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| Author: | Frunkinator [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Do I buy??! |
I walked into my local Breitling AD to price a SOH. He told me they are selling the brand anymore but he's getting rid of old stock. He has an Aerospace he will give to me for almost 40% off. It's a great looking watch. I love the fact it's titanium and rugged as all hell. My only issue is its a Quartz... I feel like an a$$hole, and not sure when I became such a snob. But spending over $2k for a battery powered watch is hard to swallow. I just don't want to regret it... |
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| Author: | MattC [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Do I buy??! |
The great thing about Quartz is the unparalleled accuracy. I haven't owned an Aerospace yet, although from what I've heard it's a favored piece. I have a Quartz Chrono avenger 69 and I've always felt the same as you about owning a Quartz. However I don't even think about it anymore, it's the only Quartz I have besides a Casio G Shock and it's in the regular rotation. It's great I never have to set it, it's always ticking away! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
Frunkinator wrote: . I feel like an a$$hole, and not sure when I became such a snob. But spending over $2k for a battery powered watch is hard to swallow. I just don't want to regret it... seriously , then dont buy it , you'll regret it ! |
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| Author: | Frunkinator [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
You may be right. Thing is... If it was a watch I didn't like the look of this would be easy. But after owning my Avenger for over a year now, I can see how nice a lighter and lower profile watch would be. I guess the idea of an expensive beater is what I'm stuck on. Also, I have a nice Tag and Longines I put into daily rotation, and am constantly annoyed when I have to reset the time every 3-4 days... Thinking something I wouldn't have to set may ne perfect. Thanks for your input guys. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
Get yourself a Titanium Breitling automatic ? just as light and rugged but with a true heartbeat ? |
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| Author: | P51 [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
You go in for a SOH and come out with an Aerospace. Are you buying purely on price? If you have concerns on the Quartz then don't buy. |
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| Author: | Frunkinator [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
Price is definitely playing in the positive column, but I actually really love it's look. Just not sure if it being a Quartz will disappoint me later. I see advantages to having a battery, light, rugged titanium watch. Then I tell myself I can buy a quartz for much less that would serve the same person. Curious how other automatic watch owners feel or of I'm alone on this auto/Quartz nonsense. This is a tough call... |
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| Author: | james.uk [ Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
I have an Emergency. It is my 'go to' travel watch... Nothing wrong with having a Quartz in the collection.. And and Aero is one of the best. Watches and Cigars. |
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| Author: | TomP [ Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
A pertinent current discussion @ viewtopic.php?f=1&t=56756 |
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| Author: | Frunkinator [ Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
Thanks for all the input guys... I should know by now I need to follow my heart and not just a fantastic price tag. So I'm gonna wait a bit and do a little more shopping around before pulling any triggers. I'm definitely keeping the SOH white dial / blue bezel in the running, but I'm also gonna look at a few Omegas to maybe add one of those to the collection. |
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| Author: | poppydog [ Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
I get where you're coming from regarding quartz; I would like an Aerospace and the issue is not because it's a quartz, but how one can cost around the same as a finely-tuned mechanical? It's not a huge issue, and I will probably end up getting one, but it is something that plays on my mind a bit. |
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| Author: | wessa [ Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
Frunkinator wrote: ... My only issue is its a Quartz... I feel like an a$$hole, and not sure when I became such a snob. But spending over $2k for a battery powered watch is hard to swallow. I just don't want to regret it... I know exactly what you are talking about. I have one or two, OK maybe some more Breitlings in my collection and none are Quartz. There is only one Quartz on my bucket list and that's the mighty B-1. |
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| Author: | Baco Noir [ Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
I feel the same but it's the ticking second hand that is my real issue with quartz watches. Since the Aero lacks one it became a non issue. I also bought mine from an AD losing their status and only got 30% off. 40% is a great discount. It's a great watch. Sent from my iPhone and I blame autocorrect for any spellin' errs! |
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| Author: | Perks [ Thu Feb 19, 2015 4:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
Frunkinator I'm the same as you; I love mechanical watches and haven't purchased a quartz watch for a long time. That said the aerospace is the next watch on my list, it’s a great looking watch but it is quartz. The way I get around this mental block is that there isn't and never will be a mechanical version of this watch and not having that option makes the choice a lot easier. Also with no second hand to worry about it's likley you may not even think about it when it's on the wrist. Hope that helps. |
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| Author: | VicLeChic [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Do I buy??! |
Well done for not buying, you would have regretted it at that price point. A friend of mine likes talking about the unparalleled accuracy of Breitling's thermo-compensated quartz movement. And my answer to him is always the same: a printed circuit has no soul. |
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