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wessa
 Post subject: The Grand Daddy
PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:13 am 
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Picked it up about 6 weeks ago, back today from Breitling spa, full overhaul, new crystal, new hands, and the distributor twisted my wrist with 50% off this bracelet as well.
All in all a neat package for just under 3K in total, with all original boxes and papers and now like new with 12 month warranty.

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And my favorite clasp style. I thought Breitling did not make these anymore

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And finally on my wrist

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 Post subject: Re: The Grand Daddy
PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:23 am 
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nice, Wes, congrats ! (Mrs. Wessa still on speaking terms with you ?)
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Such an underappreciated piece - nice pickup.
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Wessa Very Beautiful Watch Congradulations

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 Post subject: Re: The Grand Daddy
PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:44 am 
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Thanks guys.
I picked it up for the hell of it or maybe to complement my Premier, I would not say it was "love at first sight". It looked in quite good shape, came with the outer and inner box and all papers.
It did however have a non Breitling crystal and some cheap crock strap and this was reflected in the price as it was dirt cheap.
After the overhaul and with the new bracelet however it is a different story. Like the ugly duckling it has transformed into a graceful swan.
Can't stop looking at it :-)

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As much as any watch I have seen, the Premier line makes me wish my wrist was an inch smaller.

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I am officially in love.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful

Enjoy!!!!

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That is beautiful!!

Enjoy!

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Looks great Wes, congrats. Wish I could go to a spa and come back looking as good as new.

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That is badass!
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Love it!!! Congrats!!

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makes you wonder why they make their newer current lineup as nice as that one is!
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