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Old 26 December 2024, 08:15 AM   #1
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Surprise Christmas incoming

Ok - it’s not a Rolex, but I am thrilled non the less.

I will put up a pic from my phone.

So, I have a modest collection SD43, Exp II Polar, Breitling, Tudor, Tag, U-boat.

Incredibly happy with my collection and each watch has a story.

So I thought a watch may show up, but giving no hints I had know idea what.

We start opening gifts and my daughter goes to give me a gift and my wife says, no, not yet…….

Boom, I am getting a new watch.

Open a couple silly things and my daughter gives me the package with “The Watch”

I start to open it and see a box and ask if I should open this now…Both the girls laugh.

I open it and it is the ugliest, cheapest, biggest watch Kohl's sold.

Now I know I am getting a “real” watch. So I play it up, take off my Pelagos and put it on.

They a laughing the entire time.

Finally I get the real watch, it’s a Breitling Endurance Pro 44 (Yellow Strap version).

Now, I have liked this watch since release, but would never pay the full MSRP for it.

However, she went to my AD and got it for 25% off MSRP. Well done or lucky, don’t really care.

Only bad part is my sales associate was off the day and didn’t get the sale.

Regardless, such a fun watch. The Black and Yellow is perfect for me as a Steeler fan.

It is a Rolex? No.

But it is a fun casual watch for summer, travel, game day and when ever.

Couldn’t be happier. Not a watch I would have ever purchased for myself.
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Old 26 December 2024, 08:18 AM   #2
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Here is a pic! Shame we didn’t win today

Merry Christmas to all.


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Old 26 December 2024, 08:36 AM   #3
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I saw one of these on Breitling's website and thought just the same words you posted to describe it.

Enjoy and celebrate it during the festive week ahead - after all you won't get lost in the early hours of New Year's Day since it has the cardinal points on the bezel.




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Old 26 December 2024, 08:37 AM   #4
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Old 26 December 2024, 09:37 AM   #5
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Sketchy dudes wear breitling lol
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Old 26 December 2024, 10:59 AM   #6
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Here is a pic! Shame we didn’t win today

Merry Christmas to all.


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Both games were rather one sided and won by the visitors. Aside from being a watch fan, I love the NFL. At least the other game had a cool halftime show. Eagles fan, here… My AD just became a Breitling AD, too, so may have to check them out. Great gift! Merry Christmas!

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Old 26 December 2024, 12:24 PM   #7
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Old 26 December 2024, 12:26 PM   #8
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Old 26 December 2024, 06:51 PM   #9
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Old 26 December 2024, 09:09 PM   #10
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Great story. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 26 December 2024, 10:43 PM   #11
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Old 26 December 2024, 11:35 PM   #12
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Thanks everyone, this is a great watch for sure. Happy to add it to the rotation.
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Old 27 December 2024, 08:59 AM   #13
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Great watch. Congrats! I've owned the blue since it was released and it's been solid. The Yellow looks awesome.
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Old 27 December 2024, 09:27 AM   #14
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Old 27 December 2024, 10:14 AM   #15
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Old 28 December 2024, 01:34 AM   #16
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Old 29 December 2024, 02:01 AM   #17
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Ok - it’s not a Rolex, but I am thrilled non the less.

I will put up a pic from my phone.

So, I have a modest collection SD43, Exp II Polar, Breitling, Tudor, Tag, U-boat.

Incredibly happy with my collection and each watch has a story.

So I thought a watch may show up, but giving no hints I had know idea what.

We start opening gifts and my daughter goes to give me a gift and my wife says, no, not yet…….

Boom, I am getting a new watch.

Open a couple silly things and my daughter gives me the package with “The Watch”

I start to open it and see a box and ask if I should open this now…Both the girls laugh.

I open it and it is the ugliest, cheapest, biggest watch Kohl's sold.

Now I know I am getting a “real” watch. So I play it up, take off my Pelagos and put it on.

They a laughing the entire time.

Finally I get the real watch, it’s a Breitling Endurance Pro 44 (Yellow Strap version).

Now, I have liked this watch since release, but would never pay the full MSRP for it.

However, she went to my AD and got it for 25% off MSRP. Well done or lucky, don’t really care.

Only bad part is my sales associate was off the day and didn’t get the sale.

Regardless, such a fun watch. The Black and Yellow is perfect for me as a Steeler fan.

It is a Rolex? No.

But it is a fun casual watch for summer, travel, game day and when ever.

Couldn’t be happier. Not a watch I would have ever purchased for myself.
Congrats, and go Steelers!!
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Old 29 December 2024, 08:45 AM   #18
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Congrats, and go Steelers!!
#HereWeGo

Crazy season. But only need to win 5 in a row…….
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Old 29 December 2024, 09:06 AM   #19
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I love it!
I got a watch for Christmas that I never would have bought either but it means a lot! (Wish/ hope there was a 25% discount but not going to ask)



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Old 29 December 2024, 10:53 PM   #20
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I love it!
I got a watch for Christmas that I never would have bought either but it means a lot! (Wish/ hope there was a 25% discount but not going to ask)



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Very cool watch, enjoy!
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