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emile.grundlingh
 Post subject: Which to keep?
PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:36 am 
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I need some help. I can only afford one Breitling. I currently have a Crosswind and a Chronospace Ana/Digi. I like both very much and can't decide which one to sell. Please give me some advice. See pics attached. ImageImageImageImageImage ImageImage


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I'd keep the Crosswind

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I'd keep the Crosswind. Every. Single. Time.

It'll stand the test of time far better than the Chronospace. Correctly maintained the Crosswind will easily outlast you (and probably your grand-children's children too). The Chronospace won't.

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Keep the Crosswind, it's a mechanical watch, a perfect one!
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Wow. Thanks. I have a emotional connection to the Crosswind. I like mechanical watches. Saying that I've just come back from lots of travel and enjoyed the Chronospace with all the different time zones, count down timers, night lights and alarms. I love everything about the Crosswind but the dial size. It's a little on the small side for me.


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 Post subject: Re: Which to keep?
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The Crosswind looks bigger on my arm in the pictures unfortunately


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Crosswind, no contest at all. I would go and buy an atomic solar G Shock if you are still looking for time zones, chrono, timer, and a light. Your call, but I am going to assume most here will vote for the automatic over quartz any day!

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Thanks. I appreciate the input. So far it's Crosswind 4 - Chronospace 0.


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What's also Interesting is I also have some opinions from people (girls) in the fashion industry and they like the Bigger watch (Chronospace). If you ignore everything and include more modern looks only.


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I must say. The fashion industry girls don't know watches that well. They would purely judge on looks.


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crosswind. Or could you sell both and get a crosswind special?
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I would sell both and get a newer chronomat 44 or chronomat Evo. But that's just me.
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Crosswind for sure. Just a way more classic piece.
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Easy choice, I'd keep the Crosswind.
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This question doesn't even need asking. If "girls in the fashion industry" say keep the Chronospace then Crosswind is the obvious choice to keep!
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