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I was amazed to see last week in the the UK, the shop price of an Aerospace is now 3000 quid. For that price, the poat sales service should be spectacular. Breitling should be directed to this website to see what the professionals whose recommendations they have in the past used to sell thier watches are saying about them!
I've been happy wityh my Aerospace. Now 15 years old, apart from battery changes it has only ever needed a new clasp - wasn't expensive at the time. I definately don't take it diving thouse. I have a Seiko mechanical divers watch proof to 200m which does for my personal limit of 40m. Static water resistance is different to dynamic water resistance and of course it's the static value which is printed on the dial as that's the more impressive.
I've been happy wityh my Aerospace. Now 15 years old, apart from battery changes it has only ever needed a new clasp - wasn't expensive at the time. I definately don't take it diving thouse. I have a Seiko mechanical divers watch proof to 200m which does for my personal limit of 40m. Static water resistance is different to dynamic water resistance and of course it's the static value which is printed on the dial as that's the more impressive.
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I have had a Rolex Submariner since 1981, VERY expensive o/h a couple of years ago, reliable in extreme heat / cold but not as accurate as you might think. Although -5 secs a day is not bad for a mechanical watch. I also own an Omega Speedmaster chrono, bought 1969 ( before moon landings) keeps reasonable time, last serviced 20+ years ago. Took it to dealer recently for a check, told "if it runs ok don`t open it". Had a few straps over the years. In my opinion THE classic chrono.
I have an Aeropsace and have had nothing but trouble with it from the beginning - I would definately not reccomend them to anyone, let alone aircrew mates!
Now that the MOD issues Pulsars
I have opted for one of these instead...
It even has a useful barometric function and has not let me down in over 2 years
LJ
Now that the MOD issues Pulsars
I have opted for one of these instead...It even has a useful barometric function and has not let me down in over 2 years
LJ
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I also own an Omega Speedmaster chrono, bought 1969 ( before moon landings) keeps reasonable time, last serviced 20+ years ago. Took it to dealer recently for a check, told "if it runs ok don`t open it". Had a few straps over the years. In my opinion THE classic chrono.
Just picked up one of these. Made in the same factory as the aerospace but only USD$700 on amazon.
http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Timepieces/Category/Classic/Chrono-Classic-XLS/Chrono-Classic-XLS-MT/241300
Saw this watch in the movie "source code" and had to have it.
Only issue is there is no light so you can't use the digital functions at night and there is no micro adjust on the band.
http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Timepieces/Category/Classic/Chrono-Classic-XLS/Chrono-Classic-XLS-MT/241300
Saw this watch in the movie "source code" and had to have it.
Only issue is there is no light so you can't use the digital functions at night and there is no micro adjust on the band.
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Joker, I own one like that too.
A lot heavier than the Aerospace and, on mine at least, the controls seems less precise.
No light, same as the Aerospace.
Yes the band missing the micro adjust makes it less comfortable.
But it sure looks good.
A lot heavier than the Aerospace and, on mine at least, the controls seems less precise.
No light, same as the Aerospace.
Yes the band missing the micro adjust makes it less comfortable.
But it sure looks good.
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Serious Watches
Top end watches almost invariably have automatic movements so don't need battery changes. You don't see Patek Philippe's current range needing batteries, or Rolex for that matter.
Also, a good watch will depreciate a lot in the first few years but after that very slowly, if at all. So best to buy second-hand from a dealer.
I've got a Rolex Datejust for formal wear and an Omega Seamaster Professional Chrono Diver for 'casual'. Haven't used it for diving yet but it's got a helium release valve - essential if you're doing week long saturation diving trips
Certainly won't be rushing to buy a Brietling any time soon after reading this thread.
Also, a good watch will depreciate a lot in the first few years but after that very slowly, if at all. So best to buy second-hand from a dealer.
I've got a Rolex Datejust for formal wear and an Omega Seamaster Professional Chrono Diver for 'casual'. Haven't used it for diving yet but it's got a helium release valve - essential if you're doing week long saturation diving trips
Certainly won't be rushing to buy a Brietling any time soon after reading this thread.
A majority of these main stream "Swiss watches" are simply a packaging exercise. Please have a look at the definition on a Valjoux 7750 movement and you will see what you might think you have bought was actually made by the famous (and sometimes gawdy?) Swatch company.
I recall that TAG Heuer was bought by Trading Avant Gard (TAG) when the Heuer company was about to go tits up and I once heard that Manser Ojeh paid a paupers sum for it ( I worked in McLaren International on the F1 team for three years and got to know some of these people). Apparently quite a lot of the Early TAG's had Seiko movements !!
I recall that TAG Heuer was bought by Trading Avant Gard (TAG) when the Heuer company was about to go tits up and I once heard that Manser Ojeh paid a paupers sum for it ( I worked in McLaren International on the F1 team for three years and got to know some of these people). Apparently quite a lot of the Early TAG's had Seiko movements !!
I would like to know why servicing costs so much. My TAG professional needs some repairs and the cost was almost half of what I paid for it 8 years ago.
In my opinion breitling are over priced. I'd sooner pay a bit more and get a Rolex submariner or GMT
In my opinion breitling are over priced. I'd sooner pay a bit more and get a Rolex submariner or GMT
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I'm so glad I don't own a TAG 
And his take on the Omega Speedmaster. A shame he can't pronounce Omega though, it's Omega, not Omeega. Sounds like Kryten trying to say Smeg
And his take on the Omega Speedmaster. A shame he can't pronounce Omega though, it's Omega, not Omeega. Sounds like Kryten trying to say Smeg
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I would like to know why servicing costs so much. My TAG professional needs some repairs and the cost was almost half of what I paid for it 8 years ago.
Never owned or wanted to own any watch costing more than c £50 - but then again I dont have a very large penis either!
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Never owned or wanted to own any watch costing more than c £50 - but then again I dont have a very large penis either!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lazer-Hound
...if you own a TAG:
What Does Your Watch Say About You? Part 7 - Tag Heuer - YouTube
That guy needs to get laid!!
Originally Posted by Lazer-Hound
...if you own a TAG:
What Does Your Watch Say About You? Part 7 - Tag Heuer - YouTube
That guy needs to get laid!!
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I am so grateful to those of you who shared your bad experiences with Breitling on this thread. I took heed of someone's good advice, and copied the adverse comments on this thread to Breitling's UK customer service department in order to resolve my own warranty issues with them. Breitling responded to me in writing albeit extremely defensively - as they have always done. My warranty repair work has now been carried out though FOC.
Whilst I feel a whole lot happier than I did when I first went into dispute with them, I'm sad it took almost a year for them to see reason. Commercial aviators and the military probably provide a very large customer base to them but needless to say, I for one, won't be recommending Breitling watches to any friends and fellow aviators.
Whilst I feel a whole lot happier than I did when I first went into dispute with them, I'm sad it took almost a year for them to see reason. Commercial aviators and the military probably provide a very large customer base to them but needless to say, I for one, won't be recommending Breitling watches to any friends and fellow aviators.