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mrcheatle
PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:26 am 
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Hey Ya'll!

So I popped the question and getting married sometime in the next year and a half(9-10-11 to be exact!)

My Brother is like my best friend and thought I would do something nice to show my appreciation since he will be my best man at my wedding.

I thought it would be AWESOME to get him his first "B" but the question is... Which one? He currently wears a Cartier watch that is very small faced and he really likes it! Which is the complete opposite of me BTW :D .... I want something simple yet classy. No need for a chronograph and possibly something on a leather band would be nice!

PS... Something affordable would be nice... 3K?

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Superocean Heritage is a good bet...

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Yea I'm currently looking at a bunch... Colts, SO's and all in the same money ball park to an extent. Plus, I'm sure I can get around 30% of at the AD so I should be good! My brother (fortunately)would like a leather band better too so that should also save me a chunk of change there! :lingsrock:

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Cockpit, black face and croco strap. He can wear it during the wedding :wink:

Oh, BTW congrats!

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Simple and classy, I'd go with the cockpit

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Thats the exact combo I was thinking! Plus, yes I would give it to him right before hand as a thanks!

How much do you think I could get this for at an AD?... I know how some models the AD can discount much more than others and I'm not too familiar with Colts.

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Also... If anyone has pics of any Colts with a black Leather or Croc strap post some pics please! :D

Or any other combos you think would be nice so I can get some ideas!

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Use the Breitling.com configurator to try out different combinations.


And congrats on the engagement! :D

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Huge congrats!!! My vote is for a Colt GMT or SOH. Happy browsing.
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Another vote for the cockpit! Plus, it will start to bring hime away from that Crap-tier. Put a Ling on his wrist and he will be infected! :lingsrock:

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I have to say that I am pleased to see the cockpit get some love here. It's an amazingly versatile watch that will be the perfect watch to wear for the wedding, but will look just as much at home with jeans and a t-shirt.

$3,000 may be stretching it for a new one, but you can certainly get a fairly recent used one for that price (if you can find one).

And congratulations on the engagement.
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mrcheatle wrote:
Yea I'm currently looking at a bunch... Colts, SO's and all in the same money ball park to an extent. Plus, I'm sure I can get around 30% of at the AD so I should be good! My brother (fortunately)would like a leather band better too so that should also save me a chunk of change there! :lingsrock:

you may not be able to get 30% due to dealer prices going up May 1.

Congrats on the engagement!
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Thanks for the reply's everyone, much appreciated! I do have some time to think about it but will definitely keep everyone informed!

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Something not cheap but a low price (to save the cash flow) without looking clumsy,..and no chrono to worry about.......how about a Super Ocean 589
some stylish piece with a black leather strap try the blue dial of the 589....simple,but nice....... :superman:

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