How did you get your Breitling?

[kennethdarling]

Tell how your Breitling found its way to you..

Below is a picture of my 1960s Breitling Navitimer 806. In the 1960s before my mother and father were married, my mother worked in a department store. She bought the Breitling as a gift for my father from a Breitling salesman who visited the store. My father used the watch for many years but eventually put it away in his desk. I remember playing with this watch when I was a kid, but not until I was in my early 20's did I realize what this really was. I told my parents that I was very fond of the watch and I got it as a gift the next Christmas

http://www.darling.dk/diverse/Breitling_Navitimer_806.jpg

[MMRacing]

Thats pimp. I love the old Navitimers. Have the lum fixed and get it tuned up and it will look like 1960 new all over again.

[Broker]

3 from our favorite auction house and one from the sales corner. I have yet to buy one from my AD. I've bought tons of straps from him but no watch. I don't think he likes me much.

Todd

[Chancellor842]

My story isn't really that good. I got mine from my AD. After going back to the store the 4th time I finally bought my super avenger. I told you it wasn't exciting.:-x

[fenderusastrat]

I have bought 2 from an AD in the Carribean (2 new B1's), 3 from auctions on the bay, 1 from a "grey market" dealer and 3 from private parties (met through the internet on forums). My father and brother also got 3 B's between the 2 of them on the bay...

Each one has a long story attatched to it, including lots of luck and lots of time spent looking. Anyhow, I wont bore you all with the stories....

[xanaboy]

guys is it true in American culture wife usually gives her new husband a nice watch as "wedding gift"?

thanks.

[Verner]

guys is it true in American culture wife usually gives her new husband a nice watch as "wedding gift"?

thanks.

I know the Spanish do that.....and fingers crossed, I'll be marrying such a lady next August......another B?

;-)

Verner

[Chancellor842]

guys is it true in American culture wife usually gives her new husband a nice watch as "wedding gift"?

thanks.

I hope this is true my friend. IF so I will have another Breitling coming to me in the future. haha

[bradders]

Tell how your Breitling found its way to you..

Below is a picture of my 1960s Breitling Navitimer 806. In the 1960s before my mother and father were married, my mother worked in a department store. She bought the Breitling as a gift for my father from a Breitling salesman who visited the store. My father used the watch for many years but eventually put it away in his desk. I remember playing with this watch when I was a kid, but not until I was in my early 20's did I realize what this really was. I told my parents that I was very fond of the watch and I got it as a gift the next Christmas

http://www.darling.dk/diverse/Breitling_Navitimer_806.jpg

Great watch and a great way to get one.

Yours is in fabulous original condition by the way and I wouldn't go mucking about with it in anyway whatsover - no need to re lum just get it serviced at somepoint.

Wear it well :-)

Brad

[EJC]

guys is it true in American culture wife usually gives her new husband a nice watch as "wedding gift"?

thanks.


No, he has sex for the last time.

[Sandecker]

My first Breitling is a SuperOcean with black dial. I really took to the watch right away. I took it off the original professional bracelet and put it on a honey colored alligator strap.

Really looks sweet!

Got it from a respected member of this forum.

Best regards,
Sandecker

[kennethdarling]

Great watch and a great way to get one.

Yours is in fabulous original condition by the way and I wouldn't go mucking about with it in anyway whatsover - no need to re lum just get it serviced at somepoint.

Wear it well :-)

Brad

Thanks Brad, and I agree, no need to have anything done other than service - it's just showing patina and age :-)

Regards,
Kenneth