purchasing locations

[adam b]

this is my first time purchasing a rep watch so i am trying to find some good respectful sites to look at . I am looking for the bretiling navitimer two tone. could someone please help me out?

adam b

a travaling man

[LordRasta]

Welcome to the forum. There are no "sites" per say although some dealers do have websites. Read some of the posts and when you have an idea as to which watch you would like, use the search function and read some more. You'll gain knowledge and become more comfortable. This is not a "jump in the deep end immediately" kind of hobby.

[TeeJay]

Indeed, have a read around, see what's available, see what you like, but also see what you don't like. Think about what's important to you about the watch. Do you want it to look 100% accurate so you can tell people it's real, or just something which will 'look about right' to keep yourself happy and tell the time... What kind of situations would the watch be worn in? Would it require chrono functions? Lots of things to consider, but, once that's all done, you'll wind up with the perfect watch, and by looking around, you'll get it for your perfect price. Best of luck with your purchases

[adam b]

Indeed, have a read around, see what's available, see what you like, but also see what you don't like. Think about what's important to you about the watch. Do you want it to look 100% accurate so you can tell people it's real, or just something which will 'look about right' to keep yourself happy and tell the time... What kind of situations would the watch be worn in? Would it require chrono functions? Lots of things to consider, but, once that's all done, you'll wind up with the perfect watch, and by looking around, you'll get it for your perfect price. Best of luck with your purchases

adam b

thanks for the info I have been looking around at a lot of web sites and getting an idea of what i want. I want something that looks as real as it can. I have a desk job so the watch would be getting beat up or thing. I have looked at both the Swiss and Asian models and from what I have read so fare the swiss made is the most detailed and reliable watch to purchase for the long run and accuracy. I really like the Breitling Navitimer Two Tune I just don't know where to purchase the swiss version, or a respectful dealer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[TwoTone]

@Adam

Welcome to RWG...

I'd suggest that you spend time in the "Watch Collector Gallery" and the Collector "Trade Review" Forum...

It has been said many times before: "First choose your Dealer, then choose your Watch"...

TT

[TeeJay]

adam b

thanks for the info I have been looking around at a lot of web sites and getting an idea of what i want. I want something that looks as real as it can. I have a desk job so the watch would be getting beat up or thing. I have looked at both the Swiss and Asian models and from what I have read so fare the swiss made is the most detailed and reliable watch to purchase for the long run and accuracy. I really like the Breitling Navitimer Two Tune I just don't know where to purchase the swiss version, or a respectful dealer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

To be honest, I've never really had a problem with the reliability of Asian movements. I admit, they're not quite as 'smooth' as ETA, and obviously you can't fit genuine hands to them as easily, but, that depends on how important that is to you. For example, a while back, I bought a Vacheron Constantin Overseas with an Asian movement, and, with the exception of the movement itself, everything else about the watch was identical to the watch sold with an ETA movement. It was also about half the price

With regards dealers, there are the dealers here, or, if you want a cheaper price, you can always look on sites like CQout. Some folks here scoff at CQout purchasses and dealers, but, in all honesty, the site is regulated much like eBay, so even if a deal were to go wrong, you would have someone you could complain to and get the issue resolved. Best of luck with your purchases