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Roffensian
 Post subject: End of an era
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Well today's the day. While I'll physically be in possession of them for a few more weeks I agreed to sell my last four remaining Breitlings to the same collector today so that's me out of the Breitling world. Still a few other watches left to sell before I head south, but no more Breitlings. I wondered how I would feel when it happened but I'm not remotely bothered - just another milestone on the road to a new life in the Caribbean!
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Here's to the new life in the Caribbean! 8)

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Sounds like a good time to pick up a Rolex

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There is a disturbance in the force...

I hopw we won't be deprive of your expertise Roff. All the very best with the migration.
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Jbezio87 wrote:
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Could not disagree more. Nothing remotely sad about trading material items for a much more relaxed lifestyle where time is less important to my daily routine.


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Congrats. I'm assuming you're retiring down in the Caribbean? I remember there used to be good deals on watches down there, although that was ages ago. Not sure how I could resist. Hope you enjoy it down there!

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Congrats. I'm assuming you're retiring down in the Caribbean? I remember there used to be good deals on watches down there, although that was ages ago. Not sure how I could resist. Hope you enjoy it down there!

Building a home on the beach on Roatan. I'm sure there will be deals in the duty free shops in the cruise ship ports on the island but as a resident I won't be allowed in them. I'll buy myself a g-shock for when I'm in or on the water and likely go watch less when lounging around if I have my phone with me. I'm still going to be working part time so will have days when I have appointments to make but otherwise it will be sun up and sun down driven!


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Hopefully, this doesn't mean you'll be leaving here! Best of luck with everything in the Caribbean! 8)
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Congratulations on the retirement and the move to the Carribean. Even though you are leaving the Breitling world, I hope that doesn't mean we will lose your knowledge and experience here. Many of us have sought and followed your advice and opinions in our watch journeys.
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Congrats, a day to celebrate as a life on the beach sounds way better than a bunch of nice watches. Enjoy the change in lifestyle!

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dlNYC wrote:
Congrats. I'm assuming you're retiring down in the Caribbean? I remember there used to be good deals on watches down there, although that was ages ago. Not sure how I could resist. Hope you enjoy it down there!

Building a home on the beach on Roatan. I'm sure there will be deals in the duty free shops in the cruise ship ports on the island but as a resident I won't be allowed in them. I'll buy myself a g-shock for when I'm in or on the water and likely go watch less when lounging around if I have my phone with me. I'm still going to be working part time so will have days when I have appointments to make but otherwise it will be sun up and sun down driven!


Sounds very relaxing. Congrats, and hope you still pop in here. You've contributed a lot to this site.

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