I am the proud new owner of a new Colt Chrono with a black face and Pro II stainless bracelet. I must say that I absolutely love this watch. I fell in love with Breitling watches 10 years ago when I saw them in a jewelry store in Florida while on vacation, but other priorities (kids, mortgage(s), etc) always got in the way of my dream to possess one. The obsession “somewhat” waned until I saw them again while on a cruise in the Caribbean a couple of years ago.
This year, the stars and moons finally aligned when a few things fell perfectly into place. I got a larger bonus than I expected, my wife and I are approaching our 15th wedding anniversary next week (gives great excuse and rationalization), AND my wife “approved” the expenditure (extremely key to marital longevity). Of course, I also felt it appropriate to buy her a beautiful diamond pendant necklace, as well and in like kind
. I selected the Colt Chrono for several reasons: 1.) It was within my budget, 2.) I liked the look and “coolness” factor of the chrono, and 3.) I liked the size. I could wear a larger watch, and I do like the more massive styles, but I work for a conservative public company and I was concerned about the more pretentious appearance of the larger styles. And, I wanted a daily wear watch.
So, I went to my local AD, and found them pretty eager to take 20% off even though I had never purchased anything from them in the past. Well, I made the purchase a couple of days ago, and I can not keep my eyes off of the watch. I love it even more than I thought I would
, and am glad to see there are far more men that obsess over these beautiful timepieces than I.
I must say that I have been enjoying this forum over the last week as a guest and have picked up many tips and tidbits, so thank you to all the contributors. I do have a question about the wear preferences of you all in terms of looser or snugger fits. I have been wearing a Tag watch every day for the last 15 years (it was a wedding present) that I preferred to wear more loose, but my AD tried to convince me to not do this with the Ling since it is much larger and heavier than the Tag. I listened, but it feels too snug this way and I am not sure whether to have them put one of the 2 links back, adjust the clasp setting and try it that way. Maybe I need to give it more time since my point of reference is, let’s say, incomparable. I have read the piece on this website about “biasing” the watch and am unsure about this, as well. Any advice, suggestions, or comments, would be appreciated.
Finally, I cannot describe how thrilled I am to finally have a Ling in my possession, on my wrist, to enjoy forever, and eventually to pass down to one of my 2 sons. And, to be fair, I will eventually have to purchase a 2nd Ling else one son will be very, very jealous
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. For now, I will keep annoying my AD until I get it just right - lucky for me the AD is less than 3 miles away
