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| Author: | T33TKT [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Buying Breitling in UK |
Hi all! Hooray! Just joined this forum  and becoming a true fan of Breiting eventhough i still have not got 1  . I need some advice and whether to get my 1st Breitling from an online source with cheaper price or from local dealer for full price with 0% finance or tiny discount paying in 1 lump sum? I'm located at Cardiff.
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| Author: | Alan M [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
Breitling disswade (if that's a word) us from online sales. And with respect if it is your first it is easy to get a badun. There is a great AD in Clifton Bristol if there are none in Cardiff. Drop me a PM |
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| Author: | MartC [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
If its your first one and its goind to be new, I'd also say stick to Authorised Dealers only. Sometimes you find they are offering just as good discounts as online resellers. Buying pre owned from online dealers is a diferent matter, as warranties are usually out of date anyway, although you still have to use some caution. You have the Andrew Michaels banner at the top of the page. They probably have more stock than Breitling UK. Don't be fooled by the lack of models on their site as I was  Ernest Jones had some fantastic deals on older Ti Avengers, ie £1000 off  I've just been to Wharton Goldsmiths, they are knocking off the VAT on all models, others have 30% off.So you see if you search around there are deals to be had while still getting that all important warranty book stamped 
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| Author: | Stefan Tapp [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
...........and to add back an 'online' alternative, you could try Banks Lyon they are a full AD and will be flexible on price if you ask, excellent service from them too. Stef |
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| Author: | Lefty [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
Hi I have bought my last two off Andrew Michaels (highly recommended) but have some experience of Cardiff AD's. The branch of Crouch the Goldsmiths on Mary street are good with friendly and helpful staff and will discount. A few years ago I took a Breitling into Watches of Switzerland in the St Morgans arcade for a link to be taken out of the bracelett, £30 I was quoted!! Of course I  in the mans face bought some Bergeon screwdrivers and have adjusted them myself ever since!
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| Author: | alex** [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
lefty beat me to my std recommendation of andrew michaels and if you tell him your a site member and want to join the AMOC which is free you will get a great deal. PM me if you want a quote from him. |
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| Author: | michaelti [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
I third that, Andrew Michaels has a fantastic selection and a pleasure to deal with |
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| Author: | Chris2608 [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
Alan M wrote: Breitling disswade (if that's a word) us from online sales. And with respect if it is your first it is easy to get a badun. There is a great AD in Clifton Bristol if there are none in Cardiff. Drop me a PM Where is the AD in Clifton? Mine came from Goldsmiths in Cabots and i didn't know there were any others. |
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| Author: | Sav [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
Lefty wrote: A few years ago I took a Breitling into Watches of Switzerland in the St Morgans arcade for a link to be taken out of the bracelett, £30 I was quoted!! Of course I in the mans face bought some Bergeon screwdrivers and have adjusted them myself ever since!To demonstrate how things are seemingly never the same in the UK, I took my Herc into my local Watches of Switzerland (The Royal Exchange) and a guy in there did it on the spot and for free. I've only ever dealt with WoS and Fraser Hart, and judging from my experiences, the best piece of advice is to find somewhere that has staff that are as passionate about watches as you are, not just someone that sees it as a job. I have dealt with 2 chaps in WoS, one who was definitely more style than substance - he was a bit of a nob and not very clued up, but when I took the Herc in, there was a new guy with a big Breitling badge on and I made a beeline for him and he was fantastic. |
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| Author: | Alan M [ Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
Derek is in the village (Great Breitling Fan) Chris2608 wrote: Where is the AD in Clifton? Mine came from Goldsmiths in Cabots and i didn't know there were any others. |
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| Author: | naths [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
3 in Bristol,goldsmiths up the mall,and cabots circus and clifton jewellers(derek) in clifton villlage... |
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| Author: | Spartan [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying Breitling in UK |
All this talk about the UK is making me want to visit. .. |
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