P4GTR Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I would like to pick this up for the girlfriends birthday. http://www.pc-80108.com/bl01001-ladies-win...tic-p-1801.html will this movement be serviceable locally when needed? Anyone have any experience with this? ETA movement swap possible? pro's, con's, any comments welcome and appreciated. Just not enough info for me to be totally comfortable. I prefer ETA in my reps. I want something solid for her first rep, and she really likes this (as do I). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 P4GTR, you know I'm not an expert in movements, etc. but since you ask for advice here is mine. Visually, decent watch. Because of its blue dial (the colour of an angry sea), I think it will look unusual on any woman. It's got that masculine Breitling feel to it, but not overwhelmingly so -- look at the more dainty onion bulb crown. One can imagine easily Amelia Earhart wearing this. Or myself! And I congratulate you for not choosing the more obvious: Which, to my mind, has little pizzazz and seems more of a homunculus of a watch. The movement is listed as a generic Asian Automatic. I'm guessing the usual A21j. Overall, it's a great watch, but why swap out a movement on a $100 watch with a pricey ETA, if it's that disposable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Nice watch for a lady, I am not sure about the movement which one is in the rep. Ask the dealer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicale Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Something just doesn't sit right with me about this rep - maybe it's just me, but the datefont, logo, bezel etc look really wrong. If I was buying a rep for my lady I'd be looking at the Tag Link Ladies... in fact I might pick one up. I'd want my girl to be under zero risk of anyone finding her watch suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Something just doesn't sit right with me about this rep - maybe it's just me, but the datefont, logo, bezel etc look really wrong. If I was buying a rep for my lady I'd be looking at the Tag Link Ladies... in fact I might pick one up. I'd want my girl to be under zero risk of anyone finding her watch suspect. yah, I'll have to agree. The breitling is out the window. I've looked for the ladies tag rep by-tor reviewed, but cannot find it. Narikaa has a few but the stems have changed, they stick out too far. Narikaa states they are now screw down crowns (i'd rather they just looked accurate) also the numerals on the bezel touch together. These aspects look much cleaner on by-tor's version. Just when I think i'm close to finding something to finally buy her, I wind up back at the drawing board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Unfortunately I haven't seen a decent ladies Breitling. Bezel looks weak on this one, pearl is awful, and the watch just looks cheap. Also, is your lady the type that will have the patience for an automatic movement? Some people, my wife included, are just more suited to quartz watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Unfortunately I haven't seen a decent ladies Breitling. Bezel looks weak on this one, pearl is awful, and the watch just looks cheap. Also, is your lady the type that will have the patience for an automatic movement? Some people, my wife included, are just more suited to quartz watches. Good point. She appreciates that I appreciate them, thats as far as it go's. She originally wanted a 40mm pam with a see through back though, but there are none. Quartz is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethebest Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'd go gor the link if she likes (or you assume she likes) the genre. You excluded Rolex, which is in my opinion one of the best choices to satisfy girls (some are very accurate, and I bought a DJ for my wife). If she likes quartz try to look at some Patek catalog. Good luck for your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'd go gor the link if she likes (or you assume she likes) the genre. You excluded Rolex, which is in my opinion one of the best choices to satisfy girls (some are very accurate, and I bought a DJ for my wife). If she likes quartz try to look at some Patek catalog. Good luck for your search I did edit that. She would consider a rolex but we would like to be careful and select something that melds well with our lifestyles. Cant wear a ferarri on your wrist and drive a chevy, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 From what I know, breitling's ladies line is quartz only - they don't make ladies automatic's..They are nice watches tho, my gf tried 1 on (the gen) the other day and really liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 They are mostly quartz UB7, but there are one or two automatics as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Something just doesn't sit right with me about this rep - maybe it's just me, but the datefont, logo, bezel etc look really wrong. If I was buying a rep for my lady I'd be looking at the Tag Link Ladies... in fact I might pick one up. I'd want my girl to be under zero risk of anyone finding her watch suspect. I will go on record as saying that if any person catches her out wearing the blue Breitling shown above, I'll eat my hat. Guys, you are thinking like guys, and moreover, like guys who know about rep watches. With all due respect, that's just not the way women think about or approach watches. I just about died laughing hearing the pickiness about datefonts. Yeah, she'll be TOTALLY embarrassed by a woman in the salon when her datewheel is revealed as a rep. Watch out! FWIW, though apparently PG4TR is not interested in this model anymore, the white looks absolutely cheap and manky. But the blue is just fine. If you're REALLY concerned about having someone spot a rep, for pity's sake, DO NOT BUY HER A ROLEX OR TAG. Whenever I see a lady wearing a Tag Link, I automatically think, fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Ok Vic, you help then. her favorite watch of mine is my pam. Now that the tag and breitlings are dead ends, we are looking at 40mm pam's. So, now im taking suggestions on 40mm pams. I will only deal with Josh, please. Suggestions are very welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Womens reps are lousy....why?... Women don't want them....my wife likes my Breits,but says they are to 'masculine' of a brand for any to be of interest to her.... Chanel and stuff like that is what catches there eye..... Her PP24 is her fave. though......nice ladies watch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joann Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) I'm just going to go ahead and jump in here. I'm P4GTR's girlfriend. Hiiiii I am proudly the girlfriend he previously posted about a few months ago regarding how I cannot understand this watch obsession....I am now eating my words as I find myself asking more & more questions. I'm making a new thread that isn't in the Breitling forum. Located here. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=69564 Edited March 19, 2008 by Joann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 hehe,my wife is opposite,no reps bags allowed,5 gens...watches,don't care as long as there 'stylish' in girly terms.... Breitling is my fave. brand by far,have owned loads of reps and currently have a diamond bezel on the way for my gen Super Avenger,but as much as i like them,they are indeed a men's brand,i agree with her..... But to each his (or her) own..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm just going to go ahead and jump in here. I'm P4GTR's girlfriend. Hiiiii I am proudly the girlfriend he previously posted about a few months ago regarding how I cannot understand this watch obsession....I am now eating my words as I find myself asking more & more questions. My avitar pic just took a turn towards sort've strange, now that you're a member and all. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm just going to go ahead and jump in here. I'm P4GTR's girlfriend. Hiiiii I am proudly the girlfriend he previously posted about a few months ago regarding how I cannot understand this watch obsession....I am now eating my words as I find myself asking more & more questions. I'm making a new thread that isn't in the Breitling forum. Hey Joann! Welcome to the forum, and glad you piped up. Sometimes I find it very lonely here, with only Rima (Rek001) as the co-female in the forum. Hope you can stay a while, and maybe, once you've bought your rep -- post it (them) in the Wristchecks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joann Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 My avitar pic just took a turn towards sort've strange, now that you're a member and all. lol LOL...I have no shame, you have no shame...I think we're good. I posted a new thread...in the General Discussion forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joann Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hey Joann! Welcome to the forum, and glad you piped up. Sometimes I find it very lonely here, with only Rima (Rek001) as the co-female in the forum. Hope you can stay a while, and maybe, once you've bought your rep -- post it (them) in the Wristchecks! Hi there Trust me, once I get my rep I'll be posting in the Wristchecks with no problem. I just looove photography & love photographing myself & my stuff even more haha!! I'm excited to join Rima & yourself as the resident females on the boards. See you around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hey Joann! Welcome to the forum, and glad you piped up. Sometimes I find it very lonely here, with only Rima (Rek001) as the co-female in the forum. Hope you can stay a while, and maybe, once you've bought your rep -- post it (them) in the Wristchecks! Vic, we will definately appreciate you helping her narrow things down a bit. Im a bit out of my element with the Pam's per se, it was hard enough picking my own out. thanks for the help everyone. I'm a little bummed about the breitling, suffice to say we got the "thumbs down" advice by others as well (as far as longetivity, etc.) so its a no-go for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Vic, we will definately appreciate you helping her narrow things down a bit. Im a bit out of my element with the Pam's per se, it was hard enough picking my own out. P4GTR, you know how I'm all over the PAM and ladies' watches threads, but in this case, with 40mm PAMs I am a fish out of water. I wouldn't know where to begin, as I never ever considered a 40mm PAM rep, even when I was a newbie. Joann, take a look at my Wristchecks for the 44mm. I have a 5.7" wrist. 44mms don't look bad, trust me. I'm guessing you're busty but slight (like me). *g* This is the famous Simona (strapmaker) wearing her 049, which is also a 44mm. NOT BAD. It doesn't overwhelm her wrist at all. Light-coloured straps also help. What do you say? If you go with 40mm, I just wouldn't feel right in giving you info. However, you gots to go with what you feel is right, so enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 EDIT: NO WAIT! It's 40mm. I was thinking of the 113, which I have. So there is your answer. (Moved rest of this post to "Decisions, Decisions") --> http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=69564 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I did edit that. She would consider a rolex but we would like to be careful and select something that melds well with our lifestyles. Cant wear a ferarri on your wrist and drive a chevy, you know? Sure you can...if you've got the chutzpah to back it up!! It's all about attitude and other elements of the package, and not necessarily a single low-end "tell" I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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