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Author:  wharriso [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Taking the plunge
With the end of my undergraduate degree looming I decided to finally get myself a Breitling. I remember seeing them for the first time when I was a kid wandering around the mall with my parents and was particularly drawn to the yellow display case they were in.

There is a slight hitch. I have a small wrist and the watch that suits me best is the old Superocean. The only down side is that the only one at the AD (which is also the only AD in my area of the province) is in blue which I am not terribly fond of. The wonderful lady at the AD said she is going to call her Breitling Rep on Monday to try and track it down in Coral or Yellow for me. Then from there I will be en route to my first (and clearly favorite) Breitling.

I'll keep you guys up to date on how all of this plays out!
Kyle
Author:  FEAR [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
thats gonna be a hard find, good luck!
Author:  wharriso [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
Well the AD is also trying to track down a Yellow one too, so hopefully, if not I guess I'll settle for the blue one, it's not THAT but I would prefer Coral or Yellow.
Author:  wharriso [ Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
The AD is offering me the old style superocean for 2354.00 CAD. It's the last one they have. Good deal?
Author:  gliebig [ Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
Why not pick up a previously owned one?

I just bought a used one (yellow dial) and it's in great condition.
Author:  wharriso [ Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
That's one idea but the AD told me they'd let me pay it off over the next couple months as my paycheques start to roll in with no interest. Still finishing up University so I can barely afford to pay attention but I can afford to make small incremental payments towards this bad boy. I guess I could just save up what I would be paying towards the new watch and just put that towards a used one. I'm just worried I won't find the one I want. Oh well I'll have to figure it out.
Author:  Alan M [ Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:09 am ]
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I would say save for it, you will appriciate it more when you get it.

Your call.
Author:  wharriso [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
Well today I did it. I bought the old style Superocean. Apparently last one in Alberta. Blue dial. AB-SO-LUTELY love it. I can see how this becomes an addiction. Pics to come with a better story, for now I'm going to sit and stare at it.
Author:  Sasho [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:04 am ]
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Congratulations buddy! Now post some pics for us. Enjoy it and wear it in good health :lingsrock:
Author:  F14D_Tomcat [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
wharriso wrote:
Pics to come with a better story


That'll be difficult to do 'cause you won't be able to take it off your wrist anytime soon. :) :wink:

Congrats on the new acquisition anyhow. :lingsrock:
Author:  rgilbert24 [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
Congratulations and hope you get many years of enjoyment from wearing an exceptionally made watch. This may sound crazy, but I just bought myself a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Superocean heritage 46 on a mesh strap. Honestly, I more excited about the watch than I am about the new vehicle. If looked after, your new watch will last you a lifetime (unlike my Santa Fe).

Enjoy
Author:  thomasenlow1 [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:23 pm ]
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Atta Boy . It is hard to replicate that first watch feeling. Congrats on a great addition that will serve you well for many a yers


:lingsrock:
Author:  boeckelr [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
thomasenlow1 wrote:
Atta Boy . It is hard to replicate that first watch feeling.

:lingsrock:


:yeahthat
That's an understatement - I got my first Breitling (Steelfish) on April 23, and I still can't stop looking at it, a month and a half later....I think my family thinks I'm crazy! One thing the OP might want to watch out for....if you frequent this forum, you *WILL* catch the bug....I have already started to replenish my watch fund for my next watch - probably a pre-owned big date Blackbird...
Author:  Sasho [ Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:20 pm ]
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If you have the wrists for it, you cant ever go wrong with the Blackbird :thumbsup:

wharriso :uselesspics: lets see the new watch :D
Author:  ricardo [ Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Taking the plunge
Many Congratulations on

1) your first Breitling
2) Finding exactly what you were after
3) Locating a very rare BNIB model
4) Getting to the end of your degree

Enjoy and let's see those pictures already.
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