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metzger · 7 January 2013, 11:43 AM

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.

Thanks!!!!!

mfer · 7 January 2013, 12:16 PM

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.

Have fun with the hunt.

nick c · 7 January 2013, 12:24 PM

Keep the panerai it's better even resale value

MP5 · 7 January 2013, 12:28 PM

maybe I would other PAM autos but not the 88

p_mcgee · 7 January 2013, 02:43 PM

No way. I like some Breitlings but IMO the Bentley is a little over the top.

toulouse · 7 January 2013, 03:02 PM

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).

kilyung · 7 January 2013, 05:14 PM

Nope

Cru Jones · 7 January 2013, 08:21 PM

toulouse · 8 January 2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

metzger · 8 January 2013, 12:13 AM

Much appreciated. Thank you for your thoughts! I'll post pix if I end up pulling the trigger.

TAKUYA · 8 January 2013, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Next level

B. Doggy · 8 January 2013, 02:25 AM

I much prefer Panerai to Breitling

advocatia · 8 January 2013, 02:27 AM

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.

metzger · 8 January 2013, 06:15 AM

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!

HDHNTER · 8 January 2013, 06:32 AM

I love Panerai & have no love for Breitling.... obvious answer is obvious.

malik713 · 8 January 2013, 07:02 AM

Always consider the resale value, as it was stated before. The Bently models don't move, just like the Ferrari Panerais.

toulouse · 8 January 2013, 08:07 AM

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 -.

advocatia · 8 January 2013, 08:21 AM

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.

7 January 2013, 11:43 AM	#1
metzger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51	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. Thanks!!!!!

7 January 2013, 12:16 PM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	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. Have fun with the hunt. __________________ member#3242

8 January 2013, 02:25 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I much prefer Panerai to Breitling __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

8 January 2013, 07:02 AM	#16
malik713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Sugarland,TX Watch: PAM 111 Posts: 165	Always consider the resale value, as it was stated before. The Bently models don't move, just like the Ferrari Panerais. __________________ ____________________________ Panerai 1316 Panerai 1223

7 January 2013, 12:24 PM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Keep the panerai it's better even resale value

7 January 2013, 12:28 PM	#4
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	maybe I would other PAM autos but not the 88

7 January 2013, 02:43 PM	#5
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	No way. I like some Breitlings but IMO the Bentley is a little over the top.

7 January 2013, 03:02 PM	#6
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	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).

7 January 2013, 05:14 PM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Nope

7 January 2013, 08:21 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300

8 January 2013, 12:13 AM	#10
metzger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51	Much appreciated. Thank you for your thoughts! I'll post pix if I end up pulling the trigger.

8 January 2013, 02:27 AM	#13
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	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.

8 January 2013, 06:15 AM	#14
metzger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 51	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!

8 January 2013, 06:32 AM	#15
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I love Panerai & have no love for Breitling.... obvious answer is obvious.

8 January 2013, 08:07 AM	#17
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	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 -.

8 January 2013, 08:21 AM	#18
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	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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