No1 on the short list and from a dealer with all the paperwork and boxes
£1225, what do you guys think of the price?? For those in the states, these retail at £1725 until June

*Edit* just checked the warranty booklet date, its still under warranty till late Nov '09

Nice find!

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For more information on identifying Breitling replicas, please visit my web site
http://f4buz.com/watches/breitling/fakes/fakes.html

It's a beautiful piece, particularly on the black strap. As to price, could one of you Brits help this Yank out and tell me what the current British pound is worth in US dollars? Enjoy your 'Fish; it's a beauty.

Steve

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Breitling Steelfish (white dial)
Breitling Skyland (blue dial, blue Ocean Racer strap)
IWC Ingenieur 3227
Omega Planet Ocean

1.00 GBP = 1.53200 USD
United Kingdom Pounds United States Dollars
1 GBP = 1.53200 USD 1 USD = 0.652741 GBP


http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi

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GREAT find on this one Sharky!

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