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Fred48 · 21 November 2019, 01:25 PM

Discounts on new breitlings are in the 30-35% in the grey market.
Why so much?
Anyone seeing that at AD’s

BigBoy17 · 21 November 2019, 01:45 PM

About 15 at ad. Grey anywhere from 30-50 off. Depends how many years old they are, and the popularity

MoosicPa · 21 November 2019, 03:45 PM

It's a Breitling, they do not retain their value. If you want a watch that keeps its value stick with Rolex or Patek.

BigBoy17 · 21 November 2019, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

It's a Breitling, they do not retain their value. If you want a watch that keeps its value stick with Rolex or Patek.

They hold there value in the 2500-5grand range. Pm models slightly more

Fred48 · 22 November 2019, 05:29 AM

With 15% at AD, and 35% at grey, I cannot justify going anywhere but grey, new. The manufacturer warranty is not worth 20% (e,g, $800) to me.

123Blueface · 22 November 2019, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred48

With 15% at AD, and 35% at grey, I cannot justify going anywhere but grey, new. The manufacturer warranty is not worth 20% (e,g, $800) to me.

Glad I went the other way as otherwise would have been a bad gamble in my case.
A month or so after getting my Chrono 44 GMT, it needed service under the warranty. It was not maintaining power reserve. Sent it directly to BUSA.

Also, on an in-house movement (5 yr warranty), at the 2 year mark, you can send it in for a free limited service, at no cost.

Fred48 · 22 November 2019, 09:06 AM

question is, what would it have cost you to get that work done; $800?

brianrbenton · 22 November 2019, 09:09 AM

I see a lot of Breitlings for sale in my area. I do like the new Aviator 8, though not usually a Breitling fan.

Fred48 · 22 November 2019, 11:09 AM

+1
Aviator 8 41 automatic
A watch for all of us who are not pilots, divers, etc.
Just looking for a good clean watch that’s easy to read- like the Rolex explorer

jnelson3097 · 22 November 2019, 11:46 AM

I’d still stick with an AD if you’re buying something with the in house movement. I’m pretty sure if something breaks on the in house movement, you’ll be paying for the fix plus a service. I know they include a full service with all warranty work and that runs about $800 before the repairs.

beefeater21 · 22 November 2019, 11:54 AM

I got what felt like a good deal on Breitling Aviator 8 by going lightly used. Bought a 6 month old watch at about 45% off.

wnjstm · 23 November 2019, 04:10 AM

Normally, a grey market does not provide the manufacturer warranty.

Fred48 · 23 November 2019, 10:20 AM

Yeah, I know, but I don't think it's worth 20% of MSRP. Just my take.

56scooter · 23 November 2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred48

Yeah, I know, but I don't think it's worth 20% of MSRP. Just my take.

Until you have to have an in-house movement serviced to the tune of $800!

123Blueface · 23 November 2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 56scooter

Until you have to have an in-house movement serviced to the tune of $800!

As happened to me.

bjlev · 23 November 2019, 03:40 PM

Amazing the depreciation they have from new. Love them nonetheless.

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Megalobyte · 27 November 2019, 03:33 PM

It should be noted you can pick up like new Breitlings from trusted online sellers that come with valid (stamped/dated) cards, as the watch was initially bought at an AD. Still considered grey but not the invalid warranty grey.

KBM · 29 November 2019, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

It should be noted you can pick up like new Breitlings from trusted online sellers that come with valid (stamped/dated) cards, as the watch was initially bought at an AD. Still considered grey but not the invalid warranty grey.

This. Best of both worlds, at least for Breitling watches.

Paul_I · 29 November 2019, 05:35 AM

I don’t think this is anything new for Breitling.

Dirty John · 2 December 2019, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

It's a Breitling, they do not retain their value. If you want a watch that keeps its value stick with Rolex or Patek.

I think everyone on here knows that a Rolex or Patek retain their value more than a Breitling but thanks. smh

breitlings · 10 December 2019, 01:09 AM

I've gotten 50% off at an AD

SeaDweller50 · 14 December 2019, 03:14 PM

Excuse my ignorance as I’m new to Breitling. I’m considering buying an Avenger Hurricane 50mm (yes you heard correct. Lol (grey second hand)) and as it’s an in-house caliber comes with a 5 year guarantee.

Will I receive the remainder of the 5 year warranty too? Would the watch, initially, had to have been purchased from an AD? Slightly confused.

locutus49 · 14 December 2019, 04:15 PM

Breitling is opening a stand-alone boutique in downtown La Jolla California. IT WAS DUE TO BE OPEN ALREADY BUT THE BUILDING IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Sorry for the caps. Anyway, they are pouring a lot of money into this boutique.

dnd2984 · 18 December 2019, 02:05 AM

Do the boutiques ever discount? I went in one and the sales guy told me how much better the breitling was over my Rolex.

He then asked me what HE COULD do for me to buy one. I really liked the navitimer and I asked for a 20% discount and he said he is not allowed. I then asked what he meant by what he could do....he said I could get a hat or umbrella......

I did not buy one....

mgsooner · 18 December 2019, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnd2984

Do the boutiques ever discount? I went in one and the sales guy told me how much better the breitling was over my Rolex.

He then asked me what HE COULD do for me to buy one. I really liked the navitimer and I asked for a 20% discount and he said he is not allowed. I then asked what he meant by what he could do....he said I could get a hat or umbrella......

I did not buy one....

This entire post is hilarious.

Art 1 · 18 December 2019, 03:58 AM

The Breitling owned store in Orlando would never discount. The used to sell a lot of watches. But they last few times I've been in it has been empty.

Mad Hatter · 18 December 2019, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred48

+1
Aviator 8 41 automatic
A watch for all of us who are not pilots, divers, etc.
Just looking for a good clean watch that’s easy to read- like the Rolex explorer

I have it with blue dial and blue leather strap. Love it!

SeaDweller50 · 18 December 2019, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

The Breitling owned store in Orlando would never discount. The used to sell a lot of watches. But they last few times I've been in it has been empty.

Of watches or people?

Art 1 · 18 December 2019, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaDweller50

Of watches or people?

People.

Fred48 · 19 December 2019, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

I have it with blue dial and blue leather strap. Love it!

yes, I have it with blue dial and bracelet - beautiful.

Mine runs about 4-5 sec fast (in all positions) on my timegrapher, and I thought about opening the case back to see if I could find the regulation lever/screw, but the back is impossible to remove without a special, expensive tool.

Maybe just as well; still within COSC on wrist.

Congrats on your new watch.

21 November 2019, 01:25 PM	#1
Fred48 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 323	Crazy breitling discounts Discounts on new breitlings are in the 30-35% in the grey market. Why so much? Anyone seeing that at AD’s

21 November 2019, 03:45 PM	#3
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	It's a Breitling, they do not retain their value. If you want a watch that keeps its value stick with Rolex or Patek. __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

29 November 2019, 05:35 AM	#19
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	I don’t think this is anything new for Breitling. __________________

21 November 2019, 01:45 PM	#2
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	About 15 at ad. Grey anywhere from 30-50 off. Depends how many years old they are, and the popularity

22 November 2019, 05:29 AM	#5
Fred48 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 323	With 15% at AD, and 35% at grey, I cannot justify going anywhere but grey, new. The manufacturer warranty is not worth 20% (e,g, $800) to me.

22 November 2019, 09:06 AM	#7
Fred48 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 323	question is, what would it have cost you to get that work done; $800?

22 November 2019, 09:09 AM	#8
brianrbenton Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 31	I see a lot of Breitlings for sale in my area. I do like the new Aviator 8, though not usually a Breitling fan.

22 November 2019, 11:09 AM	#9
Fred48 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 323	+1 Aviator 8 41 automatic A watch for all of us who are not pilots, divers, etc. Just looking for a good clean watch that’s easy to read- like the Rolex explorer

22 November 2019, 11:46 AM	#10
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I’d still stick with an AD if you’re buying something with the in house movement. I’m pretty sure if something breaks on the in house movement, you’ll be paying for the fix plus a service. I know they include a full service with all warranty work and that runs about $800 before the repairs.

22 November 2019, 11:54 AM	#11
beefeater21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 57	I got what felt like a good deal on Breitling Aviator 8 by going lightly used. Bought a 6 month old watch at about 45% off.

23 November 2019, 04:10 AM	#12
wnjstm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Normally, a grey market does not provide the manufacturer warranty.

23 November 2019, 10:20 AM	#13
Fred48 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 323	Yeah, I know, but I don't think it's worth 20% of MSRP. Just my take.

23 November 2019, 03:40 PM	#16
bjlev "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Brett Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: Panerai PAM 305 Posts: 307	Amazing the depreciation they have from new. Love them nonetheless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 November 2019, 03:33 PM	#17
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	It should be noted you can pick up like new Breitlings from trusted online sellers that come with valid (stamped/dated) cards, as the watch was initially bought at an AD. Still considered grey but not the invalid warranty grey.

10 December 2019, 01:09 AM	#21
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I've gotten 50% off at an AD

14 December 2019, 03:14 PM	#22
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Excuse my ignorance as I’m new to Breitling. I’m considering buying an Avenger Hurricane 50mm (yes you heard correct. Lol (grey second hand)) and as it’s an in-house caliber comes with a 5 year guarantee. Will I receive the remainder of the 5 year warranty too? Would the watch, initially, had to have been purchased from an AD? Slightly confused.

14 December 2019, 04:15 PM	#23
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Breitling is opening a stand-alone boutique in downtown La Jolla California. IT WAS DUE TO BE OPEN ALREADY BUT THE BUILDING IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Sorry for the caps. Anyway, they are pouring a lot of money into this boutique.

18 December 2019, 02:05 AM	#24
dnd2984 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,297	Do the boutiques ever discount? I went in one and the sales guy told me how much better the breitling was over my Rolex. He then asked me what HE COULD do for me to buy one. I really liked the navitimer and I asked for a 20% discount and he said he is not allowed. I then asked what he meant by what he could do....he said I could get a hat or umbrella...... I did not buy one....

18 December 2019, 03:58 AM	#26
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	The Breitling owned store in Orlando would never discount. The used to sell a lot of watches. But they last few times I've been in it has been empty.

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