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GOT! a Colt, 1st Breitling
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Author:  DanielG [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:46 am ]
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I'm excited. I've drooled over Breitlings for about 20 years now ever since I saw one during flight school.

I'm out, I don't fly anymore but I still appreciate a good watch.

A couple months ago I started looking in earnest about getting one. I've seen a lot of fakes and seen some really good fakes as well so I paid the premium and bought from an AD. I have to get a used one but I really don't mind that a bit. The person who had it had tiny wrists, though, and they've got a couple links on order to size it properly. They're supposed to be in today.

I've been chomping at the bit for almost a week, waiting :tard:

I really want a headwind but I'm not seeing too many of those out there. That and I would probably have to sell a banjo to be able to afford it.

Anyway, thanks for the place to share my obsession with others of the same bent :D
Author:  Withnail21 [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:21 am ]
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Congrats, DanielG!

I still remember getting my first one; it's a great feeling!

Enjoy, and wear it in good health!
Author:  DanielG [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:32 am ]
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I'm seeing that there are a lot who do not wear these as daily watches. I'm getting this one specifically as a daily watch :D

waiting on the call about the links now.
Author:  breitlingsource [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:41 am ]
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I wear all my watches daily, but since i have several, they get worn about 5 times a month each, give or take a day.

Congrats on the purchase. Is it a Colt II with the larger case or the smaller Colt I?

I also remember getting my first Ling.. it was such an amazing feeling.
Author:  DanielG [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:44 am ]
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Model A74350

I've read about the breakdown of those numbers but I cannot remember offhand.

Now to work on the headwind for a rotation!
Author:  DanielG [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:52 am ]
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Here's one that I got a kick out of.

I was almost joking when I said, "How much would you give me for a trade in?" I wear a Krug-Baumen now, a whole lot less expensive but looks nice. The lady comes back from the manager and starts talking in the neighbourhood of 20%. COOL! That's more than I spent on two of these watches.

After reading the threads here, I realize they have more or less MSRP listed on the watches and they can afford the 20% but it was a good way to do it, in my opinion. Made me feel good, they still get a profit and we're both happy.

This being a used watch, it was even more interesting that they did it for this watch as well. The numbers she was giving me on the new ones were more like 30% for mine as a trade.

Oh, if anyone's really curious, I got it for $900 with a three year "you can drive over it and we'll fix it" warranty.
Author:  DanielG [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:12 am ]
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Your page on different models could very well be the watch I'm buying. Black face and all.

http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_de ... e_107.html
Author:  aleister [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:05 pm ]
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I truly understand your feelings - I felt the same way when I got my first! I hope it'll give you a lot of joy!
Author:  breitlingsource [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:48 pm ]
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DanielG wrote:
Oh, if anyone's really curious, I got it for $900 with a three year "you can drive over it and we'll fix it" warranty.


Not bad for an SQ Colt with that kind of warranty from a dealer. I suggest you do just that (drive over it) in just under 3 years.. get a free battery replacement and service ;)
Author:  DanielG [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:19 pm ]
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Author:  rhequest [ Thu Dec 06, 2007 11:07 pm ]
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congrats on the watch, wear it in health. i got my first (and second) ling this year. both kick ass and the feeling you get that first day is awesome. but once you pick up the habit . . .
Author:  DanielG [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:16 am ]
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rhequest wrote:
congrats on the watch, wear it in health. i got my first (and second) ling this year. both kick ass and the feeling you get that first day is awesome. but once you pick up the habit . . .


I'm a banjo player, competition shooter, reloader and computer geek. I need another pricey hobby like I need feathers :lol:
Author:  breitlingsource [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:51 am ]
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DanielG wrote:
I'm a banjo player, competition shooter, reloader and computer geek. I need another pricey hobby like I need feathers :lol:


Banjo's? :D

I'm sure many of us can relate.. I collect Custom Knives and Swords, Watches and am a devout Audiophile. Many of us are Cigar Aficianados and Pen and Car enthusiasts as well... for me it gives me something to work for!

Congrats on the beautiful new watch! Wear it in good health. :thumbsup:
Author:  Altair [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:23 am ]
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Yep it seems these forums attract adicts :D I am a pen, cigar and watch freak myself, also into fine German engineering and dable in photography(though still learning) :thumbsup:

Congrats on your first Ling, many will follow.
Author:  DanielG [ Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:54 am ]
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breitlingsource wrote:
Banjo's? :D


Yup:

Stelling Virginian:
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