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ok guys im just curious about this and im sure lots of other people are as well but have any of you guys taken your watches to a trader or pawn shop? how much would they give you for the watch? and which model breitlings have the best resale value?

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chronomat evolution-blue dial
superocean heritage 46-black with mesh bracelet

I've never taken a watch to a pawn shop, but I have traded a few and how much a jeweller will give you is entirely dependent on the model, the condition, and how optimistic the jeweller is feeling!

In terms of which tend to hold their value more, I'd say it's always the Limited Edition models, but even those you'll more than likely lose a little on list if you sell them. I can't think of a single Breitling model that sells on the second-hand market for more than it was new.

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Driver8

Site Moderator

You want resale value - go buy a rolex.

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Super Avenger, Black, Batons, Pro 2
SuperOcean Heritage 46, Black, Ocean Classic

yeah i know a rolex has more resale but how much more can it be than a breitling? i mean a breitling's gotta have some resale value too

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chronomat evolution-blue dial
superocean heritage 46-black with mesh bracelet

they have, but it's below the list price, rolex (exp. Daytona) - above the list price

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Super Avenger, Black, Batons, Pro 2
SuperOcean Heritage 46, Black, Ocean Classic

if we are talking Breitling the LE's will do better

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Based on my limited snooping at used Lings, the following still seem to be a commanding a high price:

Bentley - any of the range!

modern cal.23 Navitimers

Avenger M1 - a used one can cost more than it new value 2 years ago!

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Oyster Date '78, Blackbird chrono DLC '10, Blackbird chrono' 02, Navitimer Fighters '02, Aerospace Evo , Seamaster Chrono Diver 300' 02, Carrera cbm2110

Avenger M1 - suprized to hear that, can you explain why? because of the magnetic puchpiece?

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Super Avenger, Black, Batons, Pro 2
SuperOcean Heritage 46, Black, Ocean Classic

I find that they all sell for similar percentages used, except for LE's.

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-RJ

Recently ive been hearing that you can find new stainless steel models for list price.

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-RJ

There just aren't many M1's being sold at the moment. Therefore the prices especially on eBay are quite high.

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Oyster Date '78, Blackbird chrono DLC '10, Blackbird chrono' 02, Navitimer Fighters '02, Aerospace Evo , Seamaster Chrono Diver 300' 02, Carrera cbm2110