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I have no concern of the monetary value of my watch after I purchase it. That said. when I buy a watch, if I can save 15-20% like I did on both my Breathings by going to a regular AD instead of the Boutique, I do care about that. Must be an AD for me though. No grey market to save a few bucks.
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I would only point out, as some seem to conflate this, that wanting a good deal and caring about the value retention in the future are two different things. Quote:
You don't see watches as assets but that's your subjective opinion. Objectively watches have proven to be assets but mostly not good performing ones. For example I may not see my home as an asset because I love it and not planning to rent or sell it no matter what but this doesn't mean that it is not an asset. Quote:
![]() Only now you bring a new factor into the discussion which sheds more light to your decision making to not care about purchase price. Accessibility to pieces that many people can't get is a sensible understandable reason as to why one would buy from an AD though we aren't talking about an AD that carry's many brands but just Breitling as I only refer to a specific boutique here. Your other points, comparing watches to holidays, if you care about purchase price you aren't a true watch love etc. do not make much sense, with respect. Quote:
You aren't making much sense. Again, you sound like a religious zealot who is here to defend his "brand". When did I say or indicate that I only care about money or value preservation? You haven't even understood the point am arguing here and you jump into conclusions. In the absence of other mitigating factors, let me repeat this again because you do not seem to get it, in the absence of other mitigating factors buying from a boutique is you being ignorant and/or irresponsible with your money. There are many legit grey market dealers from where you can go, inspect in real time and buy your watch which is fully backed by the manufacturers warranty. If grey dealers wouldn't provide manufacturers warranty then I would think differently. So many people seem to conflate wanting to get a good deal with not being a watch lover. It is beyond me really. ![]() You have no idea of my watch collection and dealings so perhaps you try re-join the discussion once you can start making sense. Quote:
My statements actually represent reality as I perceived it, sorry if this hurts your feelings of commitment to the brand. The boutique was dead, not a soul entered for the duration of my stay and since I pass by that place relatively often it always looks dead. I went in with no desire to buy their watches from them due to the fact I can get the exact same thing elsewhere for 40% less. I also have no relationship with this boutique to get any special privileges from them so I see no point paying full retail and am not looking to establish one either. I am more a Zenith person but occasionally I can stray away. |
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Of course your opinion is your alone but was you can see may others here have very different opinions about the inherent value of watches than you do. I also hate to break it to you but the majority of single brand boutiques (not just Breitling) are dead with no people inside except for a very few big hyped brands. Most boutiques will also give you a discount if you ask nicely. This is nothing to write home about. Lastly, Zenith is a brand you can get at a discount, aside from the design, also one of the reasons I don’t own any. Some of their watches are attractive but not that special. Every single one my watches has a reason, sentimental or other for being in my collection. Good luck with your grey market purchases. |
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I was just in a Breitling boutique in Houston, service was ok. I had a better experience from a Rolex AD, but that's neither here nor there. As an asset class if purchased correctly watches are an excellent form of investment. |
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My Rolex had a lab grown sapphire crystal does this mean that it's crap because it's not an "earth mined sapphire" ?
What twaddle
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My Navitimer 1, 41 mm A17326 is very stiff to wind and set. Recently complained to the AD and they sent it back to Breitling. Picked it up yesterday and its still pretty stiff to set and wind. My sa showed me a new one from the case and it was exactly the same thing. I'm getting older so this won't get easier for me. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance..
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