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First Post- First Purchase? (B01 Chronomat)
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Author:  Holiday [ Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:49 pm ]
Post subject:  First Post- First Purchase? (B01 Chronomat)
Hello Gents,

New guy here, but I've been a reader for quite some. I'm a Navy pilot and after several deployments, I've finally decided to buy the watch I've had my eye on for years now- the Breitling B01 Chronomat.
Naturally, I began my search at jewelers, and quickly discovered that the watch appears to be appreciating quickly! Surprised to see it being sold for ~$8900 this year. Although I could afford it, I'm having trouble justifying the expense when it appears that mint pre-owned models can be owned for thousands less. Question is- what should I expect to pay for one?

a) Let's say for instance a 2009 model?

b) Is there a particular model year I should avoid, or any major differences in the last 4 years or so?

c) Finally, where would you recommend I look to pickup a mint condition B01 at pre-owned pricing?


Many, many thanks for the help gents! I hope to be a regular contributor here in the near future...!

Best,

Holiday
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: First Post- First Purchase? (B01 Chronomat)
Pricing is covered in question 2 of this section of the FAQs - http://www.breitlingsource.com/articles_faq.shtml#8

There have been no significant changes to the B01 Chronomat since it was introduced so no years to particularly avoid. If you are looking pre-owned then the usual places are eBay or Chrono24, but also look at the Sale sections here, Timezone, WatchUSeek, etc.
Author:  F14D_Tomcat [ Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: First Post- First Purchase? (B01 Chronomat)
As Roff said, no significant changes since B01's introduction in 2009 but prices on new ones have taken a hike this year. It may less be the case for pre-owned though. IMO, the sales section of the forum is your safest bet. Lot's of dependable members here.

Happy landings. :)
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