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Hey everyone,

First post for me here a breitlingsource.com. First of all i'd like to thank everyone of this community. I've been reading a lot these last few weeks, and that helped a lot in making my decision.

I started being interested about watches about a year ago. Like most people who don't know anything about watches, i didn't even know the difference between a quartz and an automatic watch. I was looking at watches in some random jeweller and settled my eyes on a Tag. It was the Calibre S, which i find looks amazing. Then i looked at the Carrera Automatic, and the guy explained to me the difference between a quartz and automatic watch. So that's how i got introduced. After talking to him, i had a revelation, i needed an automatic watch.

Not having the money for a fine watch at that time (cashing for my wedding for about a year ...it's in 2 weeks ) i started reading a lot. I came across the breitling website and literally fell in love with them. Read some more and here i was ( about 2 months ago) watching every single review posted on the site (thanks for that breitling source!!).

I finally settled my heart on 2 models (Chrono Cockpit and Chrono Super Ocean, both black dials). I finally went two the only two AD's in my area and tried them on. I have to say i got a small wrist (6 3/4). Even with that small wrist, i found the Chrono Cockpit way too small. Then i tried the CSO... WHAT!!! Why didn't i read anywhere before i went to the shop that when you wear THE watch that is made for you, you catch a crazy unidentified disease that won't cure until you buy!!!!

Now since i'm getting married in two weeks, i have to wait about 2 or 3 months to go get it...so i wanted to talk to people who will understand how i feel.

By the way, one of the two AD's ( La Swiss) was only giving me 15% on the MSRP. The other one gives me a bit more than 25%. The price ends up lower than on the grey market for me !!! ( Since i live in canada and the exchange rate is about 10% and i have a customs duty of 6% on watch importation..)

Anyways, i'll post pictures when i get my watch. THANKS to everyone here.

HuttFuzz.

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Mat

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Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

Congratulations on the wedding and on catching Breitlingitis

It'll be a long 2 - 3 months, but worth it.

If you are looking at La Swiss then I'm guessing that you are in Canada - PM me and I may be able to help you out with a contact at La Swiss that can beat 25%.

It's great to have you here.
Wonderful story too.

Great story, and welcome aboard!

I guess some sort of variation of your tale has happened to all of us at some point...... after which you can be sure there is no going back! From now on you can kiss goodbye to holidays, presents for your other half, all sorts of things!

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Driver8

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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

My fiancée is pissed i wanted a 2000$ watch that is now 4000$ hehehehe

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

I also have a question.

I saw many posts over the forums claiming that CSO is not 15.1mm but rather 17mm.

Thoughts anyone?

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Mat

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Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

Nope, it's definitely officially 15.1mm.

Depending on how you measure a watch you can get different variations - i.e. if you include the crown, or push-pieces, etc - but official measurements from Breitling (and all other manufacturers unless they specifically state) always excludes the crown/pushpieces.

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Driver8

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Thanks for the quick reply!

Anyways, whatever the thickness, it just looks great on my wrist...can't wait. I dream about it day and night lol

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

I know how you feel. I just bought a SO blue face 3 weeks ago and I am already looking to save and buy a Steelfish black face. It is a expensive disease to have but it is so much fun to get the cure!!! Congrats on your wedding! Tell your wife it would be a great wedding gift for you!!!

Hahaha, tried that one, saying that her rings costed me about double that price...she said she's worth it and i'm not...

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Mat

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Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

I really hope that last comment was made with a smile, otherwise I feel bad for you.

If so, congratulations to the wedding and the coming Breitling - you know it'll not take long.

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Simply explain to your lovely about-to-be that you are just looking for something that attempts to mimic her beauty so that you may gaze upon it longingly when she is not around! Not sure what you tell her for the next one.

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Super Avenger Black Baton Dial (2009)
Bentley B04 GMT Silver Dial (2013)
Avenger Blacksteel Baton Dial (2014)

Aleister : Yeah it was actually made with a smile!!

And i think for the next one i'll tell her since there is nothing new in our couple, i need something new on my wrist...

Don't know if that will pass..?

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Mat

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Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

Well worth a try!

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