Rolex or Breitling

Lynfo

Does anybody know where to get a Rolex or Breitling watch in either Dublin or Westmeath area?

Creamy Goodness

check out weirs, but they are pricey, very pricey.

what i did was i did some research on the watch i wanted to buy (Omega seamaster) and went into weirs and got a good feel for the particular watch. then went to america and bought it.

you'll get international warranties etc so you're covered, plus the price difference will pay for the flights plus you'll get a little break away as well.

Lynfo

Good thinking Cremo, thanks

unreggd

try eBay

or if ye really wanna save, do what I did, get em in Hong Kong


10 euro for the 2, woop

Lynfo

unreggd wrote:

try eBay

or if ye really wanna save, do what I did, get em in Hong Kong


10 euro for the 2, woop

yes but are they authentic?

rubadub

Lynfo wrote:

yes but are they authentic?

Yes genuine fakes.

There are places that do sell "quality fakes", i.e. they are good quality watches with decent metal etc for a few 100

Lynfo

aha, see i'm looking for the real thing!
any ideas?

Jambo

If you happen to know anyone heading to the Middle East ( Dubai / Oman )you will def get a great deal over there . I recently purchased a Raymond Veil watch in Dubai for € 500 the same watch was retailling
for €1600 in weirs once I arrived back , Most Gold etc over there is around a third of Irish / European prices

Wibbs

Rolex prices don't tend to vary as much because of an equalisation of prices across countries(it's a Rolex thing). Breitlings will vary a lot. I'd go with Cremo's advice(Class choice of watch too). They will have an international warranty. Shops here often neglect to tell you that and some will even say they won't service them under warranty without adding something for themselves. BS If they come out with that contact the maker and report them.

What model were you going for? The Rolex will tend to hold it's value more than the Breitling. I would say better made too(and I'm not a Rolex fan particularly). Beware of getting anything with too many complications(chronograph etc) as it can be very expensive for servicing here.

Creamy Goodness

bedlam wrote:

Ah but for the extra 1100euro you get a W instead of a V :P

i lol'ed

besty

I was eyeing up a couple of Breitlings in Dundrum Town Centre a few weeks back . Not sure which jeweller it was, Weirs possibly. But to be honest, I wouldn't dream of buying something of that value over here. Follow Cremo's advice.

Wisesmurf

Cremo wrote:

check out weirs, but they are pricey, very pricey.

what i did was i did some research on the watch i wanted to buy (Omega seamaster) and went into weirs and got a good feel for the particular watch. then went to america and bought it.

you'll get international warranties etc so you're covered, plus the price difference will pay for the flights plus you'll get a little break away as well.

Nicest watch available to buy at the moment I think. Got one myself in New York last Yr. Saved money including flight +accom.

I'd recommend that you insure the watch separately here. I have mine on the house insurance.

mc23

one of the jewelers in Liffey valley(across from carphone warehouse) has an excellent range of Breitling watches. Ive got my eye on 1 there at the moment, just trying the justify the €3,000 price tag.

Jambo

bedlam wrote:

Ah but for the extra 1100euro you get a W instead of a V :P

Sorry was just my spelling mistake and def not a fake as I rang RW to check the serial number and verify warranty was ok here which all was

Pythia

I bought my Tag Heuer in America for about the same price in dollars as it was over here in Euro. The rate was very good though so I made a big saving.

unreggd

rubadub wrote:

Yes genuine fakes.

There are places that do sell "quality fakes", i.e. they are good quality watches with decent metal etc for a few 100

exactly. But they are exactly the same

Would you really pay for the real one, just cos you know its real????

Owen

Yes, I would. Because even if they look exactly the same, they won't be. They'll won't be using 18, or 24ct gold, they won't be using real diamonds, and you can be certain they won't have the same mechanism.

Creamy Goodness

most fakes will use quartz, and you can't check that whilst buying online.

i'll never understand people who buy expensive quartz watches, the innards are only worth €20 max.

my dad's friend bought his wife a quartz omega - not sure of the model - and it's just painful to look at.

jonny68

Tis all about http://www.tagheuer.com/ :cool:

chump

Hate watches with metal straps

thought I'd throw that in there :eek:

Lynfo

Ok so i'm heading to florida in 2 weeks and have contacted a jewellers over there who will do me a good deal on a Breitling. I think I'm making a saving of about €1000 which is good enough for me.

In response to a few people, I would rather get a genuine watch rather than a fake on this occasion as it's an engagement pressie.

Thanks for all the advice.

Wibbs

jonny68 wrote:

Tis all about http://www.tagheuer.com/ :cool:

Oh god no. Over priced fashion watches IMHO. Their mechanical movements aren't great quality either. Observe how much they charge for their quartz watches. Mad, They had some nice stuff back before TAG took them over though. Of the current makers, Omega, IWC, Sinn and some of the Rolex models are nice.

The Breitling Navitimer is nice but the rest I was never too pushed on. Their constant reference to aviation is a bit wearing, given that before the 50s/60s it was companies like Longines, Omega and IWC that were the pilots favourite. Breitling were making knockoffs of those brands just to get a look in.

chump wrote:

Hate watches with metal straps

thought I'd throw that in there

It's a personal thing I grant you, but I have to agree. Adjustment can be a pain. A leather strap is also classier for want of a better word. Lends a very different look and feel to a bracelet. In hot climates though the average leather is not as good as the average metal strap.

colm-ccfc84

unreggd wrote:

exactly. But they are exactly the same

Would you really pay for the real one, just cos you know its real????

Please do not support the fake industry. This may be of some interest to you: http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/oyb/goods_services/counterfeit_goods.shtml

Bateman

If I was spending serious money on a watch it would be a Panerai. Don't think I'd be looking at Rolex anyway.

StealthRolex

Bateman wrote:

If I was spending serious money on a watch it would be a Panerai. Don't think I'd be looking at Rolex anyway.

If you can find a genuine WWII Panerai you should find a Rolex movement inside it - and that is worth spending serious money on.
Now I believe they use the ubiquitous ETA movement which costs between e10 and e30 depending on the complication. Why spend money on a name only?

At least with a Rolex you get an inhouse movement and excellent resale anywhere in the world.

The Panerai are currently a fashion statement - give it a few years and the price of pre-owned P's will drop considerably. In the meantime consider something from Anonimo or Aristo. Looks the same, same movement, same steel. Better prices.

Orlee

Putting aside the fake/not fake and price issues Breitling's are much nicer

Creamy Goodness

Orlee wrote:

Putting aside the fake/not fake and price issues Breitling's are much nicer

totally a matter of opinion,

for example i think breitlings look a tad over the top like there is too much happening in such a small space.

StealthRolex

mc23 wrote: »

one of the jewelers in Liffey valley(across from carphone warehouse) has an excellent range of Breitling watches. Ive got my eye on 1 there at the moment, just trying the justify the €3,000 price tag.

If a Breitling rocks your boat go for it. Resale on it will be a lot lower than an equivalent Rolex, depreciation likewise and under the hood it is a slightly modified ETA movement.

On Rolex bought pre-owned depreciation is minimal, resale is good to very good depending on the model (avoid gold at all costs - even two tone).

But as with everything it is a matter of taste.

p.s. Tiff Needell wears a Breitling.

speedboatchase

Why is it when someone wants to buy a luxury brand here ppl jump down their throats and suggest they're mad for not going the fake route? Happened in a sunglasses thread a few days ago.

OP, some vintage Rolexes on ASOS. I like this un particularly

http://www.asos.com/Rolex/Vintage-Rolex-Perpetual-Datejust-Watch/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=671586&cid=5034&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=2&clr=Silver

rhys2

wouls also suggest that you forget about buying in america, i bought my Tag Heuer there is March and paid the same as it was here. I think that the UK looks very good for buying a Rolex

StealthRolex

rhys2 wrote: »

wouls also suggest that you forget about buying in america, i bought my Tag Heuer there is March and paid the same as it was here. I think that the UK looks very good for buying a Rolex

Sure isn't that where it all started for Mr Wilsdorf. Just as well he changed the name - a "Wilsdorf" just doesn't have the same ring to it.;)

StealthRolex

speedboatchase wrote: »

Why is it when someone wants to buy a luxury brand here ppl jump down their throats and suggest they're mad for not going the fake route?

Maybe it's because we have luxury priced politicians and we're slightly miffed

Gran Hermano

rhys2 wrote: »

wouls also suggest that you forget about buying in america, i bought my Tag Heuer there is March and paid the same as it was here. I think that the UK looks very good for buying a Rolex

I've seen Tags in the airport in San Fran and Vegas for 2/3 of the price
they are in Weirs.

phantom_lord

don't buy either imo, it just looks like you have 5k to spend and no clue about what your buying. check out these two threads for something a bit different and more personal:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/79/edf/lets-talk-watches-414495/
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/79/edf/lets-talk-non-rolex-watches-149804/

and certainly don't buy a replica! i think it says a lot about someone's character if they buy a fake watch.

unreggd wrote: »

Would you really pay for the real one, just cos you know its real????

personally, i wouldn't get any enjoyment out of wearing a fake watch

mc23

why was this thread restarted after nearly 2 years?

StealthRolex

mc23 wrote: »

why was this thread restarted after nearly 2 years?

Apologies mc23 - my bad - misread the date on the thread. Hope no-one's upset

Leprachaun

StealthRolex wrote: »

Apologies mc23 - my bad - misread the date on the thread. Hope no-one's upset

I'm extremely upset.

mc23

Not upset just curious. I was interested in the price difference between watches in the north and the south. The Rolex submariner model 14060 is €4240 in Dublin and £3380 in Belfast...€500 saved for a 2 hour spin.

Toto Wolfcastle

No need to bump a 2 year old thread. To further discuss this please visit the Watches and Timepieces forum.