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BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
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Author:  nin7474 [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
Hi, just bought my first Breitling and think i got a very nice watch. The BENTLEY GT. Just have some questions.
1. I got it for $6,500. Is that a good price?

2.In 2009, the Breitling for Bentley GT was updated with a new Diamond pattern on the inner dial. I can't figure it out from the pic posted here if mine is post 2009. Does anyone have a pic so i can see this please?

3.Which direction(Clockwise, counter) would be best on my Watch Winder for the B.Bentley GT?

4.How important is it to register my watch? Can i do it online?

Thanks and this is a great Forum for Breitling Owners :lingsrock:
Author:  sharkman [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLY GT questions
If you scroll down this post you will see pics of 2 of the Quilted diamond dials. http://breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19145&hilit=+bentely+gt

These dials are special editions introduced in 2009 and did not replace the regular GT dials - just supplemented them.

$6500 is 15% of retail - not a great discount in the US for example - just so-so.

Post some pics! What dial did you get?

It's a great watch - enjoy it. :cheer:
Author:  nin7474 [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLY GT questions
Thanks for the quick reply. It was from Tourneau. I'll post pics when i get a chance. :mrgreen:
Author:  sharkman [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLY GT questions
Re: registration - very important - it activates the warranty in BUSA's (again assuming US) database. They can track the watch. Did you get a small warranty card with a self addressed envelope inn the box? If so, fill it out and send it in. If not, make sure the AD has it and sent it in. The AD is supposed to do this. You can call BUSA in about 3 weeks and they will let you know if the serial # is in their system.

Oh, registration also means you get free stuff sent to you. If you don't like free stuff I'll email you my addrerss and you can forward any stuff you get to me. I like free stuff.
Author:  jadanf [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLY GT questions
Shark pretty much covered it all.

Warranty is beyond important. Make sure that is your number one priority.

the GT is a great piece. Wear it well.
Author:  nin7474 [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLY GT questions
jadanf wrote:
Shark pretty much covered it all.

Warranty is beyond important. Make sure that is your number one priority.

the GT is a great piece. Wear it well.

Thank you everyone. What about the Watch Winder direction?
Author:  Sparwood [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLY GT questions
nin7474 wrote:
jadanf wrote:
Shark pretty much covered it all.

Warranty is beyond important. Make sure that is your number one priority.

the GT is a great piece. Wear it well.

Thank you everyone. What about the Watch Winder direction?


I believe it winds in the clockwise direction only.

S
Author:  nin7474 [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLY GT questions
Sparwood wrote:
nin7474 wrote:
jadanf wrote:
Shark pretty much covered it all.

Warranty is beyond important. Make sure that is your number one priority.

the GT is a great piece. Wear it well.

Thank you everyone. What about the Watch Winder direction?


I believe it winds in the clockwise direction only.

S

Thank you and i will mail my Warranty Card ASAP :lingsrock:
Author:  sharkman [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
It's a caliber 13B and winds clockwise.

One way you can tell if it's winds clockwise or anti-clockwise is to jiggle the watch and see if you can get the rotor to spin for a while in one direction. If you can, that's the rotor free wheeling in the opposite diection from which it winds. If it doesn't free wheel it should be bi-directional.

Another way is to go to the main page here and check out the "models" section. It will TELL you. Haha.
Author:  Sparwood [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
sharkman wrote:
It's a caliber 13B based on the Valjoux 7750 and should wind bi-directionally.

One way you can tell if it's winds both directions is to jiggle the watch and see if you can get the rotor to spin for a while in one direction. If you can, that's the rotor free wheeling in the opposite diection from which it winds. If it doesn't free wheel it should be bi-directional.


Are you sure, I just checked here, says the 7750 (and 13B) winds clockwise only

http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_de ... ey_43.html
Author:  sharkman [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
Christ you're quick - I editied my post in 60 seconds and you beat me to it!
Author:  Sparwood [ Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
sharkman wrote:
Christ you're quick - I editied my post in 60 seconds and you beat me to it!


Haha, quick draw on the keyboard!
Author:  nin7474 [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
Thanks to everyone here. Getting it appraised for Insurance purposes tomorrow. I wonder what to expect. :lingsrock:
Author:  nin7474 [ Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
How "limited" are the BENTLEY GT's? Since they cost more, do they hold their value more?
Author:  RJRJRJ [ Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BREITLING for BENTLEY GT questions
nin7474 wrote:
Thanks to everyone here. Getting it appraised for Insurance purposes tomorrow. I wonder what to expect. :lingsrock:


You should expect replacement value, aka retail price.
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