Best place to buy a Breitling watch?

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I have decided to treat myself to a nice Breitling. As I am not comfortable buying something like this on the web where is the best place to buy from.

Is it worth taking a trip to save some money and get a free holiday? Given the current exchange rates I am thinking that the states might be the cheapest option. What sort of savings could I expect and does anyone know any better options?

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Chav said:

what sort are you after?

Have not yet decided which one of these to go for.

Blackbird with steel bracelet.

Chronomat Evolution, black dial with silver sub dials and steel bracelet.

Super Avenger, black dial with silver sub dials and steel bracelet.

Chrono Avenger M1, black dial with silver sub dials and titanium bracelet.

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Thanks for the advice so far but I was hoping to go somewhere a little more exciting than Leicester.

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Cant seem to find out prices from the different countries?

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testarossa said:

try a search engine with breitling and the country you would like to visit

www.watchesplanet.com/breitling.htm

this may give you some idea on prices

Have had a look at some prices from web based resellers - as much as 50% saving in the US. However the Breitling website says that non of there approved dealers will sell via web and therefore no warranty and possible fake and they do not seem to give web addresses for their approved dealers.

I have now found some email address for one of their dealers in Dubai and sent an email. What about the Caribbean anyone bought a watch there?

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deevee said:

Cheapest place i've found for watches is the duty free shop in Male in the Maldives. Get a good deal on a watch and a great holiday too! Bought my last Breitling there.

What sort of % saving did you get?

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Any other recommendations?

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benyeats said:

Bought mine in Dubai, saved around 20%, i.e. the VAT plus a bit. So by the time you pay the VAT at Heathrow pricing is close.

Ben

There will be nothing to declare Sir.

I would rather pop it up my arse than pay the VAT, although wearing it on my wrist would seem to be an easier option.