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THE DECISION
After a few weeks thinking over my decision I have now finally placed the order for my first LING

A few of you will have read my recent posts on this subject and after a lot of umming and arring over the Aerospace and Seawolf I made up my mind and went for my original choice ... the Aero

Although I was really drawn to the new 2009 design Seawolf, the Aero was the ling I had been wanting for years, so in the end I went full circle and knew this was the one I had to get ... first !

It did not help that nowhere seamed to have any stock of the Seawolf - other than 2008 design.

However, the sheer size of the Seawolf felt a step too far for me initially too as I am used to more regular size watches.

The Aero fitted my requirements 100% in the end ...

I wanted this watch for years
It is "regular" in size ie not too big
It is light weight
It looks amazing & really like the design

In time I hope to acquire the Seawolf.

Anticipated collection is May so now the wait begins.

THE PURCHASE

Now this bit really surprised me.

Considering the current "credit crunch" climate and even news that premium watch sales are down due to the economic climate, I really thought now was the time to do a deal and get a really big discount.

The AD I had been dealing with would not discuss discounts over the phone and insisted I review this with them face to face.

So when it came to the day of ordering I went back to the AD and asked them to give me their best price.

They initially offered me 12% off list to which I advised I had been offered 20% by another local AD and they had to match this at least to get my business.

Now I know 20% is reasonable as that figure has been mentioned on this site a fair few times by several people.

At this point the salesman said "no we can't get anywhere near that"

I then challenged him and told him they would not get the order and I would be walking.

He then reaffirmed his position and then I said ok and left !

Went a few doors down to the next AD and after a brief chat they quickly agreed to the 20% off and threw in a free first service / new battery ... which I knew was worth having.

It was clear however, that I would not get more than 20% so I did not push my luck

I was VERY surprised at the contrast in attitudes between AD's ... particularly in the current financial climate.

One AD was rock solid no I am not budging on my price and another literally just a few doors away was flexible and wanted to do a deal.

One got a sale and one got nothing.

Anyway, I got a good deal and my watch is on order

Good choice, but of course I am biased.

I came from a regular sized watch, so the larger size of the Aerospace took a bit of getting used to, about 2 hours.

Will expect some pics once you get it!

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There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count and those that can't.

1 - Aerospace blue dial
2 - ?

Congrats on your first! Your experience with the AD was much better than mine. Mine hands you the Breitling price list and says thats that. Full cost is what you pay. No negotiations. The next nearest AD is about three hours away so I guess thaey have you over a barrel so to speak.

Anyway Congratulations!

which ad did you use? pm if you prefer?

PM sent

Excellent news and congratulations - now comes the hard part - waiting for it.

Congrats! make sure you post some

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Congrats on the right decision! ..but the wait will be slow and tough. ...and the result thrilling. I waited for my Ling for two days and that was frustrating enough.

Lots of luck and enjoy your new watch! My first Breitling was an Aerospace(blue dial which I really love), once you get hooked on Breitling you want another and another....So I couldn't wait and bought the Avenger Skyland. Now I use the Avenger for work and the Aerospace for other times. Owning a Breitling can become an addiction so IMO create a Breitling fund, and put aside some money for your next purchase.

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Avenger Skyland, Black Dial steel bracelet
Aerospace Blue Dial Titanium
Super Avenger Blue Dial with stencil numbers

I now have a Breitling fund as well.

It seams odd the AD would not negotiate with you. I called 2 AD's in my area and without much trouble I was able to be quoted %30 off retail (free deivery and no tax ) I realize you are from the UK and this might have something to do with the exchange rate or whatever. I don't pretend to know the dynamics of the worlds economy. I was just curious if this is the norm.

Congrats on your new

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SA Blue Dial Silver Subs Pro 2

Cheers Guys.

Yeah I am pleased I now actually have my Breitling on order.
The wait is a killer I know but something to look forward to for sure.

As for a breitling fund .. what a great idea

Congrats!

I have had mine for a couple of weeks now and I don't think you will be disappointed.

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what colour combo did you go for ?

Any pics ?

Congrats! The Aero was my also my first (though I only managed a 15% discount). I bought the Ti Seawolf last year as they were being discontinued and scored a 30% discount. Both are incredible but completely different watches.

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Aerospace (blue dial)
Seawolf Avenger Ti (black dial)
Chrono Avenger M1 (yellow dial)
Super Avenger Blacksteel #1760

All titanium with black dial.

No pics nor a review... yet.

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Segal's law — "A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."