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Mellow Yellow
 Post subject: My First Breitling
PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2009 6:01 am 
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Hello folks,

I got my first and only high-end watch this week, and I chose a Breitling. I want everyone to know I used this website more than any other when coming to my decision, and I want to thank you all for that. I've been saving hard, I'm not a particularly big earner, and I was planning on spending about £1500, but I was seduced by the Blackbird (brushed finish). My fabulous girlfriend convinced me that I'd be unhappy if I settled for something which wasn't perfect. She's right; £1500 on something which I wouldn't be happy with would have been a waste.

I bought it from Mallory of Bath. They were wonderful and I'm pleased with the deal I got. The watch had a price tag of $4615. I took it away for £4000 (about 15%), and a voucher for my first overhaul in 5 years which, I'm told, has a value of £280. Not too bad, especially as there's a price increase round the corner.

I also want everyone to know that Mallory have been awesome. The watch I took away on Thursday had a fault; the second-hand on the right-hand sub dial was jerky and sticky. The girlfriend took it back on Saturday (I was working), where they gave her a coffee, a new Blackbird and a bottle of champagne. Rob Gough, the watch manager, phoned me a work to tell me I had a new watch on the way. Girlfriend texted me and told me she sold the watch to a tramp for five pounds. I'm wearing it now, so she was only joking. Bless her.

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 Post subject: Re: My First Breitling
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Welcome aboard and congrats on the BB.
You have a great GF, does she have any sisters? :mrgreen:
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 Post subject: Re: My First Breitling
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:welcome: Great to have you here and congratulations on the Blackbird.
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Thanks, everyone!

bnewbie wrote:
Welcome aboard and congrats on the BB.
You have a great GF, does she have any sisters? :mrgreen:


No, but she does have a shotgun and her brother is a solicitor. Best watch my step!

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