What do you think of this watch?

The_Blob · 04-04-2008, 10:45 PM

Your opinions....

I've always wanted to buy a classy Breitling watch and I want one that isn't too big. This Breitling Colt GMT is 40.5 MM.

new2the3 · 04-04-2008, 11:45 PM

looks great

Fraposo · 04-04-2008, 11:50 PM

Actually one of the better looking Breitlings in my opinion. I'm not a big fan of Breitling which is why I don't have any in my watch collection, but I wouldn't mind adding this one to my collection.

ZuerstBMW · 04-04-2008, 11:57 PM

NICE

SLCGoonski · 04-04-2008, 11:59 PM

It's alright. Just not really the normal breitling style.

Year's_End · 04-05-2008, 12:08 AM

Indifferent.

Neurorad · 04-05-2008, 12:40 AM

I think it costs too much, for a watch.

Got to be a better way to piss away 4K.

Look at antique/previously owned/soiled watches, find something original. Wouldn't hurt to look.

The_Blob · 04-05-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Neurorad

I think it costs too much, for a watch.

Got to be a better way to piss away 4K.

Look at antique/previously owned/soiled watches, find something original. Wouldn't hurt to look.

Yeah, it's a lot of money. I think I should spend my money more wisely than on an expensive watch that only tells time.

e93 · 04-05-2008, 12:47 AM

Buy a replica for $200 - no one else would even know. Use the savings for mods

LOLrance · 04-05-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

It's alright. Just not really the normal breitling style.

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Indifferent.

+1.

Kiemyster · 04-05-2008, 01:49 AM

i like it! it looks good, something different from the breitling usual stuff. i say go for it

Kalin · 04-05-2008, 02:46 AM

I'm not a fan of that dial or those links. I like the 'traditional' Breitling links. But a watch is a personal choice, so it's moot what others think unless you're just getting a watch for other people to like.

Limegrntaln · 04-05-2008, 02:58 AM

FTW

aut0sh0cker · 04-05-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by e93

Buy a replica for $200 - no one else would even know. Use the savings for mods

My dad has a $200 Patek Philippe Rose Gold (replica) and he recently broke the strap hinges... So he takes it to a high end time-piece distributor and they treated it like a priceless item using phrases like "this is a really important watch" and such. Long story short, they give him a new set of real Patek Philippe Rose Gold fasteners FOR FREE!

O yeah, and this Breitling you have pictured looks very schnazzy

The_Blob · 04-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

My dad has a $200 Patek Philippe Rose Gold (replica) and he recently broke the strap hinges... So he takes it to a high end time-piece distributor and they treated it like a priceless item using phrases like "this is a really important watch" and such. Long story short, they give him a new set of real Patek Philippe Rose Gold fasteners FOR FREE!

O yeah, and this Breitling you have pictured looks very schnazzy

LOL!

Was your Dad's replica similar to this?
http://www.ninanet.net/watches/other...ms/mpatek.html Well, this one is real.

aut0sh0cker · 04-05-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blob

LOL!

Was your Dad's replica similar to this?
http://www.ninanet.net/watches/other...ms/mpatek.html Well, this one is real.

very close IIRC, but with a white face and a lighter band...

TurboFan · 04-05-2008, 05:16 PM

The Breitling steelfish superocean is also a nice, farily simple time piece. The reps are outstanding. The better reps, for $~300, are flawless.

aznshrek88 · 04-05-2008, 05:23 PM

Opinion threads are such bs man, if your so insecure about dropping 4k on a watch you shouldn't be asking.

I wear a Luminox watch and only 1 person has ever pointed out that its a luminox...do I care that it looks like a cheap casio? no, because its more effective and useful than some watch with a million diamonds to showoff wealth. I bought my watch because I like the crystals that glow at night and that its low key...don't ask opinions from others, if you like it; have the money, then get it...if you need a second opinion then maybe you should goto China and get a knockoff...

And could someone please explain to me why people buy such expensive watches? i mean for 4k it better have freakin' wi-fi and point out cute girls when I pass, not to mention get me their name and info while I'm starting at time. Do they freeze time or something for you?

CRZ410S · 04-05-2008, 05:24 PM

It's sharp looking. Treat yourself to a knock-off!

SLCGoonski · 04-05-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

And could someone please explain to me why people buy such expensive watches?

Same reason we drive BMWs...we want to.

BayerischeMW · 04-06-2008, 02:15 AM

discussing the "why" part about collecting, hobbies, fascinations or any personal preference in general isn't going to be very enlightening..

why do people buy an unusable stamp for tens of thousands of dollars? or how about people buying cars that cost 10x more than another car when they both get you from A to B? that's really weird.. see what i'm getting at here?

hks786 · 04-06-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BayerischeMW

discussing the "why" part about collecting, hobbies, fascinations or any personal preference in general isn't going to be very enlightening..

why do people buy an unusable stamp for tens of thousands of dollars? or how about people buying cars that cost 10x more than another car when they both get you from A to B? that's really weird.. see what i'm getting at here?

+1

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Fraposo Private First Class 1 Rep 130 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Sedan/AW/Terra Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Ca iTrader: (0)	Actually one of the better looking Breitlings in my opinion. I'm not a big fan of Breitling which is why I don't have any in my watch collection, but I wouldn't mind adding this one to my collection.
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Neurorad Major 87 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location iTrader: (0)	I think it costs too much, for a watch. Got to be a better way to piss away 4K. Look at antique/previously owned/soiled watches, find something original. Wouldn't hurt to look.
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Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	I'm not a fan of that dial or those links. I like the 'traditional' Breitling links. But a watch is a personal choice, so it's moot what others think unless you're just getting a watch for other people to like.
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	The Breitling steelfish superocean is also a nice, farily simple time piece. The reps are outstanding. The better reps, for $~300, are flawless. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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aznshrek88 Lieutenant 70 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Opinion threads are such bs man, if your so insecure about dropping 4k on a watch you shouldn't be asking. I wear a Luminox watch and only 1 person has ever pointed out that its a luminox...do I care that it looks like a cheap casio? no, because its more effective and useful than some watch with a million diamonds to showoff wealth. I bought my watch because I like the crystals that glow at night and that its low key...don't ask opinions from others, if you like it; have the money, then get it...if you need a second opinion then maybe you should goto China and get a knockoff... And could someone please explain to me why people buy such expensive watches? i mean for 4k it better have freakin' wi-fi and point out cute girls when I pass, not to mention get me their name and info while I'm starting at time. Do they freeze time or something for you?
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CRZ410S First Lieutenant 17 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 08 335i Vert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbs of Philly iTrader: (0)	It's sharp looking. Treat yourself to a knock-off! __________________ E93 08 335i Vert \| 6 spd \| Barbera Red ext/Blk Int \| Sprt/Prem pkgs \| Comfort/Nav/Ipod/Sirius \| + some custom work
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