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18-09-2009, 05:14 AM
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Hi Dan, I paid £4400 for it but judging by some info around the net more than the 15% discount I recieved is available if you haggle harder, but not knowing my onions with the watch market I was unable to achieve a larger discount on this occasion but im still very happy with the purchase and importantly, the exceptional service i received. The one on one service from an experienced dealer is of course one of the main things we pay for with these watches. Its nice being ushered in through a series of locked doors and then locked in. LOL
18-09-2009, 03:37 PM
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Although I have several over here, I'm not to keen on Breitlings.
I much prefer certain Rolex's and for example Bell&Ross's.
I also really like the Cartier Santos 100 all black and the Rolex Daytona all black.
I much prefer certain Rolex's and for example Bell&Ross's.
I also really like the Cartier Santos 100 all black and the Rolex Daytona all black.
19-09-2009, 04:37 PM
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question for ya................have u had a "heavy" watch before...???.....cos i hadn't.....and i dont like it......lol......1800 quid wasted......
19-09-2009, 04:51 PM
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Nice watch Stu, do you know that at most big UK airshows there is a hospitality suite for Breitling owners? Just flash your watch and in you go
, free booze and comfy seats 
19-09-2009, 05:04 PM
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Yeah, I personally love heavy watches but then I have got quite big arms and wrists and like to feel the watch is there, I imagine for some bodytypes it would be a real chore wearing a 220 gram watch. That said, choosing the leather strap could halve the weight.
19-09-2009, 06:03 PM
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Yeah, I personally love heavy watches but then I have got quite big arms and wrists and like to feel the watch is there, I imagine for some bodytypes it would be a real chore wearing a 220 gram watch. That said, choosing the leather strap could halve the weight.
21-09-2009, 04:17 AM
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21-09-2009, 08:35 PM
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21-09-2009, 09:45 PM
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23-09-2009, 01:56 PM
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By the way guys... Nick is THE most generous person I have EVER met in my ENTIRE LIFE....
an utter utter utter LEGEND.... what goes around comes around Nick
what he did this week for me is just OFF THE SCALE!!!
and they say good things happen to good people??? well they do!!! as Nick is currently at the Bahrain grandprix track... driving the official F1 PACE CAR amongst other things!!!!!!!
lovely watch Stu Enjoy... 
an utter utter utter LEGEND.... what goes around comes around Nick
what he did this week for me is just OFF THE SCALE!!!
and they say good things happen to good people??? well they do!!! as Nick is currently at the Bahrain grandprix track... driving the official F1 PACE CAR amongst other things!!!!!!!
lovely watch Stu
Enjoy... Oh and I was in Bahrain meeting the king, and driving the pace care around Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Please make sure the Russian Lady is issued with a British passport before depature, I don't want her to be subjected to any hassle at customs
23-09-2009, 06:13 PM
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he booked the Diamond first class flights for me this afternoon for THAT present... this is another!
Nick is an amazing and TOTALLY genuine and UNBELIVABELY generous and nice guy...
and I WILL pay him back... somehow!!!
24-09-2009, 06:33 AM
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Post away mate!
Just don't lose this one!!! I will have it engraved somewhere very discrete that you will never know, and request to look at it from time to time so I know if you've lost it and had to buy another lol!!
I'm trying to get the Etihad women to join us for a night
Just don't lose this one!!! I will have it engraved somewhere very discrete that you will never know, and request to look at it from time to time so I know if you've lost it and had to buy another lol!!
I'm trying to get the Etihad women to join us for a night
24-09-2009, 06:39 AM
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I think fancy a maurice laquoix skeleton next
24-09-2009, 06:57 AM
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Nick....
I don't know how I will ever thank you... but I will!!!!
bet you get loads of PM's from people wanting to be your friend now!
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24-09-2009, 07:05 AM
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Daily watch is a Nixon 51-30. Weighs in at about 500grammes with the stainless band.
My fave one? I have a Fortis Flieger chronograph. It's visually unobtrusive compared to the Nixon, keeps excellent time. But feels a bit light and small now after wearing the Nixon so much. I'd hate to sell it but I don't wear it enough.
I have a Bell & Ross BR-01 that needs a strap repair. Not fun to wear. Band is unforgiving.
I seem to be hard on watch bands, hence the Nixon. It's the only thing that would be left of me in an airliner crash. Bulletproof.
My fave one? I have a Fortis Flieger chronograph. It's visually unobtrusive compared to the Nixon, keeps excellent time. But feels a bit light and small now after wearing the Nixon so much. I'd hate to sell it but I don't wear it enough.
I have a Bell & Ross BR-01 that needs a strap repair. Not fun to wear. Band is unforgiving.
I seem to be hard on watch bands, hence the Nixon. It's the only thing that would be left of me in an airliner crash. Bulletproof.
24-09-2009, 07:14 AM
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24-09-2009, 09:57 AM
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Nice watch Stu, 
I always wanted a Breitling and got a Chrono Avenger M1 about 5 years ago. Love it to bits. I had the catalougue and went though it picking the watch I wanted as I had just come into some compensation money. I didn't know any of the prices and didn't care, just so happens that I picked one of the cheapest they do but I love it as it was the one I liked the look of most. It was out of that and the Navitimer but I thought that model to be too dressy for every day use for me.
I never knew about the whole hospitality at airshows etc. Thats cool, although I will never use it I expect!
Mind you it just cost me £450 to get serviced and two buttons replaced so they owe me!
On a side note what do people think of the U-Boat watches?? I like the look of the flightdecks but are they a fly-by-night brand or will they still be popular in the future??
I always wanted a Breitling and got a Chrono Avenger M1 about 5 years ago. Love it to bits. I had the catalougue and went though it picking the watch I wanted as I had just come into some compensation money. I didn't know any of the prices and didn't care, just so happens that I picked one of the cheapest they do but I love it as it was the one I liked the look of most. It was out of that and the Navitimer but I thought that model to be too dressy for every day use for me.I never knew about the whole hospitality at airshows etc. Thats cool, although I will never use it I expect!
Mind you it just cost me £450 to get serviced and two buttons replaced so they owe me! On a side note what do people think of the U-Boat watches?? I like the look of the flightdecks but are they a fly-by-night brand or will they still be popular in the future??
24-09-2009, 11:10 AM
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Well we have met each other once.... we kinda clicked though. We like all the same stuff! he is like my slimmer younger and far far richer twin brother!
Incredible gift.... they are RIDICULOUSLY hard to buy... huge waiting lists.... they sell second hand for more than they do new!
you have to be SERIOUSLY connected to get a new one... hence I was asking Nick if he could source me one... and he said yes... I asked how much and he replied
'its a gift you spaz'
I almost fell over!!!!
I'm taking him to Nurburgring in October to say thanks... he will get some SERIOUS looking after at the Ring!!!!
we kinda clicked though. We like all the same stuff! he is like my slimmer younger and far far richer twin brother! Incredible gift.... they are RIDICULOUSLY hard to buy... huge waiting lists.... they sell second hand for more than they do new!
you have to be SERIOUSLY connected to get a new one... hence I was asking Nick if he could source me one... and he said yes... I asked how much and he replied
'its a gift you spaz'
I almost fell over!!!!
I'm taking him to Nurburgring in October to say thanks... he will get some SERIOUS looking after at the Ring!!!!
24-09-2009, 01:29 PM
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