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Hello everyone - I'm new to the site, and just want to introduce myself. I purchased a Colt Ocean Quartz in 2000. About a year ago, the battery finally died. I called the nearest AD who informed me the watch would be packed up and shipped to Breitling USA for a "quote" for a battery change. During the time I wore the watch, I was quite impressed with the durability and trouble-free qualities of the watch. Upon hearing I had to send it off for a "quote", I tossed it in the drawer and grabbed my Hamilton Khaki Navy Automatic.

Last weekend, it a fit of boredom, I got online and found another Breitling dealer and dropped in on him. I asked if he could handle sending my Colt off for a quote for a battery change, and he smiled and said "I can change the battery for you". $60 and a half hour later, and the I'm back in business.

During that 1/2 hour, I made the impulse decision to purchase a brand new model of the Colt Quartz, and walked out with it on my wrist. Now, in my header I say I have minimalist tastes -reason being I'm not a pilot, have no need for dual time zones, etc., and the Hamilton I wore was a true pain to keep wound as I sometimes go the weekend without wearing a watch. Quartz watches suit me best due to their worry free care and great accuracy.

I lurked here for a couple of days, and find myself kicking the idea around to head back to the AD and pick up a little something nice for myself in an automatic. I guess you could say I'm a revived Breitling owner, and will probably divert funds from my other hobbies so I can get a collection started much like what I've seen here on the forum. Just what I need, another addiction.

Welcome aboard.
This is not a best place to cure your addiction.

It's great to have you here.

Welcome to BreitlingSource.

Great story and we will be more than happy to drag you further over to the dark side

Enjoy your time here!

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