The Breitling Watch Source Forums

Breitling Watch Information Forums, Navitimer, Chronomat
It is currently Thu May 08, 2025 2:16 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 7 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:32 pm 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:57 pm
Posts: 63
Likes: 1 post
Liked in: 0 post
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1131921510

This is the exact Chronomat I am looking for. The price seems solid, and it is labeled as "new" with minor wear. This is my first Ling and am really nervous about making a purchase, especially not from an AD. I have gotten prices on this watch from several jewelers from $7,600 - $8,400... So the starting price seems really good. Just hoping someone on here could give me some reassurance or a big NO for some apparent reason that I am missing.

Thanks!


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:38 pm 
Offline
Contributing Moderator
Contributing Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:09 am
Posts: 36521
Likes: 0 post
Liked in: 489 posts
Location: Ontario, Canada
The fact that the warranty is undated is worth checking up on. That watch could have almost 5 years of warranty left or it could have zero warranty and you have no way of knowing which unless BUSA will tell you (which they likely won't).


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:40 pm 
Offline
Contributing Connoisseur
Contributing Connoisseur

Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:15 am
Posts: 2084
Likes: 69 posts
Liked in: 105 posts
Location: Fragrant Harbour.
Unfilled warranty and unstamped warranty card is theoretically not valid.
Breitling clearly states in their warranty conditions that the warranty card must be filled signed and stamped by the Authorized Dealer.
In worst case scenario you could end up with zero warranty.
Request the seller to send you a copy of the warranty card. It may well be that it is signed and stamped but not dated in which case you could fill in a date and cross your fingers ;-) but at least you would have the dealer stamp.

_________________
"It is just a matter of time!"


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:31 pm 
Offline
Breitling Connoisseur
Breitling Connoisseur

Joined: Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:25 am
Posts: 679
Likes: 552 posts
Liked in: 60 posts
Agreed, if you go through with the purchase I would do it as if the watch was not covered under any warranty. Do you know the history of the watch? Has it had prior issues? Am I willing to take a risk vs. good deal?

Wayne


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:37 am 
Offline
King of Ling
King of Ling
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:49 am
Posts: 1536
Likes: 22 posts
Liked in: 28 posts
Well, it does not seem to be raising too many alarms here. Keep in mind that if the warrantee has run out, then that’s the price point you are working to.

I agree with Waynepjr1 on this one as his are the questions I would be asking myself too. If the seller does not have any answers to your enquiries, then your final assessment is down to a great price versus the unknown. There is a guide on the forum to help you get the best out of buying on line. If you have not read that yet, then it might be a good place go to before you continue your purchase enquires.

_________________
Jim

"You have Control".


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:09 am 
Offline
Breitling Enthusiast
Breitling Enthusiast

Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:57 pm
Posts: 63
Likes: 1 post
Liked in: 0 post
If there is no warranty, to me, its worth $5,000 or less. New or used... To me withouth the warranty, it might as well be used. Does that sound realistic?

Thanks


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  
PostPosted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:00 am 
Offline
King of Ling
King of Ling
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:49 am
Posts: 1536
Likes: 22 posts
Liked in: 28 posts
Yep, thats a decision I respect, and with eyes wide open you may do a good deal on this one. But keep in mind the real value of that warrantee and any potential reluctance for the seller to answer your questions. Gauge the risk, judge the potential, buy or not buy. Its up to you.

_________________
Jim

"You have Control".


Top
 Profile  
Reply with quote  

Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 7 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 38 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
 




Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group