Trig wrote:
After turning 40 this week, I am deciding to treat myself to a Breiting. Thinking about something like a 'Sprint' or 'Top Time' or smilar from the 70's.
Any advice from anyone?
Anywhere in the UK I can visit for a look?
I have been keeping an eye on RG Watches, has some nice pieces.
This trader any good?
Don't know RG, and haven't been in the UK in 11 years so can't help much there I'm afraid.
I can recommend these guys - NOS Breitlings - the story is on the website.
http://www.ewatchshow.com/browse/watch-nos/1
They have some Sprints, no Top Times left though. Also have some Bulls Heads - not cheap, but nice pieces.
Sprints have 'plastic like' resin cases rather than steel which may have some brittleness problems at this age (though I don't know of anyone with problems)
The typical caution which vintage watches applies (even NOS) - be prepared to spend on a service, be wary of frankenwatches and never, ever, ever buy from South America.