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rahible · 23 June 2013, 09:29 AM

I was invited to a Breitling and Bentley event were the St Louis Bentley dealership and the St Louis Breitling AD are going to show off the new models of both watches and cars. That made me curious as to the opinion of Breitling For Bentley brand.

I've seen some unfavorable comments on the forum about the Breitling for Bentleys. However, I noticed the preowned prices for them are pretty attractive, especially for the stainless steel complications.

So the question is, are the Breitling for Bentleys looked down on from a collector stand point?

cruvon · 23 June 2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rahible

So the question is, are the Breitling for Bentleys looked down on from a collector stand point?

Not if you also drive a Bentley:)

rahible · 23 June 2013, 10:08 AM

Crap! I was afraid of that. My $5k great deal has turned into a $265k expensive deal.

cruvon · 23 June 2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rahible

Crap! I was afraid of that. My $5k great deal has turned into a $265k expensive deal.

just kidding, get it if it appeals to you!

jnelson3097 · 23 June 2013, 01:21 PM

The new models with the partial skeleton dial are hideous.

steveclocks · 23 June 2013, 05:48 PM

I like mine, but photos don't do it justice IMHO! Marvellous blue dial !

rahible · 27 June 2013, 01:16 PM

I was able to try on several tonight at the event. The B05 Unitime was pretty awsome live. Unfortunately, the watches we upstaged by the 'unveiling' of the new Bentley Flying Spur.

boogiebot · 29 June 2013, 01:26 PM

i have owned several B4B watches, 2 GT and motors T. they are nice watches but just a bit too flashy for me.

J. Alan · 30 June 2013, 04:03 AM

I was close to purchasing a Breitling Bentley from Warren Brazina, a frequent poster in the TRF for sale section. Has has a couple of BNIB models with the platinum bezel at really good pricing with 60% discounts on them. This sort of tells you how the market has received them. You'll take a max hit if you plan to flip one, so I would buy to keep.

J. Alan

azguy · 30 June 2013, 04:06 AM

I liked them better 10 years ago, with some age I know prefer smaller watches.

Nycturbovr6 · 30 June 2013, 12:52 PM

I have a ss model that I have been contemplating selling. I just can't get myself to part with it yet

ErikSzper · 3 July 2013, 04:39 AM

Dont think they are doing any worse than other Breitrlings on the secondary market. The Flying B totally nose dived. Otherwise, think you can get great deals on the pre-owned out there. How did the new B05 look live?

ArchieDeLuxe · 4 July 2013, 05:10 AM

ETA movement = junk.

I'd pass, personally.

HL65 · 4 July 2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ArchieDeLuxe

ETA movement = junk.

I'd pass, personally.

Nice first post and bye troll.

Hate it when they sneak back in but at least they always give it away.

RXPete · 4 July 2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Nice first post and bye troll.

Hate it when they sneak back in but at least they always give it away.

Haha.. you'd think he'd change his name up a bit more and not list the Patek as his watch.

As far as the Bentley is concerned, they are not as well received, by Breitling fans, as some of the more classic models. One of the reasons, I was told, is that they don't have he same history.

I have 2, the Motors T and the Mark VI, both are well made and are beautiful.
As far as resale, if you buy preowned, or at a substantial discount then you should be okay.

rahible · 9 July 2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ErikSzper

Dont think they are doing any worse than other Breitrlings on the secondary market. The Flying B totally nose dived. Otherwise, think you can get great deals on the pre-owned out there. How did the new B05 look live?

I wish I would have taken a few pictures. From the pictures it looks very busy. But live the see through gives it more of a 3-D effect. Unfortunately, I didn't see them wound. Another thing I was concerned with was the 49mm, but its amazing how much smaller it looked on my wrist. I did try on a rose gold 06 with a diamond bezel...now that looked HUGE!

rahible · 9 July 2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RXPete

Haha.. you'd think he'd change his name up a bit more and not list the Patek as his watch.

As far as the Bentley is concerned, they are not as well received, by Breitling fans, as some of the more classic models. One of the reasons, I was told, is that they don't have he same history.

I have 2, the Motors T and the Mark VI, both are well made and are beautiful.
As far as resale, if you buy preowned, or at a substantial discount then you should be okay.

Awesome photos!

Nycturbovr6 · 6 August 2013, 04:59 PM

I like mine

23 June 2013, 09:29 AM	#1
rahible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: St. Louis, MO Watch: Ref. 214270 Posts: 325	Breitling For Bentley I was invited to a Breitling and Bentley event were the St Louis Bentley dealership and the St Louis Breitling AD are going to show off the new models of both watches and cars. That made me curious as to the opinion of Breitling For Bentley brand. I've seen some unfavorable comments on the forum about the Breitling for Bentleys. However, I noticed the preowned prices for them are pretty attractive, especially for the stainless steel complications. So the question is, are the Breitling for Bentleys looked down on from a collector stand point?

23 June 2013, 10:08 AM	#3
rahible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: St. Louis, MO Watch: Ref. 214270 Posts: 325	Crap! I was afraid of that. My $5k great deal has turned into a $265k expensive deal.

23 June 2013, 01:21 PM	#5
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	The new models with the partial skeleton dial are hideous.

23 June 2013, 05:48 PM	#6
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	I like mine, but photos don't do it justice IMHO! Marvellous blue dial !

27 June 2013, 01:16 PM	#7
rahible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: St. Louis, MO Watch: Ref. 214270 Posts: 325	I was able to try on several tonight at the event. The B05 Unitime was pretty awsome live. Unfortunately, the watches we upstaged by the 'unveiling' of the new Bentley Flying Spur.

29 June 2013, 01:26 PM	#8
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	i have owned several B4B watches, 2 GT and motors T. they are nice watches but just a bit too flashy for me.

30 June 2013, 04:03 AM	#9
J. Alan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	I was close to purchasing a Breitling Bentley from Warren Brazina, a frequent poster in the TRF for sale section. Has has a couple of BNIB models with the platinum bezel at really good pricing with 60% discounts on them. This sort of tells you how the market has received them. You'll take a max hit if you plan to flip one, so I would buy to keep. J. Alan

30 June 2013, 04:06 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I liked them better 10 years ago, with some age I know prefer smaller watches.

30 June 2013, 12:52 PM	#11
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I have a ss model that I have been contemplating selling. I just can't get myself to part with it yet

3 July 2013, 04:39 AM	#12
ErikSzper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Erik Szper Location: Baltimore Watch: PAM326 Posts: 24,468	Dont think they are doing any worse than other Breitrlings on the secondary market. The Flying B totally nose dived. Otherwise, think you can get great deals on the pre-owned out there. How did the new B05 look live?

4 July 2013, 05:10 AM	#13
ArchieDeLuxe Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Peter Pluto Location: Brisbane Watch: Patek Calatrava Posts: 1	ETA movement = junk. I'd pass, personally.

6 August 2013, 04:59 PM	#18
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I like mine

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