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Old 7 January 2013, 11:43 AM   #1
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A Trade

Any thoughts on trading in a Panerai 88 gmt for a Breitling Bentley GMT Chronograph? The Panerai is 2010 while the Breitling is 2008. I am boarding a plane currently so I apologize if I can't respond immediately. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 7 January 2013, 12:16 PM   #2
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Completely different styles of watches. I can't say I'm a Bentley watch fan. I wouldn't do it, but why do you care what I think. If you want it, go for it.

Research prices for each watch on www.watchrecon.com and you can see if it is a good deal and if cash would need to be added on either end.

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Old 7 January 2013, 12:24 PM   #3
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Keep the panerai it's better even resale value
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Old 7 January 2013, 12:28 PM   #4
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maybe I would other PAM autos but not the 88
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Old 7 January 2013, 02:43 PM   #5
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No way. I like some Breitlings but IMO the Bentley is a little over the top.
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Old 7 January 2013, 03:02 PM   #6
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I personally wouldn't do it. I do like some B'ling models. Like the Navitimer, for instance. It's up to you and how much you like the B'ling. Like stated already research the price (new and pre-owned).
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Old 7 January 2013, 05:14 PM   #7
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Old 7 January 2013, 08:21 PM   #8
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Old 8 January 2013, 12:02 AM   #9
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Old 8 January 2013, 12:13 AM   #10
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Much appreciated. Thank you for your thoughts! I'll post pix if I end up pulling the trigger.
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Old 8 January 2013, 02:25 AM   #12
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I much prefer Panerai to Breitling
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Old 8 January 2013, 02:27 AM   #13
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In short....no.

I had the 88 which I sold to fund a 422. I wish I could have kept the 88. It's a great piece. I got compliments on that watch nearly every day. Also not a huge Brietling fan. Dial is very cluttered. Good luck whatever your decision.
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Old 8 January 2013, 06:15 AM   #14
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I do love the Panerai 88, and from the responses it might seem that the Bentley is a bit of "trend" type piece and that trend is ending! Since I have limited funds and don't want to take a misstep I'm now taking a pause. Appreciate all the thoughts, that what makes TRF the best!
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Old 8 January 2013, 06:32 AM   #15
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I love Panerai & have no love for Breitling.... obvious answer is obvious.
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Old 8 January 2013, 07:02 AM   #16
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Always consider the resale value, as it was stated before. The Bently models don't move, just like the Ferrari Panerais.
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Old 8 January 2013, 08:07 AM   #17
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Good choice there. I don't like to impose my tastes on someone else too often. But I feel that would've been a downgrade. If you're just not wearing the 88 anymore, there are many other trades to be had that are either a lateral move (but with something you'll be happier with, so it's actually a + or even an upgrade. The Breitling Bentley, IMHO, would've ben a -.
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Old 8 January 2013, 08:21 AM   #18
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I look at 99% of the Breitling dials and my eyes have to struggle to tell what time it is. I appreciate the brand's long history and the complexity,craftsmanship and detail but at the end of the day I need to know what time it is and I certainly have no use for the over-the-top chronograph features.

Like a previous poster said, if the 88 is not for you there are numerous other lateral choices over Breitling's Bentley IMHO.
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