My local Ben Bridge jelewlers has both Breitlings and Rolex so I could compair side by side... though not in the exact configs I liked. I must say that if you put them both side by side the choice would be obvious
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| Author: | too solid [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Watch Purchase Advise |
Hello fellow Breitling enthusiasts. I've been debating what to get for my next time piece. I have about $5k to play with. Originally I was thinking a pre-owned Bentley 6.75, but I have had one in the past and am unsure it will do the trick. I was also thinking of upping my budget and going with a Rolex DSSD, but would rather stay around the $5k range. I haven't been following the current trends and haven't researched any new models for over a year. I've been out of the watch game for some time and thought I'd ask for some advise and maybe some other options I may not know of. As of now $5k is my max, all in. I may be able to squeeze up to $5.5k. Thanks for your time, Rocky |
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| Author: | angstfree [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watch Purchase Advise |
My favorite advice is a field trip to an AD, wear test several & proceed from there. The only wrong/bad decision you can make is getting one, then realizing you wanted another instead. |
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| Author: | too solid [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:39 pm ] |
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Very true! The problem is most AD's don't have a huge selection so I may be mislead. I think I will stop by an AD and get a catalog. |
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| Author: | angstfree [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:55 pm ] |
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Just go to Breitling's website for the internet catalog. Print out your favorites, then call AD's ensuring they have your choices before starting the safari. |
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watch Purchase Advise |
How about an Omega PO XL? Judging from your tastes it seems you like big watches. 45.5mm, in-house movement. Not a lot to dismiss that one. It's on my short list for next year too. |
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| Author: | too solid [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:44 pm ] |
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The Omega is a great option, but I think I would get bored if it. Although I am in love with the Planet Ocean Chronograph Caliber 9300. |
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| Author: | marcow [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:37 am ] |
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5k is a good budget for a lot of fantastic watches. I do like the 9300 PO Chrono a lot. The movement is fantastic looking. I have also seen a nice Breitling Chronomat Flying Fish with the bracelet. Fantastic watch I think. Good luck anyway! Cheers, Marco |
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| Author: | wessa [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:12 am ] |
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For 5K you should be able to pick up a used Navi 01, Chronomat 01 or the Transocean Chrono 01, all of them with the inhouse movement. My recommendation would be one of them depending on your style preference. With a bit of luck and patience you will find one that was sold after Jan 1 2012 with a 5 year warranty meaning that you would still have at least 4 years left. Can't go wrong. |
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| Author: | nickzac [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watch Purchase Advise |
It sounds like you get bored with watches easily. If so, I would get the Navitimer. You'll get an analog computer to play with so you'll have a lot more going on there than with most watches. For 5 grand, you can also get the pre-owned 44mm LE Chronomat from an AD. It has the clear back casing to show Breitling B01's in-house. The Chronomat has quite a few features but the Navitimer is really the one with all sorts of things to keep you busy IMO. |
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| Author: | 65Bowtie [ Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watch Purchase Advise |
My local Ben Bridge jelewlers has both Breitlings and Rolex so I could compair side by side... though not in the exact configs I liked. I must say that if you put them both side by side the choice would be obvious .
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| Author: | Racerdj [ Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watch Purchase Advise |
The Breitling catalogue is very dangerous to the wallet! What an awesome and stunning book for your collection. |
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| Author: | mrbill [ Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Watch Purchase Advise |
For $5k to $5.5k you can get a pristine pre-owned Rolex Submariner 16610. Just a suggestion. Cheers! |
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