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Author:  webbb01 [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:06 am ]
Post subject:  Any thoughts on the Breitling Pluton...???
Hello forum, I've got my eye on a Breitling Pluton A51038 that is in excellent condition. I've been looking for a Chronosport UDT for some time now, but after purchasing a Chronomat A13352 I'm a Breitling fan! I realize it's not an automatic movement, but aside from that, are there any thoughts on this watch from those who have one?
Author:  In2Deep [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:31 am ]
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:welcome: I don't know of anyone else on here with that particular model. Did a quick google search and I can see they sell for the $650-750 range. If you are planning on purchasing one, you might want to look into service history and when it's due as that can be a big hit in what it costs you for ownership.

Here is a link to the home page with some specs on it: http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_details/Navitimer_169.html

IMHO, you should find another model. Have you looked at the group buy thread?
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any thoughts on the Breitling Pluton...???
webbb01 wrote:
Hello forum, I've got my eye on a Breitling Pluton A51038 that is in excellent condition. I've been looking for a Chronosport UDT for some time now, but after purchasing a Chronomat A13352 I'm a Breitling fan! I realize it's not an automatic movement, but aside from that, are there any thoughts on this watch from those who have one?


I think there are a couple of Pluton owners around here, certainly not that many.

It's not my taste, but nothing 'wrong' with it. The only word of caution would be that as a 15 year old quartz watch you are getting close to end of life for spares / replacement movements, etc. The problem with quartz watches is that if they go wrong after Breitling stops providing spares they are effectively dead. Breitling may offer you a credit against a new buy, but the watch won't be recoverable.

I don't think that the Pluton is there yet, but you need to realize that you likely aren't buying a watch that will last 25 years.
Author:  g1ant [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:23 pm ]
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I have a Pluton Team 60 LE, and LOVE it. It's my everyday Breitling.
I sent it to BUSA last year and they replaced the dial, the hands and all the pushers. They Also put a new Pro I bracelet on it. It came back gleaming like a new watch. Not a cheap service at $575 but worth every penny in my opinion.

A lot depends on the cost of the Pluton you have seen. If the price is reasonable, then go for it.

alex.
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