Breguet Heritage 5410 Rose Gold
Discussion
Hi all, I am a bit new to this forum. I have some interesting but not extortionately expensive watches left to me by my father, including an old Omega Deville and a Breitling Astromat (the latter very broken and needing repair).
That said, I have recently bought, second hand and with no box and papers, a Breguet Heritage 5410 in rose gold, for a decent price, as far as I can tell.
My plan is to wear it for a bit, and sell it on. What do you chaps recommend for a good place to selling a watch second hand? Whilst it has no box and papers, I can confirm that it is genuine - it was bought from an insurance company who paid for the watch's loss, only to have the owner find it again in another property of theirs! As is normal, it became the property of the insurer, who sold it on to me (I work in the industry and occasionally stuff like this comes up).
Will post pic when I get it in a couple of weeks, after returning from my business trip. In the meantime, here's a library picture.
How much do folk know about this brand? Frankly, I would not have bought it - but I really liked the design, the price seemed fair, so I thought that if I couldn't move it immediately, I would be happy hanging onto it and wearing it for a while. I know they aren't one of the top brands (they are owned by Swatch, forsooth!), so this isn't an heirloom or long term classic, but I was rather hoping that should I wish to, I could move it on easily enough. Have I made a horrible mistake?
That said, I have recently bought, second hand and with no box and papers, a Breguet Heritage 5410 in rose gold, for a decent price, as far as I can tell.
My plan is to wear it for a bit, and sell it on. What do you chaps recommend for a good place to selling a watch second hand? Whilst it has no box and papers, I can confirm that it is genuine - it was bought from an insurance company who paid for the watch's loss, only to have the owner find it again in another property of theirs! As is normal, it became the property of the insurer, who sold it on to me (I work in the industry and occasionally stuff like this comes up).
Will post pic when I get it in a couple of weeks, after returning from my business trip. In the meantime, here's a library picture.
How much do folk know about this brand? Frankly, I would not have bought it - but I really liked the design, the price seemed fair, so I thought that if I couldn't move it immediately, I would be happy hanging onto it and wearing it for a while. I know they aren't one of the top brands (they are owned by Swatch, forsooth!), so this isn't an heirloom or long term classic, but I was rather hoping that should I wish to, I could move it on easily enough. Have I made a horrible mistake?
Edited by Harry Flashman on Thursday 12th April 11:47
Really? I may have just got a bit lucky then?
That would be nice! It's the resale I am really interested in - but I have a habit of falling in love with temporary purchases and keeping them for ages (witness my just-resolved attachment to Morgan's Aero 8)...
That would be nice! It's the resale I am really interested in - but I have a habit of falling in love with temporary purchases and keeping them for ages (witness my just-resolved attachment to Morgan's Aero 8)...
Edited by Harry Flashman on Thursday 12th April 12:17
I am such a philistine. If it wasn't Rolex, Omega, Breitling or Patek I hadn't heard of it. 
But the fact that I bought this without knowing much about them should be in my favour I hope! I was not brand name orientated, I just really liked the design of it and the manufacturer looked decent (I didn't really know how decent, as they don't seem to do much advertising). From online research I had Breguet as being a sort of step below Breitling in watch snobbery pecking order, in Omega territory. I sort of liked that I had to research them and had never heard of them.
I have much to learn, it seems.
But the fact that I bought this without knowing much about them should be in my favour I hope! I was not brand name orientated, I just really liked the design of it and the manufacturer looked decent (I didn't really know how decent, as they don't seem to do much advertising). From online research I had Breguet as being a sort of step below Breitling in watch snobbery pecking order, in Omega territory. I sort of liked that I had to research them and had never heard of them.
I have much to learn, it seems.
This list. Breguet do not even make the list of 30. Might not be the most authoritative article, given that Seiko do...
https://www.thetrendspotter.net/20-top-luxury-watc...
https://www.thetrendspotter.net/20-top-luxury-watc...
Thanks chaps - really helpful.
Frankly, as I bought it blind (i know the provenance and condition, but not whether it actually looks acceptable on my wrist!), I'll have to see if it actually suits me! I have a pretty small wrist (as did my old man), so my watches are on the small side. This thing is 42mm x 35,, x 12.9mm, so simply may not suit. Years ago I bought a TAG Monaco LS, and sold it in short order as it looked big and very obvious on me. Just looked it up and it was 40mm x 40mm, but very thick at 16mm.
NDA - has your watch been reliable, and how good are the UK agents? Nice looking thing, by the way.
I have to say, this thread has been really helpful, but has wrecked my plan to turn a quick profit. It sounds as if (assuming this watch looks good on me), this may be a keeper.
Frankly, as I bought it blind (i know the provenance and condition, but not whether it actually looks acceptable on my wrist!), I'll have to see if it actually suits me! I have a pretty small wrist (as did my old man), so my watches are on the small side. This thing is 42mm x 35,, x 12.9mm, so simply may not suit. Years ago I bought a TAG Monaco LS, and sold it in short order as it looked big and very obvious on me. Just looked it up and it was 40mm x 40mm, but very thick at 16mm.
NDA - has your watch been reliable, and how good are the UK agents? Nice looking thing, by the way.
I have to say, this thread has been really helpful, but has wrecked my plan to turn a quick profit. It sounds as if (assuming this watch looks good on me), this may be a keeper.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Friday 13th April 11:50
I now have the watch, and it is a thing of beauty. This is one to keep - I shall not be selling it! I love wearing it - the below radar brand really appeals. It makes my Breitling and Omegas feel a little bit flimsy...
Also, thanks to a (far too generous) fellow PHer, I now have a Breguet box to keep it in. The box is frankly lovely too...
Untitled by baconrashers, on Flickr
Also, thanks to a (far too generous) fellow PHer, I now have a Breguet box to keep it in. The box is frankly lovely too...
Untitled by baconrashers, on FlickrEdited by Harry Flashman on Tuesday 22 May 09:33
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