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| Author: | Ridgeback74 [ Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Broke my cherry!!!! |
Several months ago I started a journey on purchasing my first (serious) watch. I initially wanted to purchase a Tag, and started out with a budget of $1500. During my first visit to an AD I tried on several Tags, but the dealer suggested I try on a Breitling Colt (as the dealer thought Breitlings were a better quality watch). I left the store that day unsure of which watch I wanted, but I left with the 2009 Breitling Chronolog. From that day on I neurotically looked at the book, and visited every AD in my area trying on watches and asking lots of questions. My choice of watch went from a Tag to a Colt to a CSO to an Avenger and finally to a Chronomat. A couple weeks later and three times over budget I brought the wife to an AD in New Hampshire. I tried on all of the above watches and she agreed with me that the Chronomat was the best fit. I would like to thank this site because of everything I learned , and because of this site I was able to negotiate a price of almost 30% off a new Chronomat Black Dial/W Silver Subs/Pilot Bracelet. Breitling source is a great place to obtain information, and I will tell anyone that wants to buy a Breitling to look here before making any purchase. I also want to say that I talked with George from Govberg. He was another wealth of information, and if I hadn't had a reasonable offer from an AD in my area I would have purchased a watch from him in a minute. I will be picking up the Chronomat this weekend and will post a couple picks. Thanks again Steve |
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| Author: | Kid Vegas [ Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Well played, and what an accomodating wife I might add! The best advice I received during my buying process here was to try on everything and don't settle for anything. Glad you got just what you wanted, and congrats..... KV |
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| Author: | Huttfuzz [ Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Congrats...but..Post some pics!!! |
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| Author: | H2F [ Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Congrats! But u do realize by going to a Ling, u r now officially a WIS? And as a WIS, one Ling ain't gonna nearly be enough? I'll give u till Basel 2010 latest, before u'll start itching for a second Ling... Say goodbye to most of ur disposable income from here on... 
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
H2F wrote: Congrats! But u do realize by going to a Ling, u r now officially a WIS? And as a WIS, one Ling ain't gonna nearly be enough? I'll give u till Basel 2010 latest, before u'll start itching for a second Ling... Say goodbye to most of ur disposable income from here on... lol why does this happen??? congrats to the TS on your new purchase. |
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| Author: | Tunnel Ling [ Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Congratulations! Good on you for getting the watch you wanted. One of my chrono logs has a lot of post-its, neurosis...maybe |
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| Author: | ravenloff [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
H2F wrote: Congrats! But u do realize by going to a Ling, u r now officially a WIS? And as a WIS, one Ling ain't gonna nearly be enough? I'll give u till Basel 2010 latest, before u'll start itching for a second Ling... Say goodbye to most of ur disposable income from here on...  He speaks the truth!!!!  Welcome to the darkside...
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| Author: | pbateman [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Congrats! Wear it well and please post some pics. |
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| Author: | Mikey [ Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Ha, right now I am exactly where you were . . . reading the Chronolog, visiting dealers, researching, etc. Good to know there are other folks out there in the same boat. Enjoy the watch. Peace Mike |
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| Author: | Ridgeback74 [ Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Just picked up the "Ling". It looks and feels very nice. I will post picks later after I learn how to do it. The sales rep also gave me the Breitling Book and Breitling Cleaning Cloth for nothing. I have to say it was a good day. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sat Feb 13, 2010 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Ridgeback74 wrote: Just picked up the "Ling". It looks and feels very nice. I will post picks later after I learn how to do it. The sales rep also gave me the Breitling Book and Breitling Cleaning Cloth for nothing. I have to say it was a good day. Congratulations. Picture instructions here - viewtopic.php?f=5&t=453 and photos less than 250k can be added directly to the post. |
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| Author: | Rigo [ Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broke my cherry!!!! |
Congrats. I'm a 'newbie' myself. Picked up a Chronomat Evolution, blue dial with gold chronos and absolutely love it! This seems like a great website and I'm looking forward to checking it out further. 
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