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9 September 2011, 03:09 PM | #1 |
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Breitling for my Dad
Bless him 82 years old and fancy's a Breitling, i think the one that would suit him the best is the headwind day date, found one a 2005 model, on pilot Mint so hopefully pick it up this weekend.
the only concern is the bracelet we may have to change it,could look a bit to blingy on him, i have a 40 year old Securer he used to where when i was a nipper with a similar Bracelet, so we will see how it looks. thinking of a croc on deployment would look better. any advice Mark |
9 September 2011, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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yeah the leather strap woudl probably be a better bet ( if he wants to be able to lift his left arm) but its his watch and your dad so you will know better
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10 September 2011, 12:49 AM | #3 |
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good point on the weight, looking to steer him in a Rolex direction
but he was a train driver for 45 years, steam and diesel so he kind of runs in a straight line , with no veering |
10 September 2011, 01:57 AM | #4 |
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Breitlings are great...........Rolex isn't the be all, end all particularly when your Dad favors Breitling.
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10 September 2011, 01:59 AM | #5 |
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Get your dad what he likes! :)
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10 September 2011, 03:25 AM | #6 |
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The Headwind is a great watch, I wish Breitling still made it.
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17 September 2011, 07:10 AM | #7 |
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A good way to go is a Rolex Air King, if you are looking for a good value that is light weight and still "cool" for the older generation I think that this is a "timeless" watch.
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17 September 2011, 09:01 AM | #8 |
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Can't wait to see the pics, he'll really like whatever you choose.
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17 September 2011, 03:59 PM | #9 |
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getting my running shoes on at the moment.
update he bought a 16610 went for a headwind and came out with a Rolex Mark |
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