New watch for me.

mightynimrod · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:36

Well, i sold my Omega Seamaster this week so decided to treat myself to a very nice looking Breitling Super Ocean Chrono

What do ya think fellas?

SideWinder · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:37

I honestly don't like it...certainly doesn't look like it's worth £2k.

A.N.Other · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:38

Doesn't do it for me, I'm afraid. Just looks a bit cheap somehow?

mightynimrod · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:39

Good job i didn't pay £2k for it then

Scuzi · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:40

I'm not a fan, it looks like a cheap Seiko. Having inspected a few, I wasn't impressed with the quality of Breitlings either.

Jock Dodds · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:40

It doesn't 'say' Breitling to me (apart from the bit where it says Breitling but you get my drift)

montymint · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:45

i like the model from "blood diamond", as it has the leather strap. But thats my personal preference.

Nice watch either way

Fr0dders · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:46

Scuzi said:
I'm not a fan, it looks like a cheap Seiko. Having inspected a few, I wasn't impressed with the quality of Breitlings either.

seconded

Just doesnt look very jazzy or special for something that should be .. (given the brand and price tag)

SideWinder · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:47

mightynimrod said:
Good job i didn't pay £2k for it then

How much did you pay or did someone buy it for you?

MookJong · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:48

Never been keen on white faces on watches....pretty smart apart from that but certainly not worth the full price.

mightynimrod · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:51

I paid £1k for it

, im having the bezel polished to match the strap - improves the look of the watch no end.

SideWinder · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:53

mightynimrod said:
I paid £1k for it , im having the bezel polished to match the strap - improves the look of the watch no end.

My first point still stands...either way, post a picture of the 'improved' watch when it is done.

mightynimrod · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:57

SideWinder said:
My first point still stands...either way, post a picture of the 'improved' watch when it is done.

Will do mate as soon as i get it done.

Spitfir3 · 10 Jul 2008 at 23:57

I love it.. can't think why @ the comments above.. IMO the quality of them are excellent. Any reason why you didn't look at others like the chrono avenger, for example? B's are awesome - got an olde Colt Quartz on my wrist atm

mightynimrod · 11 Jul 2008 at 00:04

Spitfir3 said:
I love it.. can't think why @ the comments above.. IMO the quality of them are excellent. Any reason why you didn't look at others like the chrono avenger, for example? B's are awesome - got an olde Colt Quartz on my wrist atm

I looked at a lot and the one that impressed me the most was over £2k, that was the Crosswind Racing Special - too rich for my blood although i was 90% going to buy it at one point :eek:

I think i made a damn good choice and can't wait to get the bezel polished as it really does improve the look of them (my mates got a Headwind and he's had it done).

MookJong, i wanted a brighter face as i've only just got rid of my Omega Seamaster Chronograph which had a dark blue face, i fancied a change

Steve2000 · 11 Jul 2008 at 00:07

I've never quite seen the attraction with expensive watches. I paid £7 for mine (one of those black Casio things) 12 years ago and it still works to this day.

Do £2000 ones go round faster or something? :rolleyes:

mightynimrod · 11 Jul 2008 at 00:11

Steve2000 said:
I've never quite seen the attraction with expensive watches. I paid £7 for mine (one of those black Casio things) 12 years ago and it still works to this day.

Do £2000 ones go round faster or something?

Do you drive the cheapest crappiest car then as well seeing as it does exactly what a more expensive one does?

I like it, i can afford it - does that offend you? :rolleyes:

SideWinder · 11 Jul 2008 at 00:14

mightynimrod said:
Do you drive the cheapest crappiest car then as well seeing as it does exactly what a more expensive one does?

I like it, i can afford it - does that offend you?

I'm with you on this one...i confess that watches are something i don't fully understand but it is your money at the end of the day...admittedly i'd rather have spent the money on a huge TV.

Steve2000 · 11 Jul 2008 at 00:15

mightynimrod said:
Do you drive the cheapest crappiest car then as well seeing as it does exactly what a more expensive one does?

I like it, i can afford it - does that offend you?

Nope it most certainly does not. And yes, I do indeed drive a relatively cheap car for the same principle.

I have absolutely no concern whatsoever over how you spend your money. I was merely pointing out that I cannot see the attraction.

mightynimrod · 11 Jul 2008 at 00:18

SideWinder said:
admittedly i'd rather have spent the money on a huge TV.

Did it in December..... 50" 1080p Panasonic

so im all sorted down that avenue.

New watch for me.

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