The general concensus on Breitling
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I'm no expert on watches, far far from it. I know nothing other than I've wanted a Breitling Navitimer for years, and I've promised myself one one day. I've even considered downgrading my car so that I can justify the expense.
But, I often read this sub-forum and notice there's relatively little discussion around them, which makes me think nobody likes them or rates them?
What's the story? Are they good, well-made watches? Or do people, the experts, view them as tacky and unnecessarily expensive?
I currently wear an Accurist that was a gift many years ago, and I like it but it's looking tatty.
But, I often read this sub-forum and notice there's relatively little discussion around them, which makes me think nobody likes them or rates them?
What's the story? Are they good, well-made watches? Or do people, the experts, view them as tacky and unnecessarily expensive?
I currently wear an Accurist that was a gift many years ago, and I like it but it's looking tatty.
1878 said:
So the general consensus is - that there's no general consensus. Some like, some hate, some are indifferent. If you like it, go ahead and buy it - it's for you, not us.
I appreciate all the responses. See, for me, the watch that Podie posted is stunning and just what I want. I want the leather strap really, but Mrs A insists that if I do get one it has to have a metal strap.
I guess if I had ten replies to this thread all saying "over-priced crap" then I'd forget about them and look at something else, so I'm glad I started it.
With regards to the pricing, I 'spoke' to a chap on here about 18 months ago who apparently was in a position to get them a lot cheaper than retail. So, if I sort myself out and get the money ready then I'll make an enquiry.
al1991 said:
Also, was it Dominic Hackett you spoke to? Not heard a bad thing said about him,
Yep, it was Dom and he was great. Knows his stuff.To be honest I still feel like a bit of a tt for not going through with it after he'd helped me so much, but I got nervous about spending that amount of money.
That said, he'll be my first port of call when the time comes.
Murcielago_Boy said:
My Superocean Chrono was sent to Breitling for service and repair via Watches of Switzerland.
I asked for full refurb, repair (it wasn't holding charge nor winding properly) and new pushers - basically make it new again....
The bill is £795 and so far it's been gone some 8 weeks.
Crikey. I'm not sure I'd be happy about it being away for 2 months.I asked for full refurb, repair (it wasn't holding charge nor winding properly) and new pushers - basically make it new again....
The bill is £795 and so far it's been gone some 8 weeks.
GSP said:
I love them...
I bought a Breitling COLT GMT as my first decent watch. I was inexperienced and paid full RRP from Watches of Switzerland in Edinburgh. It was automatic and used to loose minutes everyday so in the end I took it back to WoS in Manchester. They took it back at full RRP and allowed me take away a new Breitling Avenger Seawolf Chrono for around 16% off RRP
I love it and wear it everyday (offshore, diving on holiday, everything) but it still looks like new. The attention to detail is what I like, down to the B on the crown finishing in the right place.
I was convinced I wanted nothing other than a Navitimer World, but that is pretty gorgeous.I bought a Breitling COLT GMT as my first decent watch. I was inexperienced and paid full RRP from Watches of Switzerland in Edinburgh. It was automatic and used to loose minutes everyday so in the end I took it back to WoS in Manchester. They took it back at full RRP and allowed me take away a new Breitling Avenger Seawolf Chrono for around 16% off RRP
I love it and wear it everyday (offshore, diving on holiday, everything) but it still looks like new. The attention to detail is what I like, down to the B on the crown finishing in the right place.
Welshbeef said:
View chaps? I think I'm being pretty Frank here assume most of you are the very comfortably off in which case it's a case of who cares it's our money can easily afford it and not missing out on anything else - but what about you folk who are a little lighter in the bank balance bulge??
Hmm. I'm by no means rich, and if I was to go ahead and purchase the Navitimer that I want then it would have been the 3rd most expensive thing I've ever purchased (after house & car). However, I was trying to view it as primarily a beautiful watch that I've wanted to own for years, and secondly an investment and something that I could hand down if I ever am fortunate enough to have children.I even considered selling my car and buying a snotter so that I could get a Navitimer!
However, since starting this thread I've decided to upgrade my car instead so the Navitimer has slid back down the list
I'm currently looking for a 'cool' Casio digital
verminator said:
Have to say i always thought they were to big and bling, but the two shown here with the green and black bezels are really nice. By the way, you cant have a ' general' consensus only a consensus, as a consensus is general.
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