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New watch..... where from?...
I've been thinking of getting a new watch for a while (probably all the watch threads on here have slowly been brainwashing me!) - but basically I want to get something fairly smart for daily use.
Fancy a Breitling, but don't really want to spend more than £1000-1500 - £2k max if I find something that really takes my fancy (for daily use remember - it will get scratched etc) Question is - where's a good place to buy from? Options seem to be high streets Jewellers like Goldsmiths (looks to be expensive?), a watch specialist online? (like watches.co.uk) - these also offer a good selection of used watches? Any reason why I should not be tempted with these? Last option is get one of my mates in the RAF to get one for me - RAF discount obviously, but not sure if realistically its a massive saving or not? Ebay too risky? Anyone able to offer any advice? Thanks :) |
Just ordered a Hydro conquest from swiss watches direct.Got a 4 week wait though but large saving.Confirmed with AD there is a backlog on these models though who checked with Longines direct
Holding my breath a bit as there is so much doom and gloom about not buying from authorised dealers. Seems genuine so far and lots of Breitlings on there:thumb:. If it doesn't turn up I'll be starting a different thread! |
Sorry but if you need to go on a car forum asking ADVICE about a watches < you need help locate >http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/
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Originally Posted by Petem95
(Post 9606725)
I've been thinking of getting a new watch for a while (probably all the watch threads on here have slowly been brainwashing me!) - but basically I want to get something fairly smart for daily use.
Fancy a Breitling, but don't really want to spend more than £1000-1500 - £2k max if I find something that really takes my fancy (for daily use remember - it will get scratched etc) Question is - where's a good place to buy from? Options seem to be high streets Jewellers like Goldsmiths (looks to be expensive?), a watch specialist online? (like watches.co.uk) - these also offer a good selection of used watches? Any reason why I should not be tempted with these? Last option is get one of my mates in the RAF to get one for me - RAF discount obviously, but not sure if realistically its a massive saving or not? Ebay too risky? Anyone able to offer any advice? Thanks :) You get 15% off just walking through the door. I got 17.5% off my Breitling Navitimer World, and 21% off my Oris "Der Meistertaucher" Don't know if the have one in Leeds, but they have stores in Middlesbrough and Yarm. |
Originally Posted by Petem95
(Post 9606725)
I've been thinking of getting a new watch for a while (probably all the watch threads on here have slowly been brainwashing me!) - but basically I want to get something fairly smart for daily use.
Fancy a Breitling, but don't really want to spend more than £1000-1500 - £2k max if I find something that really takes my fancy (for daily use remember - it will get scratched etc) Question is - where's a good place to buy from? Options seem to be high streets Jewellers like Goldsmiths (looks to be expensive?), a watch specialist online? (like watches.co.uk) - these also offer a good selection of used watches? Any reason why I should not be tempted with these? Last option is get one of my mates in the RAF to get one for me - RAF discount obviously, but not sure if realistically its a massive saving or not? Ebay too risky? Anyone able to offer any advice? Thanks :) |
If your near leeds have a look at Blowers Jewellers in Hull, bit of a drive but do some quality watches, both used and new
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Also
http://www.hackettwatches.com/hw/ite...257753002006A3 "Dom H" posts on Pistonheads, check the Watch forum. |
Thanks all, some good leads there :)
Will see if I can find anything that fits the bill! |
Managed to get myself sorted out with a Breitling in the end - should be arriving tomorrow - can't wait :)
Was pretty sure I wasn't going to spend over £2k at first, but once you start looking it's hard to hold back ;) Thinking watch insurance might be a good move tho - going to look into it. |
Where from? Did you go online? Depending on how much you didn't hold back(?!) house insurance might cover it?
Still got another few weeks to wait! Frustrating as I like things instantly! |
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