M5Man Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have a gen Breitling Cosmonaute SS with 18k bezel and a 7 link pilot 18k/SS bracelet. It is a gorgeous piece, very minty, amazing movement (Lemania 1877) but pricey. With all of the new amazing reps coming out (187, etc) I am tempted to sell it to fund other purchases. It's worth about $3000-$3500 on the market. Should I sell it and grab 10 or so nice reps or just hang on to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 A photo would help.. don't know how it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Man Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 A photo would help.. don't know how it looks Here are some pics that I found online. Mine is in better shape than those in these pics but it gives you a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 It's not bad.. if you hare tired of it, sell it.. Depends how much you love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Man Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 It's not bad.. if you hare tired of it, sell it.. Depends how much you love it Torn for sure - can you tell? The grass is always greener..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyback Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 if you're tired of this breitling sell it, but buy an other gen! a gen omega speedmaster for example. i think that selling a gen to buy ten reps is not a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 if you're tired of this breitling sell it, but buy an other gen! a gen omega speedmaster for example. i think that selling a gen to buy ten reps is not a good idea. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Man Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 if you're tired of this breitling sell it, but buy an other gen! a gen omega speedmaster for example. i think that selling a gen to buy ten reps is not a good idea. Thats exactly my fear, that I will regret selling my gen for reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrono903 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 here's one i owned a long time ago, before they screwed them up. (made them autos) I paid around $2200 for it from my ad. Came on a beautiful shark strap with deployant. Juan has this pic archived over on TZ. I really regret selling it, you probably will also. I just don't see the logic in selling a nice gen to buy more reps. I love my reps and see them as a perfect hold over while i save for another gen. in time, thom ps. for all you mommas babies who cried about my avatar to admin, i am sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Man Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 here's one i owned a long time ago, before they screwed them up. (made them autos) I paid around $2200 for it from my ad. Came on a beautiful shark strap with deployant. Juan has this pic archived over on TZ. I really regret selling it, you probably will also. I just don't see the logic in selling a nice gen to buy more reps. I love my reps and see them as a perfect hold over while i save for another gen. in time, thom ps. for all you mommas babies who cried about my avatar to admin, i am sorry... Thanks Thom, looks very similar to mine. Same movement and mine is also a manual. I love the fact that it is the last of what I consider the true cosmonautes. I think you are right about hanging on to it though - and in time it should appreciate in value. I think the bracelet on mine is about $2200 new. THanks for your help, I think my decision is made. I'll just buy the reps that I want little by little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaddynukka Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 sell it and get the gen chrono po that is coming out!!! that is my next gen purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Sell a gen to buy reps?? That's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinamm20 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 dont sell it for buying reps - you'll regret for a loooong time. if you sell it, buy another gen - anything else would crazy to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammalone Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 if you're tired of it, update the strap or change the dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I would sell it if I were you...imagine having 10 reps instead of it...mmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Don't do it, as stated to sell and buy another gen is acceptable but not to buy reps. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 It's lovely - keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akelly Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I'm new to reps but have a few gen's. Don't do it. Its always easier to come up with $200-300 to buy rep vs. $3000-$10000 to buy gen's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guesswho Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Breitlings are not to my taste so i would personally sell it. Perhaps with the proceeds buy a nice second hand gen, and spend the rest on reps. Best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Man Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Well, it looks like the jury is in - im keeping it. Have to save my pennies for my reps! Thanks for the help everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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